Singapore Airlines (SIA) is pleased to announce a temporary upgrade of its Boeing 737-8 services to Airbus A350-900 services during the Durga Puja festival from 17th to 20th October 2023, and again on 26th and 27th October 2023. Pending regulatory approvals, this aircraft change from narrow-body to wide-body will cater to the increased travel demand during this festive period.
Temporary Aircraft Upgrade for Durga Puja Period
Currently, Singapore Airlines operates daily flights from Kolkata, utilizing its 154-seater B737-8 aircraft from Tuesdays to Fridays, and its 303-seater A350-900 aircraft every Monday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Increased A350-900 Services
With this temporary gauge, the Airline will provide daily A350-900 services from 14th to 23rd October 2023, and again from 26th to 30th October 2023. This upgrade will result in a remarkable 22% increase in SIA’s total capacity from Kolkata during the Durga Puja period. Moreover, passengers can enjoy an expanded inventory of 40 lie-flat Business Class seats per day, a substantial upgrade from the mere 10 offered on the B737-8 aircraft.
Updated Flight Schedules
For your convenience, please refer to Annexe A at the end of this release for the complete current and revised flight schedules for Kolkata. All timings mentioned in the schedules are local.
Mr Sy Yen Chen, General Manager India for Singapore Airlines, expressed his delight with the announcement of the temporary capacity increase from Kolkata during the Durga Puja period. This enhancement comes at a time when travel demand surpasses the availability of seats. He emphasized the Airline’s unwavering commitment to the West Bengal market and the desire to provide customers with seamless connections to their preferred destinations on their favourite Airline.
Enhanced Comfort and Service Excellence
Mr Chen further added, “Our modern Airbus A350 medium-haul aircraft, combined with award-winning inflight service and complimentary Wi-Fi across cabins, will provide enhanced comfort to travellers from Kolkata, further demonstrating SIA’s commitment to product and service excellence.”
As the festive season approaches, Singapore Airlines is prepared to meet the heightened travel needs with upgraded aircraft and outstanding service. The temporary increase in seat capacity from Kolkata will undoubtedly provide passengers with a comfortable and enjoyable journey during the Durga Puja holiday period.
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