SIA to Launch A380 Flights to LA; Increase Fuel Surcharge

Singapore Airlines is to operate one of its Airbus A380 superjumbos on the Singapore-Tokyo Narita-Los Angeles route from 1 July 2011.

The launch, initially scheduled for 27 March 2011, was postponed following the 11 March earthquake in Japan.

Los Angeles will be the eighth destination in the Singapore Airlines network to receive scheduled A380 services.

Singapore Airlines to Increase Fuel Surcharges

In other news, and in light of the continuing rise in the price of jet fuel, Singapore Airlines has confirmed it will increase its fuel surcharge for tickets issued on or after 21 April 2011.

Jet fuel prices have risen more than 30% since the beginning of the year. The price of jet fuel is now more than US$138 per barrel, which is the highest level in two years.

The new fuel surcharges will apply to Singapore Airlines and SilkAir flights, they represent an increase of between US$4 and US$32 per sector, depending on the distance and class of travel.

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