Etihad Airways Launches Airbus A380 Service to Singapore
Etihad Airways has expanded its Airbus A380 network with the addition of Singapore as a new destination, joining London, New York, and Paris as cities serviced by the airline’s superjumbo jet. The inaugural flight, A380-800 (registered A6-API), departed Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) on February 1, 2025, at 22:00 and landed at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) the next day around 09:30.
This move was first announced in August 2024, coinciding with Singapore’s National Day celebrations, signaling the airline’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The decision to deploy the A380 to Singapore further enhances Etihad’s already established routes, which include daily services to London-Heathrow (LHR), New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK), and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG).
With the arrival of the A380, Etihad Airways will add more than 700 seats per week on the popular Abu Dhabi-Singapore route, providing more options for travelers. The aircraft’s amenities include The Residence, the world’s only three-room suite in the sky, offering an unparalleled flying experience.
Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer of Etihad Airways, commented on the expansion, stating, “As a vibrant and dynamic city, Singapore is always going to be a key destination in our global network. The decision to deploy our much-loved A380 boosts our travel offering between Abu Dhabi and Singapore and highlights our resolve to go beyond by delivering fantastic travel experiences across Etihad’s growing global network.”
De further emphasized the significance of the new service, noting, “Bringing the A380 to Singapore, along with our broader network expansion plans – including increased frequency on key routes – demonstrates our strong growth momentum in Asia. This added capacity reflects the growing demand we’re seeing for travel to and from Singapore.”
This addition to the A380 network reflects Etihad’s growing commitment to meet increasing demand and provide luxury travel options between Abu Dhabi and key global destinations.
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