Alton Aviation Consultancy releases report detailing Singaporean aviation sector recovery
The latest report from Alton Aviation Consultancy shows how Singapore’s aviation sector experienced robust post-pandemic recovery.
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Singapore Airlines celebrates 20th anniversary of flights to Ahmedabad
Singapore Airlines (SIA), which commenced operations to Ahmedabad on 28 July 2004, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its services to the city this year.
Scoot launches new daily route to Subang
Singapore Airlines’ Scoot announced that it will commence a new flight route to Subang, Malaysia beginning 1 September.
Regulatory Nod for Garuda-Singapore Airlines Joint Venture
Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines have received the approval of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for their commercial joint venture agreement. This
Garuda Indonesia, SIA joint venture approved
The approval enables the airlines to strengthen their existing partnership and delve into a wider range of mutually beneficial commercial initiatives.
Scoot launches ‘July Thematic Sale’
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of the Singapore Airlines, has launched its July Thematic Sale, offering exceptional deals on one-way economy fares inclusive of taxes.
Singapore Airlines to launch services to Beijing’s Daxing International Airport
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch daily flights between Singapore and Beijing’s Daxing International Airport on 11 November 2024, subject to regulatory approvals.
Cathay and Singapore Airlines to collaborate on sustainability initiatives
Cathay and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a broad range of sustainability initiatives.
Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines sign strategic agreement to establish commercial partnership
Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new partnership between the two airlines.
Singapore Airlines Steers Through Skies and Scepticism Post Air Turbulence Incident
Following the recent air pocket incident involving a Singapore Airlines flight, the airline has been lobbed into the limelight for both the terrible occurrence and
Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines Forge Stronger Ties with Enhanced Partnership
In a landmark move, Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have pledged to strengthen their commercial ties today. This heralds a new era of
Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines strengthen commercial partnership
Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) committed to deepen their commercial partnership, with the aim of offering reciprocal benefits for their frequent flyer programme members,…
SIA Group posts record full year net profit of $2,675 million
The demand for air travel remained buoyant throughout FY2023/24, boosted by a rebound in North Asia as China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, and Taiwan fully reopened their borders.
Singapore Airlines Group orders sustainable aviation fuel from Neste
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed an agreement with Neste to purchase 1,000 tonnes of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
The Club and Singapore Airlines join hands to launch Points and Miles Conversion Programme
HKT's integrated loyalty and digital commerce platform, The Club, and the Singapore Airlines Group's lifestyle rewards programme, KrisFlyer, are pleased to launch a two-way points and miles…
Singapore Airlines Unveils Revamped Premium Economy Class Experience
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled its revamped Premium Economy Class in-flight experience, which will be available on flights from 31 March 2024. The comprehensive revamp,
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Singapore Airlines enhances Premium Economy Class in-flight experience
Singapore Airlines (SIA) unveiled its revamped Premium Economy Class in-flight experience, which includes an improved and expanded selection of food and beverage options, as well as a new…
Singapore Airlines Group Soars High with Two ATW Awards
Singapore Airlines CEO Mr Goh Choon Phong wins Excellence in Leadership Award
Scoot named 2024 Value Airline of the Year
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SIA group posts strong third quarter net profit of $659 million
The demand for air travel remained robust in the three months to 31 December 2023, led by a rebound in North Asia as China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, and Taiwan fully reopened.
Singapore Airlines’ Heathrow Silverkris Lounge to offer a refreshed customer experience in Summer 2024
Singapore Airlines is investing more than £3.5 million in refurbishing its SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow Airport to deliver a refreshed experience for customers, with up to 16 per…
FCM Corporate Travel Summit powered by GBTA
Global Corporate Travel Management Company, FCM Travel India, will host their first FCM Corporate Travel Summit in Mumbai powered by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) with Hyatt…
Krisflyer offers members exclusive priority access to Ed Sheeran’s intimate one-night show in Singapore
KrisFlyer, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s lifestyle rewards programme, has partnered with AEG Presents Asia, the concert promoter representing world famous musician Ed Sheeran, to…
Plan your 2024 escape with special fares from Singapore Airlines
Just in time to celebrate the start of a new year, Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce special return fares for travel to a range of destinations across the Airline’s network in 2024,…
Singapore Airlines launches ‘Gatwick Gateway’ to Southeast Asia and beyond
Singapore Airlines announces a five-times weekly direct service from London Gatwick to Singapore Changi Airport, offering greater choice and connectivity to Southeast Asia and beyond.
Marriott International and Singapore Airlines deepen partnership to offer members enhanced benefits
Marriott International and Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced the strengthening of their strategic partnership, which provides members of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s…
Kris+ by Singapore Airlines selects Airwallex to extend lifestyle rewards app in Australia
Kris+ by Singapore Airlines selects Airwallex, a leading global fintech platform, to power the expansion of its lifestyle reward app for its over 1.3 million KrisFlyer members in…
Vistara commences daily direct services between Delhi and Bali
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated daily, non-stop flights between Delhi and Bali.
Singapore Airlines Announces Half-Year Results For The Group
The robust demand for air travel continued into the Northern Summer travel season, led by the rebound in passenger traffic to North Asia, with the full reopening of China, Hong Kong SAR,…
Singapore Airlines to host Association of Asia Pacific airlines’ 67th assembly of Presidents
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will host the 67th edition of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents on 9 and 10 November 2023. The AAPA, which has 14 member…
Top ten airlines for business travel, from business-class lounges to inflight service
The Business Travel Index from Tipalti has analyzed factors such as lounge facilities, wifi, food and drink options and comfort to reveal which airlines offer the best airport lounges and…
Scotland to the States: Five times a week with Singapore Airlines and Loganair
Singapore Airlines is enhancing its flying schedule on its popular Manchester to Houston route to five-weekly flights from 31 March 2024.
Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop services to Brussels in April 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Brussels, the capital of Belgium, from 5 April 2024, returning to the city after more than 20 years.
Singapore Airlines to boost services in 2024 northern summer season
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will ramp up services to destinations across its network during the Northern Summer 2024 operating season (31 March 2024 to 26 October 2024), supporting the strong…
Singapore Airlines to temporarily increase seat capacity from Kolkata during Durga Puja holiday period
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is pleased to announce a temporary upgauge of its Boeing 737-8 services to Airbus A350-900 services from 17-20 October 2023, and again on 26 and 27 October 2023.
Centara joins hands with three international airlines to offer Double Miles for CentaraThe1 members
Centara Hotels & Resorts in collaboration with Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines announces a limited time Double Rewards offer exclusively for CentaraThe1 loyalty…
Collinson partners with Singapore Airlines to offer passengers Airport Lounge Access
Collinson, a global leader in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, has partnered with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to offer Lounge Pass to SIA’s…
Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines propose joint venture agreement to deepen commercial partnership
Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) today announced plans to enter into a joint venture arrangement that would deepen the cooperation between the two carriers, increase…
Singapore Airlines announces special fares for Australia and Texas
Singapore Airlines announces special limited return fares for travel to various Australian destinations, departing London Heathrow and Manchester Airport from just £994pp (approx. USD…
SIA group announces senior management appointments
Chin Yau Seng, Senior Vice President Cargo, will leave Singapore Airlines (SIA) to join SIA Engineering Company as Chief Executive Officer (Designate) on 1 June 2023. Marvin Tan, Senior…
Free Singapore Tour for transfer and transit passengers returns from 3 April
Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) re-launched the Free Singapore Tour after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19.
New partnership between Centara and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer Rewards Program
Centara Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Singapore Airlines to offer its loyalty programme members the opportunity to convert their CentaraThe1 points to KrisFlyer miles.
Singapore Airlines launches new global brand campaign ‘Welcome to World Class’
Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched its latest global brand campaign, which will run on television, print, digital, out-of-home, and social media platforms.
SIA and TATA to merge Air India and Vistara
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons (Tata) have agreed to merge Air India and Vistara, with SIA also investing INR 20,585 million (SD360 million, USD250 million) in Air India as part of…
Travel continues to rebound post pandemic
The aviation analytics firm Cirium have analysed data looking at how flights on the world’s largest passenger aircraft – the A380 – have recovered.
Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…
Vistara to fly to Oman
Vistara is launching its first scheduled passenger service to Oman, with the country’s capital Muscat (MCT) set to receive daily service from Mumbai (BOM).
Centara offers travel privileges with exclusive Go First partnership
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s hotel operator, is partnering with Go First, India's ultra-low-cost airline, to offer passengers huge savings on stays in Thailand, Oman and the…
Strong turnout for CT Partners’ Annual Member Meeting in Bangkok
Over 75 CT Partners Members and a record number of Supplier partners came together for three days at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok for the CT Partners Annual Member Meeting last week.
Centara partners with Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Centara Hotels & Resorts, announces a partnership with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, a frequent flyer programme from Qatar’s state-owned flag carrier.
Singapore Airlines deploys Sita Opticlimb
SITA OptiClimb, a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimisation, has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon…
Singapore flight bookings up 305% ahead of Grand Prix: Sojern
With this year's Formula One (F1) Singapore Grand Prix set to see its biggest turnout since its first night race back in 2008, the island city is once again ready to host world-class events…
NYC & company appoints BRANDSTORY as agency in SE Asia
NYC & Company appoints BRANDSTORY as its representative in Southeast Asia (SEA).
No face masks for Australian flights from 9 Sept
Australia also joins other countries in removing the airplane face mask mandate. Alongside the lifting of face mask rules, political leaders have also agreed to reduce the isolation period…
No masks required for Singapore Airlines
As per directions from the government, from August 29, passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will no longer need to wear face masks on board some flights.
Singapore Airlines rolls out special fares for flights from 4 cities in India
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is offering special promotional fares for travel from Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kochi to destinations across Asia
Singapore Airlines to increase flights to India amid demand recovery
Singapore Airlines plans to increase the number of flights to India where the group is currently operating at around 75 per cent of its pre-pandemic capacity
Singapore Airlines to expand VTL network to India and 26 other countries
Singapore Airlines and its low-cost carrier Scoot will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network from March 16 to connect to 66 cities in 27 countries, including India
Singapore Airlines launches flights on VTL lane to Bangkok
After introducing the first vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flight, Singapore Airlines will operate 25 weekly flights from Bangkok to Singapore
Singapore’s quarantine-free travel to 10 countries is here
Singapore has eased one of the world’s most stringent pandemic regimes, launching quarantine-free travel arrangements with 10 countries after nearly 21 months of closed borders
Singapore to allow visitors with Covid-19 digital travel pass from next month
Starting next month, Singapore will accept visitors who use a mobile travel pass containing digital certificates for Covid-19 tests and vaccines
Singapore Airlines rolls out Kris+ lifestyle app in India with 32 local partners
Singapore Airlines has rolled out its recently launched lifestyle app Kris+ in India which combines the best in dining, retail and entertainment discounts to allow KrisFlyer members to get…
Singapore Airlines to begin Boeing 737-800 operations from March with Phuket route
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft on flights to Phuket from 4 March 2021, offering customers greater consistency in product and service across the SIA Group’s…
Flights between Munich and Singapore resume
Singapore Airlines is once again operating three flights per week between Singapore and the Munich hub
Singapore Airlines raises USD 500 million in US dollar bond debt debut
Singapore Airlines has raised USD 500 million in its first US dollar bond issue, which the company will use to buy new aircraft
Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Mumbai and London from January
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate special, non-stop flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow from 16 January 2021
Miles of Good! Singapore Airlines’ new campaign thanks essential workers
Singapore Airlines launches new campaign to thank workers who have helped serve public during COVID-19 pandemic
Ailing Thai carrier NokScoot to be liquidated
Singapore Airlines, which owns 49% of NokScoot, said that the board of directors of Thai affiliate NokScoot have passed a resolution to liquidate the company. Its shareholders will…
Travel-19 to answer tourists pandemic travel questions
Amadeus has announced the launch of a new online bot, Travel-19, to address the most frequent COVID-19 related travel questions from travellers across the world today.
The online bot…
Virgin Australia set to go into voluntary administration after failing to secure government lifeline
Virgin Australia has reportedly filed for voluntary administration, overwhelmed by massive debt brought on by the coronavirus lockdowns. An airline spokesman wouldn’t comment today…
Vistara evaluating Air India bid
Vistara is evaluating Air India and would decide later whether it would bid or not for the national carrier’s disinvestment. “We are evaluating Air India. Which company would not be…
Vistara offers access to social media and live cricket matches on new B787
Vistara, the Indian affiliate of Singapore Airlines, will become the country’s first carrier to offer in-flight Wi-Fi and streaming services on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, in what…
Why tourism providers are still working on travel personalisation
It should come as no surprise that even as we enter the new decade, industries such as retail and travel are seeing continued investments in digital platforms and solutions aimed at…
SIA to introduce Airbus A350-900 on Ahmedabad route
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announce the introduction of its Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft on the Ahmedabad to Singapore route. It will be the first international airline to…
Vistara to start Mumbai-Colombo service
Vistara, a full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has announced a six-time-a-week (except Wednesdays) direct service to Colombo, Sri Lanka from…
Destination Brisbane to shine in India
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), in partnership with Singapore Airlines and Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), has launched its first ever direct-to-consumer marketing campaign…
Singapore Airlines launches ‘inflight skills’ initiative
Ahead of the October half-term, Singapore Airlines is launching ‘inflight skills’ initiative to keep the whole family entertained during a long-haul flight. Customers will be able to…
Unexpected journeys with SIA and STB
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will take Singapore to the world stage with the launch of a light-hearted film series, titled ‘Unexpected Journeys’. The series…
Singapore Airlines hosts world’s first in-flight live television broadcast
Singapore Airlines has partnered with Sky Sports for the world’s first live broadcast from a commercial Airbus A380 flight. The first-of-its-kind event saw Sky Sports presenter Craig…
Signature ramen now on Singapore Airlines’ platter
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the unveiling of a six-month collaboration with Ramen Keisuke to serve its authentic Japanese ramen creations on selected SIA flights from 1…
SIA comes to Busan to help boost passenger capacity
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced today that, as of 28 October 2019, it will take over operations of services to Busan, in South Korea, from regional division SilkAir, in efforts to…
Gastronomical wellbeing in the air
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore-based wellness brand COMO Shambhala have co-created specially curated wellness dishes on selected flights. The wellness cuisine, to be available…
Vistara launches daily flights to Dubai
Vistara, full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated its daily service between Mumbai and Dubai.
The emirate is the carrier’s second…
Australia and Europe on Vistara’s radar
Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), is all set to start long-haul international flights to destinations in Europe and Australia next year. The airline…
On the growth route: Scoot to add 16 new Airbus to fleet
Singapore Airlines' budget arm Scoot, has announced the introduction of 16 brand-new A321neo aircraft into its fleet. The first aircraft, named Wings of Change, will be delivered in the…
SIA Engineering and Airbus complete first cabin retrofit for Singapore Airlines
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) in collaboration with Airbus Services has recently completed the first of 14 A380 full-cabin retrofits for Singapore Airlines (SIA). This extensive…
Top 5 airlines for adventurers
There's nothing quite like having your own gear with you when exploring new territory. New research from the team at Ann’s Cottage has revealed just what airlines you should choose if you…
Bengaluru’s first A350 to Singapore
The Silicon valley of India, Bengaluru is set to get its first ever A350 medium haul aircraft experience as Singapore Airlines introduces the aircraft on the Bengaluru to Singapore sector.
Bula Vinaka: Fiji Airways’ warm welcome to Singaporeans and Indians
In a recent discussion, I chatted with the well-travelled marketing officer at Fiji Airways, Marc Cavaliere, who in his spirited style unveiled some of their upcoming plans to make Fiji…
Singapore Airlines and Tourism Australia sign AUD 11 million marketing deal
Singapore Airlines and Tourism Australia have re-affirmed their commercial ties with a three-year strategic marketing deal.
Singapore Airlines receives world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR ultra-long-range aircraft.
Alipay’s cash-free spending spree in SG
Mobile payment platform Alipay has announced it’s special “cashless” trip to Singapore, where Chinese tourists to Singapore travelled to the Little Red Dot and endeavoured to cover all their…
Hotelbeds and SIA announce holiday packaging partnership
Hotelbeds Group and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have come together to form a holiday packaging partnership, offering bundled flights and hotel accommodation solutions to SIA’s customers.
SIA unites with Chinese tech powerhouse Alibaba
Chinese giant Alibaba has revealed it is entering the aviation game with an ambitious new relationship with Skytrax's "world's best airline", Singapore Airlines (SIA).
AirHelp unveils list of top airlines, highlighting customer satisfaction is way to success
Flight compensation company AirHelp has unveiled ratings of the world’s best airports and airlines, with the usual suspects Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways filling out the…
Best of the best: all the big winners of WTA 2017
After a year of holding regional pageants that crowned the best hotels, airlines, resorts and destinations around the world, Singapore Airlines, Portugal and Bolivia emerged as some of the…
Singapore Airlines’ A350 service takes off from Manchester
Today saw the inaugural transatlantic flight of Singapore Airlines' first UK Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
The aircraft will fly on Singapore Airline’s Manchester routes, serving both…
Qantas retains World’s Safest Airline title for fourth year running
AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website, has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2017 from the 425 it monitors, with Australian airline Qantas topping the…
SIA’s Tigerair to become Scoot in 2017
Singapore Airlines has revealed that its two low-cost carriers, Scoot and Tigerair, will adopt a single brand name.
The rebranding of Tigerair as Scoot is expected to take place in…
Singapore Airlines launches new long-haul routes from Manchester
Singapore Airlines has kicked off its two new non-stop routes from Manchester with various celebrations at Manchester Airport along with a formal event held this morning at the Radisson Blu,…
Singapore Airlines resumes ultra-long-haul flights
Singapore Airlines has resumed “ultra-long-haul” flight operations, with the launch of its first direct route to the USA since 2013.
The new Singapore-San Francisco service departed…
Singapore tourism showcase hits the road
To celebrate the launch of the Great Singapore Airlines’ Getaway campaign, Singapore Airlines and Singapore Tourism Board have brought a piece of South East Asia to the UK.
The…
Airlines experts in generating customer loyalty: report
Airline brands are more likely to build brand experiences that encourage customer loyalty compared to those in retail and telecoms, according to new research from independent design agency…
SIA frequent flyers offered more rewards in China
Singapore Airlines has formed a new partnership with Mileslife, China's mileage earning app.
The new arrangement will allow members of SIA's frequent flyer programme, KrisFlyer, to…
Singapore Airlines and Flybe launch partnership
Singapore Airlines has announced a new interline partnership with UK airline Flybe.
The deal will see more than 100 Singapore Airlines destinations across South East Asia and Australasia…
Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Manchester
Singapore Airlines will fly non-stop between Singapore and Manchester from 30 October.
The non-stop Singapore-Manchester flights will be operated five times weekly and will continue on…
Singapore Airlines appoints new GM for UK & Ireland
Singapore Airlines has appointed Sheldon Hee its general manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Hee replaces Wilson Yong, who is being posted back to Singapore having held the role…
Wego sheds lights on Middle East evolving aviation landscape
Wego.com recently shared insights into the evolving landscape of aviation, the world’s longest flight routes and which airlines are changing the game.
“Aviation has come a long way…
Lufthansa signs partnership with SIA
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Lufthansa have signed a wide-ranging partnership agreement that will see the two airline groups operating key routes between Singapore and Europe on a…
Singapore claims fastest London-Sydney route
Singapore Airlines has launched new flight times from London to Singapore, which it claims provide the fastest means of travel between the two cities.
Travel from London Heathrow to…
Singapore Airlines to launch premium economy from Dubai
Effective 12 January 2016, Singapore Airlines announced its intent to launch the new premium economy class from Dubai.
The emirate will be the first country in Gulf/South Asian region…
SIA brings premium economy to India
Singapore Airlines will bring its new premium economy class to India this month.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the airline will start offering the new class on its Singapore-Delhi…
SIA extends FFP earnings to Scoot and Tigerair
Members of Singapore Airlines' frequent flyer programme can now earn miles when flying on Scoot and Tigerair.
Effective today, KrisFlyer members can earn miles when they purchase a…
Singapore Airlines previews $80m revamp of Premium Economy
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new Premium Economy Class seats and the in-flight offerings that customers will enjoy when the new cabin class enters service in August.
The…
