more-inSingapore Airlines Ltd , the world's first carrier to receive the largest version of the Dreamliner jet, said it will invest $350 million to equip its initial 20 aircrafts on order with new cabin products. Singapore Airlines is the biggest customer for the Boeing Co 787-10 aircraft with 49 on order. It will offer new fully-flat seats, all with aisle-access in the 787-10 business class cabin. The fuel-efficient jet will help Singapore Airlines lower its cost base, improve its product for business travellers and return to major capacity growth at its premium brand after years of being more focused on expanding in the budget sector. The carrier last year launched a three-year transformation programme designed to help it compete more effectively against Chinese and Middle Eastern rivals and low-cost carriers.

Source: The Hindu March 28, 2018 05:26 UTC