![]() ![]() This is more than enough for a 19-hour New York - Singapore nonstop, but not quite enough for, say, Sydney to New York. Airbus claims the ULR will have a range of 9,700 nautical miles - over 10,000 statute miles - some 1,600 nautical miles more than the A350-900 and nearly 2,000 nautical miles more than the A350-1000. Airbus hopes other long-haul airlines like Australian flag carrier Qantas will also take interest in the plane, particularly as Qantas begins connecting distant cities with nonstop flights, like their new Perth to London nonstop service. Singapore Airlines - so far the only customer of this specialized aircraft - hopes to take full advantage of this increased range with nonstop flights to New York City (probably Newark, EWR) and Los Angeles (LAX), two routes it once flew with the four-engined A340-500 but terminated in late 2014 due to high operating costs. So far, in fact that it will make feasible some ultra long-haul flights that were once either out of reach or uneconomical. It may be slightly narrower and with a slightly reduced space between seats, but it is still a very good seat. The premium economy seat on the A350 is different from the Singapore Airlines 777 and A380 seats. This seat has one window and is mostly a wing view. The A350-900 ULR, the super long-range version of the existing twinjet widebody, will be able to carry more fuel and fly quite a bit farther than the existing A350-900. Submitted by SeatGuru User on 7 for Seat 33A. ![]() Enjoy state-of-the-art technology onboard, with reduced noise levels and a reduced carbon footprint. Feel the difference with complimentary satellite TV, redesigned seats and headrests, and panoramic window views. The flightpath of F-WZNY's first flight, the very first Airbus A350-900 ULR. Toilet suitable for passenger with reduced mobility. ![]()
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