The world’s longest flight will have no economy seats
Long-haul flights half way across the globe are making a comeback even with oil prices close to their highest in 4 years. About 6 months after Qantas started a direct service from Perth to London, SIA is bringing back its 10,400-mile jump to New York Oct 11, pipping Qatar Airways’ Doha-Auckland route to reclaim the title of the world’s longest commercial flight. SIA will use an Airbus A350-900 Ultra Long Range aircraft on the route as well as for non-stop services to Los Angeles starting in November. The jet carries a maximum of 161 passengers, compared with 253 on the airline’s existing A350-900s. That means more space, with 67 flat-bed seats in a 1-2-1 configuration for business class and 94 premium economy places in a mostly 2-4-2 arrangement at the rear. <br/>
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The world’s longest flight will have no economy seats
Long-haul flights half way across the globe are making a comeback even with oil prices close to their highest in 4 years. About 6 months after Qantas started a direct service from Perth to London, SIA is bringing back its 10,400-mile jump to New York Oct 11, pipping Qatar Airways’ Doha-Auckland route to reclaim the title of the world’s longest commercial flight. SIA will use an Airbus A350-900 Ultra Long Range aircraft on the route as well as for non-stop services to Los Angeles starting in November. The jet carries a maximum of 161 passengers, compared with 253 on the airline’s existing A350-900s. That means more space, with 67 flat-bed seats in a 1-2-1 configuration for business class and 94 premium economy places in a mostly 2-4-2 arrangement at the rear. <br/>
