SPECULATION that British Airways (BA) might discontinue services to Sydney in the aftermath of the Qantas-Emirates alliance has been laid to rest, as the carrier has elected to deploy its newest aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on its London-Singapore-Sydney route starting March 30, 2013.
The new planes feature BA’s next-generation First Class, Club World, World Traveller and World Traveller Plus cabins.
In addition, flights on the London-Singapore-Sydney as well as London-Singapore turnaround service will be transferred to Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5, offering convenient same-terminal transfers to BA’s European and North American destinations.
Premium class travellers will also be able to avail of BA’s Concorde Room and Galleries Club lounges within the terminal.
Jamie Cassidy, area general manager for Middle East & Asia-Pacific, BA, said: “Our new initiatives mark a new chapter in our history with Australia, and underscores our commitment to the route. The enhancements are great news for our passengers from Singapore.”
BA’s remaining turnaround service to Singapore will continue to operate with the Boeing 747-400. BA will take delivery of its first A380 in the second half of 2013, making it the ninth operator of this aircraft type.
