SIA to introduce new premium economy class on its flights from next year
May 8, 2014, 9:07 pm
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SIA to introduce new premium economy class on its flights from next year
From Straits Times:
Singapore Airlines will launch a premium economy class on its flights progressively from the second half of next year, chief executive officer Goh Choon Phong announced Friday morning at a media briefing. He did not give further details but said: "When we set our mind to do something, it will be done well." The airline had previously said it had no plans to introduce this category of seats as it believed that the premium market would remain relevant
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Good news for those stuck in Economy due to cost cutting, but most likely bad news for those that like upgrades from economy to business - I generally think this may be bad for KrisFlyer members - see here why.
Singapore Airlines will launch a premium economy class on its flights progressively from the second half of next year, chief executive officer Goh Choon Phong announced Friday morning at a media briefing. He did not give further details but said: "When we set our mind to do something, it will be done well." The airline had previously said it had no plans to introduce this category of seats as it believed that the premium market would remain relevant
Article Link here.
Good news for those stuck in Economy due to cost cutting, but most likely bad news for those that like upgrades from economy to business - I generally think this may be bad for KrisFlyer members - see here why.
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May 8, 2014, 9:41 pm
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Quote "When we set our mind to do something, it will be done well."
The website clearly wasn't on their minds
Now the question is, how much miles will PE cost?
The website clearly wasn't on their minds
Now the question is, how much miles will PE cost?
May 8, 2014, 11:06 pm
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FYI, more details through: B777s first, shortly followed by A380s and then "the A350-900s that will operate on long-haul routes" says SQ spinner. The new seats will begin to be fitted from the middle of 2015, and while focus for premium economy will be on long-distance routes, "it will also be offered on some prime medium-haul routes."
http://www.ausbt.com.au/singapore-ai...350-boeing-777
[Declaration: I'm the author of the story linked above, but sharing this because it's got additional details which the FT folk will likely appreciate]
http://www.ausbt.com.au/singapore-ai...350-boeing-777
[Declaration: I'm the author of the story linked above, but sharing this because it's got additional details which the FT folk will likely appreciate]
May 8, 2014, 11:10 pm
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On other airlines PE is usually around 1.5-2.5 times the price of Economy.
May 9, 2014, 2:51 pm
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May 9, 2014, 2:53 pm
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Wonder what will happen to the upgrade chart. Will it be a two step upgrade from economy to business, or would they allow one class upgrade only?
May 9, 2014, 4:58 pm
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May 9, 2014, 5:20 pm
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What a load of corporate PR tosh!
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