Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced the introduction of the Boeing 787-10 aircraft on the Chennai-Singapore sector, replacing the Airbus A330-300 aircraft. According to a press release, SIA will be the first international carrier to operate this new-generation aircraft type to Chennai.
The inaugural service SQ529 will depart from Chennai International Airport on 20 May 2020. With the introduction of the new aircraft, Singapore Airlines will increase its frequency out of Chennai to 13 flights a week from the previous 10.
Combined with its subsidiary SilkAir, this number will progressively increase to 17 flights a week by 1 June 2020, the release noted. “Singapore Airlines is delighted to start services on this latest generation aircraft to Chennai. In line with our commitment to product and service excellence, the comfort of the Boeing 787-10 combined with our award-winning inflight service will provide Indian customers with an uparalleled travel experience,” said general manager India, Singapore Airlines, David Lim.