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Business travelers who fly between Singapore and New York can now reach their destination more rested, more prepared to face their business meetings. Singapore Airlines has reconfigured five of the airline’s A340-500s with 100 of the airline’s new award-winning Business Class seats for use in the all business class long haul flights between these two cities. Imagine, the whole aircraft, kitted out with such comfortable and spacious seats (photo):
Each leather-upholstered Business Class seat measures 30 inches (76 cm) in width and is almost 50 percent wider than most products in this class. Providing customers with more personal space and …read more

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Looks like even before those who are planning to book the Suites Class of Singapore Airlines A380 could plan… er, amorous encounters, officials already announced that they are not going to tolerate mile high club members.
The A380 may have the world’s first airborne double bed, but it won’t be put to the obvious use if Singapore Airlines has its way: “If couples used our double beds to engage in inappropriate activity, we would politely ask them to desist,” said the company’s Stephen Forshaw.
“There are things that are acceptable on an aircraft and things that aren’t, and the rules for behaviour …read more

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The first commercial flight of the Singapore Airlines A380 touched down in Sydney today, marking an awesome milestone in aviation history!
Some trivia to remember this flight by:

Youngest passenger: 10 month-old Singaporean Quek Pin Liang
Most expensive ticket: $US100,000 for a Suite, paid by Sydney resident Brit Julian Hayward
The passengers represent 35 different nationalities, with the largest group being Australians (28%), then Singaporeans (14%), Britons (11%) and Americans (8%). Those who have come furthest for the first flight are 4 Norwegians.

More trivia from the Singapore Airlines A380 website. The Sydney Morning Herald also made a photo slideshow of the highlights of …read more

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Airbus finally handed over the first A380 aircraft to Singapore airlines. Although the humongous double-decker plane can carry up to 550 passengers, the Singapore Airlines aircraft was designed to seat only 471. What does that mean? More, room, more space, more comfort.
Although even the passengers in the Economy class will also enjoy a bit more legroom and enhanced features for the in-flight entertainment, those who will really feel the difference are the passengers in the Business, and the Suites, a “class beyond the First”.
Want a preview of the new Singapore Airlines A380 interior? Here you go! Til I figure out …read more

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Business travelers flying Singapore Airlines First and Business class can now continue working on their spreadsheets and presentations on board, without even turning on their laptops. As long as you have your thumb drive with you, you can access your files and work on them simply by plugging them into the USB ports available at every seat. How’s that for increased productivity?
Based on Sun Microsystem’s StarOffice platform, the programme supports most commonly used file formats. To ensure customers’ privacy, any data stored temporarily will be cleared at the end of each flight.
For more info, and more productivity tips while flying, …read more

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For those flying between London and Hong Kong, you have until the end of the month to take advantage of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines’ inaugural offer. Fly between 1 November and 14 December 2006, for just £141 one-way in economy and £556 one-way in business (including all taxes and charges).
If you don’t know it yet, Oasis Hong Kong Airlines is the first low-cost, long-haul flight connecting Europe and Asia. As the website says:
[snip] on Oasis Hong Kong Airlines you’ll enjoy your low fare with the same standard of comfort and service as more expensive airlines. Comfortable seats, multiple meals, lots …read more

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Business- and First-Class flyers of Emirates will be glad to know that an Emirates Lounge has been opened in Singapore, located at Terminal 1 of the Changi International Airport.
Whether you need to take a shower, to unwind, or to catch up on some work, you can spend your stop-overs in comfort at the lounge. And whatever time of the day you arrive, a large buffet and a full bar offers a wide selection of food and beverages. Take a virtual tour, so you can see what’s in store for you next time you fly via Singapore on Emirates.

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