KATHMANDU: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will be flying the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner wide body aircraft to Kathmandu during the upcoming festive season of Dashain and Tihar this year.

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner will be largest aircraft by seat capacity to operate to Tribhuvan International Airport, as per a press statement. The aircraft has 36 seats in business class, featuring fully flat beds for the utmost comfort, allowing discerning travellers to enjoy an exceptional journey even on the shortest flights.

Additionally, the plane's economy class cabin features 301 ergonomically designed seats, ensuring comfort for all travellers. The B787-10 Dreamliner aircraft is equipped with wi-fi technology, allowing all passengers to enjoy free and unlimited inflight wi-fi as long as they are KrisFlyer members. KrisFlyer is the frequent flyer programme of Singapore Airlines.

Signing-up for Kris- Flyer is free. SIA has scheduled Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner flights on Tuesdays and Fridays from September 25 to November 30.

A version of this article appears in the print on July 28, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.