People of Singapore, we have exciting news for you. Your travel journeys to Beijing are all set to get easier and a lot more convenient in just a few months. Singapore Airlines announced its grand launch of flights connecting Beijing Daxing International Airport. With the commencement of operations, travellers will experience a seamless journey between Singapore and Beijing. When will the services begin? Continue reading for all the important information.
Singapore Airlines To Operate Flights To Beijing Daxing International Airport
Singapore’s flag carrier recently shared the upcoming introduction of air connectivity between Singapore and Beijing Daxing International Airport. According to the present updates, the airline is all set for its major launch on November 11, 2024. However, it is subject to regulatory approvals. The air connectivity with this airport will mark 24 destinations in mainland China for SIA Group, Singapore Airlines and Scoot, according to the recently released Press Release.
Singapore Airlines has significant plans to strengthen its connection to Beijing Capital International Airport. Presently, the airline operates 18 flights a week to this airport. The next plan is to increase it to 21 weekly services. It will be effective starting on August 5, 2024. Once the November launch comes into action, Singapore Airlines will provide services for 28 flights weekly to Beijing.
Mr. Dai Haoyu, Singapore Airlines’s Acting Senior Vice President of Marketing Planning, shared that this new air connectivity with Beijing Daxing will bring an extra regular operation network to the Chinese capital. Mr. Kong Yue, Beijing Daxing International Airport’s Vice President, shared how this new journey is expected to bring “a renewed sense of energy and opportunities” and meet the travel demands between both countries.
More About Flights Between Singapore & Beijing
- The airline will use Boeing 787-10 aircraft for both journeys, from Singapore to Beijing Daxing and vice versa.
- The first flight from Singapore to Beijing Daxing will take off at 12:30 AM (local time) on November 11.
- SQ810 will carry the passengers on this air route.
- The aircraft will reach its destination at 6:35 AM (local time).
- SQ811 will travel from Beijing Daxing and depart at 9:25 AM on November 11.
- It will land in Singapore at 3:50 PM (local time).
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