In Asia, many airlines are operating successfully, but the world renown and fame for excellent service has only one - "Singapore Airlines". The quality of its work is confirmed by many awards, prizes and evaluations of leading consulting companies. Annually, Singapore Airlines flights carry about 20 million passengers from forty countries.
About company
The airline "Singapore Airlines" was founded on May 1, 1947, originally existed under the name Malayan Airways, but two decades later it was renamed Singapore Airlines. Its permanent base is the main civil airport of Singapore - Changi , a favorable location allows you to fly without intermediate landings to the countries of Europe, Southeast Asia and Australia. For inclusion in this list of major US cities, the airline plans to introduce long-haul aircraft equipped only with a business class.
For its passengers, the company often provides discount coupons for entertainment and shopping in Singapore, periodically conduct sales of air tickets. In the Singapore Museum of Wax Madame Tussauds a copy of the exemplary stewardess in the national uniform from the company is on display.
Aircraft of Singapore Airlines
The airline's fleet is about one hundred ships, mostly new ones. This is the policy of Singapore Airlines, according to which the company acquires only new equipment, in 5-7 years the planes are written off and replaced with fresh copies.
Long-haul wide-body aircraft such as Airbus A330-343E, Airbus A380-841, Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 777-312 ER are recognized as the main transport. It was the "Singapore Airlines" that were the first to take the A380 double-decker airbus before flying.
In an aircraft fleet, most aircraft with three-class salons (economy, business, first), but part of the Boeing 777-200 is operated in a two-class cabin layout (business and economy).
Much attention is paid to the comfort of passengers: the distance between the seats in the economy class is slightly larger, and in business and in the first class the seats are fully laid out in recumbent places. Passengers are offered games and videos through personal monitors.
Stewardesses of Singapore Airlines
It is believed that the Singaporean stewardess - the most ideal in the world. Many girls are in the past the winners of various beauty contests. They are strongly associated with the hospitality of Asia and the real South-East beauty and grace.
Uniform for flight attendants - Sarong Kebaya (Sarong Kebaya) - made according to the sketches of the French fashion designer Pierre Balmain. There are four variants of coloring, each of which speaks about the stewardess position.
Singapore Airlines - Luxury
Luxury seats are available only in Airbus A380, they are called suites, the price of one seat is more than € 20,000. When buying such a ticket, you find yourself in a personal cabin with leather and wood trim. Mini-room can be easily adjusted to your needs, the room has a bed, TV and a lot of USB ports and various adapters. Lunch is served from the chef in this glassware.
Singapore Airlines - first class
Very popular first class seats in Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. It's comfortable wide eight armchairs with everything you need. As a first class passenger, you have the opportunity to choose and order one of 60 dishes from any kitchen in the world at least 24 hours a day. This service is called "Book the Cook".
Singapore Airlines - Business Class
In business class seats Singapore Airlines can fly in any direction with maximum comfort. They are considered to be the most spacious in the whole world, upholstered in excellent leather of the highest quality and apart from different positions they can be put into a full bed.
Singapore Airlines - economy class
Economy class armchairs have a modern design, created from the most high-quality and comfortable materials for your comfort. Each seat in the headrest has a 10.6 inch LCD screen for entertainment during flights.
Interestingly, depending on the region where you fly, you will be offered a lunch of Asian or international cuisine.
Meals on flights operated by Singapore Airlines
The onboard menu for each class is compiled separately, as is customary. But in any case, non reflects those regions where and over which you fly by. In long flights between official meals you will be provided with interesting snacks. Sometimes it's sweet treats and even real ice cream.
The company uses the services of a culinary board, which includes well-known chefs from New York, Milan, Sydney and other cities, a total of 9 people. They make up the menu and provide advice on special orders. In addition, on board the "Singapore Airlines" except for standard drinks, champagne and a wine list, which is made according to the recommendations of three experts from England, Australia and the United States.
Passengers with certain restrictions in food for medical, dietary or religious reasons can make a preliminary order for their special food. This can be done immediately when buying a ticket or not later than a day before departure. This nominal order is executed individually for you.
Kosher menu or dishes with nuts are not subject to correction, if there are less than 48 hours left before departure.
Children of the age category up to a year, from one year to two years, from 2 to 7 years of age are given appropriate nutrition.
Rules for refunding tickets from Singapore Airlines
To be less frustrating, always remember: "Singapore Airlines" are aimed at wealthy passengers who value comfort and have the opportunity to pay for it.
- Return tickets in Singapore Airlines is carried out at the place of purchase and to the person whose name was purchased upon presentation of the passport.
- If you bought a cheap ticket to economy class: for a promotion, at a discount, at a special rate, then the ticket does not return at all, and your amount "burns out," or you will receive only the part that remains after fees and fines.
- If the ticket is bought "expensive": first class or business, annual economy or excursion economy class - the amount will be calculated without withholding.
- If you are forced to return to you in any case, return the entire amount, regardless of the type and cost of the ticket. This happens in the event of the death of a passenger or a member of his family, or if Singapore Airlines has not been able to complete the flight, deferred it for more than 3 hours, replaced the aircraft type or class of service.
- Terms of return from a month to a year, but in any case when you buy a ticket, everything is always notified.