| Journal: TWUK | Section: |
| Title: | Issue Date: 08/10/01 |
| Author: | Page Number: 53 |
| Copyright: Other |
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines is investing $100 million in installing its
SpaceBed on its 45 Boeing 747 megatops and Boeing 777-200
extended-range aircraft.
Starting from November with a B747 megatop aircraft operating on
the Heathrow to Singapore route, the rollout will take 12 months to
complete.
The new seat was developed after extensive market research and
studies into economic factors.
When fully extended, the SpaceBed is the longest business-class
bed and, because the armrests can be recessed, it is up to 8ins
wider than any other rival product.
The extra space has been achieved by reducing the number of
business-class seats from 58 to 50 on the B747 megatop.
The seat cushion was originally designed for US space agency
NASA and fits into the contours of the body. It can also be
extended or retracted to suit each passenger’s requirements.
As well as increased seat comfort, SIA has launched a new
generation of its in-flight entertainment system KrisWorld.
Passengers can choose from 40 movies and short features and 50
games on a 10.4ins monitor, and can view what they want, when they
want it, in all three classes.
In business class, passengers can use AC power systems to send
and receive e-mails and browse theInternet using a normal power
cord.