Singapore Airlines surprises holiday flyers by replacing bags with presents in Manila

Samantha Shankman

December 25th, 2012 at 4:45 AM EST

Photo Credit: A model of a Singapore Airline 747 aircraft. Flickr.com / William Hook

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The airline’s act of appreciation is felt by travelers beyond those on flight SQ910 thanks to social media spreading the image of a baggage carousel filled with presents. But it begs the question: Where's your gift if you didn't check a bag?

All 268 Singapore Airline passengers who planed in from the Lion City got a special welcome yesterday afternoon when the air carrier surprised them with Christmas gifts upon their arrival at the Ninoy

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