Credit: Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines has announced a significant change to its route to Dubai. Starting in the summer of 2026, the flag carrier will operate the Airbus A380 on a regular flight to the Middle East for the first time.
The move will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that have operated the route so far, bringing a 78% increase in seats to a total capacity of 471 passengers per flight. This is an extraordinary move, which demonstrates the company's desire to strengthen its presence on the popular route and increase its market share.
The switch to the Airbus is expected to benefit not only passengers traveling between Singapore and Dubai, but also connecting passengers on connecting flights via Changi Airport, https://passport.news/article/1695including major destinations such as Manila, Bali, Jakarta, Melbourne, Sydney, and Osaka.
According to booking data, the company currently holds less than a quarter of the market on the route to Dubai, and the integration of the A380 is expected to help it expand its presence, even in markets where its share of activity remains low, such as Australia, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Last week, Singapore Airlines signed a framework agreement for commercial cooperation with Air India to deepen ties between the two companies. The partnership is planned to further lead to a joint venture in the future, which will expand the destination network and flight coordination, and improve the travel experience for passengers on flights between India and Singapore and other regions in Asia.