Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Fiji Airways have announced the signing of a codeshare agreement that will provide more convenient connections for customers travelling to Fiji from 10 destinations in Asia and Europe through the Singapore hub.
Under the agreement, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers can access Fiji Airwaysโ nonstop flights between Singapore and Nadi, including the airlineโs third weekly seasonal service that was launched on April 4, 2018. Customers can also travel on codeshare flights between Nadi and three domestic destinations, including the Fijian capital Suva, Labasa, and Savusavu.
In turn, Fiji Airways customers will be able to access Singapore Airlines and SilkAir-operated flights to destinations in, China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and the United Kingdom.
The codeshare flights are subject to regulatory approvals.
Top Copyright Photo:ย SilkAir Boeing 737-8SA WL 9V-MGN (msn 44230) BFI (Steve Bailey). Image: 929664.
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Bottom Copyright Photo:ย Fiji Airways (2nd) Boeing 737-8X2 WL DQ-FJH (msn 29969) SYD (Keith Burton). Image: 926459.
From Sam Chui:ย Singapore Airlines is the worldโs first airline to operate the Boeing 787-10, which is fitted with the airlineโs latest regional cabin products. Come along on the delivery flight.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled the next generation of regional cabin products, fitted on its new Boeing 787-10 fleet, which will redefine travel on flights up to eight hours.
The new cabin products feature fully-flat beds and direct aisle access for all Business Class customers, ergonomically-designed contour backrests with six-way adjustable headrests in Economy Class, and personalised in-flight entertainment (IFE) experience for all customers through myKrisWorld.
They were unveiled for the first time today at a launch event in Singapore. The launch followed the arrival of the worldโs first 787-10 from Boeingโs production facility in North Charleston, South Carolina.
The new 787-10s are configured with 337 seats in two classes, featuring 36 Business Class seats and 301 Economy Class seats.
New Business Class
Manufactured by Stelia Aerospace, the new regional Business Class seats on the 787-10s are arranged in a forward-facing 1-2-1 staggered configuration to provide every customer direct aisle access.
With each seat able to recline directly into a 76โ fully-flat bed, Business Class customers can rest in more comfort, even on the shortest flights. Customers will have more options to relax in their seat while being entertained by KrisWorld, SIAโs award-winning in-flight entertainment system, on their personal 18โ full high-definition touchscreen monitor, powered by Panasonicโs latest eX3 system.
Each seat measures up to 26โ in width with retractable armrests that can be raised and lowered. Whether travelling alone or with a partner, adjustable dividers at the centre seats provide for a customised level of privacy to suit individual preferences.
Customers can also look forward to other features to enhance their travelling experience, such as ample stowage space for personal items, a business panel with in-seat power supply and USB ports, and integrated reading light unit with adjustable lighting intensity.
New Economy Class
Designed and built by RECARO, the new Economy Class seat also offers an enhanced in-flight experience. Arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration, each of the 301 Economy Class seats on the new 787-10s has an ergonomically-designed contour backrest that provides greater comfort, with a six-way adjustable headrest with foldable wings to provide more neck support.
Economy Class customers can also enjoy an enhanced entertainment experience on their personal 11.6โ full high-definition touchscreen monitor, as they browse from the selection of more than 1,000 movies, TV shows, audio programmes and games on KrisWorld.
Other features that Economy Class customers can look forward to include personal storage space for small personal items, a coat hook, USB port and in-seat power supply.
New In-Flight Entertainment Experience
All customers on the new 787-10s will also have greater control over their in-flight entertainment (IFE) experience through myKrisWorld, allowing for world-first IFE personalisation. Features of myKrisWorld include content recommendations based on customer preferences and viewing history, and KrisFlyer members being able to bookmark and resume content, as well as customise and save preferences for subsequent flights.
SIA is also the first airline in the world to offer a series of games from Toca Boca and Sago Mini on KrisWorld. Initially available on the 787-10s, this popular entertainment option will progressively be made available on other aircraft types in the Airlineโs fleet.
The new 787-10s will also be equipped with in-flight WiFi supported by Panasonicโs Global Communication Services and GSM phone services provided by Panasonicโs wholly owned subsidiary Aeromobile.
โThe introduction of the new cabin products on our Boeing 787-10 fleet reinforces our unwavering commitment to product leadership, one of the key pillars of our brand promise,โ said SIA CEO Mr Goh Choon Phong.
โThe new products were the result of a series of consultations with customers, and from working closely with our seat designers and manufacturers. We are confident that the new regional cabin products, with full-flat beds in Business Class and the many new features in Economy Class, will offer our customers a more comfortable in-flight experience even on the shortest flights.โ
SIA is investing US$350 million in the introduction of the new regional cabin products on an initial 20 787-10s.
SIA is the first and largest customer for the 787-10, with firm orders for 49 of the type. The Airline also has a firm order with Boeing for 20 777-9s, which are due for delivery from the 2021/22 financial year.
Osaka and Perth will be the first scheduled destinations to be served by the new 787-10s, from May 2018. Prior to the launch of these regular services, the aircraft will be operated on selected flights to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur for crew training purposes.
Singapore Airlines and Boeing on March 25 celebrated the delivery of the first 787-10 airplane, the newest and largest member of the Dreamliner family and a jet that will set a new global standard for fuel efficiency.
About 3,000ย people marked the milestone at Boeing’s facility in North Charleston, South Carolina where the latest 787 model is manufactured (above).
787-10; Ribbon Cutting; 787-10 Singapore Airlines Ceremony; South Carolina; Boeing; Kevin McAllister;
Like the other 787 Dreamliners, the 787-10 is designed with strong, lightweight composites, the most advanced systems, and comfortable cabin features. The 787-10, though, features a longer fuselage which allows it to carry about 40 more passengers or a total of 330 seats in a standard two-class configuration.
With the additional capacity, the 787-10 provides airlines the lowest operating cost per seat of any widebody airplane in service today.
Singapore Airlines โ through its subsidiary Scoot โ already flies the 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners. With this delivery the group will be the first to operate all three Dreamliner models. Singapore Airlines has 68 additional Boeing widebody jets on order, including 48 additional 787-10s, and 20 of the new 777-9s.
The 787-10’s superior performance and high commonality with its Dreamliner siblings have attracted strong interest from around the world, including in Asia where the jet can connect all points within the region. The 787-10 also offers Asian operators the flexibility to fly to Europe, Africa and Oceania.
Singapore Airlines plans to puts its 787-10s into scheduled service in May, with flights from Singapore to Osaka, Japan and Perth, Australia.Prior to the introduction of these services, the aircraft will be operated on selected flights to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur for crew training purposes.
Perth will become the second scheduled destination to be served by Singapore Airlinesโ new Boeing 787-10 fleet. Flights are expected to commence in May 2018, subject to regulatory approvals, initially on one of the Airlineโs four daily flights between Singapore and Perth.
The 787-10s will feature Singapore Airlinesโ new regional cabin products and will seat 337 customers in two classes, with 36 Business Class and 301 Economy Class seats.
Prior to the launch of services to Perth, the 787-10s will be operated on selected flights to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur for crew training purposes, before the first scheduled service to Osaka in May 2018.
The first aircraft in Singapore Airlinesโ livery (9V-SCA) completed its flight testing at Boeingโs North Charleston, South Carolina production facility on February 9, 2018 (above).
Singapore Airlines will be the worldโs first airline to operate the 787-10 and has 49 firm orders for this aircraft type. The Airline will take delivery of its first 787-10 from Boeing in March 2018.
Measuring 68 meters in length, the 787-10 is the longest variant of Boeingโs Dreamliner range of aircraft, which are constructed using technologically advanced lightweight composite materials.
In addition to the 49 firm orders for 787-10s, the Airline has a firm order with Boeing for 20 777-9s, which are due for delivery from the 2021/22 financial year.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced Osaka will be the first scheduledย destination for its new Boeing 787-10 fleet, with services expected to begin in May 2018.
SIA will be the worldโs first airline to operate the 787-10. SIA has 49 Boeing 787-10s on firm order, with the first aircraft due for delivery from Boeingโs North Charleston, South Carolina production facility in March 2018.
Prior to the introduction of regular services to Osaka, the 787-10s will be operated on selected Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur flights for crew training purposes.
SIA will also debut its highly-anticipated new regional cabin products on its 787-10s, fitted with 337 seats in two classes, with 36 seats in Business Class and 301 seats in Economy Class. More details will be revealed at a later date.
Measuring 68 meters in length, the 787-10 is the longest variant of Boeingโs Dreamliner range of aircraft, which are constructed using technologically advanced lightweight composite materials.
In addition to the 49 firm orders for 787-10s, the airline has a firm order with Boeing for 20 777-9s, which are due for delivery from the 2021/22 financial year.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will introduce a new service that will connect Singapore and Melbourne to New Zealandโs capital city, Wellington. The new service will be introduced as part of a restructuring of existing Singapore-Canberra-Wellington flights, which will see the Canberra-Wellington flights de-linked and Canberra served on a daily basis, up from the existing four times per week.
The new Singapore-Melbourne-Wellington service will be operated four times per week as flight SQ247 starting May 3, 2018. Return services will be operated as flight SQ248 on a Wellington-Melbourne-Singapore routing.
Flights will be operated with 266-seat Boeing 777-200s fitted with 38 Business Class seats and 228 Economy Class seats.
Also on May 1, 2018, SIA will launch a new daily service to Australiaโs capital city, Canberra, via Sydney. Flights will be operated as flight SQ288 on a Singapore-Sydney-Canberra routing. Return services will be operated as flight SQ288 on a Canberra-Singapore routing.
The airline will operate services to Canberra via Sydney using its 264-seat Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with four First Class seats, 48 Business Class seats, 28 Premium Economy Class seats and 184 Economy Class seats.
SIA first launched services from Singapore to Canberra and Wellington in September 2016. It also became the first airline to operate regularly scheduled international flights to and from Australiaโs capital city.
In addition to Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Wellington, SIAโs Southwest Pacific network includes flights to Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Christchurch and Perth.
The new flights are subject to regulatory approvals. Tickets will be made available for sale progressively through the various distribution channels.
Flight Number and Routing
Days of Operation
Time of Departure
Time of Arrival
SQ247 Singapore-Melbourne
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
19:45
05:10+1
SQ247 Melbourne-Wellington
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
07:00
12:20
SQ248 Wellington-Melbourne
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
13:45
15:30
SQ248 Melbourne-Singapore
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
16:50
22:45
SQ288 Singapore-Sydney
Daily
10:30
20:10
SQ288 Sydney-Canberra
Daily
21:20
22:20
SQ288 Canberra-Singapore
Daily
23:15
05:15+1
*All times stated are local
Copyright Photo:ย Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-212 ER 9V-SVL (msn 32336) AMS (Ton Jochems). Image: 912971.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that London and Hong Kong will be the next destinations to be served by its newest Airbus A380 aircraft, featuring the Airlineโs recently unveiled new cabin products.
Starting February 16, 2018, the aircraft will operate as SQ322 (Singapore-London) on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. From February 17, 2018 to April 5, 2018, it will operate as SQ305 (London-Singapore). With effect from April 7, 2018, the new aircraft are scheduled to operate as SQ317 (London-Singapore) on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
From February 18, 2018 to April 6, 2018, the new A380s will also be deployed on services to Hong Kong, operating on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays as SQ860 (Singapore-Hong Kong) and SQ863 (Hong Kong-Singapore). With effect from 8 April 2018, the aircraft are scheduled to operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays as SQ856 (Singapore-Hong Kong) and SQ861 (Hong Kong-Singapore).
SIAโs new cabin products were publicly unveiled early in November and debuted on December 18, 2017 to Sydney following the delivery of the first of five new A380s being acquired from Airbus.
The new cabin products will initially be fitted to the five new A380s, following which retrofit work will commence on 14 aircraft that are already in service.
The new cabin products seat up to 471 customers in four classes, with six in Suites, 78 in Business Class, 44 in Premium Economy Class and 343 in Economy Class.
Top Copyright Photo (all others by Singapore Airlines):ย Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-841 9V-SKD (msn 008) ZRH (Andi Hiltl). Image: 905255.
Customers travelling between Singapore and Sydney have become the first to experience Singapore Airlinesโ all-new cabin products, with the entry into service of its recently-delivered Airbus A380 aircraft equipped with the new seats and in-flight entertainment system.
The aircraft entered into service as flight SQ221, which departed from Singapore at 2047 hrs local time on December 18, 2017 (Monday) and arrived into Sydney at 0743 hrs local time on December 20, 2017. The return flight operates as SQ232, departing from Sydney at 1215 hrs local time and arriving into Singapore at 1735 hrs local time.
A special event was held at the boarding gate room at Singapore Changi Airport to celebrate the inaugural flight. Customers departing for Sydney were presented with gift bags containing collectibles including a commemorative certificate, glassware, stationery and amenity kit.
The entry into service of Singapore Airlinesโ newest A380 is the outcome of four years of extensive product development, reaffirming the Airlineโs commitment to product innovation and leadership.
The new cabin products will be initially fitted to five new A380s being acquired from Airbus, following which retrofit work will commence on 14 aircraft that are already in service.
Singapore Airlinesโ new A380s will be fitted with 471 seats in four classes, with six in Suites, 78 in Business Class, 44 in Premium Economy Class and 343 in Economy Class.
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of the first of five new Airbus A380 aircraft scheduled to join the carrierโs fleet over the coming year, at a special ceremony hosted by Airbus in Toulouse.
The aircraft delivered is the first in the airlineโs fleet to feature its recently launched on-board cabin products and innovations (above and below).
In addition to the five new aircraft, Singapore Airlines will also retrofit 14 A380s already in service (above) with its new cabin products. The retrofit work is expected to begin late in 2018 and will be undertaken by the airline in conjunction with Services by Airbus. All 14 aircraft are scheduled to be retrofitted by 2020.
The new Singapore Airlines A380 offers more personal space in all classes, accommodating a total of 471 passengers. The cabin features six private Suites and 78 Business Class seats on the upper deck and 44 Premium Economy Class and 343 Economy Class seats on the main deck. The aircraft also features the latest in-flight entertainment systems and full connectivity from every seat.
Capable of flying up to 8,200 nautical miles nonstop, the A380 is the worldโs largest and most spacious airliner and offers the most efficient solution to meet growth in passenger traffic on the worldโs most heavily travelled routes. The A380 is the only aircraft with two full decks, featuring wider seats, broader aisles, and more floor space. Today the A380 is flying with 13 world class airlines on 120 routes around the globe. Since entry-into-service in 2007 the A380 world fleet has carried over 190 million passengers.
Top Copyright Photo (all others by Airbus):ย Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-841 9V-SKB (msn 005) LHR (SPA). Image: 935861.
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