Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways Surpass Emirates in International A350 Flight Frequency

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines are at the forefront of utilizing the Airbus A350, with high-frequency international routes. Singapore Airlines leads the pack, operating numerous routes including 35 weekly flights between Singapore and Hong Kong. Qatar Airways follows closely with extensive A350-1000 and A350-900 operations, particularly notable on routes such as Doha to Denpasar Bali and Doha to Rome Fiumicino. Emirates is expanding its A350-900 network significantly, adding multiple new routes starting from September 2024.

Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines Expand A350 Operations

Starting September 15th, Emirates will introduce A350-900s on several routes, including Bahrain, Kuwait City, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Edinburgh, Bologna, Lyon, Muscat, and Colombo.

Emirates’ New A350-900 Routes

Starting September 15th, Emirates will introduce A350-900s on several routes:

• Bahrain (BAH): 7 weekly flights (increasing to 14 from November 1st)
• Kuwait City (KWI): 7 weekly flights (from September 16th)
• Ahmedabad (AMD) and Mumbai (BOM): 7 weekly flights (from October 27th)
• Edinburgh (EDI): New daily route from November 4th
• *Bologna (BLQ), **Lyon (LYS), *Muscat (MCT): 7 weekly flights (from December 1st)
• Colombo (CMB): 7 weekly flights (from January 1st, 2025)

Edinburgh Route Schedule:

• EK 023: Dubai 14:50 – Edinburgh 19:05
• EK 024: Edinburgh 20:40 – Dubai 08:05+1

Qatar Airways maintains a robust A350 operation with 21 weekly flights on routes including Doha to Denpasar Bali (14 on A350-1000), Milan Malpensa (1 on A350-1000), Rome Fiumicino, and Singapore (3 on A350-1000).

Qatar Airways’ A350-1000 and A350-900 Operations

Qatar Airways maintains a robust A350 operation with the following routes:

• Doha-Denpasar Bali: 21 weekly flights (14 on A350-1000)
• Doha-Milan Malpensa: 21 weekly flights (1 on A350-1000)
• Doha-Rome Fiumicino: 21 weekly flights
• Singapore-Doha: 21 weekly flights (3 on A350-1000)

Singapore Airlines continues to utilize its A350-900s across multiple international routes, offering extensive weekly flights to destinations such as Hong Kong (35), Shanghai Pudong (21), Jakarta (28), Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (21), Melbourne (21), Brisbane (21), Doha (21), and Seoul Incheon (14).

Singapore Airlines’ Extensive A350 Network

Singapore Airlines continues to utilize A350-900s across multiple international routes:

• Singapore-Hong Kong: 35 weekly flights
• Singapore-Shanghai Pudong: 21 weekly flights
• Singapore-Jakarta: 28 weekly flights
• Singapore-Bangkok Suvarnabhumi: 21 weekly flights
• Singapore-Melbourne: 21 weekly flights
• Singapore-Brisbane: 21 weekly flights
• Singapore-Doha: 21 weekly flights
• Singapore-Seoul Incheon: 14 weekly flights

This extensive network expansion by Emirates, along with the established operations of Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, highlights the strategic importance of the Airbus A350 in international aviation. These routes are crucial for enhancing connectivity and providing superior travel experiences to passengers worldwide.

A huge competition is underway between Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates as they strive to enhance their international offerings with the latest Airbus A350 aircraft. Each airline is eager to increase its fleet of world-class A350s, providing more leisure and comfort to international travelers. The A350 features advanced technology and amenities, making it a top choice for airlines aiming to deliver superior travel experiences. This rivalry underscores the commitment of these airlines to lead the market with cutting-edge aviation solutions.

About A350
The Airbus A350 is a long-range, wide-body, twin-engine airliner developed by Airbus. Initially proposed in 2004 as a derivative of the Airbus A330 with composite wings and new engines, the design was changed in 2006 due to limited market support. Airbus then introduced a clean-sheet “XWB” (eXtra Wide Body) design, featuring two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB high bypass turbofan engines. The prototype first flew on 14 June 2013 from Toulouse, France. It received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in September 2014, followed by certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in November 2014.

The Airbus A350 is a long-range, wide-body airliner available in two models: A350-900 and A350-1000.

Key Specs:

• Length: A350-900: 66.8m, A350-1000: 73.8m
• Wingspan: 64.75m
• Height: 17.05m
• Seating Capacity:
• A350-900: 300-350 passengers
• A350-1000: 350-410 passengers
• Range: A350-900: 15,000km, A350-1000: 16,100km
• Cruise Speed: Mach 0.85
• MTOW: A350-900: 280t, A350-1000: 319t
• Engines: Rolls-Royce Trent XWB (374 kN to 432 kN thrust)

Features:

• Materials: Over 50% composites for reduced weight and increased durability
• Comfort: Wide cabin, large windows, advanced air systems
• Efficiency: Advanced aerodynamics, fly-by-wire systems for improved control and fuel efficiency

The A350 is renowned for its efficiency, range, and passenger comfort.

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