{"id":4766,"date":"2018-07-16T04:55:34","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T04:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/allthingsnice.in\/blog\/?p=4766"},"modified":"2018-07-16T05:34:36","modified_gmt":"2018-07-16T05:34:36","slug":"singapore-airlines-announces-the-launch-of-boeing-787-10-services-to-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allthingsnice.in\/blog\/?p=4766","title":{"rendered":"Singapore Airlines announces the launch of Boeing 787-10 services to India"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) is pleased to announce the introduction of
\nits Boeing 787-10 services to India. It was the world\u2019s first airline to take delivery of\u00a0Boeing\u2019s newest Dreamliner variant in March 2018 and will also be the \u201cfirst to fly\u201d it to\u00a0India. The inaugural Boeing 787-10 service will depart from Indira Gandhi International\u00a0Airport, New Delhi at 0955 hours on 28 October 2018. The daily scheduled flight SQ401\/402\u00a0will be served by this new aircraft while the daily scheduled evening flight SQ403\/406 will\u00a0continue to operate on the Airbus A380 aircraft.<\/p>\n

Constructed using lightweight composite materials, the 68-metre 787-10 is the longest variant of Boeing\u2019s Dreamliner range of aircraft. With exceptional operating efficiency and advanced
\ntechnology, the newest addition to the Airline\u2019s fleet is designed to offer a more tranquil cabin\u00a0experience. Customers can look forward to customisable lighting preferences with large\u00a0electronically dimmable windows, cleaner air, and a quieter and smoother ride.
\nSIA is the largest customer for the 787-10, with firm orders for 49 of the type. It is fitted with\u00a0the next generation of regional cabin products which is redefining air travel for flights up to\u00a0eight hours. The 787-10s are configured with 337 seats in two classes, featuring 36 Business\u00a0Class seats and 301 Economy Class seats. SIA invested US$350 million in the introduction of\u00a0the new regional cabin products on an initial 20 787-10s. The cabin products feature fully-flat\u00a0beds and direct aisle access for all Business Class customers, ergonomically-designed contour\u00a0backrests with six-way adjustable headrests in Economy Class, and personalised in-flight\u00a0entertainment (IFE) experience for all customers through myKrisWorld.<\/p>\n

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Business Class<\/strong>
\nManufactured 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
\naisle access. Each seat measures up to 26\u201d in width with retractable armrests that can be raised\u00a0and lowered. Whether travelling alone or with a partner, adjustable dividers at the centre seats\u00a0provide for a customised level of privacy to suit individual preferences.\u00a0With each seat able to recline directly into a 76\u201d fully-flat bed, Business Class customers can\u00a0rest in more comfort, even on the shortest flights. Customers will have more options to relax\u00a0in their seat while being entertained by KrisWorld, SIA\u2019s award-winning in-flight
\nentertainment system, on their personal 18\u201d full high-definition touchscreen monitor, powered\u00a0by Panasonic\u2019s latest eX3 system.
\nCustomers can also look forward to other features to enhance their travelling experience, such\u00a0as 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.<\/p>\n

Economy Class<\/strong>
\nDesigned and built by RECARO, the new Economy Class seat also offers an enhanced in-\u00a0flight 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\u00a0comfort, with a six-way adjustable headrest with foldable wings to provide more neck\u00a0support.\u00a0Economy Class customers can also enjoy an enhanced entertainment experience on their\u00a0personal 11.6\u201d full high-definition touchscreen monitor, as they browse from the selection of\u00a0more than 1,000 movies, TV shows, audio programmes and games on KrisWorld.\u00a0Other features that Economy Class customers can look forward to include personal storage\u00a0space for small personal items, a coat hook, USB port and in-seat power supply.<\/p>\n

In-Flight Entertainment Experience<\/strong>
\nAll 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\u00a0personalisation. Features of myKrisWorld include content recommendations based on\u00a0customer preferences and viewing history, and KrisFlyer members being able to bookmark and resume content, as well as customise and save preferences for subsequent flights.\u00a0SIA is also the first airline in the world to offer a series of games from Toca Boca and Sago\u00a0Mini on KrisWorld. Initially available on the 787-10s, this popular entertainment option will\u00a0progressively be made available on other aircraft types in the Airline\u2019s fleet.\u00a0The new 787-10s will also be equipped with in-flight WiFi supported by Panasonic\u2019s Global\u00a0Communication Services and GSM phone services provided by Panasonic\u2019s wholly owned\u00a0subsidiary Aeromobile.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn line with our commitment to product and service leadership; our endeavor is to provide Indian travelers with an unparalleled travel experience. The Boeing 787-10 aircraft offers the\u00a0product comfort of long-haul flights even on our short-to-medium haul sectors,\u201d said
\nSingapore Airlines General Manager India, Mr. David Lim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is pleased to announce the introduction of its Boeing 787-10 services to India. It was the world\u2019s first airline to take delivery of\u00a0Boeing\u2019s newest Dreamliner variant in March 2018 and will also be the \u201cfirst to fly\u201d it to\u00a0India. The inaugural Boeing 787-10 service will depart from Indira Gandhi International\u00a0Airport, New Delhi … Continue reading Singapore Airlines announces the launch of Boeing 787-10 services to India<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[2385,2386,2387,2390,2391,2388,2389,2384],"class_list":["post-4766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-our-blog","tag-business-class","tag-economy-class","tag-facilities","tag-in-flight","tag-in-flight-entertainment-experience","tag-seats","tag-sia","tag-singapore-airlines-announces-the-launch-of-boeing-787-10-services-to-india"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/allthingsnice.in\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/allthingsnice.in\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/allthingsnice.in\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allthingsnice.in\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allthingsnice.in\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4766"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/allthingsnice.in\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4766\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4775,"href":"https:\/\/allthingsnice.in\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4766\/revisions\/4775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/allthingsnice.in\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allthingsnice.in\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4766"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allthingsnice.in\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}