The
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) managed by
GVK MIAL is all set to welcome Singapore Airline’s internationally
successful A380R to India. The airline’s Airbus A380R, equipped with a
first-class suite, will be first in the country to be operational from
Mumbai. Commencing the operations on Sunday, 1 September 2019, the
airline will depart from Mumbai at 23:40 hrs. and arrive at Singapore on
September 2, 2019 at 07:40 hrs. Singapore Airline’s A380R will be
available for passengers flying via Mumbai to Singapore seven days a
week.
India,
especially Mumbai, has seen a surge in business travel to Singapore.
The increasing business class flyers along with the rise in passenger
numbers is one of the indicators for the airline to start operations
with A380R with First-Class Suites. The aircraft, with the added
facilities, is sure to promote luxurious travel, while at the same time
add value and convenience to the passengers flying to Singapore via
Mumbai.
Emphasizing
on providing world-class facilities and services to the passengers at
CSMIA, the introduction of A380R by Singapore Airlines at Mumbai
provides its first -class passengers with an experience of a hotel room
in the sky with separate bed, and seating area. With the business and
first-class seating on the upper deck, the Jumbo double-decker provides a
private space that’s incomparable. As one of the premium airlines to
provide such a luxurious first-class suite cabin in the country,
Singapore Airline’s A380R consists of six suites with three suites each
on either side of the single aisle. Perfecting their personalized
experience to flyers, the individual cabins have luxurious armchairs,
gliding privacy doors, and a chaise longue. Similarly, adjacent suites
can be combined to create a double room for couples travelling together.
Having
catered to 48.8 million passengers in 2018-2019, the Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj International Airport endeavors to provide only the best
to the passengers flying via Mumbai. Through the newest addition in the
existing fleet of flight operations, CSMIA is proud to add another
feather to its cap by being the first airport in the country to operate
Singapore Airlines’ A380R starting September 2019. Offering personalized
facilities to the flyers through services like India’s largest art
initiate – Jaya He Museum, museum tours, guest relations services like
Pranaam, advanced food ordering facilities, expansive food and retail
offerings, CSMIA aims to be more than just a transit point for the
travellers.
