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Singapore Airlines and Wine Appreciation Courses

Singapore Airlines has one of the most intense training program for its flight attendants. Only 10% of the candidates survive the training program in which they must endure four months of classes including wine appreciation …

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Sommelier India Desk

27 March 2006 · 3 min read

Singapore Airlines and Wine Appreciation Courses
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Singapore Airlines has one of the most intense training program for its flight attendants. Only 10% of the candidates survive the training program in which they must endure four months of classes including wine appreciation courses. The flight attendants are trained to advise passengers on which wines to match their meals with and how to choose a wine. The next time you’re flying Singapore Airlines ask the flight attendant about wine. She’ll probably impress you with her knowledge of all things wine.

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