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Singapore Airlines has confirmed it will operate
special commemorative flights between Singapore and Hong Kong on 6
April 2012 to mark the retirement of its Boeing 747s after nearly
four decades of service.
Flight SQ747 from Singapore to Hong Kong and
SQ748 from Hong Kong to Singapore will be operated with the
B747-400, replacing existing flights SQ860 and SQ863, which are
normally operated with Airbus A330-300s.
The special flights, which will be SIA’s last
commercial passenger services with the B747, are now open for
sale.
In addition to more than 300 commercial passengers, on board
will be employees who have worked on the aircraft throughout its
storied history, as well as a group of underprivileged children
and media.
“Saying farewell to the Queen of the Skies will
not be easy. Over more than 38 years, the B747 has played an
important role in helping SIA become the global airline that it is
today. It enabled us to extend our network around the world and
introduce innovative new products and services,” said SIA CEO, Mr
Goh Choon Phong. “These flights will mark the end of an era, but
the spirit of innovation will live on at Singapore Airlines. With
every new generation of aircraft that we introduce, we will
continue to set new benchmarks in the premium air travel segment
with industry leading product offerings for our customers.”
The commemorative flights will have an extended
flying time of one hour to enable those on board to be treated to
a unique inflight experience. This will include specially crafted
meal services and inflight entertainment. Customers will also
receive limited edition B747 memorabilia.
First Class customers will be provided an
additional experience - an exclusive tour of the airline’s cabin
crew training facilities and B747-400 flight simulator in
Singapore.
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