Completed the longest flight in history
The aircraft of Singapore Airlines made the longest flight in history without landing on the route Singapore - New York.
Long-haul airliner Airbus A350-900URL landed on Friday at 05:29 local time (12:29 GMT) at the US Newark Liberty International Airport. He flew from Singapore the day before at 23:37 local time (18:37 MSK).
Singapore Airlines was able to fly for 17 hours and 52 minutes. CNN notes that the plane covered the distance faster than planned. The Singapore-New York trip was expected to take 18 hours and 25 minutes.
On board the ship were 150 passengers and 17 crew members. The airliner is divided into two zones: business class and premium economy class; there is no conventional economy class. According to sources, on the flight passengers were offered drinks and food from an extensive menu, as well as audio and video entertainment. CNBS reports that the cost of a seat in the premium economy class is $2,000.
Prior to this, the longest flight in history was made by Qatar Airways on the route Doha - Auckland, its duration was about 17 hours.