A first timer’s experience traveling business class

Alexa Villano

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Flying business class with Singapore Airlines is definitely a must for those who prefer a posh retreat

BUSINESS CLASS. The A380 planes have these for type of seats for business class. All photos courteys of Singapore Airlines and the author

MANILA, Philippines – Flying business class or first class is any traveler’s dream. The spacious seats during long haul flights, the good food offered, and most of all, the in-flight entertainment (movies and tv and documentaries, oh my!) is something that’s not offered in the economy section.

So imagine the excitement I felt when I got the chance to fly business class via Singapore Airline last November. Selected members of the media including yours truly were invited by the company to see the latest offerings for their newly refunished A380 airplanes, the first flight which was in December bound for Australia.

We didn’t ride the A380 for this trip, but one thing about Singapore Airlines’ planes is that it’s really comfortable because of the spacious seats. The company celebrated it’s 70th anniversary, so the special offers for those seated in business was really something to look forward to.

For starters, those in business class have opportunity to choose our meals for breakfast and dinner. Since I had a meal in the Singapore Airlines lounge at the airport, I got the chance to order scrambled eggs and sausage. I also had some fruit as a starter.

FIRST CLASS BREAKFAST. Sausage, eggs, and mushrooms

FRUIT PLATTER. This is the way to enjoy first class

SPACIOUS SEATS. Flying business class means spacious seats

 

SPACE. The author during her flight bound for Singapore.

While in Singapore, we got to stay in a posh hotel and got to see the the new upgrades that feature in the A380.

If traveling busines class is too rich for your blood, the premium economy seats are also quite spacious. This will give passengers ample space to stretch their legs and move about a little bit.

PREMIUM ECONOMY. The A380 planes flying to selected destinations will have spacious premium economy seats    

 Now for those who can definitely afford it, splurge and stay in a suite-style seat arrangement.

COMFY. Some of the Singapore Airlines planes will have suites one can go for

On top of the living room-style seats, the company also shared that passengers will get amenities such as toiletries and the delicious food prepared especially for them. Depending on the class you are in, you’ll definitely have better choices in the first class, business class, and premium economy cabins.

FIRST CLASS MEALS. The Prawn and Chicken Laksa is one of the meals for first class passengers

Kids will also have something to look forward to in some of the long-haul flights – toys, special pillows, and coloring books will ensure that they’ll be kept busy.

KIDS STUFF. Singapore Airlines also has something for children to enjoy when they ride in the plane

Aside from touring the new plane, we also got the chance to go to airline’s training center where they stressed the importance of safety measures that Singapore Airlines adheres to, plus a little trip down memory lane by viewing the history of Singapore Airlines in the little museum they had at the training center.

 

 

 

Singapore Airlines safety simulation.

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On the way back to Manila, I was able to experience the entertainment offered in business class. For those who have a chance to ride in their refurnished A380 planes, you’ll definitely have so many choices, the idea of sleeping will hardly occur to you.

ENTERTAINMENT. Passengers will have choices to watch for their entertainment regardless of their seat in the plane

KRISFLYER. KrisFlyer members have choices to watch and listen in the plane

I would mind splurging for business class in the future. For now, however, I’m just waiting for a great seat sale so I can try riding their A380 plane. – Rappler.com

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Alexa Villano

Alexa is one of Rappler's Lifestyle and Entertainment reporters, covering local entertainment news to a wide range of topics from beauty pageants to reality shows.