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The implication of this news?? First of all, you must be invited to bid for it. Secondly, they probably are the PPS, Solitaire etc etc. Thirdly, the actual number of seats available for bidding is also limited as have to take into account the people who will be on board for free - the media, the who's who of SQ, Temasek Holdings etc. Lastly, I probably won't be on the inaugural flights!! *cries*  First A380 Commercial Flight To Be Sold for Charity Singapore Airlines – the first airline in the world to fly the new Airbus A380 – is preparing for the first commercial flight of the new double-decker jumbo jet, from Singapore to Sydney and return. It will take place in the month of October 2007. And in an unprecedented move, all proceeds from the sale of tickets on the first flight will be donated to charities. In response to requests from people all over the world to be passengers on the first flight, Singapore Airlines will auction the seats on global online marketplace, eBay. Bids will be invited for seats on this history-making flight, and winning bidders will know that every dollar they pay will go to worthwhile charities. All customers will receive a personalised ceremonial certificate confirming they were part of the first-ever commercial A380 flight. Singapore Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Chew Choon Seng, said the Airline wants to acknowledge the widespread interest in the entry into commercial service of this all-new airplane, and to use the opportunity to benefit worthwhile charities. “The first commercial A380 flight will be a moment in aviation history. It will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, on an aircraft that will mark a new chapter in air travel. “And while we will celebrate the event, we also wish to remember the people who are less fortunate and can be assisted by the charities to which all the proceeds will go,” Mr Chew said. Singapore Airlines has secured support from three important partners for this charity event. One of the Airline’s strategic fuel suppliers, and a key partner, ExxonMobil Aviation, will donate the fuel for the flights. “We are pleased to support this event as a strategic partner of Singapore Airlines. This charity event is in line with our long-standing effort to make a positive impact on the communities in which we operate,” said Mr Kwa Chong Seng, Chairman and Managing Director of ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. eBay – the world’s leading online marketplace will subsidise the fees and charges from this auction, and PayPal, a global leader in online payment solutions, will rebate a portion of its fees and charges to help support the charities. “eBay is uniquely positioned as a global online marketplace to provide boundless opportunity for fund-raising and social responsibility programs and we are delighted to support Singapore Airlines in this very unique charity auction,” said Sam McDonagh, Director for eBay Southeast Asia. The actual date of the flight will be fixed soon, after final notification from Airbus about the delivery date this coming October. The proceeds of the auction will be split evenly between the following exceptionally worthwhile organisations: • One-third to Singapore’s Community Chest • One-third split between the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, both in Sydney • One-third to Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Singapore Airlines and eBay plan for the auction to be conducted some weeks prior to the flight. Those interested in pre-registering for notification on auction details – which will include the date of the flight and the charities to benefit from proceeds – may do so by visiting singaporeair.com/a380. An Impression Was Left @ 4:42 pm
Blissful. An Impression Was Left @ 8:04 pm
I can't wait for next Friday. So damn sian. So damn sian. So damn sian. I shall not worry about things that are not confirmed, until they happen right? An Impression Was Left @ 9:56 am
I cannot wait for Changi Airport Terminal 3 to Open!!!! An Impression Was Left @ 1:06 am
Last year this day.... in the midst Camp Singapore!! Hmm... did we go (ie. walk all the way from Fort Canning) to Chinatown?? Funny how something that is totally insignificant a year ago can have the greatest meaning now. :) An Impression Was Left @ 2:45 pm
I just wanted to add another two things to my wishlist. They are really wants and things I like, but things I don't need. That's the purpose of a wishlist right? I'll also try to keep this list more *ahem* affordable. But then wishlists are not meant to be always affordable right? Anyway, I have to clarify that affordable by the average person's standards might not be = affordable by my standards. Supplementary Wishlist (1) T&Co Globe and Plane... my plane obsession continues :) (2) Benefit Dandelion (3) 50th Anniversary Playing Cards; these are probably v rare now. I want the 60th Anniversary ones too. Quite sure there will be a 60th Anniversary edition. For these items, you either know what they are, or you don't. But that doesn't stop you from finding out. :) Yes, I am being a lil elusive. An Impression Was Left @ 4:40 pm
It's less than a month to my birthday!!! Quite excited this year, don't know why. It's just another year of growing older right?? But I decided to do a birthday wishlish this year!!! Unlike the previous time when I updated an old wishlist, this year will be a new one... but nonetheless, somethings never change... Disclaimer - This is not an fully affordable wishlist and is meant as a guide. Please purchase at your own risk to your wallet. (1) Shopping vouchers from Isetan/Tangs - love the things there. (2) Shopping vouchers from Wisma/Vivocity - ditto above. (3) A year's subscription to a gym near my workplace (probably only one). (4) Ticket to Tokyo on Star Alliance (*A) (5) Ticket to London on *A (6) Ticket to NYC on *A or Virgin (So that i can collect miles) (7) Ticket to Maldives on *A as well as a stay in Huvafenfushi, Anantara, Hilton Rangali, Soneva Gili, Soneva Fushi, Four Seasons Kuda Huraa or Four Seasons Landaa Ginavaru. (8) A nice casual dress - haven't found the ultimate one yet. (9) Something from Coach - if I own ONE branded bag in my lifetime, I want it to be a Coach. The Signature Scarf Print Small Hobo looks good. :) (10) Anna Sui's Secret Wish EDT (11) Clinique's Happy to Be EDT (12) Summer by Kenzo EDT (13) Something from the Mint - always always good. (14) 15-bar Espresso Maker (15) Dressy yet Funky Watches (16) And still the Ultimate Present... a First Class Ticket on SQ on a route which is flown with a 777-300ER, so that I can try the new First Class Skysuite!!!! - FYI, this aircraft is currently flying to Paris, Milan, Barcelona, Hong Kong (only one flight per day), Taipei (enroute to LAX), Los Angeles, Frankfurt (the one that is not SQ26/25) and soon...Seoul-Vancouver and Seoul-San Francisco. But if you don't actually purchase anything on this list - don't worry. You are still my friend. :) Labels: Boliao An Impression Was Left @ 5:15 pm
I find it really cool and I love it that I have a boyfriend who can give me make up tips. Not that he's gay (most def not) or even metrosexual (not that I really care). It's just that he knows enough to know what works and what doesn't and what's lacking and what's done overboard. Even better still, he knows what's a eyeliner is and can actually tell me to add that to define my eyes, and that the eyelash curler helps "open" the eyes! I mean, seriously, with such a deal, you won't really need an image consultant!! :) Labels: Kin Ho An Impression Was Left @ 7:04 pm
I got my first bloody parking ticket. What is bloody irritating is that, I have parked there SO SO so many times without problems and now this time must kena. KNN. An Impression Was Left @ 11:02 am
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Happy to be Alive and Moving
Her Tank Technician Egg Rolls, Pineapple Tarts and Kueh Bangkit Tiger Roll from Chinatown Wondering around in Supermarkets Plane Spotting Tulips in the fields Gerberas of any colour, except white and yellow
Freeriders for Effort Broken Promises Hypocrites The Arrogant and the Ignorant Not much else, really, unless u annoy me
Our Little Angels
Boliaowoman And Then There Were These
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