Singapore Airlines (SIA) has welcomed the return of double-daily Airbus A380 operations to Sydney for the first time since January 2020 with the arrival of SQ221 at 05:34 this morning.
Replacing an Airbus A350-900 medium-haul aircraft, the superjumbo delivers an additional 1,176 seats a week to the Sydney market, which will support the increased travel demand over the peak holiday period.
The return of the A380 on SQ221 Singapore-Sydney and SQ232 Sydney-Singapore flights, signals a return to pre-Covid A380 operations for SIA at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport. Singapore Airlines Regional Vice President South West Pacific Mr. Louis Arul, said the arrival of a second A380 to Sydney takes SIA’s seat capacity to almost 100% of its pre-Covid levels.
“The demand for travel remains strong in all segments since borders re-opened in November of 2021,” Mr. Arul said.
“The additional A380 also provides customers with access to First or Suites Class on three of our four daily flights from Sydney. Delivering more seats across our premium cabins, as well as increased capacity in Economy Class, highlights our longstanding commitment to Sydney. The additional capacity will ensure Australian’s have more opportunities to travel for business or pleasure and visitors from around the world can explore what New South Wales and Australia has to offer.”
The A380 will operate daily between Singapore and Sydney as SQ221 and SQ232, with the second A380 flight operating as SQ231 and SQ222.
Sydney Airport CEO, Mr. Geoff Culbert welcomed the return of a second Singapore Airlines A380.
“Singapore Airlines has been a constant presence at Sydney Airport for more than half a century and stuck with us right through the COVID pandemic. The first ever commercial A380 flight – way back in 2007- was a Singapore Airlines plane to Sydney and we are thrilled to see the return of double daily services again. Demand for international travel is strong, especially between Australia and Singapore. This extra capacity gives travellers more choice and will help accelerate Australia’s tourism recovery.”
Customers travelling on either flight can enjoy six luxurious Suites privately located on the upper deck, as well as 78 Business Class seats, also on the upper deck, 44 Premium Economy seats nestled into the front of the main deck and 343 ergonomically designed Economy Class seats.
Sydney flight schedule
|
Flt No. |
Day of Operation |
Dep Arp |
Dep Time |
Arr Arp |
Arr Time |
Aircraft Type |
|
SQ212 |
Daily |
SYD |
07:55 |
SIN |
14:15 |
Boeing 777-300ER |
|
SQ232 |
Daily |
SYD |
11:00 |
SIN |
17:30 |
Airbus A380 |
|
SQ222 |
Daily |
SYD |
15:00 |
SIN |
21:20 |
Airbus A380 |
|
SQ242 |
Daily |
SYD |
18:05 |
SIN |
00:20+1 |
Airbus A350-900 |
|
Flt No. |
Day of Operation |
Dep Arp |
Dep Time |
Arr Arp |
Arr Time |
Aircraft Type |
|
SQ231 |
Daily |
SIN |
00:45 |
SYD |
10:25 |
Airbus A380 |
|
SQ241 |
Daily |
SIN |
07:15 |
SYD |
16:55 |
Airbus A350-900 |
|
SQ211 |
Daily |
SIN |
09:35 |
SYD |
19:15 |
Boeing 777-300ER |
|
SQ221 |
Daily |
SIN |
20:20 |
SYD |
05:55+1 |
Airbus A380 |
Singapore Airlines Suites
With six Suites tucked spaciously within the front cabin of the upper deck, customers can experience a sense of exclusivity and intimate privacy aboard the A380.
Behind its artistically-designed sliding door lies a personal oasis complete with lavish furnishing and finishes. Each Suite is furnished with a separate full-flat bed with adjustable recline and plush leather chair, enabling customers to lounge comfortably in the chair or rest in bed without the need to convert the bed from a sitting position. For couples travelling together, the beds in the first two Suites of each aisle can be converted to form a double bed. When not in use, the bed can be stowed completely, creating even more personal space within each Suite.
Each seat is upholstered by world-renowned Poltrona Frau in fine leather and is fully adjustable using an electronic control side panel which can accommodate a variety of sitting and lounging positions. The swivel capability of the chair (between 135 and 270 degrees) with recline up to 45 degrees provides added flexibility for dining and relaxation.
Each Suite also has a 32-inch full HD monitor that can swivel for the different viewing angles in seat and bed modes, a full-sized personal wardrobe, customised handbag stowage compartment, amenity box lined with soft leather, specially designed carpet, and a feature wall with mood lighting – all exquisitely crafted to give a touch of luxury and intimacy.
The exclusivity of the Suites cabin is further accentuated by its two stylishly-furnished lavatories, one of which has a sit-down vanity counter.
The Suites were designed by Pierrejean Design Studio and manufactured by Zodiac Seats UK.
Business Class
Designed by JPA Design of the UK and manufactured for Singapore Airlines by JAMCO Corporation of Japan, the interior of the Business Class cabin showcases a modern yet organic colour scheme featuring a selection of soothing and classy leather and fabrics, in addition to lightweight carbon composite materials.
Measuring 25 inches in width, the Business Class seat, which has two side wings for better back support, reclines directly into a comfortable full-flat bed (78 inches). Customers may also stretch out fully in a ‘sun-deck’ position to watch movies on the 18-inch high definition touch-screen monitor. The Business Class seat is upholstered by Poltrona Frau as well.
A larger back shell on every seat creates a cocoon-like feel for more privacy while the centre divider can be fully lowered to form double beds, making the two centre seats an ideal choice for customers such as families travelling together.
A unique feature of the Business Class seat is that it has a carbon fibre composite shell structure, as compared to conventional aircraft seats which use metal as the primary support structure. This thinner base structure allows for better optimisation of the seat and creates more under-seat stowage space to accommodate a full-sized cabin bag and laptop bag or handbag.
Seats in the Business Class cabin are arranged in a forward-facing, four-abreast (1-2-1) configuration that offers all customers direct access to the aisle.
Other features include a business panel equipped with USB ports and in-seat power, reading lights with adjustable brightness level, mood lighting, enlarged dining table designed for flexibility in dining positions, as well as stowage space for personal amenities with a thoughtful design that puts everything within easy reach.
Premium Economy Class
Premium Economy Class comes with a contemporary and stylish design. Each seat is 19.5 inches wide, with eight-inch recline and seat pitch of 38 inches. Customers will be treated to an enhanced in-flight entertainment experience with the provision of active noise-cancelling headphones and a sleek 13.3-inch full HD monitor.
Other features include a full leather finishing, calf-rest and foot-bar for every seat, individual in-seat power supply, two USB ports, personal in-seat reading light, cocktail table, and more stowage space for personal items.
The Premium Economy Class seat was manufactured by ZIM Flugsitz GmbH and customised by design firm JPA Design.
Economy Class
The Economy Class seat, designed and built by RECARO, offers more space and greater comfort through an improved design. Leveraging on advanced technology and ergonomics, seats offer more legroom and back support, with a six-way adjustable headrest with foldable wings. The Economy Class seat also features a more contemporary fabric seat cover design.
An 11.1-inch touch-screen monitor eliminates the need for handsets and offers more convenience to customers who wish to catch the latest movies on KrisWorld, Singapore Airlines’ award-winning in-flight entertainment system.
Other features include a patented non-intrusive reading light installed underneath the seatback screen, personal storage space for small personal items, a coat hook, in-seat power supply and ergonomically designed footrest with adjustable positions.
