The Philippine Star

‘Sit back, relax & enjoy flying’

- PEPPER TEEHANKEE

Singapore Airlines (SIA) welcomed the newest member to its fleet — the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner — during an event at the Ninoy Aquino Internatio­nal Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City recently.

The arrival ceremony was graced by Singaporea­n Ambassador Kok Li

Peng. Guests celebrated the arrival of the aircraft at the Dignitarie­s Lounge with music, entertainm­ent, champagne and a range of food inspired by the different destinatio­ns SIA’s 787-10 serves. They were also given an exclusive tour of the aircraft.

Singapore Airlines Philippine­s general manager Balagopal Kunduvara said, “Today’s milestone represents our commitment and dedication to constantly provide our customers with a premium travel experience like no other. SIA is the largest customer for the 787-10, with firm orders for 49 of the type. Customers now have more reason to sit back, relax and enjoy flying with us.”

Business Class passengers can rest in a seat that reclines directly into a 76” fully flat bed, even on the shortest flights. Economy Class passengers can enjoy traveling in comfort on seats with an ergonomica­lly designed contour backrest, together with a six-way adjustable headrest and foldable wings to provide more neck support.

All passengers on the new 787-10s will have greater control over their in-flight entertainm­ent experience through my Kris World, including content recommenda­tions based on customer preference­s and viewing history. Kris Flyer members will be able to bookmark and resume content, as well as customize and save preference­s for subsequent flights.

The new aircraft is also equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi supported by Panasonic’s Global Communicat­ion Services and GSM phone services provided by Panasonic’s wholly owned subsidiary Aeromobile.

Business Class passengers can pick from a wide array of gourmet choices with “Book the Cook,” where they can preselect their meal up to 24 hours before their flight, for flights from Singapore.

SIA’s 787-10s will be used on flights up to eight hours and have commenced services between Singapore and both Osaka and Perth since May, and Bali this month, with more destinatio­ns to be added as additional aircraft are received.

 ??  ?? Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner’s Capt. Julio Rosales.
Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner’s Capt. Julio Rosales.
 ??  ?? Singapore Airlines Philippine­s GM Balagopal Kunduvara and Singaporea­n Ambassador Kok Li Peng.
Singapore Airlines Philippine­s GM Balagopal Kunduvara and Singaporea­n Ambassador Kok Li Peng.
 ??  ?? Singapore Airlines’ ‘Singapore Girls’ flank PPS Club member Menchu Katigbak and Singapore Airlines station manager-Manila Eugene Goh.
Singapore Airlines’ ‘Singapore Girls’ flank PPS Club member Menchu Katigbak and Singapore Airlines station manager-Manila Eugene Goh.
 ??  ?? Maria Victoria and Augusto Nilo with Singapore Airlines priority services officer Christie Fernando.
Maria Victoria and Augusto Nilo with Singapore Airlines priority services officer Christie Fernando.
 ??  ?? MacroAsia Catering Services chef Roberto Usai prepares a delectable spread of gourmet selections inspired by the different destinatio­ns of the Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner.
MacroAsia Catering Services chef Roberto Usai prepares a delectable spread of gourmet selections inspired by the different destinatio­ns of the Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner.
 ??  ?? Singapore Girls flank Mondial Tours director of sales Javi Berenguer- Testa.
Singapore Girls flank Mondial Tours director of sales Javi Berenguer- Testa.
 ??  ?? Capt. Khingg Castaneda and Capt. Melvin Punzalan.
Capt. Khingg Castaneda and Capt. Melvin Punzalan.
 ??  ?? Business Class seats become full flat beds in Singapore Airlines’ new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner.
Business Class seats become full flat beds in Singapore Airlines’ new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner.
 ??  ?? Bureau of Immigratio­n deputy head for administra­tion Feliana Elena Ong and Singapore Embassy Counsellor Ong Che Liong.
Bureau of Immigratio­n deputy head for administra­tion Feliana Elena Ong and Singapore Embassy Counsellor Ong Che Liong.
 ??  ?? MIAA GM Ed Monreal and PAGSS president Janette Cordero.
MIAA GM Ed Monreal and PAGSS president Janette Cordero.
 ??  ?? S t e p h a n i e Zubiri-Crespi.
S t e p h a n i e Zubiri-Crespi.
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