Singapore Airline to fly new Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft to Colombo on 1st October 2019


Maldives
PUBLISHED September 30, 2019

Singapore International Airlines (SIA) will introduce the new Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft to Colombo today. 

Featuring new regional Business Class and Economy Class cabin products, the A350-900 medium haul Business Class cabin has 40 seats in a 1-2-1 arrangement that ensures direct aisle access for every customer, while the Economy Class cabin has 263 seats arranged in a comfortable 3-3-3 configuration.

The A350-900 medium haul aircrafts are also fitted with the latest Thales AVANT in-flight entertainment system a first in SIAs fleet. Passengers onboard will have the pleasure of enjoying Singapore Airlines specialised myKrisWorld platform and its selection of more than 1,800 movies, TV shows, audio programs and games with even greater flexibility. Personalised content recommendations will be based on passenger preferences and viewing history. KrisFlyer members and Business Class customers will also have access to additional in-flight entertainment content choices.  In addition, customers will have access to a high-speed in-flight WiFi service on the new A350-900, equipped with Inmarsat GX Aviations broadband connectivity system offered through SITAONAIR.

"We are extremely delighted to introduce the A350-900 medium haul to Colombo. Customer experience is priority to us; this is articulated strongly in our values as quality and reliability are hallmarks of the SIA service. Our unbroken partnership with Singapore Airlines, spanning over four decades as the longest-serving General Sales Agent in the SIA network, reflects the trust and confidence one of the best airlines in the world has placed in our country. We take pride in this and we will continue to set higher benchmarks in the industry," commented General Sales Agency for Singapore Airlines Managing Director Vasantha Kudaliyanage.  

SQ 468 will depart Singapore at 2200hrs local time today and arrive in Colombo at 2335hrs local time. The return flight, SQ469, will depart from Colombo at 0050hrs local time and arrive in Singapore at 0720 hrs local time on 02 October 2019.

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