27 FEBRUARY 2012

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Article from BTNews 27 FEBRUARY 2012

Singapore says bye-bye 747 with special flights

The industry changing Boeing 747 will mark its departure from Singapore Airlines fleet on 6 April 2012 with two special flights.  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.

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.

The Boeing 747 entered airline service with Pan Am in 1970 with SIA taking delivery of its first aircraft in 1973.  At one time it was the world’s largest operator with some 60 aircraft.  Bookings are being taken for the final flights. www.siajourneys.com

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