Singapore Airlines starts operating Airbus A350-900 in Dhaka
For the first time, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched operations of Airbus A350-900 medium-haul aircraft in Bangladesh marking its maiden flight from Dhaka to Singapore on February 1.
George Robertson, General Manager – Bangladesh of Singapore Airlines made the boarding announcement for A350-900’s inaugural flight.
Featuring new regional Business Class and Economy Class cabin products, the A350-900 medium-haul Business Class cabin has 40 seats while the Economy Class cabin has 263.
The A350-900 is fitted with the latest Thales AVANT in-flight entertainment system and designed with a new user interface that offers a more intuitive user experience and navigation options.
Passengers will be able to enjoy Singapore Airlines’ myKrisWorld, personalised in-flight entertainment (IFE) now with even greater control.
Moreover, passengers will have access to high-speed in-flight WiFi service.
Md Mahbub Ali, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism attended the inaugural ceremony of SIA’s A350-900 flight as the Chief Guest.
Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman, Chairman and Air Commodore Md Khalid Hossain, Member – Operations and Planning of Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, William Chik, Consul of Singapore in Bangladesh, AHM Touhid-ul Ahsan, Director of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and Mosharaf Hossain, Chief of Armed Police Battalion were also present on the occasion.
