Airlines

Why Singapore Airlines Cancels Orders For Eight Boeing 737 MAX 8s

Singapore Airlines Group said that it had canceled orders with Boeing for eight 737-8 passenger aircraft.

The Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) claimed in its most recent annual results declaration that it put an agreement with Boeing for the aircraft order cancellation to satisfy its projected operational needs and its long-term fleet renewal strategy. Singapore Airlines switched three Boeing 787-9s for three bigger 787-10s while canceling the orders for the 737-8s.

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In a statement on its full-year results, Singapore Airlines stated that these adjustments “are in line with the group’s long-term fleet renewal strategy, and support its projected operational requirements.” Following these modifications, the group now has 100 aircraft in its book.”

The SIA group has ordered 100 aircraft as a result. Along with three Airbus A350-900s and seven A350Fs, the full-service airline Singapore Airlines has orders for 15 787-10s, 31 777-9s, and 13 737-8s. The LCC arm of SIA, Scoot, has nine Embraer E190-E2s, 12 A320neos, six A321neos, three 787-8s, and one 787-9 on order. To make room for 11 more 777-9s and transfer two 787-9s to Scoot, SIA reduce its order of 787-10s from 44 to 30 in 2021.

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According to SIA, the demand in the first quarter of fiscal 2023/24 was strong and was fueled by the rebound in East Asia’s air travel, where advance sales to China, Japan, and South Korea are still high across all classes.

The airline group’s operating profit for the last fiscal year, which concluded on March 31, was SGD $2.69 million ($2 million USD), a record profit for SIA. The airline group also announced an increase in aircraft orders.

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Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.