SIA takes delivery of first A380
Singapore Airlines has confirmed that it will operate an Airbus A380 ‘super-jumbo’ into Heathrow early next year.
The airline, which has taken delivery of the first of a $5.7 billion order for 19 of the double-decker aircraft, is to deploy the A380 on one of three daily flights between London and Singapore from the first quarter of 2008.
The first 471-passenger A380, configured with in three classes – Economy, Business and new Suites – will make its debut on the Singapore-Sydney route on October 25, with most seats sold for charity on eBay.
The aircraft will then formerly join the fleet on the Sydney route from October 28.
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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