Singapore Airlines Adds More 4-Class Airbus A380 Routes

December 30, 2015

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Singapore Airlines is unquestionably one of the best airlines in the world and, based on how they treat their customers in Economy Class, it would be very easy to make an argument for them being the best airline in the world. While most airlines are busy adding extra seats to their aircraft and squeezing passengers into spaces they’re not meant to fit in, Singapore Airlines has resisted that temptation.

When I compared the Airbus A380 Economy and Premium Economy products across the major airlines (Airbus A380 Challenge – Which Airlines Have The Most Spacious Economy & Premium Economy Products), Singapore Airlines won in both categories. And, when you take a look at the room they give their Economy Class passengers on their other long-haul aircraft, they come out on top (or very close to the top) once again.

Traditionally Singapore Airlines has run a 3-cabin fleet (First, Business and Economy Class) but recently the airline has been adding a Premium Economy cabin to its fleet as well.

Singapore Airlines A380 in a 4-class configuration (click to enlarge)

If we’re being honest the introduction of Premium Economy hasn’t been as smooth as the airline would have liked. Back in September 2015 Singapore Airlines was forced to announce that, due to delays in the seat installation program, “Premium Economy will not be available for some confirmed bookings.” It wasn’t just one or two routes that were affected either – 11 routes had issues with the Premium Economy cabin installation and it turned into a bit of embarrassment for the airline.

Now, however, those issues seem to be behind them and the airline is on the way to completing the installation of Premium Economy into all of the planned aircraft by the end of 2016….and that is why we have the announcement that Singapore Airlines is adding the 4-class A380 to more of its routes.

Singapore Airlines New 4-Class A380 Routes

Singapore – Melbourne

From 24 June 2016 Flight SQ217/218 will operate with a 4-Class A380 3x per week until 4 September 2016

Singapore – London Heathrow

From 4 July 2016 Flight SQ308/321 will operate with a 4-Class A380 once per week
From 21 July 2016 this increase to 2 x per week
From 4 August 2016 this increases to 3x per week
From 18 August 2016 this increases to 4x per week
From 14 September 2016 this increases to 6x per week

Singapore – Zurich

From 6 July 2016 this service will operate with a 4-Class A380 3x per week
From 20 September 2016 this increases to 4x per week
From 25 October 2016 a 4-Class A380 service will operate a daily service on this route

Singapore – Frankfurt – New York JFK

From 30 July 2016 a 4-Class A380 will operate this route 4x per week
From 21 August 2016 this increases to 6x per week
From 21 September this increases to a daily 4-Class A380 service

Singapore Airlines Premium Economy

The reason why the addition of more 4-class A380 routes by Singapore Airlines is exciting is because of the product that the airline offers. Rather than just having the word “premium” in the cabin name the airline genuinely offers a premium experience for those who are prepared to pay a little more.

The new seats that Singapore Airlines are using for their A380 Premium Economy cabin come with a 38″ seat pitch and a fantastic 19.5″ seat width: