The aircraft entered into service as flight SQ221, which departed from Singapore at 2047 hrs local time on 18-Dec-2017 (Monday) and arrived into Sydney at 0743hrs local time yesterday. The Blue Swan Daily was in attendance to witness the historic event and get a closer look at the new aircraft.
Singapore Airlines Regional Vice President South West Pacific Philip Goh said: "In 2007 Sydney was the launch destination for the world's first ever commercial flight of the A380 when SQ380 made it's maiden journey from Singapore to Sydney. A decade on and we are once again pleased to host our brand new A380 with new cabin all new cabin products. I am sure our customers will enjoy the increased space and privacy that these new cabin products deliver across all cabin classes."
Suites
Each Suite is furnished with a separate full-flat bed with adjustable recline and plush leather chair, enabling customers to lounge comfortably in the chair or rest in bed without the need to convert the bed from a sitting position.
For couples travelling together, the beds in the first two Suites of each aisle can be converted to form a double bed. When not in use, the bed can be stowed completely, creating even more personal space within each Suite.
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Business Class
Measuring 25 inches in width, the Business Class seat, which has two side wings for back support, reclines directly into a comfortable full-flat bed (78 inches). Customers may also stretch out fully in a 'sun-deck' position to watch movies on the 18-inch high definition touch-screen monitor.
A unique feature of the new Business Class seat is that it has a carbon fibre composite shell structure, as compared to conventional aircraft seats which use metal as the primary support structure.
Seats in the Business Class cabin are arranged in a forward-facing, four-abreast (1-2-1) configuration that offers all customers direct access to the aisle.
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Premium Economy Class
Each seat in the Premium Economy Class is 19.5 inches wide, with eight-inch recline and seat pitch of 38 inches. Customers will be treated to an enhanced in-flight entertainment experience with the provision of active noise-cancelling headphones and a sleek 13.3-inch full HD monitor.
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Find out more at Singapore Airlines dedicated website, Explore the new A380.