If passengers on the plane from Singapore to New York already found the journey long, they will have to wait a few more minutes before reaching their destination.
The longest sacred flight in the world will resume service on Nov. 9, Singapore Airlines announced, and will return to the air by breaking a new distance flown record, according to CNN.
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This 18-hour long-haul, suspended on March 23 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, initially departed from Singapore-Changi Airport and landed at Newark Airport in New Jersey.
He traveled 9,534 miles, or about 15,350 kilometers.
From now on, the plane will push to JFK airport, adding 3 kilometers to the distance flown.
Flights will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays by the long-haul Airbus A350-900.
A total of 187 seats in economy class, 24 in premium economy class and 42 in business class will be offered to passengers, explains Singapore Airlines in a press release.
Singapore-JFK trips will last 18 hours and 5 minutes, while those in the opposite direction will be 18 hours and 40 minutes, due to the direction of the wind.
Objective: anticipate the resumption of activity
The airline has changed its route to "
better adapt to the mix of passengers and cargo in the current operating climate
," said its statement.
Singapore Airlines also says that these long-haul flights will be "
supported by the growing number of passengers who can transit through Singapore Changi Airport."
"
In addition to the number of passengers, she assures to expect "
a significant demand for freight
" from "
pharmaceutical, e-commerce and technology companies
".
Finally Singapore Airlines sees "
signs of optimism with regard to a resumption of air transport
", despite the fact that this sector has suffered from the crisis.
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It will take time, however, before a return to normal, as travelers are currently not allowed to enter Singapore, with the exception of permanent residents, visa holders or travelers from countries eligible for a " Air Pass ”(Australia, Brunei, New Zealand and Vietnam).