---

The history of Singapore Airlines can be traced back to 1947 when the then Malayan Airways Limited flew an Airspeed Consol from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur. Regular weekly scheduled flights began to Ipoh, Penang and Kuala Lumpur and the airline continued to expand with assistance from BOAC and Qantas Empire Airways.

As the airline expanded, it steadily acquired a new fleet which included the Douglas DC-4 Skymaster, the Lockheed Super Constellation and the de Havilland Comet 4.

The airline's name was changed to Malaysian Airlines in 1963 with the formation of the Federation of Malaysia from the amalgamation of the countries of Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak.

In 1972 the airline split into two separate airlines - Singapore Airlines and Malaysian Airline System. This was the catalyst for Singapore Airlines to focus on a new and service-orientated approach to their business. The famous Sarong Kebaya uniform was designed by a French couturier and with the help of a local innovative advertising agency, the iconic "Singapore Girl" campaign was launched. The 1970s saw a rapid expansion in Singapore's route network with flights to many new destinations within Asia, the Indian subcontinent, North America and Europe.

In the 1980's Singapore Airlines continued to build their reputation as a trend-setter with a number of firsts including being the first airline to take delivery of the Airbus A300 Superbus, the Boeing 747-300 Big Top and were the first airline in the world to operate a commercial flight across the Pacific Ocean with the 747-400 Megatop.

The 1990s saw Singapore Airlines revolutionise inflight entertainment and communications with the KrisWorld audio-visual on demand system offering numerous entertainment channels and the KrisFone; the first global sky telephone system.

In 2004, Singapore Airlines began non-stop flights between Singapore and Los Angeles and Newark, another first for the airline and the world's longest scheduled commercial flight with a flight time of around 18 hours.

In October 2007, Singapore Airlines will make history again when it takes delivery of the long-awaited Airbus A380 which will make its debut on a flight from Singapore to Sydney with a record 471 passengers onboard.

Today, Singapore Airlines is one of the most respected airlines in the world operating flights to over 100 destinations in 41 countries across all 5 continents.


Business Class (available on Airbus A340-500, Boeing 777-200ER & Boeing 747 aircraft - except flights SQ285/SQ286 between Singapore & Auckland)

Singapore Airlines Business Class offers a spacious cabin environment, unparalleled comfort and renowned world-class service and hospitality. The European designed SpaceBed seat has a choice of multiple seating positions with special cushioning which moulds to your individual shape and reclines to a 6 feet 6 inch lie-flat bed. The SpaceBed's unique armrests lower when the seat is reclined to provide a generous 27 inch seat width allowing extra space to sleep on your side or back. Retractable privacy screens and extra storage space for your belongings give improved privacy and personal space.

Every seat has a laptop power supply point and satellite phone. A 10.4 inch personal monitor screen provides Singapore Airlines in-flight entertainment system KrisWorld - an award winning on-demand system with a huge choice of over 80 movies, 12 different television channels (including comedy, drama and sport), audio channels, music CDs on demand and interactive games.

A panel of international chefs including Britain's Gordon Ramsay have created a selection of sumptuous menus which are accompanied by a choice of wines hand-picked by renowned wine consultants. A contemporary, restaurant-style service has been extended to include brunch, lunch and dinner and a wide variety of snacks are available to passengers at any time. Singapore Airlines "Book the Cook" service allows dishes to be prebooked at 13 overseas locations prior to departure.

New Business Class (available on Boeing 777-300ER & new Airbus A380 aircraft)

Singapore Airlines' new business class cabin features the largest fully-flat bed in Business Class. The luxurious soft leather seat is one of the widest in the world measuring 30 inches across and includes features such as a height adjustable table, vanity mirror and extra storage space for belongings. The seat reclines into a fully-flat bed with a duvet, large pillows and fresh bed linen ensuring a restful nights sleep.

The cabin itself has mood-enhancing lighting and has been designed to allow more privacy with forward facing seats in a 1-2-1 configuration which allow direct access to the aisle from every seat. A personal Business Panel provides laptop power, 2 USB ports and built-in Microsoft Office software allows you to work without the need to use your laptop.

The latest in-flight entertainment is provided by the KrisWorld on-demand system via a personal 15.4 inch high resolution, LCD screen with noise cancelling technology.