The Singapore Airlines announced on Monday commencement of three additional services from Bangalore from October 29, taking the number of flights from the city in a week to 10.

In addition to daily night flights, there will be day flights on every Monday, Friday and Saturday from Bangalore to Singapore and vice-versa, Singapore Airlines General Manager -- India -- C W Foo told reporters.

The new services will be using the Boeing 777-200 aircraft with a three-class configuration -- 12 First, 42 Business and 234 Economy class seats.

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"It will offer greater choice and excellent connectivity for customers travelling beyond Singapore to South West Pacific and the Far East regions as well as US (San Francisco)", Foo said.

To commemorate this occasion and to celebrate festival season, the airline has announced special economy fares for its customers from Bangalore to Singapore and other popular destinations in Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand and USA. 

On ground, the Singapore Airlines India customers can avail of its e-ticket services. The airline has also started Internet check-in facility.

In addition, the airline has also brought the Boarding Pass Privileges programme to its Indian customers. BPP allows customers who present their Singapore Airline boarding pass (all 3 classes) within seven days of their flight, to enjoy value-added benefits and discounts.