Singapore Airlines has announced Amsterdam will be the inaugural destination for its forthcoming A350 in April next year.
The carrier has 63 of the aircraft on order with Airbus, with purchase options for a further 20 (see news, July 31).
Its first A350 is scheduled to be delivered in January with 11 of the aircraft due to arrive in the first year of operation. Additional A350 destinations will be announced "in the coming months", SIA said.
Lee Wen Fen, SIA's senior vice president marketing planning, said: "We are very much looking forward to the arrival of the new A350s which will be fitted with our newest-generation cabin products, providing more comfort to our customers.
"This includes new business class, premium economy class and economy class seats, and the world’s most advanced in-flight entertainment system.
"Our investment in the A350s is in line with Singapore Airlines' long-standing commitment to operate a young and modern fleet. The highly efficient new aircraft will offer us the potential to open new routes, enhancing our network and further strengthening the Singapore hub."
Graham Smith
