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Singapore Airlines launches world’s longest flight – 19 hrs with NO Economy seats - Edoman - 06-01-2018 Singapore Airlines launches world’s longest flight – 19 hrs with NO Economy seats New Airbus A35-900ULR (ultra long range) aircraft will be used for the flights, lasting up to 18 hours and 45 minutes By Caroline McGuire, Digital Travel Editor THE world’s longest commercial flight will be launched in October by Singapore Airlines. Passengers will fly non-stop between New York and Singapore, covering a distance of around 9,500 miles. [/url] The record-breaking flight will take nearly 19 hours REUTERS The world’s longest commercial flight will be launched in October by Singapore Airlines New Airbus A35-900ULR (ultra long range) aircraft will be used for the flights, lasting up to 18 hours and 45 minutes. They will be configured with 94 premium economy seats and 67 business class seats. The existing longest passenger flight is operated by Qatar Airways between Doha and Auckland, at 9,025 miles. Singapore Airlines served the Singapore-New York route until 2013, when it suspended flights due to high fuel costs. [url=https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/6414583/singapore-airlines-worlds-longest-flight/amp/#]ALAMY Passengers will fly non-stop between New York and Singapore, covering a distance of around 9,500 miles The A35-900ULR offers better fuel efficiency and is designed to offer a more comfortable travelling environment. The aircraft has higher ceilings, larger windows, a wider body and lighting that reduces jet lag. The UK’s longest non-stop route is the 9,009-mile Qantas service between London and Perth, which launched in March. Sun Online sent travel reporter Jacob Lewis to test the trip out – in Economy. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/6414583/singapore-airlines-worlds-longest-flight/amp/ |