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Singapore Airlines' new A345LeaderShip and the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight

By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Jun 22, 2004
To break the recort as the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight, Singapore Airlines has introduced the new A345LeaderShip, an A340-500 ultra-long-range aircraft. The airplane will fly from New York to Singapore in 18 hours.

The A345LeaderShip was designed with the business traveler in mind - it has just 181 seats in a spacious two-class configuration.

The new Executive Economy Class offers 117 seats with a seat pitch of 37 inches and a seat-back recline of eight inches. Other Executive Economy Class seat features include:

  • The seat measures 20 inches in width.
  • If has a leather adjustable headrest and an innovative leg & foot rest.
  • The seat has a nine inch personal video monitor.
  • AC power supply outlets let you use your laptop in-flight.

The Raffles (business) Class Cabin features 64 lie-flat SpaceBeds, arranged in a 2-2-2 configuration. The Raffles Class features:

  • A 64-inch seat pitch.
  • A bed width of 26 inches and a bed length of 78 inches.
  • Adjustable headrest, leg rest and lumbar support
  • A 10.4 inch personal video monitor, AC power supply, and a DVD port.

Both Executive Economy Class and Raffles Class seats are equipped with the Singapore Airlines' in-flight entertainment system KrisWorld featuring 60 on-demand movies, over 75 TV programs and a many music, technology, travel and children’s programs. You'll be able to choose from over 100 music CD albums and more than 30 Nintendo games.

The plane offers passenger corners in both Raffles and Executive Economy Class cabins where you can stretch out, chat with fellow passengers and enjoy a snack.

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