Trial that lets pilots at SIA, three other airlines fly more direct routes extended till April 2025


Singapore Airlines' participation in the user-preferred routing trial is progressing well. - ST

SINGAPORE: A trial that has allowed pilots on certain flights to choose the most direct and efficient paths has been extended by almost six months until the end of April 2025.

The air traffic management concept – called user-preferred routing (UPR) – lets pilots decide their flight paths, in the hopes of shortening flight times, saving fuel and reducing carbon emissions if wind conditions are in their favour.

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