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Old February 5th, 2004, 07:26 AM
Ken Ishiguro
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Default longest nonstop flight takes off from Singapore to Los Angeles


"Go Fig" wrote in message
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The service uses newly acquired Airbus 340-500s, which have a range of
up to 16,400 kilometers (10,190 miles) and can seat 313 passengers.


But not both at the same time.

The carrier has modified the cabin to fit just 181 seats, the airline
said, adding the planes have wider seats that can recline further and
lounge areas to help make the long flight more comfortable.


Interesting "marketing spin". The real reason for 181 seats is to get the
necessary range. Still very cool!

Ken Ishiguro