Singapore Airlines operates inaugural intra-Asia, Tokyo-Singapore, flight of the A380 superjumbo

A Singapore Airlines A380 super jumbo took off from Tokyo's Narita Airport on 20 May on a flight that marks the first intra-Asia service of the world's largest commercial aircraft. The inaugural flight from Tokyo, SQ637, is carrying 420 passengers. The first flight from Tokyo marked another milestone in civil aviation - the 30th anniversary of Narita Airport, which also falls on 20 May.

According to the airline, five Japanese couples are celebrating their honeymoon on-board the inaugural flight back to Singapore, and the occasion has been celebrated with honeymoon cakes and champagne presented by the Singapore Airlines cabin crew.

The in-flight experience has been further enhanced by meals specially designed for the flights by two award-winning members of the Singapore Airlines International Culinary Panel: Chef Yoshihiro Murata from Japan's Kikunoi restaurant and Chef Gordon Ramsay, from London.

Singapore Airlines is not only the first airline to fly the A380, but also the only airline currently operating the superjumbo. It says it has seen significant interest and demand from customers for travel on the A380 with almost 200,000 customers having already flown on the aircraft since its commercial launch in October last year.

The Singapore Airlines A380 features the Singapore Airlines Suites, where each Suite is the customer's very own private cabin in the sky.

It is also configured with the new award-winning Business Class, which boasts the widest seat in its class in a spacious 1-2-1 configuration on the upper deck, as well as the New Economy Class, which delivers more comfort and space thanks to the use of innovative design.