Singapore Airlines has terminated its nonstop all-business-class service to New York – also the world's longest flight – as the aviation sector grapples with high fuel prices and subdued demand for premium travel.
The cancellation of the direct route, which shuttled passengers between Changi Airport, Singapore, and Newark, N.J., within 18.5 hours, means business travelers will now face an additional 6 hours or more in travel time with one-stop service.
Read more about the aircraft being phased out and which one is replacing it here.
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