A380 inaugural information (25 October 2007)
Mar 28, 2005, 6:10 am
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A couple of tit-bits I heard last week. It is hoped to make some form of official launch of the new Y, C & F in Singapore in August. They are keeping the new products under pretty tight wraps at the moment. Anyone else been dragged out of the SKL to try anything recently ? 
They are also looking to get the new Raffles installed in some of the new 773ER's.
They are also looking to get the new Raffles installed in some of the new 773ER's.
Mar 28, 2005, 7:14 am
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Originally Posted by MAN Flyer
They are also looking to get the new Raffles installed in some of the new 773ER's.
I was assuming ALL since they were for long hauls.
Mar 28, 2005, 7:28 am
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Originally Posted by StarG
Some? I was assuming ALL since they were for long hauls.
I was assuming ALL since they were for long hauls.
Mar 28, 2005, 7:47 am
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Originally Posted by MAN Flyer
That's the idea, but is obviously subject to getting the new Raffles 'out' in time I suppose. When are the 773ER's due to start arriving ?
Mar 28, 2005, 8:21 am
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Originally Posted by MAN Flyer
A couple of tit-bits I heard last week. It is hoped to make some form of official launch of the new Y, C & F in Singapore in August. They are keeping the new products under pretty tight wraps at the moment. Anyone else been dragged out of the SKL to try anything recently ?
They are also looking to get the new Raffles installed in some of the new 773ER's.
They are also looking to get the new Raffles installed in some of the new 773ER's.
Mar 28, 2005, 8:49 am
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Originally Posted by StarG
2006 according to their website ... same year as the A380.
. Should be getting the 773ER's on the MAN run ^ , with the 744 twice a week via ZRH coming to a halt
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Mar 29, 2005, 8:42 am
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Originally Posted by CDG1
It looks like nobody is quite sure of which will be the historic SQ inaugural flight. I will try hard to be on it too... 
Originally Posted by MAN Flyer
They are also looking to get the new Raffles installed in some of the new 773ER's.
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Mar 29, 2005, 9:56 am
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Originally Posted by uhoo
Just saw on the BBC that it'll be SYD-LHR
Is the new Raffles the one with the spacebeds. . or something different?
Is the new Raffles the one with the spacebeds. . or something different?
Spacebeds have been around for a number of years, SQ are introducing a new Raffles Class for the A380 and 773ER.
On a BBC 'note', not sure if it will be shown on BBC World but on Fast Track Travel last weekend on BBC News 24 in the UK it had a feature on LHR T3 and the preparations for the A380. Worth checking out if you get the same programme.
Mar 29, 2005, 10:38 am
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Luckily, nothing intersting was on at that time and I saw it on News 24 too.
It's nice that BAA are investing for the A380. Good to see that SIA A380 passengers will encounter a nicer entrance on arrival at LHR than the rest of the terminal which is poorly designed with lighting which can only be described as intriguing, and drab carpets.
Unfortunately, the reporter said that the first flight would be London to Sydney, rather than mentioning Singapore by name. For shame on him/her.
It's nice that BAA are investing for the A380. Good to see that SIA A380 passengers will encounter a nicer entrance on arrival at LHR than the rest of the terminal which is poorly designed with lighting which can only be described as intriguing, and drab carpets.
Unfortunately, the reporter said that the first flight would be London to Sydney, rather than mentioning Singapore by name. For shame on him/her.
Mar 29, 2005, 1:53 pm
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I believe the first two A380s that SQ receive will fly SQ317/SQ322 LHR service from SIN with the third aircraft delivered adding connecting A380 service to SYD. Then NRT and then SQ1/SQ2 to SFO via HKG. Finally, one of the FRA flights.
Mar 30, 2005, 10:03 am
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Originally Posted by MAN Flyer
I sincerely doubt the first SQ A380 flight will originate in SYD.
Originally Posted by MAN Flyer
On a BBC 'note', not sure if it will be shown on BBC World but on Fast Track Travel last weekend on BBC News 24 in the UK it had a feature on LHR T3 and the preparations for the A380. Worth checking out if you get the same programme.
Originally Posted by zvezda
I believe the first two A380s that SQ receive will fly SQ317/SQ322 LHR service from SIN with the third aircraft delivered adding connecting A380 service to SYD. Then NRT and then SQ1/SQ2 to SFO via HKG. Finally, one of the FRA flights.
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Mar 30, 2005, 10:36 am
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Originally Posted by LightSpeed
WSJ is running a story about the the A380's evacuation readiness tests.
- Strict pass criteria: 853 people to be evacuated in 90 seconds, with half the exit doors malfunctioning
- Strict pass criteria: 853 people to be evacuated in 90 seconds, with half the exit doors malfunctioning
Mar 30, 2005, 2:57 pm
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Originally Posted by Buster CT1K
Why 853? The plane seats only about 550.
Apr 4, 2005, 5:09 pm
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