Singapore Airlines (Singapore Airlines) -it is the national aviation company of the state of Singapore. It was created on May 1, 1947 and was originally called Malayan Airways. Today, Singapore Airlines operates flights to ninety airports in forty countries around the world. The article summarizes information about the Singapore Airlines company, reviews about it, and describes the air carrier’s fleet and flight conditions.
The base airport of Singapore Airlines is Changi,which is the main civilian airport of Singapore. Most of the company's flights are operated from this air harbor. "Singapore Airlines" is represented only by wide-body long-haul aircraft, many of which have a three-class layout of the cabin (economy, business, first). The air carrier mainly operates transcontinental flights, the location of the base airport in the city of Singapore makes it possible to make non-stop flights from European countries to Australia and the countries of South-East Asia. However, at the same time, due to the very large distance, it is not possible to make non-stop flights to some major cities of the United States of America. This is certainly a disadvantage of Singapore Airlines. The official website of the airline (www.singaporeair.com) reports that in the near future in this direction it is planned to launch long-haul aircraft that are equipped only with a business-class cabin - this will increase the fuel supply and significantly reduce the take-off weight of the vessel. By the way, Singapore Airlines is the first aviation company to launch a two-deck Airbus A380 aircraft into commercial operation.
Singapore Airlines takes care of itscustomers and do everything to ensure that the flights were as convenient as possible. Airplanes are provided with more space for economy class passengers, while the first and business class are equipped with fully-spread chair-beds. Each seat is available individual monitor, providing an extensive selection of entertainment programs. If you are ready to pay more for tickets for the sake of comfort on board a ship, Singapore Airlines is an excellent choice.
The air carrier operates flights from itsThe main airport is Changi at sixty-five destinations in thirty-five countries of the world. Singapore Airlines has a particularly strong position in Southeast Asia - it joins more cities with the subsidiary SilkAir than any other airline in the region.
One of the destinations of SingaporeAirlines ”- Moscow. Regular direct flights are operated from Changi Airport to Domodedovo and back. Currently, flights are carried out daily, with a similar frequency direct flights from Moscow (Domodedovo) to Houston. Such a system has been operating since November 2010, before that flights were made five times a week, but due to the growing passenger traffic, it was decided to launch daily flights. Flights on the route Singapore-Moscow-Houston are made on the aircraft "Boeing-777". Regarding the schedule of flights in the Singapore-Moscow direction, carried out by Singapore Airlines, the official website of Domodedovo provides information that the plane leaves Changi Airport every day at 02:40 and arrives at Domodedovo at 08:25 ( +1), and back from “Domodedovo” departs at 14:25 and sits at the airport “Changi” at 05:55 (+1). The cost of a round-trip ticket starts from 46,219 rubles (as of the date of publication).
Aviation company widely exploitswide-body vessel of three versions: "Boeing-777", "Airbus A330", "Airbus A380". The carrier pursues a policy aimed at owning the newest fleet of aircraft, therefore it often updates the existing air fleet. According to the official website, Singapore Airlines has the following vessels at its disposal in 2014:
Each aircraft is equipped with a modern technical system that allows you to make flights as safe as possible.
Singapore Airlines conducts its ownloyalty program designed for frequent flyers. It is called KrisFlyer. To become a member, you must register and get your client number. In the future - the case for the flight, or rather - for their number. After each flight, a personal bonus card will earn miles, a certain number of which will allow you to reach the Silver or even the Gold level of the program. Card holders can not only exchange their premium tickets for free from Singapore Airlines and its partners, there are about thirty, but also use them to upgrade their class of service, pay for their overnight stay at the hotel, tourist tours, and so on.
Как уже отмечалось, компания Singapore Airlines chose the comfort of passengers as its main business card. In order to please the customers, the air carrier has worked hard to create an atmosphere of harmony and convenience on board the aircraft. It is the only aviation company in the world whose aircraft are equipped with an exclusive class "suite" (higher than the first class). It is available only on Airbus A380 liners - there are altogether twelve such cabins, and each one resembles a very comfortable cabin. Passengers are given the opportunity to relax on the most comfortable for the flight armchair from a master from Italy - Paltron Frau, equipped with transforming head restraints and armrests. Within a radius of almost one meter, nothing interferes with the comfort of the client. There is also a full-size bed with soft pillows and expensive linen, which perfectly contributes to a strong and sweet sleep. In addition, the lounge suite is equipped with a full-size wardrobe and a separate luggage space for personal belongings.
Business class lounges in Singaporeairlines are also different from normal. In the cabins are placed special chairs, the length of each is 198 centimeters in the unfolded state. They have built-in special places for storing personal items and shoes, as well as a box with stationery, a sliding table, two side compartments for keeping books and small things, a power supply unit for a laptop. For some long-haul flights, Bvlgari toiletries are offered to passengers.
Using the best materials and innovativetechnologies, as well as the introduction of new design economy class cabins in Singapore Airlines aircraft have become more spacious and comfortable. During the flight, passengers are given the chance to enjoy the onboard entertainment system.
Singapore Airlines passengers for the most partspeak positively about the air carrier. Customers note the hospitality and incredible elegance of the flight attendants, excellent cuisine (there is a choice of delicious dishes and drinks, including alcoholic ones on board), sophisticated serving (in any class, lunch and dinner are served only in china and with metal cutlery). Passengers are pleased that for each available pillows and blankets. Along with a huge number of positive opinions, sometimes there are negative ones. So, you can find reviews in which people complain about the inattention of staff, problems in the work of monitors on board, insufficient number of drinks, lack of seats during registration.
However, after analyzing all available messagesregarding Singapore Airlines, we can conclude that such unpleasant moments are the exception rather than the rule, because failures can occur in any, even the most efficient system. In general, customers are satisfied with the service and service.