Smart controls: Fully adjustable by an intuitive control panel, the Business Class seat can be adjusted to suit any seating or lounging positions. The seatback folds down easily to form a comfortable, full-flat bed.
Singapore Airlines recently inaugurated its A380 service to Melbourne, the capital city of the Australian state of Victoria.
With 453 customers on board the 471-seat double-decker aircraft, the maiden voyage of SQ227 departed Singapore's Changi International Airport at 9 p.m. and arrived in Melbourne at 5:45 a.m. the next day, 25 minutes ahead of schedule. The A380 returned to Singapore with over 450 customers on board, departing Melbourne at 3:30 p.m. and touching down in Singapore at 9:40 p.m.
Melbourne is the second Australian city and sixth city in Singapore Airlines' network to receive the A380. Singapore Airlines currently operates 21 weekly flights between Singapore and Melbourne, including the daily A380 service.
"The A380 continues to be extremely popular with our customers, as we see very positive booking response for our scheduled A380 services between the two cities," said Huang Cheng Eng, Singapore Airlines executive vice president, Marketing and the Regions. "Since the start of its operation in October 2007, the A380 has carried more than 1.8 million customers on more than 4,600 commercial flights. Our A380 customers tremendously enjoy the quiet cabin ambience, our innovative inflight products and gracious service delivered by our cabin crew. On routes with multiple daily frequencies operated with different aircraft, many of our customers will specifically choose the service that is operated by this clean and green superjumbo."The A380 features the exclusive Singapore Airlines Suites. A private sanctuary in the sky, each suite comes with sliding doors and adjustable roller blinds, and a luxurious leather seat upholstered by Italy's Poltrona Frau. Come bedtime, a full-sized bed with plush pillows and duvet is deployed for the customer by the cabin crew.At 86 centimeters (34 inches), the Singapore Airlines Business Class seat is the widest in its class. Fully adjustable by an intuitive control panel, the seat can be adjusted to suit any seating or lounging positions. The seatback folds down easily to form a comfortable, full-flat bed. The intelligent design allows customers to lounge in bed to watch movies or TV programs, read or dine as they would in the comfort of their own homes.Utilizing advanced materials, the ergonomically designed Economy Class seat provides customers with more legroom and personal space. With smart innovations like non-intrusive reading lights and height-adjustable leather headrest, the Singapore Airlines Economy Class promises more comfort and privacy than ever.
Customers across all three classes can enjoy sumptuous inflight meals, designed by the world-renowned chefs on Singapore Airlines' International Culinary Panel, including Matt Moran from Australia and Sam Leong from Singapore. The dining experience is further enhanced by the use of exclusive Givenchy-designed serviceware and complemented by a wide selection of fine wines and spirits.
Singapore Airlines first started A380 operations to Sydney in October 2007, and subsequently added superjumbo services to London, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong and now, Melbourne. The airline currently has 10 A380s in the fleet, with a further nine on firm order and options on six more.
From The Philippine Star
