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Singapore Changi Airport named World’s Best Airport at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 22, 2023

Singapore Changi Airport has been voted the World’s Best Airport at the Skytrax World Airport Awards. This is the 12th time Changi Airport has been awarded this prestigious accolade.

Forging a sustainable Changi

Kanchan Nath Sep 9, 2022

Changi Airport Group (CAG) has released its latest Sustainability Report, ‘Forging A Sustainable Changi’, which outlines CAG’s sustainability vision, approach and outcomes from the…

Singapore Airlines and DHL Express partner for Boeing Freighter Aircraft

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2022

DHL Express has welcomed the arrival of its Boeing 777 freighter at Singapore Changi Airport.

Singapore Changi Airport to suspend operations at Terminal 2

Megha Paul Apr 7, 2020

Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced the consolidation of terminal operations at Singapore Changi Airport. From 1 May 2020 onwards, operations at Terminal 2 (T2) will be suspended…

Changi Airport’s passenger traffic slips in February

Megha Paul Feb 26, 2020

Singapore Changi Airport’s latest data shows passenger movement dropped by 25% during the first half of February. Despite the first signs of the Covid-19 showing up in late January, the…

Changi passenger traffic up 5.7%

Megha Paul Jan 1, 2020

Singapore Changi Airport handled 5.72 million passenger movements in November 2019, an increase of 5.7% compared to the same period last year. Aircraft movements dipped 1% to 32,600…

Changi traffic increases in August

Megha Paul Sep 30, 2019

Singapore Changi Airport handled 5.9 million passenger movements in August 2019, a 3.8% year-on-year increase. Aircraft movements fell 1.6% to 32,400 landings and takeoffs while…

Fly to the 10 most relaxing airports in the world

Kristin Mariano Mar 22, 2019

Airports can be quite stressful due to the throngs of people, seemingly endless security lines, and delayed and cancelled flights. It is easy to get agitated in an airport, therefore, one…

Low cost carrier Scoot launches non-stop flights to Berlin

Mili Jun 21, 2018

Scoot launched its third long-haul destination with non-stop four-times-weekly flights to Berlin from Singapore.

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Is now the right time for SIA’s relaunch of the world’s longest flight?

Alastair Newport Jun 5, 2018

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its non-stop intercontinental service between Singapore and New York using its new ultra-long range plane, the Airbus A350-900ULR from 11…

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SIA “step-up frequency” of Singapore-Canberra-Wellington services

Alastair Newport Mar 27, 2018

Singapore Airlines were the first airline to run a regular service from Singapore to Canberra and Wellington, when it established the route in September 2016, but the success of ‘Capital…

Singapore air traffic keeps climbing

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2017

Traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport continued to increase in July, driven by demand for routes to and from India. The Southeast Asian gateway airport handled 5.42 million passengers…

Plaza Premium to open new Changi lounge

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2017

Plaza Premium Group has been awarded the contract to operate a new lounge at Singapore's Changi Airport. In partnership with SATS, Hong Kong-based Plaza Premium will jointly design,…

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Singaporeans get new connections to Colombia

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement that will enable Singaporeans to travel to Colombia more easily. From next month onwards, a new codeshare deal with Avianca will allow…

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Asian air route updates, including connections to Krabi, Chongqing and Hiroshima

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Malaysia Airlines to launch Chongqing route Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Chongqing (China) When? Three times a week, effective 30 October 2017 Who? Malaysia Airlines Why?…

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SIA to create pilot training school in Singapore

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2017

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture for pilot training in Singapore. The arrangement with CAE, the aviation training…

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Singapore gets new connection to Okinawa

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2017

Singapore will get a new direct link to the island of Okinawa next year, when Jetstar Asia expands its Japanese network. Commencing on 17 November 2017, to coincide with the start of…

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Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2017

Thai Smile flies to Lucknow Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Thai Smile Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps…

Changi clocks 30 million passengers in six months

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2017

Passenger traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport continued to climb in the first half of 2017, as the hub registered more than 30 million passengers. The total of 30.4m travellers…

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Jetstar adds third Thai destination

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2017

Singapore-based Jetstar will soon launch flights to Hat Yai, its third destination in Thailand. Tickets are now on sale for the direct service between Singapore and the southern Thai…

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Scoot celebrates merger with USA launch

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2017

Scoot has revealed plans to launch its first ever flights to the US, as part of celebrations to mark the official merger of its operations with Tigerair Singapore. Nine months after…

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SIA to offer more Asian connections for “Capital Express”

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017

Singapore Airlines has announced that its "Capital Express" service to Canberra and Wellington will be retimed to allow more Asian passengers to connect to the flights. From 28…

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Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Fiji Airways, China Eastern and more

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017

Guiyang gets Italian charter flights Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China) When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017 Who? Neos Why? Italian charter carrier creates…

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SIA starts flying A350 to India

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2017

Singapore Airlines will introduce its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to India on 1 July. The aircraft will be deployed on the airline's daily Singapore-Mumbai services, taking over…

Indian traffic drives growth at Changi Airport

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017

Rising passenger traffic on routes to and from India boosted Singapore's Changi Airport last month. The hub handled a total of 5.0 million passengers in May 2017, up 4.6% compared to…

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Asian air route updates from Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017

IndiGo boosts domestic network Where? Delhi to Chennai (both India) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? IndiGo Why? India's largest domestic carrier, in terms of market share,…

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Scoot goes long-haul with European launch

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

Scoot reached a new milestone this week when it launched its first genuine long-haul route and its inaugural service to Europe. Singapore Airlines' low-cost carrier touched down in…

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SIA adds more flights to Paris

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase the number of flights it operates to Paris this winter. The national carrier has confirmed that from 29 October 2017 to 24 March 2018, it will add…

Lufthansa adds Asian links from Munich

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

Lufthansa has unveiled plans to launch a series of long-haul services from Munich next summer, including new flights to key Asian cities. For summer 2018, the German national carrier…

Changi unveils dramatic images of new Canopy Park

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2017

Singapore's Changi Airport has unveiled dramatic images of its new Canopy Park, which will form part of the “Jewel” integrated terminal complex. The artist's renderings released on…

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Jet adds first class on the Delhi-Singapore route

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2017

Jet Airways has introduced a first class cabin on its daily flights between Delhi and Singapore. The premium cabin is now available after the Indian carrier introduced its largest…

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Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection…

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2017

SIA expands A350 network in Europe Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? Singapore Airlines Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…

United gives Singapore a direct LAX link

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2017

Singapore will be reconnected with Los Angeles later this year, when United Airlines launches one of the world's longest air routes. There have been no non-stop flights between the two…

Shuttle service links Changi with Singapore ferry port

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2017

A new shuttle bus service is being launched connecting Singapore's Changi Airport with the city's Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT). The initiative is aimed at improving connectivity…

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Asian air route updates: new flights from AirAsia X, SriLankan, SilkAir and more…

Mark Elliott May 30, 2017

Thai Lion links Bangkok with Bali Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Denpasar (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective 1 July 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Connecting two of Southeast…

Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…

Mark Elliott May 16, 2017

Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Spring Airlines Why?…

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Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…

Mark Elliott May 5, 2017

Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Korean Air Why? Rising demand for flights…

Singapore tourism comes together for record-breaking campaign

Mark Elliott Apr 17, 2017

Singapore's main tourism operators have joined forces for a record-breaking new partnership. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG)…

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Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2017

Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? T’way Airlines Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines improve connections between India and Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2017

It will soon be more convenient to travel between India and the Asia Pacific region, following the formation of a new partnership between two airlines. India's Jet Airways and…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Thai Lion Air, SpiceJet, Tigerair and more

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017

Thai Lion Air expands domestic network Where? Bangkok Don Mueang to Khon Kaen (both Thailand) When? Twice a day, effective 17 March 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Low-cost carrier…

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New deal streamlines India-Fiji travel

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2017

Travel between India and Fiji will soon become easier, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement between Jet Airways and Fiji Airways. The new partnership enables passengers…

Airlines and Aviation

Brain Waves: Skyscanner boosts bookings, Changi converts loose change, and more…

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2017

Finnair offers bookings within Skyscanner Finnair passengers are now able to book flights and ancillaries via Skyscanner, without leaving the travel search site. The new initiative, which…

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Uzbekistan Airways to fly Dreamliner to Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017

Two cities in Southeast Asia will soon welcome Uzbekistan Airways' new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The state-of-the-art long-haul jet will be deployed on the airline's…

Emirates opens celebrity chef restaurant at Changi Airport

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2017

The Emirates Group has partnered with celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck to open a new restaurant at Singapore's Changi Airport. Located at Terminal 3, The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck will be…

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SIA expands in Ahmedabad

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2017

Singapore Airlines will expand its Indian operations next month with the launch of an additional flight to Ahmedabad. Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will launch a…

Singapore air traffic soars to record levels

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017

Singapore's Changi Airport experienced a strong year in 2016, handling record numbers of passengers and flights. According to official data released this week, a total of 58.7 million…

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IndiGo boosts Singapore, domestic flights

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017

IndiGo, the Indian low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to add a series of new domestic services this month. On 16 February 2017, the airline will double the frequency of its…

Asian air route updates: Gulf Air, Vietjet and more

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017

Gulf Air starts flying to Sri Lanka Where? Manama (Bahrain) to Colombo (Sri Lanka) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? Gulf Air Why? Taking advantage of double-digit…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore gets new African connection

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2016

Singaporean travellers will be offered a new option for travel to Africa next year, when Ethiopian Airlines launches non-stop flights from Changi Airport. The new direct service…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA adds more flights to Ahmedabad, Dhaka

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2016

Singapore Airlines will increase its services to several Asia Pacific destinations next summer. For the 2017 summer season, which runs from 26 March to 28 October, SIA will increase…

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SIA adds new Scandinavian service in 2017

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2016

Stockholm will become the second Scandinavian city in Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) route network next year, when the national carrier introduces a new service to Sweden’s capital via Moscow.…

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SilkAir to start flying to Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2016

SilkAir will launch its first flights to Sri Lanka next year, as it takes over some of Singapore Airlines' Colombo services. Effective 8 April 2017, the regional airline will start…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines adds second Singapore route

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2016

Philippine Airlines will launch two new routes from Cebu this month, including a direct connection to Singapore. The national carrier has confirmed that its non-stop Cebu-Singapore…

Changi to open up Russia’s Far East

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2016

Vladivostok International Airport, in the Far East of Russia, could soon become a major new regional hub following a takeover involving Singapore's Changi Airport. A consortium involving…

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Jet adds new connection to Singapore

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2016

Jet Airways will expand its operations in Singapore next month with the launch of a new direct flight from Bengaluru. Commencing on 14 December 2016, this new service will operate…

SIA boosts US and UK with new long-haul route

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2016

Singapore Airlines has launched its second direct route to the UK and its first trans-Atlantic flight between the UK and US. The new Singapore-Manchester-Houston service marks a…

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Singapore Airlines resumes ultra-long-haul flights

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar jets off to China’s main beach resort

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2016

Jetstar has launched its first flights to Sanya, one of China's most popular beach resorts. The inaugural flight departed from Singapore this week, marking the start of a new twice…

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Scoot starts flying to India’s Pink City

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2016

Scoot has taken the next step in its Indian expansion strategy with the launch of its inaugural flight to Jaipur. The low-cost carrier landed in India's Pink City for the first time…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to fly direct from Indonesia to Australia

Mark Elliott Sep 28, 2016

Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its operations in Indonesia, including the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Sydney. The new route, which…

Airlines and Aviation

NZ’s capital gains from Singapore alliance

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2016

Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have expanded their alliance to include travel to and from New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. From 21 September 2016, Air New Zealand will…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to launch first flights to Europe

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2016

Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, will start flying to Europe for the first time next summer. Scheduled to commence on 20 June 2017, the airline will operate non-stop…

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport opens 10-storey extension

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2016

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has opened a major 10-storey extension that increases the hotel's total capacity by more than 75%. Designed by the same company that created the…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA boosts Singapore route ahead of schedule

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2016

EVA Air has brought forward the date of its planned increase in services between Taipei and Singapore. The Taiwanese carrier had initially intended to move to two daily flights on 10…

Airlines and Aviation

Lao Airlines, SilkAir boost ASEAN cooperation

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2016

Singapore's SilkAir and Lao Airlines, the national carrier of Laos, have signed a new codeshare agreement for flights between the two countries. Under the terms of the deal, which was…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ connects to India with new codeshare

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2016

Air New Zealand is now offering connections to multiple cities in India, following the start of a new codeshare partnership. The national carrier has teamed up with Singapore Airlines…

Airlines and Aviation

SilkAir spreads wings in China

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2016

Singapore's SilkAir will continue to expand its network in China later this year, with the launch services to Fuzhou, the capital of the southestern province of Fujian. Commencing on…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA adds third destination in Germany

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2016

Dusseldorf has become the third German city in Singapore Airlines’ route network. The new direct service between Singapore and Dusseldorf will initially be operated three times a week…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA adds extra Kolkata flight

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2016

Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans to launch an extra weekly flight to Kolkata. Effective December 2016, the airline's existing thrice weekly direct service between Singapore and…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair touches down in Zhengzhou

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2016

Tigerair, the Singaporean low-cost carrier, has expanded its network in China with the launch of flights to Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province. Services commenced on Tuesday (28…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA’s non-stop US flights to resume this year

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2016

Singapore Airlines will launch direct flights to the US later in 2016 - two years earlier than previously anticipated. The national carrier has confirmed that effective 23 October…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar flies to Chinese beach resort

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2016

Singaporean travellers will soon be able to fly direct to beaches of Sanya, on China's Hainan island, following the launch of a new service by Jetstar. The low-cost carrier will…

Singapore gets reconnected to US

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2016

Direct flights between Singapore and the US restarted today, following two-and-a-half-year hiatus. Late on Wednesday, United Airlines’ first non-stop flight departed San Francisco…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways adds Mumbai-Singapore capacity

Mark Elliott May 13, 2016

Jet Airways will increase capacity on its Mumbai-Singapore route next month, with the deployment of a larger aircraft. Effective 1 June 2016, the Indian carrier will start deploying…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India records sharp rise in Singapore traffic

Mark Elliott May 9, 2016

Air India recorded growth of 25% in passenger traffic to Singapore in 2015, the Financial Express reports. This makes the national carrier the top airline in terms of absolute growth…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines completes ASEAN sweep with new flight

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2016

SilkAir will launch flights to two destinations in Laos this year, expanding the Singapore Airlines group network to all 10 ASEAN countries. From 31 October 2016, SilkAir, SIA's regional…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot makes major push into India

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2016

Scoot has revealed plans for a major push into India with the launch of flights to three destinations: Chennai, Amritsar and Jaipur. The Singapore-based low-cost carrier's Indian…

Singapore Changi top “self-connecting” Asian airport

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2016

Singapore's Changi Airport is the most popular in Asia Pacific for passengers choosing to "self-connect", a new study has revealed. According to data from Skyscanner, 17% of air seats…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot flies to Sapporo

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2016

Scoot, Singapore Airlines' long-haul low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to launch a new service to Sapporo. Commencing on 1 October 2016, the new route will operate three times a…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair to link Singapore with Zhengzhou

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2016

Tigerair will expand its route map in China this summer, with the launch of direct flights to Zhengzhou. Commencing on 28 June 2016, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier will offer…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways touches down in Singapore

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2016

Fiji Airways has launched its first direct flights to Singapore. The new route commenced on 5 April, becoming the first direct service between the two countries. Flights will now…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines adds more Mumbai flights

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2016

Singapore Airlines has announced the addition of four weekly flights between Mumbai and Singapore, taking its total frequency on the route to 18 flights per week. From 21 April to…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa and SWISS expand Asian networks with SIA

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2016

Singapore Airlines and the Lufthansa Group have announced a series of new Asian codeshare flights. The two companies formed a commercial joint venture in November 2015 which has…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot moves into Middle East with Jeddah flights

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2016

Singapore-based Scoot has revealed plans to launch its first ever flights to the Middle East. From 2 May 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer three daily direct services between…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines agrees to promote Malaysia

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2016

Singapore Airlines has signed a new partnership aimed at driving more tourists to Malaysia. A new two-year partnership between SIA and Tourism Malaysia was signed at ITB Berlin this…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair to link Singapore with Yangtze Delta

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2016

Singapore's Tigerair is planning to expand its network in China next month with the launch of direct flights to Sunan Shuofang International Airport - the hub that serves the Yangtze River…

World’s first Aerotel opens at Changi Airport

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2016

Hong Kong's Plaza Premium Group has unveiled its first transit hotel, located within Singapore's Changi Airport The company, which operates independent airport lounges across the world,…

United to fly direct from US to Singapore

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2016

United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Singapore. Commencing on 1 June 2016, the new service will operate daily using United's new…

Record year for Singapore air traffic

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2016

Singapore's Changi Airport overcame a difficult year to set new records for passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2015. According to the full-year data from the Changi Airport Group…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair adds more flights to southern India

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2016

Singapore's Tigerair will add extra more flights to two destinations in southern India. The low-cost carrier is planning to temporarily increase its flight frequency to Hyderabad to…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot launches daily flights to Guangzhou

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2016

Scoot has expanded its network in China with the launch of a new service to Guangzhou. The Singaporean low-cost carrier kicked off the new route on 16 January, in time for Chinese New…

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Chongqing’s West Air goes international

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2016

West Air, a low-cost carrier based in Chongqing, will launch its first ever international flights to Singapore this month. Commencing on 28 January, the airline will operate three…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific links Singapore with Davao

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015

Cebu Pacific Air has launched a new service connecting Singapore with Davao, the largest city in the southern Philippines. The new twice weekly flights commenced last week and will…

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EVA adds more Singapore flights

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2015

Taiwan's EVA Air will increase the number of flights it operates to Singapore next year. Effective 31 March 2016, the airline will add two more weekly services to its Taipei-Singapore…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar adds two new Indonesian routes

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2015

Jetstar Asia is expanding its operations in Indonesia with the launch of flights to two new destinations: Palembang and Pekanbaru. The inaugural Singapore-Palembang flight departed on…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair takes off to Lucknow

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2015

Singapore's Tigerair has expanded its footprint in India with the launch of flights to Lucknow. The new route commenced on 3 December and will now operate three times a week…

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Finnair adds more Singapore connections with Jetstar

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2015

Finnair will now offer its passengers a new range of connecting flight options at Singapore's Changi Airport, through a new partnership with Jetstar Asia. Effective 15 December 2015,…

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Jetstar connects Singapore with Danang

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2015

Jetstar has launched a new route connecting Singapore with Danang. Flights will now operate three times a week (Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays) using a 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft.…

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AirAsia launches four routes from Pattaya

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2015

AirAsia has commenced flights on four new routes from U-Tapao Airport, the gateway to Pattaya and Thailand's eastern seaboard. On 27 November, the low-cost carrier launched new…

New lounge opens at Changi Terminal 1

Mark Elliott Nov 26, 2015

Passengers departing from Terminal 1 of Changi International Airport will now be able to access a new lounge. Operated by dnata, the new 860m² lounge can seat more than 200…

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Sichuan Airlines to launch Singapore and Japan flights

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2015

Sichuan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Singapore and Japan in January. The Chengdu-based airline's international expansion will kick off on 18 January 2016, with the…

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Jet Airways upgrades Delhi-Singapore route

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2015

Jet Airways will upgrade its flights between Delhi and Singapore later this month, offering more seat capacity on the route. Effective 25 November 2015, the airline will replace the…

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Indian travellers offered new route to Fiji

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2015

Indian travellers will be offered a new connection to Fiji next year, with the launch of a new route by Fiji Airways. On 5 April 2016, the Fijian national carrier will launch twice…

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Fiji Airways to fly direct to Singapore

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2015

Travellers will be offered a direct connection between Singapore and Fiji next year, with the launch of a new route by Fiji Airways. On 5 April 2016, the Fijian national carrier will…

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Qantas adds flights to Singapore and Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2015

Qantas will add more flights to the key Asian gateways of Singapore and Hong Kong next month. On 1 December, the airline will add new Tuesday and Thursday services between Singapore…

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BA to fly A380 daily to Singapore

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2015

British Airways will start operating daily Airbus A380 flights to Singapore next month. Commencing on 20 November 2015, the UK's national carrier will use the A380 to operate one of…

Changi Airport offers shopping on arrival

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2015

Passengers arriving at Singapore's Changi Airport can now collect duty free goods they previously ordered online. Under iShopChangi’s new collection-on-arrival service, passengers can…

Plaza Premium enters hotel space as part of global expansion

Mark Elliott Oct 26, 2015

Plaza Premium Group, which operates independent lounges at airports across the world, has unveiled its global expansion plans, including the launch of a new hotel concept. At a press…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to launch new Airbus A350 on Amsterdam route

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2015

Singapore Airlines has announced that its first Airbus A350 aircraft will enter long-haul service on the Singapore-Amsterdam route next year. The airline will welcome the first of 63…

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Jenson Button unveils BA’s new Singapore lounge

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2015

Formula One star Jenson Button took part in the official launch of British Airways' new Singapore lounge this week. The former world champion became one the first customers to use the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific boosts international network with triple launch

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2015

Cebu Pacific Air will significantly expand its international network in December 2015, the launch of three new overseas routes from three different cities on the same day. The triple…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar urges passengers to use self-service technology

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2015

Jetstar Asia is encouraging its passengers to use self-service kiosks and mobile technology, under a new initiative. The low-cost carrier has launched its 'Fast Tuesdays' scheme,…

Airlines and Aviation

SilkAir teams up with SIA on Maldives route

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2015

SilkAir has confirmed that it will take over some of Singapore Airlines' flights to the Maldives. From 25 October 2015, SIA's regional carrier will start operating four weekly flights…

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BA opens new Singapore airport lounge

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2015

British Airways will launch its new lounge at Singapore's Changi Airport this week. The facility, which is located at Terminal 1, becomes the first in the world to feature the airline’s…

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Tigerair adds new routes to India, China

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2015

Singapore's Tigerair is expanding its route map with the addition of new destinations in India and China. The low-cost carrier has unveiled plans to launch new services to Quanzhou,…

Airlines and Aviation

Myanmar National Airlines flies back into international airspace

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2015

Myanmar National Airlines has celebrated the launch of flights to Singapore – its first new international route for 22 years. The new Yangon-Singapore service touched down at Changi…

Singapore aims to boost fly-cruise sector with Royal Caribbean tie-up

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2015

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has moved to enhance the country's position in the fly-cruise market, with the signing of a new joint marketing agreement with Royal Caribbean…

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SIA, Changi Airport launch FAST check-in service

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2015

Singapore's Changi Airport has teamed up with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir to trial a new express check-in service. The Fast and Seamless Travel (FAST) initiative will be available…

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Emirates expands A380 services to Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2015

Emirates will expand its Airbus A380 services in the Asia Pacific region next year, with the addition of a second daily flight to Singapore and its sixth A380 service to Australia.…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar flies Dreamliner to Singapore

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2015

Jetstar has deployed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Singapore for the first time. The twin-aisle jet started operating the Melbourne-Singapore route on Thursday and will now…

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Emirates expands Asian connectivity with Bangkok Airways

Mark Elliott Aug 5, 2015

Emirates has significantly expanded its network in Southeast Asia with the signing of a codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways. Under the agreement, Emirates' international passengers…

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Jetstar adds three destinations in Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2015

Jetstar Asia is expanding its coverage in Southeast Asia with the launch of direct flights to three new destinations. This autumn, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier will launch…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad deploys Dreamliner to Singapore

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2015

Etihad Airways has started flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner direct to Singapore. The new service commenced on 1 August 2015 and will now run daily, departing Abu Dhabi at 2200…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot takes over SilkAir’s Hangzhou route

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2015

Scoot will start operating the Singapore-Hangzhou route on 25 October 2015, in place of SilkAir. SilkAir currently operates the route four times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays…

Airlines and Aviation

Myanmar National Airlines opens Singapore route

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2015

Myanmar National Airlines' new flights to Singapore have gone on sale, ahead of the route's launch next month. The new Yangon-Singapore flights will commence on 17 August, operating…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot expands Asian network with two new routes

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2015

Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, has added two new Asian cities to its route map: Osaka and Kaohsiung. The airline started flying to Osaka on 8 July, when flight TZ298…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore tourism partners seal biggest ever partnership

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2015

Singapore's three main travel and tourism groups have teamed up once again for their highest value partnership to date. The new two-year deal between Singapore Airlines (SIA), Changi…

Airlines and Aviation

SilkAir launches Cairns flights

Mark Elliott May 31, 2015

SilkAir has launched its first flight to Cairns, its second Australian destination. The inaugural flight departed Singapore’s Changi Airport on Saturday morning at 0140 and arrived at…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot flies to Osaka

Mark Elliott May 21, 2015

Scoot will launch flights to Osaka this summer, its second destination in Japan. Commencing on 8 July 2015, the low-cost carrier will operate six weekly flights between Singapore and…

Airlines and Aviation

New Airbus A350 arrives in Asia

Mark Elliott May 12, 2015

The world's newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, embarked on its first ever scheduled service to the Asia Pacific region on Monday. Qatar Airways has deployed the new…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad to fly Dreamliner to Singapore

Mark Elliott May 7, 2015

Etihad Airways will enhance its Singapore route this summer with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. From 1 August 2015, the new aircraft will offer passengers on…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA to fly Hello Kitty jet to Singapore

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2015

EVA Air will fly its latest Hello Kitty aircraft to Singapore this summer. From June 2015, the special Boeing 777-300ER will be deployed on the Taipei-Singapore route three times a week…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas to resume Perth-Singapore route

Mark Elliott Apr 17, 2015

Qantas will resume its Perth-Singapore route this summer. From 26 June 2015, the airline will operate five weekly services on the route. Flights will depart Perth every Monday,…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot adds second route to Taiwan

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2015

Scoot will launch flights to Kaohsiung this summer, marking the airline's second destination in Taiwan. Commencing on 9 July 2015, the Singaporean low-cost carrier will operate three…

Airlines and Aviation

India’s Jet boosts Southeast Asian island links

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2015

India's Jet Airways has expanded its network in the Southeast Asia following the signing of new codeshare partnerships with two of the region’s national carriers, Garuda Indonesia and…

Changi traffic down in 2015

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2015

Passenger traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport has declined in the first two months of 2015. In total, the airport handled 8.54 million passengers in January and February 2015, 1.9%…

Changi, STB sign biggest partnership

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2015

Singapore's Changi Airport Group (CAG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have signed their largest marketing partnership to date, worth SG$35 million (US$25m). The new two-year…

Tourism NZ brings Middle Earth to Changi Airport

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2015

Tourism New Zealand has brought a slice of Middle Earth Singapore's Changi Airport, with a new Hobbiton display designed to promote the recently-launched flights between the two…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air to launch Singapore flights

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2015

Oman Air will continue its expansion in Southeast Asia this month, with the launch of flights to Singapore. The Middle Eastern airline has flown to Bangkok for several years and in…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar expands Dreamliner flights across Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2015

Jetstar has unveiled plans to launch its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on a series of new routes across the Asia Pacific region. Already this month, the low-cost carrier has…

Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan boosts Asia Pacific connections with Jetstar deal

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2015

SriLankan Airlines will soon be able to offer a greater range of services to Southeast Asia and Australia, following the launch of a new codeshare agreement with Jetstar Asia.…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner arrival heralds new dawn for Scoot

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2015

Scoot launched its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Singapore-Perth route yesterday, marking the start of a new era for the low-cost carrier, as it moves towards an all-B787…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways boosts Singapore with new A350

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2015

Qatar Airways will launch an additional flight to Singapore this summer, using its brand new Airbus A350 aircraft. Commencing on 1 June 2015, the third daily flight will depart Doha at…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot welcomes “game changing” Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2015

Scoot took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft today, marking a major milestone in the airline's development. The Singapore-based low-cost carrier has ordered 20…

Changi overcomes “challenging year” to set new traffic record

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2015

Singapore's Changi Airport handled a record number of passengers in 2014. Releasing its full-year traffic results today, Changi Airport Group (CAG) revealed that the airport recorded…

Airlines and Aviation

Upgraded Qantas A330 debuts on Singapore route

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2015

Qantas’ first upgraded international Airbus A330 aircraft took to the skies on Saturday, on the route from Melbourne to Singapore. The revamped A330 feature flat-bed seats in business…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia plane found as bodies return home

Mark Elliott Jan 4, 2015

Search and rescue teams believe they have found the main fuselage of the missing AirAsia jet. Investigating an oil slick in the Karimata Strait, which separates the Java Sea from the…

Airlines and Aviation

Search resumes for missing AirAsia flight [update four]

Mark Elliott Dec 28, 2014

There search for AirAsia flight QZ8501 resumed on Monday morning, 24 hours after the plane went missing en route from Surabaya to Singapore. Indonesian teams called off their air…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia “loses contact” with plane in Indonesia [update two]

Mark Elliott Dec 28, 2014

An AirAsia flight with 162 people onboard has gone missing in Indonesia. The Airbus A320 aircraft was travelling from Surabaya to Singapore on Sunday morning when the airline said it…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to launch Dreamliner on Perth route

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2014

Singaporean low-cost carrier, Scoot, is continuing its Australian expansion with the start of daily Dreamliner flights to Perth. The new operation will commence on 1 February 2015,…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA goes big in Texas

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2014

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is making a move into Texas with the launch of direct flights between Tokyo and Houston. The new trans-Pacific route will get underway in June 2015,…

Crowne Plaza Changi to add new wing

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is adding a new 243-room extension to the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport. The current 320-room hotel, which opened in 2008, will be expanded with the…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda adds Myanmar connections with new codeshare

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2014

Garuda Indonesia has signed an agreement that will see it offer new connections to Myanmar. A new codeshare will see Garuda place its 'GA' flight code on with Myanmar Airways…

Airlines and Aviation

SilkAir to fly to Cairns

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2014

SilkAir will expand its Australian operations next year, with the launch of flights to Cairns. Commencing on 30 May 2015, the Singapore-based airline will operate three weekly…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair continues China expansion

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2014

Tigerair will continue expanding its links between Singapore and China next month, with the launch of flights to two more mainland cities - Nanning and Guilin. On 1 November 2014, the…

Airlines and Aviation

BA’s A380 touches down in Singapore

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2014

British Airways’ largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, touched down in Singapore for the first time on today (Wednesday 29 October 2014). The 469-seat double-decker aircraft landed at…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar Asia absorbs Valuair

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2014

Jetstar Asia will take over operations of its sister carrier, Valuair, from 26 October 2014. Valuair was initially launched in 2004, but merged with Jetstar Asia a year later. It now only…

Airlines and Aviation

Mongolian Airlines launches Singapore flights

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2014

MIAT Mongolian Airlines launched its first flights to Singapore this week. The carrier commenced a new twice weekly service from Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar to Singapore's Changi…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA, Air New Zealand reveal details of alliance

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2014

Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have unveiled details of their new joint venture, which goes on sale this week. Commencing on 6 January 2015, the Star Alliance partners will…

Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan Airlines codeshares to Australia with Qantas

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2014

SriLankan Airlines has penned a codeshare agreement with its new oneworld alliance partner, Qantas. From 26 October 2014, Qantas will place its 'QF' code on SriLankan's daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific starts selling Tigerair flights

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2014

Passengers are now able to book Tigerair flights via the Cebu Pacific Air website. The two low-cost carriers teamed up earlier this year, when CEB acquired Tigerair’s stake in…

Changi offers incentives to boost long-haul and transit traffic

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2014

Singapore's Changi Airport has unveiled a new series of measures designed to entice more airlines to use the hub as a long-haul destination and transit point. Changi, which lost…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA plans seasonal Sapporo services

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2014

Singapore Airlines has revealed that it will launch seasonal services to the Japanese city of Sapporo this winter. In December 2014 and January 2015, SIA will operate 14 flights to…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific embarks on expansion

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2014

Jetstar Pacific, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its operations with the addition of new aircraft and the launch of a new international route.…

Airlines and Aviation

SilkAir expands links to China

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2014

SilkAir has added another new route to China, with the launch of flights to Hangzhou. The new service to the capital of Zhejiang province becomes the Singaporean carrier's eighth…

Airlines and Aviation

Changi rolls out major incentive programme for airlines

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2014

Singapore's Changi Airport has unveiled a major package of incentives designed to help existing airlines and attract more carriers to the hub. Through its Growth and Assistance Incentive…

Changi Airport trials self-service initiative

Mark Elliott May 30, 2014

Singapore's Changi Airport has started rolling out a series of self-service initiatives in its departure halls. With Jetstar Asia as its airline partner, the airport is now offering…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates adds fifth daily Singapore flight

Mark Elliott May 12, 2014

Emirates has announced that it will introduce a fifth daily flight between Dubai and Singapore this summer. Commencing on 1 August 2014, the new direct service will operate using a…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay to move to Changi T4

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2014

Cathay Pacific has become the first airline to confirm that it will operate from Singapore Changi Airport's new Terminal 4 when it opens in 2017. Changi Airport Group (CAG) confirmed…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair offers direct-to-gate service at Changi

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2014

Tigerair has started allowing passengers to bypass the check-in counters at Singapore's Changi Airport. The new 'direct-to-gate' service allows passengers without checked-in baggage…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair to connect Singapore and Xi’an

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2014

Tigerair will extend its reach into China next month, with the launch of a new service connecting Singapore with Xi’an. Commencing on 15 May 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…

Airlines and Aviation

SilkAir to fly to Hangzhou

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2014

SilkAir is launching flights to the city of Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. The new service, direct from Singapore, will start operating on 27 June. The route will be…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA confirms A380 operations in India

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2014

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will become the first airline to fly the Airbus A380 to India, when new services to Delhi and Mumbai commence next month. From 30 May 2014, the airline will…

Airlines and Aviation

Uzbekistan Air launches Singapore flights

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2014

Singapore is now connected to Uzbekistan, following the launch of a new service by national carrier, Uzbekistan Airways. The inaugural flight touched down this week, marking the start…

Singapore, Okinawa to push air connectivity

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2014

Singapore and Okinawa have signed a new partnership designed to boost trade and tourism between the islands. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) penned between the Okinawa…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar to suspend Singapore-Auckland

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2014

Jetstar will suspend all flights between Singapore and Auckland this summer. The current three weekly flights on the route will cease operating from 21 July 2014, and all passengers…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines to fly to Singapore

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2014

Spring Airlines will launch its first flights to Singapore next month. Commencing on 25 April 2014, the Chinese low-cost carrier will operate daily services between Shanghai Pudong…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA, Turkish Airlines seal major new codeshare

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Turkish Airlines have agreed to join forces on multiple new routes covering five continents. The two Star Alliance partners have been codesharing between…

Airlines and Aviation

Indonesia’s Batik Air goes international

Mark Elliott Feb 28, 2014

Jakarta-based carrier, Batik Air, has unveiled plans to enter the international arena, as part of a major expansion of its operations in 2014. The airline, which is a subsidiary of Lion…

Airlines and Aviation

BA to fly A380 to Singapore

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2014

British Airways will start flying its Airbus A380 on the London-Singapore route later this year. Commencing on 28 October 2014, the UK's national carrier will deploy the double-decker…

China drives Singapore tourism growth in 2013

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2014

Singapore recorded a steady increase in visitor arrivals in 2013, driven by a strong rise in the number of tourists from China. Citing preliminary full-year arrivals data, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Singapore

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2014

Qatar Airways has confirmed plans to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Singapore. Commencing on 31 March 2014, the airline will operate daily Dreamliner services on the Doha-Singapore…

New pay-per-use lounge opens at Changi

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2014

A new lounge has opened at Singapore's Changi Airport that can be used by all passengers. The Haven by JetQuay lounge at Changi's Terminal 3 is a pay-per-use lounge offering shower…

Record year for Changi Airport

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2014

Singapore Changi Airport achieved another strong year in 2013, setting new records for passenger traffic and aircraft movements. The airport handled a total of 53.7 million passengers…

Airlines and Aviation

Lucky Air goes international with Singapore launch

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2014

China's Lucky Air has commenced its first ever international flights, with the launch of a new route to Singapore. On 25 January 2014, the airline, which is a subsidiary of Hainan…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL expands international routes at Haneda

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2014

Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a series of new international routes from Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer. Following the recent expansion of international slots at Haneda, JAL has…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to bring A380 to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2014

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly its Airbus A380 to New Zealand for the first time later this year, following a major new alliance with Air New Zealand. The partnership will see…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France ramps up Southeast Asia operations

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2014

Air France will add more flights to several destinations in Southeast Asia this summer. The national carrier currently operates 18 weekly flights from Paris to four destinations in…

Airlines and Aviation

SilkAir’s first B737 to arrive next month

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2014

SilkAir will take delivery of its first new Boeing 737 aircraft next month. The Singapore-based regional carrier placed an order with Boeing in 2012 for 54 new B737s - 23 B737-800s…

Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2013

So another year has passed; how was it for you? Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…

Changi forms joint venture for airport development

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2013

Singapore's Changi Airport Group (CAG) has formed a joint venture with CapitaMalls Asia for a major new development at Changi Airport. The agreement will lead to the creation of 'Project…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair expands in China

Mark Elliott Dec 6, 2013

Tigerair is continuing its expansion in China with the launch of a new route to the seaport city of Ningbo, Zhejiang province. The new service will operate three times a week direct…

Airlines and Aviation

Ethiopian Airlines touches down in Singapore

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2013

Ethiopian Airlines touched down at Singapore's Changi Airport for the first time on Tuesday (3 December 2013), following the launch of a new service from Addis Ababa, via Bangkok. The…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to add fifth daily Tokyo flight

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2013

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly to Tokyo five times a day next year, with the launch of a new service to the Japanese capital's Haneda Airport. Effective 30 March 2014, the airline…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Changi Airport conducts major recycling drive

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2013

Singapore's Changi Airport Group (CAG) has organised its first ever Recycling Day, inviting all members of the aviation community to recycle office waste. More than 20 organisations,…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar Asia allows passengers to skip check-in

Mark Elliott Nov 7, 2013

Jetstar Asia has introduced a new service allowing passengers to bypass the check-in desk. The new ‘Straight to Gate’ concept will enable the low-cost carrier's passengers…

Work starts on Changi T4

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2013

Construction has commenced on the new Terminal 4 at Singapore's Changi Airport. To be built on the site of the former budget terminal, T4 will be a two-storey, 25-metre-high building…

Airlines and Aviation

Ethiopian Airlines to fly to Singapore

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2013

Ethiopian Airlines will launch flights to Singapore before the end of the year. Commencing on 3 December 2013, the African carrier will operate three weekly flights from Addis Ababa…

Singapore airport traffic continues to soar

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2013

Passenger traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport continued to grow strongly in August 2013. According to the latest data from Changi Airport Group (CAG), the airport handled 4.68…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines change terminals at Changi

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2013

Four airlines will move their operations to new terminals at Singapore's Changi airport over the next month. Changi Airport Group (CAG) revealed on Friday that Asiana Airlines, Lion…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to fly Singapore-Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2013

Scoot has announced plans to launch flights between Singapore and Hong Kong. From 15 November 2013 the low-cost carrier, which is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda boosts Singapore flights

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2013

Garuda Indonesia will increase the number of flights it operates to Singapore next month. The Indonesian national carrier currently operates a daily service between Singapore and Bali…

Changi Airport plans fifth terminal

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2013

Singapore’s Changi Airport has announced plans to build a fifth terminal by mid 2020, capable of handling up to 50 million passengers a year, it has been reported. The mega terminal,…

Changi passengers up 4%

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2013

Singapore’s Changi Airport saw 4.54 million people go through its terminal in July, an increase of 4% year-on-year. The news comes amidst further increases for the Asian hub,…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to fly Dreamliner to Jakarta

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2013

ANA will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Jakarta next year. From 1 February 2014, the Japanese airline will replace its existing daily B767-300ER service between Tokyo…

Changi unveils dramatic T1 extension

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2013

The operators of Singapore's Changi Airport have unveiled plans for a dramatic new development project. Changi Airport Group (CAG) today (19 August 2013) released details of ‘Project…

Asia Pacific airports to drive global growth

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2013

The Asia Pacific could be home to five of the world's 10 busiest airports by 2016, a new report has forecast. According to the latest Global Market Analysis Report from OAG, available…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda expands in Singapore

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2013

Garuda Indonesia is planning to increase the number of flights it offers to and from Singapore. From 19 July, the Indonesian national carrier will launch a new direct service between…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA teams up with Changi for South Africa

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2013

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has formed a new partnership with Changi Airport aimed at boosting travel between Singapore and South Africa. Under the agreement, the two companies will work…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar boosts Bangkok flights

Mark Elliott May 27, 2013 7

Jetstar will add more flights to Bangkok this summer. From 8 July 2013, the low-cost carrier's Asian unit will add eight additional weekly services between the Thai capital's Suvarnabhumi…

Singapore airport traffic continues to climb

Mark Elliott May 27, 2013 7

Passenger traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport continued to climb in April 2013, albeit at a slower rate than in previous months. The airport handled 4.24 million passengers last…

Airlines and Aviation

SEAir connects Singapore with Boracay

May 21, 2013 8

Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAir) has announced plans to launch a new direct flight connecting Singapore with the Philippine resort island of Boracay. From 18 July 2013, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot flies to Seoul

Mar 21, 2013 16

Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot has announced that its next destination will be the South Korean capital, Seoul. Flights to Incheon International Airport will commence on 29…

Asia airport traffic rises 7% in 2012

Feb 18, 2013 16

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to grow strongly in 2012, according to Airports Council International (ACI). In its full-year report, released today…

Changi unveils T4 expansion plan

Feb 11, 2013 14

Changi Airport Group (CAG) has unveiled its plans for the development of the Singapore hub’s Terminal 4. Built on the site of the old budget terminal, the new T4 will have a capacity of 16…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot offers Changi connection service

Nov 15, 2012 15

Scoot has launched a new service enabling passengers to connect at Singapore's Changi airport, without having to re-check-in or collect their baggage. The 'Scoot-Thru with Changi Connects'…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot launches Tokyo and Taipei flights

Oct 29, 2012 0

Scoot today launched flights from Singapore to Tokyo, via Taipei. The new service, which becomes the first low-cost link between Singapore and Tokyo, departs Changi airport's Terminal 2 at…

Airlines and Aviation

Tiger launches new premium services

Oct 15, 2012 1

Tiger Airways has announced the launch of Tiger Plus; a new premium product offering a series of additional services. The new product will offer a range of chargeable options, including a…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA, Changi extend stopover partnership

Oct 3, 2012 13

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir have extended their partnership with Changi airport to create stopover holiday deals in Singapore. The Singapore Stopover Holiday (SSH) packages offer…

Airlines and Aviation

Mandala Airlines boosts Singapore flights

Sep 20, 2012 0

Mandala Airlines has unveiled plans to launch flights from Singapore to two destinations in Indonesia. Commencing 1 December 2012, the Indonesian low-cost carrier will offer daily flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates adds permanent A380 flight to Singapore

Sep 18, 2012 0

Emirates will boost its Singapore route with the introduction of a permanent Airbus A380 service from 1 December 2012. The Dubai-based airline is offering a limited A380 services to…

Attractions & Tours

Asia’s first Legoland opens in Malaysia

Sep 15, 2012 1

Asia’s first Legoland theme park has opened in the southern Malaysian state of Johor. Spread across more than 30 hectares of land in the Iskandar region of Malaysia, close to the border…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to fly A380 to Singapore

Aug 29, 2012 0

Emirates will launch Airbus A380 services to Singapore next month. The 517-seat double-decker aircraft will be deployed on the Dubai-Singapore route from 8-21 September 2012, replacing the…

Airlines and Aviation

Drukair connects Singapore with Bhutan

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2012 21

Travellers will soon be able to travel faster between Singapore to Bhutan, following the launch of a new flight by Drukair - the Himalayan kingdom's national carrier. A special inaugural…

Changi airport traffic climbs again

Aug 22, 2012 15

Passenger traffic and aircraft movements at Singapore's Changi airport both increased in July 2012. The number of passengers passing through the airport climbed 4.5% year-on-year to 4.36…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to launch Tianjin flights

Aug 22, 2012 19

Singapore’s new low-cost carrier, Scoot, will launch flights to Tianjin tomorrow (Thursday 23 August 2102). The northern Chinese city will initially be served three times a week, rising to…

Asian airport traffic continues to climb

Aug 16, 2012 8

Asian airport traffic continues to climb, surging 7.7% in the first half of 2012. According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region saw a strong 12.3% jump…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda to link Singapore with Balikpapan

Jul 23, 2012 18

Garuda Indonesia has announced plans to link its Singapore-Makassar service to Balikpapan. The new routing, which comes into effect from 27 July 2012, will see flights operate four times a…

Asia drives growth at Singapore airport

Jul 23, 2012 10

Strong growth in passenger traffic from the Asia Pacific region boosted Singapore's Changi airport in the first half of 2012. In the first six months of the year, Changi's passenger traffic…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar adds new Japanese route

Jul 18, 2012 18

Jetstar has opened a new international route connecting Australia to Japan, via Singapore. From 1 November this year, the low-cost carrier's existing Darwin-Singapore service will continue…

Revamp T1 to be unveiled at Changi airport

Jul 13, 2012 16

Changi Airport (CAG) has completed renovation work at Terminal 1 of Singapore's Changi airport, and will unveil the new facilities on 18 July. Started in May 2008, the SG$500 million…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot’s Taipei flights to launch in September

Jul 9, 2012 0

Scoot has brought forward the launch date of its new Singapore-Taipei flights. The Singapore-based low-cost carrier will commence services to the Taiwanese capital from 18 September 2012,…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot launches Bangkok flights

Jul 5, 2012 16

Singapore's new low-cost carrier, Scoot, today launches flights to Bangkok. The new daily service will depart Singapore Changi airport's Terminal 2 at 1725 on Thursday 5 July, arriving at…

Airlines and Aviation

United to fly B747 to Singapore

Jun 28, 2012 14

United Airlines has announces plans to upgrade its Hong Kong-Singapore service with the deployment of a Boeing 747-400 aircraft. From 27 October 2012, the daily flights between Asia's key…

Changi Airport offers Singapore tours

Jun 24, 2012 7

Singapore's Changi Airport and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have joined forces to offer relaunch the 'Free Singapore Tour' for transiting passengers. First introduced in 1987, the tour is…

Airlines and Aviation

SilkAir touches down in Hanoi

Jun 6, 2012 16

SilkAir has commenced flights to Hanoi. The Singapore-based airline touched down in the Vietnamese capital for the first time on Tuesday (5 June), and will now fly the route three times a…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot takes to the skies

Jun 4, 2012 0

Scoot, Singapore Airlines' new long-haul low-cost carrier, will take to the skies for the first time tonight. The airline's first Boeing 777-200 aircraft, which has been named 'Goin…

Singapore airport traffic jumps 15%

Apr 25, 2012 16

Passenger traffic at Singapore’s Changi Airport jumped 15.3% to 4.28 million in March 2012. According to the latest data from the Changi Airport Group (CAG), the growth was supported by a…