Singapore Airlines (SIA) has returned to the Belgian market with the launch of direct flights between Brussels and Singapore. On 6 April, shortly after midday, the long-awaited inaugural flight, SQ303, took off from Brussels Airport to Singapore Changi Airport.
The launch event at Brussels Airport was attended by prominent representatives, including Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, the Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, Mr. Lim Hong Huai, as well as Singapore Airlines Acting Senior Vice President Marketing Planning, Mr. Dai Hao Yu.
Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company, is delighted to welcome Singapore Airlines to Brussels Airport. “Singapore Airlines is a premium world-class airline, known for its excellent service to its passengers. As a key gateway to Asia, Singapore is an important new destination in our growing Asian network. SIA is strongly committed to passenger experience, as well as sustainability, and will operate flights with the long-haul version of the Airbus A350-900, one of the most energy-efficient and quietest aircraft in its category."
Singapore Airlines will operate four flights a week between Brussels Airport and Singapore. Flights are carried out using A350-900, seating 253 passengers in three cabin classes (42 seats in Business Class, 24 in Premium Economy Class, and 187 in Economy Class).