Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the launch of flight service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, beginning August 25, 2021. The new flight represents the latest step in the ongoing rebuilding of the carrier’s U.S. network since the schedule reductions brought about by COVID-19. The addition of the new service will bring SIA’s U.S. route network to approximately 47 percent of pre-COVID flight frequency.
SIA will operate Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the route, offering a three-cabin configuration, including Business Class (42 seats), Premium Economy Class (24 seats) and Economy Class (187 seats).
SQ No. 035 will operate from Los Angeles to Taipei three times weekly, departing LAX at 12:40 a.m. on Monday, Thursday and Saturday, and arriving at TPE at 6:10 a.m. (the next day day). SQ No. 036 will operate from TPE to LAX three times weekly, departing Taipei at 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, arriving at Los Angeles International Airport at 3:20 p.m.
In addition to offering a new option for travelers, the new service represents a further increase in SIA’s freight capacity between Los Angeles, Taipei, Singapore and connecting destinations. This expanded cargo operation is anticipated to support freight shipments across a range of industries, including e-commerce, perishables, technology and others.
“With this new service, SIA continues to demonstrate its commitment to rebuild and grow our U.S. route network,” said Joey Seow, regional vice president–Americas at Singapore Airlines, in a press release. The company also recently announced restoration of flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo and Singapore, which commenced in June 2021, among other services.
This story originally appeared on www.luxurytraveladvisor.com.
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