Singapore Airlines’ quarterly operating profit, nine-month operating profit, and nett profit all hit record highs.
For the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022, the airline brought…
Centara Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Singapore Airlines to offer its loyalty programme members the opportunity to convert their CentaraThe1 points to KrisFlyer miles.
Tourism Australia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new three-year marketing agreement aimed at promoting business events travel to Australia.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched its latest global brand campaign, which will run on television, print, digital, out-of-home, and social media platforms.
Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new strategic partnership.
This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more…
Singapore Airlines’ flagship Airbus A380 is returning to Melbourne, and the airline is increasing the number of flights to Sydney using the superjumbo.
This change will provide a…
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…
Singapore Airlines has chosen SITA OptiClimb®, a digital in-flight prescriptive analytics technology for fuel efficiency, to help the airline reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.…
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 Airlines Group has announced intentions to restart flights and boost service across its network in the following weeks, following the recent relaxation of entry requirements in…
Passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will no longer be required to wear face masks on some flights beginning next Monday, 29 August joining other international airlines such as…
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.
With each passing month, Singapore Airlines and its subsidiary Scoot continue their steady ascent back to pre-pandemic levels, as newly revealed financial data shows.
One of the…
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Airlines (SIA), and GenZero have embarked on the next phase of the Singapore pilot with the delivery of blended Sustainable…
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
Fully vaccinated travellers on all Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot flights will enjoy quarantine-free entry into Singapore, without any on-arrival test or quarantine requirements
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 (SIA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) launched a new digital aviation corporate laboratory, which will co-create innovative technologies and solutions that…
Singapore Airlines will launch a new fifth freedom route in Europe later this month after receiving regulatory approval to transport passengers between Barcelona and Milan Malpensa.
Singapore Airlines has launched new economy and business class cabins, which will be introduced on the airline’s Boeing 737-8 fleet in the coming weeks.
Singapore Airlines announced Sydney will once again welcome the carrier's flagship Airbus A380 from 1 December 2021, increasing capacity to the Sydney market ahead of the Christmas holiday…
Despite several airlines mothballing their A380s it now seems to make a much quicker comeback than anticipated with some even having predicted the A380 will be gone forever.
Dozens of people stood in line outside Singapore Airlines' customer-service centre on the fourth floor of a luxury shopping mall on Orchard Road in downtown Singapore.
This Greyhound travelled in business class on Singapore Airlines from Sydney to Europe via Singapore. Lewis, an ex-racing greyhound, "is a graduate of Melbourne's Greyt Greys Rescue," and…
Singapore Airlines blamed the cancellation of dozens of pre-Christmas flights on a lack of clarity from the Australian government on international travel.
Customers who are fully vaccinated in Singapore and Germany will soon be able to travel between the two countries quarantine-free on Singapore Airlines, thanks to the new Vaccinated Travel…
Singapore Airlines has, with aid from the state investor, been in a position of dominance over its South-East Asian competitors as they decrease and restructure with USD16 billion (SGD 21.6…
The year that airline business was decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore Airlines, reported a record full-year net loss of SGD 4.27 billion (USD 3.21 billion).
Qantas and Singapore Airlines are travelling in opposite directions when it comes to the coronavirus crisis, with the former emerging strongly thanks to its buoyant home market and the…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be the world’s first airline to pilot the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Travel Pass mobile application for digital health verification,…
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 (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…
Singapore Airlines has received the highest rating in a global audit of airlines' health and safety standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the national carrier announced on Tuesday.
Featuring: David Bowden.. Singapore Airlines (SIA) returned to New York in early November, when it launched non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Starting November 9, Singapore Airlines will return to New York when it launches non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Singapore’s flag carrier, Singapore Airlines, announced that it will resume and increase the frequency of flights on a number of destinations by the end of the year.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) today launched the Discover Your Singapore Airlines suite of experiences, which comprises three exciting and all-new initiatives that have been specially curated for…
In an attempt to boost its grounded passenger business, Singapore Airlines plans to launch so-called “nowhere” flights – trips that start and end at the same airport. The airline will…
To refine the travel experience based on the advice of medical experts, regulators and partners, as well as feedback from its customers, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has introduced a range…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be cutting 96% of the capacity that had been originally scheduled up to end-April, given the further tightening of border controls around the world over the…
As part of Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) efforts to deliver an enriched experience to customers, a wider range of fares and personalised content will be provided to its travel trade partners…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced several senior management appointments, all effective from 1 April 2020. Mak Swee Wah, executive vice president of commercial, will assume the post…
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…
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…
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…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) continues its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 from Singapore to Seattle this morning.
The flight departed Changi…
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…
Singapore Airlines has reassured passengers that the tiny cameras attached to the in-flight entertainment system on some of its planes are deactivated.
SilkAir will transfer a number of its routes to Scoot ahead of its merger into Singapore Airlines, while Scoot will be transferring some of its services to existing destinations served by…
Hainan Airlines has launched a non-stop service between Shenzhen, China and Cairns, Australia. The maiden flight of Hainan Airlines HU745, took off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350, ushering a new era of long-haul international air travel for the national carrier.
The new A350-900 aircraft marks the…
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…
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…
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new premium economy seats and cabin features, ahead of the launch of the new travel class this August.
Following a two-year development programme…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has seen its operating profit and revenues drop in its first quarter results following increased competition and depressed travel demand in some Asian markets.…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has penned a new international, multi-million-dollar tourism partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).
Under the terms of the new deal, SIA and STB…
Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines is to roll out its new cabins on the London route from today (27 September).
The cabins will be introduced to eight of the carrier’s…
Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines is to use Airbus A380 on its Shanghai to Singapore route from 27 October.
The firm, which currently runs the service 35 times per week…
Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines has launched a UK travel agent website which provides the trade with booking information, competitions and news.
Wilson Yong, general…
Travel industry service provider Travelport has extended its global content agreement with Singapore Airlines.
The technology means that Singapore Airline’s rates and availability…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the launch of new range of cabin products.
To be rolled out from September 2013 onwards, initially on the Singapore-London route, the new first,…
Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) has revealed it will increase its services to Bali and Jakarta, while introducing flights to Surabaya, Indonesia, from July.
The…
Singapore Airlines has won five awards at the 2011 Business Traveller Awards which were staged Monday in London.The airline won the awards in Best Business Class, Best Economy Class, Best…
Singapore Airlines' recorded a 0.4% year-on-year decline in systemwide passenger carriage (measured in revenue passenger kilometres) in June while capacity (measured in available seat…
Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia group of airlines have signed a landmark agreement which will enable them to establish a long-term alliance.Under the agreement, the two airlines…
Singapore Airlines has confirmed plans to establish a new no-frills, low-fare airline operating widebody aircraft on medium and long-haul routes.It will enable the SIA Group to serve a…
Singapore Airlines has announced it will launch a new low-cost airline within the next year. The new subsidiary airline will use widebody aircraft on medium and long-haul routes. Flights are…
Singapore Airlines has launched a regular schedule of green flights in conjunction with a nationwide carbon-cutting scheme. The airline is working with the Asia and Pacific Initiative to…
Singapore Airlines has reported jump in full-year profits for the financial year ending 31 March. The group saw operating income hit SG$1.27 billion (US$1.02 million) for the 12-month…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has commenced flights to Sao Paulo from Singapore Changi Airport. The destination is the airline's first in South America and will operate thrice weekly. "We are…
Singapore Airlines will begin services to Sao Paulo in Brazil on 28 March, subject to regulatory approvals. Flights will operate three times per week on a Singapore-Barcelona-Sao Paulo…
Discovery Channel and Singapore Airlines have signed a major international advertising and sponsorship deal. The tie-up, which commences this week, will run for twelve months and…
Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia are offering customers more flights to choose from following the signing of a codeshare agreement between the two carriers. Under the agreement,…
Singapore Airlines customers who check in online and travel without check-in baggage can now look forward to a streamlined check-in experience, with the Airline partnering Changi…
Singapore Airlines has posted $216 million profits, maintaining an unbroken record of full-year profitability. Net profit from the third and fourth quarters covered the airline's $466…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Spanair have signed a codeshare agreement to ease connections between Barcelona's El Prat Airport and domestic airports. From 17 May Singapore Airlines customers…
Singapore Airlines has reported an increase of 13.9% in revenue passenger kilometres throughout March. Passenger numbers rose by 9.5% to 1.4 million with a passenger load factor of 80.8%.…
Singapore Airlines launched its first flight to Munich last night, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.SQ328 left Singapore Changi Airport at 2245 and is scheduled to arrive at…
Singapore is among an increasing number of airlines, including its long-haul rivals Qantas and British Airways, that are reducing their reliance on first-class bookings, as…
Speaking recently, Singapore Airlines' regional vice president - South West Pacific, Subhas Menon, said the 'MICE Airline of Choice' positioning comes following the…
From 28 March 2010, Singapore Airlines' customers travelling between Singapore and Zurich will get to fly on the world's largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, when the superjumbo…
Singapore Airlines' customers travelling between Singapore and Zurich will get to fly on the world's largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, when the super jumbo makes its way to the…
Singapore Airlines customers can now use their mobile phones to book flights and access selected KrisFlyer services using "SIA Mobile". KrisFlyer services include viewing of statements,…
Singapore Airlines is to make changes to its route network in the coming months that will include frequency increases on several routes. The changes will also include the suspension of…
From 28 March 2010, Singapore Airlines will operate five-times-weekly flights Manchester-Munich-Singapore, using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Customers travelling on the new…
Singapore Airlines says the business environment remains challenging due to the global downturn and rising oil prices. "The current environment is challenging. Our attention is right now…
The arrival of the aircraft into Nagoyacoincides with the 20th anniversary of the Airline's operation of services intothe city.Nagoya is thefirst Japanese city to receive Singapore Airlines'…
Singapore Airlines has today committed to significantly enhancing sustainability practices in its in-flight food and beverage offerings. Under the new initiative, a “From Farm to Plane”…
Singapore's airlines experienced mixed results in the quarter ending 31 December 2016, as lower passenger demand was offset by reduced fuel costs.
National carrier Singapore Airlines…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lao Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Singapore tomorrow (Thursday 24 November 2011). The national carrier recently received its first ever jet aircraft - two 142-seat Airbus…
Lao Airlines is planning to launch the first flights connecting Singapore with Vientiane. Bernama reported the national carrier's Marking Manager, Sitthideth Douangsitthi as saying that the…
China Airlines has announced the addition of a new morning flight from Taipei to Singapore, doubling the route's frequency of flights from daily to double daily. The additional morning…
Xiamen Airlines has launched its inaugural flight connecting Zhengzhou, in China's Henan province, with Singapore. The move follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it will launch services to Singapore's Changi International Airport on 15 January 2011. The new route, which marks part of the airline's ongoing…
SINGAPORE, 17 September 2009 - Changi Airport Group today received Kingfisher Airlines at Singapore Changi Airport when flight IT029 from Mumbai landed at Terminal 3 at 0705hrs. A…
Shenzhen Airlines has launched flights from Nanning Wuxu International Airport, Guangxi province, to Singapore's Changi airport, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The…
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.
With its ease of travel, multicultural offerings, and constantly-evolving attractions and experiences, Singapore is a top holiday destination for outbound travellers from India.
In a move…
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a flight sale, offering travellers a range of exciting deals for immediate travel until 30…
Flight attendants of Malaysia Airlines have been polled regarding whether or not they would be comfortable with a “modest” uniform that would replace the traditional sarong kebaya and…
Singapore’s international visitor arrivals (IVA) reached 6.3 million in 2022 (~33 per cent of 2019 IVA), exceeding STB’s forecast of between 4 and 6 million visitors.
NusaTrip, Indonesia's first IATA-certified online travel agency (OTA) and the travel vertical of Society Pass Incorporated announces the opening of its first regional office in Singapore and…
Singapore’s Changi Airport has re-established its link to all South Asian cities to the pre-pandemic level and added Pune to its network, reporting a strong rebound in passenger traffic
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today started its non-stop flights between Pune and Singapore.
As travel continues to recover, meetings and events are also picking up. There is no better place to hold an event in Southeast Asia than in Singapore.
Some of the key highlights presented by the Singapore Tourism Board at the recently concluded IMEX Frankfurt event were the launch of INSPIRE Global 2.0 program assistance scheme for event…
The Singapore Tourism Board has launched an enhanced In Singapore Incentives & Rewards (INSPIRE) Global 2.0 program to fuel the recovery of the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and…
United Airlines plans to resume Hong Kong flights as early as January, becoming one of just a few major airlines to resume passenger flights to the city, which has been largely cut off…
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…
AirAsia currently operates from Terminal 1, the airlines will return its operations to Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4), effective 15 September 2022.
The projections of Qantas and Air New Zealand are optimistic for at least the next 12 months. Executives from both airlines expect a healthy revenue environment as tourists return to…
According to a TradingPlatforms.com market analysis, Singapore Air offers the best Business Class experience globally. The site bases its conclusions on a study that compared offerings…
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is launching an enhanced In Singapore Incentives & Rewards (INSPIRE) Global 2.0 program for international MICE groups.
Malaysia Airlines is pleased to announce that it has re-launched its Bonus Side Trip product campaign where passengers can add a stop in Malaysia to their journey from the UK to Asia and…
Tourism Australia has launched the ‘Discover A Great Deal More’ virtual travel fair, the third edition of its highly anticipated travel sale that gives travellers in Singapore an opportunity…
With summer family vacation season commencing across India, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Singapore Airlines along with their destination partners, have announced an exclusive…
The first Air New Zealand flight from Singapore in over 720 days arrived into Auckland yesterday marking the resumption of services to the Southeast Asian nation.
Much like the appearance of the Alpha variant of Covid-19 in late 2020 dashed prospects for a significant air traffic rebound in the coming year, the Omicron variant is doing the same as…
Singapore has made Covid vaccination a mandatory condition for the approval of new applications for work passes, long-term passes and permanent residence in Singapore from February 1 next…
Singapore has resumed commercial flights with India through its vaccinated travel lane (VTL) facility with six designated flights daily from Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai
Scoot has announced the progressive resumption of passenger services between Singapore and India, following the agreement of an air travel bubble arrangement between the two countries
Singapore has said it has reached an agreement with India on resuming commercial flights under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) facility that will commence with six daily flights from…
Singapore is in talks with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of External Affairs in India to restart scheduled commercial services with two daily flights each from Chennai,…
With quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated citizens from Singapore to Australia commencing from 21 November, Tourism Australia is kicking off a new campaign to encourage Singaporeans…
With quarantine-free travel for vaccinated citizens from Singapore to Australia commencing from 21 November, Tourism Australia is kicking off a new campaign to welcome Singaporean citizens…
Today is the first day that Singapore’s ‘Vaccinated Travel Lane’ VTL program enables fully vaccinated Australians to re-enter the country without quarantine.
The federal government's global "do not travel" advisory, which applied to all countries except New Zealand, has been lifted ahead of the removal of international border restrictions.
When borders reopen, domestic and international airlines are bracing for a flood of tourists, as well as individuals who have not travelled to see their family in nearly two years.
Morrison stated that Australia's travel arrangement with Singapore would be similar to the one it established earlier last week with New Zealand's South Island.
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
Major airlines have reacted quickly to the NSW government's decision to end quarantine for returning Australians, enabling bookings for November, and adding extra flights.
Several airlines are passionate to start operations to Hua Hin, Thailand later this year, opening further the accessibility of this idyllic Thailand Riviera.
As everyone’s in the region wait for the tight pandemic-related border controls to be relaxed, Asian airlines are reporting high vaccination take-up rates among pilots and cabin crew.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched the Singapore Showcase, an initiative to support and collaborate with leading Singaporean brands to offer unique on ground and in-flight experiences for…
From wellness workshops to dinner with a celebrity chef and flights to nowhere, Asia's big international airlines are working hard to keep their most lucrative customers engaged as the…
To put it simply, fifth freedom routes are cool. They are one-of-a-kind and unusual. I think the coolest thing about the world is how small and interconnected it is.
With these travel passes, results are more trusted, which allows nations like Singapore greater peace of mind that the health status a traveller claims, is genuine.
Around 20 airlines will from March begin trialling an IATA app that allows passengers to securely store and share the Covid-19 vaccine and test records they need to travel internationally.
The continued unrest of the spread of Covid-19 around the world is continuing to force airlines to make cuts and implement changes to their business models in order to continue fighting the…
Trip.com witnessed a surge in demand for Singapore-Hong Kong (SG-HK) leisure travel, after the announcement of the travel bubble will launch on 22 November.
Skyscanner is my go-to service when shopping for flights for I can easily filter flights based on price, time, and length of flight saving me time and money.
June 2020 would seem to be a strange time to introduce a brand-new UK-based airline but with strong connections with Asia. THG Air is different Business Travel News London reports.
Vaughn Strawbridge, administrator in Deloitte Australia that is now handling the case of Virgin Australia, confirmed that there are over 10 parties interested in the troubled airline. But…
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…
Hotelbeds, the bed bank company, has revealed the top international destinations for Chinese travellers during the seven-day Chinese New Year holiday period starting on 24 January.…
Travel has come a long way since the days of traveller’s cheques and queuing at traditional bureaux de change, and the payment methods holidaymakers use abroad are rapidly changing with…
Vietjet has announced the launch of three new services connecting Da Nang with Taipei, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The inaugural flights’ ceremonies were held on location, within the…
From this week and for the first time in Vietnam, passengers will be able to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi accessibility on several flights operated by Vietnam Airlines. This is an…
Malaysia Airlines has launched its ‘Bonus Side Trip’ programme, which allows passengers to break their long-haul flight to Australia or New Zealand and explore another destination at…
Singapore Tourism recently organised roadshows in eight cities to woo visitors from India. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) brought together 45 tourism stakeholders in Trivandrum,…
Vistara is commencing its international operations with its maiden flights to Singapore from Delhi and Mumbai.
The full-service carrier owned by Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines will…
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…
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.
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…
Kicking off proceedings with a bang, Sabre Corporation began the first day of its STX conference at the Sands Marina Hotel in Singapore with a joint press conference with China Eastern…
A popular overseas destinations, Singapore is a hot favourite with Indians. No wonder that it received over half a million visitors from India just between January to May 2018, reporting a…
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…
Click! I see through my headset that an armrest in the aeroplane cabin (that I'm not even inside) is faulty. Click! I send a message to automated manufacturing plant to 3d print a new…
Singapore Airlines welcomed the world’s first 787-10 aircraft last week, when it arrived in Singapore from Boeing’s production facility in South Carolina, USA.
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…
Hong Kong Airlines continues to up its credibility as a serious trans-Pacific player, having launched a new service to San Francisco this weekend. The City by the Bay is the airline's…
Next week is a busy time for aviation folks in Singapore with two extremely popular events, craftily working together, to create an incredible three days for the industry in Asia, and as a…
Philippine Airlines is extending its Winter Sale promotion until the end of this month.
Bookings in the UK have increased by 87% in January compared to the same month in 2017.
In…
Travelport has announced that more than 250 airlines now benefit from its rich content and branding merchandising tool which gives agencies and travel bookers a 'graphically rich experience'…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…
Following public demand for direct non-stop flights from Asian destinations to the Central Visayas, home of the white sands of Cebu, in the Philippines, Philippine Airlines will be opening a…
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…
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…
Hong Kong Airlines' first Airbus A350 aircraft has performed its maiden flight in the skies above Toulouse.
The twin-aisle jet took off from the Airbus factory recently for a test…
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…
FIT Ruums has formed a new partnership with China Airlines to provide a series of packages to travellers in Taiwan.
Under the new agreement, Taiwan's national carrier will release special…
Airbus reached a major milestone this week when it delivered its 100th A350 aircraft.
The twin-aisle jet was handed over to China Airlines, becoming the seventh A350 in the Taiwanese…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been recognised as being among the World's 10 Most Improved Airlines, a category within the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
The airline was ranked at six,…
Philippine Airlines has converted the layout of eight A330-300 aircraft and introduced a new cabin product on nine of its international destinations.
This comes ahead of the launch of the…
Philippine Airlines has started to reconfigure its Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a new three-class layout, which includes the introduction of its new premium economy class.
The…
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…
From mid-December this year a Philippines Airlines (PAL) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will serve the daily London to Manila route.
PAL president and chief operating officer Jaime J.…
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)…
TripAdvisor has released the results of its first ever "Travelers' Choice" awards for airlines, with Jet Airways and IndiGo proving the most popular Indian carriers.
The results were…
China's HNA Group has made a bid to acquire CWT Ltd, the Singapore-based logistics company.
CWT confirmed on its website that HNA Belt & Road Investments, a subsidiary of the Chinese…
Jet2.com has been named Europe’s Best Regional & Low Cost Airline at the inaugural TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for airlines.
In addition to Jet2.com, the UK is home to…
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…
LOTHAR NESSMANN has been appointed as Pan Pacific Hotels Group' new CEO, following the departure of Bernold Schroeder. Nessmann has almost 30 years of hospitality experience in Asia and…
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…
Ethiopian Airlines will add three more Asian destinations to its route map in the first half of 2017.
The national carrier will start flying to Singapore, Jakarta and Chengdu as part…
Philippine Airlines will remove more than 100 seats from some of its aircraft in a bid to woo more premium passengers.
Eight of the national carrier's 414-seat Airbus A330-300s will be…
Qantas and Japan Airlines achieved the best on-time performance rates of any airline in the Asia Pacific region last year, while Thai AirAsia is the region's most punctual low-cost carrier,…
Who's flying where? All is revealed with our round-up of the latest air routes...
Hainan Airlines adds double Laos link
Where? Haikou (China) to Vientiane and Luang Prabang (Laos)…
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…
US Bangla Airlines now operates non-stop flights from Dhaka and Chittagong to Muscat. The four weekly flights are operated by two B373- 800 aircraft.
According to US Bangla team, the…
Vietnam Airlines has entered into a new codeshare partnership with Finnair that will enable the Asian carrier to expand its footprint in Europe.
Under the terms of the deal, Vietnam…
Finnair and Vietnam Airlines have launched a new codeshare deal offering a wider choice of destinations and flight frequencies for customers in both Europe and Vietnam.
With this new…
The ninth edition of ITB Asia opened in Singapore on Wednesday 19 October, promising more content, countries and appointments than ever before.
Addressing the opening media briefing at…
China Airlines has become the latest Asian carrier to take delivery of the new Airbus A350 aircraft.
Taiwan's national carrier welcomed its first A350 - an A350-900 model - on Friday,…
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…
Travellers who own Samsung’s fire-prone Note 7 smartphone will no longer be able to use or charge them while on board several Gulf carriers.
Etihad, flydubai and Oman Air have all…
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…
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…
Air New Zealand has teamed up with Singaporean actor Chua Enlai in an effort to entice more travellers from the Lion City.
In a new video, entitled “Come on board our Dreamliner with…
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…
Turkish Airlines has continued to expand its operations in Southeast Asia with the launch of flights to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.
The national carrier's inaugural Hanoi…
The Indian government has announced that foreign investors can now take full ownership of local airlines, the Business Standard reports.
The limit of FDI in Indian carriers has been…
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…
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…
Xiamen Airlines has continued to expand its fleet with an order for 10 more Boeing 737-800s.
The carrier, which is based in southeast China's Fujian province, operates an all-Boeing…
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…
Airbus and Singapore Airlines have opened a new aviation training centre in Singapore, which will provide flight simulation and educational facilities for every model of Airbus aircraft…
Tata Sons, the Indian conglomerate that owns stakes in AirAsia India and Vistara, has reiterated its call for the 5/20 rule for airlines to be removed.
The regulation dictates that…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has selected the Airbus A350 aircraft as the future of its long-haul fleet.
In a deal signed at the Singapore Airshow, the national carrier agreed to acquire…
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…
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…
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,…
Jetstar's three Asian airlines will be added to oneworld's Global Explorer round-the-world fare.
Effective 1 December 2015, Singapore-based Jetstar Asia, Vietnam's Jetstar Pacific and…
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…
A record number of Singaporeans travelled to New Zealand in the last 12 months.
According to new data from Tourism New Zealand, more than 47,500 Singaporeans visited New Zealand in…
The Asia Pacific region is the largest global aviation market in the world, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Releasing its World Air…
Myanmar National Airlines' expansion strategy has taken another step forward, with the signing of a new distribution deal with Sabre.
The Yangon-based airline started distributing its…
Myanmar National Airlines has continued its recent modernisation strategy by agreeing to distribute its fares to international travel agents via the Amadeus GDS.
The Yangon-based…
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…
Myanmar National Airlines has started the expansion and renewal of its short-haul fleet, with the delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft.
The new turboprop touched down in Yangon…
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…
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch a new direct service to Beijing this month.
Commencing on 29 April 2015, the Ukrainian national carrier will operate three weekly…
Travelport has confirmed that 100 airlines have now signed up to its new GDS display solution, Rich Content and Branding.
Launched last year, the new merchandising technology is…
China's Xiamen Airlines will commence its first ever flights to Europe this summer, with a new route to Amsterdam.
The airline recently received permission from the Civil Aviation…
Singaporean carriers must adhere to new rules on crew management as authorities look to prevent fatigue among pilots and cabin crew.
Among the changes by Civil Aviation Authority of…
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…
Singapore will be connected to Okinawa for the first time following the signing of a major new bilateral agreement.
Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in March…
Xiamen Airlines has signed an agreement to create a new airline based in eastern China's Jiangxi province.
The fast-expanding Chinese carrier, which recently welcomed its first ever…
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner, as it looks to spread its wings further afield.
The Chinese airline, which is based in the southeastern…
Bali and Singapore were among the most popular holiday destinations among Indonesian travellers who searched for Lebaran getaways using travel search engine, Wego.
Information…
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…
Singapore Airlines' new Indian venture, Tata-SIA Airlines, will acquire 20 Airbus A320 aircraft from a leasing company with a view to launching operations later this year, it has been…
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380.
The brand new double-decker jet was handed over to Park Sam Koo, chairman of the Kumho Asiana Group, by…
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport have embarked a major new drive to boost the country's fly-cruise market.
The two companies have has teamed up with Princess Cruises…
New-Delhi based, Tata SIA Airlines is aiming to commence their full-service operations from 1 September 2014.
The airline has received its Air Operators Permit from the Directorate…
Singapore Airlines and the Singapore Tourism Board have announced a new partnership aiming to increase the number of tourists visiting from the UK.
The pair will jointly look to…
Alitalia and Lufthansa were among the European airlines that received awards for their amenity bags earlier this week.
Alitalia took the prize for best amenity bag female and male in…
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…
Hainan Airlines has signed a new five-year pilot training agreement with Boeing.
Under the terms of the deal, Boeing Flight Services will provide training for the Chinese airline's…
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…
Oman Air has inked a codeshare agreement with SriLankan Airlines. The agreement allows Oman Air’s customers to book seats on SriLankan Airline’s services from Muscat to Singapore, Male,…
Airbus has sealed a major new order at the Singapore Airshow.
Aircraft leasing company Amedeo (previously known as Doric Lease Corp) has signed a deal for 20 Airbus A380 aircraft,…
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will suspend its flights to Los Angeles - its last destination in the Americas - as part of a major cost-cutting drive.
The national carrier, which is expected…
Airbus will bring its brand new A350 aircraft to the Singapore Airshow next month.
The wide-body aircraft's arrival in Singapore will mark the first time it has gone on full display…
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…
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has signed a new codeshare with Myanmar Airways International (MAI).
Effective 15 February 2014, the deal will allow MAS to place its 'MH' code on MAI's five…
Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines has signed a new distribution agreement with Abacus International.
The three-year deal means that Shanghai-based Spring will be able to sell…
The Asia Pacific region is home to the world's safest airlines, according to a new report.
The annual study by the airlineratings.com, which monitors the performance of almost 450…
Aurigny Air Services, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have been named as the ‘best’ airlines in the latest Which? survey.
All three airlines scored a 87% for service in the…
Singapore's GTMC Travel has formed a new partnership that will offer tour packages to Laos.
A new joint venture with Lao Airlines' travel division, Champa Holidays, is aimed at…
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…
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…
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has launched a special MICE reward programme for the Indian market.
The In Singapore Incentives & Rewards (INSPIRE), will cater to the Indian…
Low-cost and full-service airlines in the Asia Pacific region are diversifying their business models and could eventually “meet in the middle”, according to a senior industry…
Xiamen Airlines will fly to Indonesia for the first time in September, with the launch of daily services to Jakarta.
From 12 September 2013, the Chinese airline will commence the…
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…
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…
Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) has relaunched flights to Singapore's Changi airport.
The airline pulled out Changi in 2009, when it ceased operating the extension of its…
Turkish Airlines has added Kuala Lumpur to its route map.
From 25 April 2013, the Istanbul-based carrier will start operating three weekly flights to the Malaysian capital, with…
Singapore now has a greater number of flight connections to Myanmar, after Golden Myanmar Airlines launched its first flights to the city’s Changi airport recently.
The new low-cost…
European airports are looking at attracting Indian airlines to fly to their destinations.
Airports like Amsterdam, Dublin, London, Gatwick and Munich are attracting Indian airlines…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with three Singapore-based polytechnics, offering training and employment for new flight attendants.
The MoUs, signed…
Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2 is to become the home of Star Alliance, Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic’s domestic routes when it opens in 2014.
The new terminal is part of a GBP11 billion…
Xiamen Airlines has become a full member of the SkyTeam alliance.
The carrier, which is based in southeast China's Fujian province, becomes the alliance's 19th member and its sixth in Asia…
Two giant pandas touched down in Singapore yesterday (6 September), following a flight from Chengdu.
Kai Kai and Jia Jia arrived on a Singapore Airlines Boeing 747 cargo plane on Thursday…
A pair of giant pandas will arrive in Singapore next month.
Kai Kai and Jia Jia will be housed at the Yangtze River zone at the River Safari attraction. But visitors to the attraction will…
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…
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…
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…
Travel Daily UK has teamed up with Caribbean Airlines to host our next Thirsty Thursday event in London!
See photos and a write-up from the event here
Join us on 24…
Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, will boost travel demand for Singapore and destinations across Asia, its CEO has said.
Speaking to Travel Daily today, Campbell Wilson…
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…
Indonesia’s Mandala Airlines resumed international flights for the first time since its January 2011 grounding. The airline, which was grounded for more than 12 months due to financial…
The budget terminal at Singapore’s Changi airport will be demolished this year and replaced with a new, larger passenger terminal.
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today that operations…
Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have received final approval for their proposed alliance. The two airlines got the go ahead from the Australian Competition & Consumer…
Singapore's Changi airport registered an 8.3% year-on-year rise in passenger traffic last month. In October Changi handled 3.88 million passengers, while the airport also registered 26,270…
Lao Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two A320 aircraft ordered from Airbus - its first jet aircraft. The new aircraft was welcomed in the Lao capital Vientiane at a special…
CheapTickets, the online travel agency (OTA), is expanding into the Southeast Asian market with the launch of CheapTickets.sg - its dedicated Singaporean site.
The new site will offer…
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will hold its second Aviation Open House from 3-5 November. Collaborating with more than 40 companies and education institutions, CAAS will…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is gearing up for two consecutive long weekends, when the country celebrates both Christian and Muslim holidays.
Thousands of passengers are expected to flock to…
Expedia has announced the launch of its full-service site in Singapore, Expedia.com.sg. The site now offers a full range of hotels, flights and packages, and also features a 'Best Price…
No frills carrier Indigo launched flights between Delhi and Singapore last week and has many more routes in the pipeline. According to a CAPA report, IndiGo is aiming to quickly expand…
Air passenger traffic between Southeast Asia and Europe is concentrated in Bangkok and Singapore, while Star Alliance carriers dominate operations on these routes.
The Centre for Asia…
Robert Bailey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Abacus International, and Dr Somphone Douangdara, President of Lao Airlines, exchange contracts at Don Chan Palace Hotel in…
Singapore has granted landing rights to two airlines from Bhutan. National carrier Drukair and Tashi Air will be free to strike up services to and from Singapore when a bilateral air…
Lao Airlines has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of two A320 aircraft. The aircraft will be operated by the Laos national carrier on routes linking the capital, Vientiane…
Travel search engine, Wego.com has reported that low-cost carriers (LCCs) are the most popular search option for Singaporean online shoppers. Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia accounted for a…
Qantas and British Airways will boost their long-standing Joint Services Agreement (JSA) partnership on flights connecting Australia and the UK via Singapore. BA will be increasing…
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has flown a specially-liveried aircraft to Singapore for the first time. The Boeing 777-200 aircraft features a coat of 4,000 stickers, each in the form of a tile…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase capacity on the Singapore-Jakarta with the introduction of an eighth daily service from 15 September 2011. The extra daily flight will be operated…
Middle East airlines have failed to register on a new report detailing the most carbon efficient operators worldwide.The report published by carbon mitigation expert Brighter Planet, found…
From 23 June, Singapore Airlines' (SIA) customers from the Belgian capital, Brussels can fly to Singapore and via three European hubs through a codeshare agreement with Brussels Airlines.…
Airlines in the Asia Pacific region need to mindful of leveraging the major trends this year, which include the growth of capacity-driven growth and the power of the emerging BRIC (Brazil,…
Elsewhere at the IATA AGM in Singapore, the association revealed it had further downgraded its 2011 airline industry profit forecast to $4 billion. The reforecast represents a 54% fall…
Malaysia Airlines is to join the oneworld alliance following a meeting held with IATA's 2011 World Air Transport Summit. The carrier has been elected by oneworld members to join the…
Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will commence direct services between Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur from 16 June. The new flights will be operated daily using the national carrier's Airbus…
Amadeus today announced that Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express Airways have implemented Amadeus e-Merchandise - an online calendar search interface for websites. Amadeus e-Merchandise…
The Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan this week visited Bangkok and Singapore for meetings with business leaders, trade partners, and government representatives.
At…
China Airlines (CAL) has teamed up with Taipei's five-star Palais de Chine Hotel to provide a variety of Taiwanese cuisine for Business and Economy Class passengers on flights from Taipei…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Singapore from 5-7 June 2011. The 67th IATA AGM will attract about 800…
Skymark Airlines, Japan's third largest airline, has signed a contract for four A380s with Airbus, firming up a Memorandum of Understanding announced in November 2010. The…
Indonesian low-cost carrier, Mandala Airlines, has suspended all domestic and international services due to financial difficulties. A statement on the company's website called the…
The Grand Hyatt Singapore will play host to the Low Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2011, which is taking place from 26-28 January 2011. The event will gather more than 300 aviation…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has teamed up with Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to offer holiday packages to Singapore.Under a just-signed Memorandum of…
7 April 2010: Hong Kong Airlines has finalised a firm order with Airbus for six A330-200s. The contract firms up a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) announced during the Singapore Airshow…
After witnessing a decline in the number of arrivals of Indians to the city-state to 726 000 in 2009 from 778 000 in 2008, Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the South East Asian…
A Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Boeing 737 from Singapore caught fire during its descent at the Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas yesterday afternoon, prompting an emergency…
Changi Airport Group (CAG) welcomes Transmile Air, a new cargo carrier at Singapore Changi Airport from 30 March. Transmile Air, the first airline to commence operations to Changi…
Budget carriers Air Asia, Tiger Airways, Air Arabia, Air India Express (AIE) and others are offering fares as low as Rs3,000 (SG$93) per passenger from south Indian…
Starting out in Bangalore and finishing at the Aamby Valley Golf Club, Sahara India Pariwar presents The Economic Times Leaders' Challenge Tour, in association with Chevrolet…
Singapore, 18 March 2010 - Abacus, Asia's leading provider for travel solutions and services recently completed the Abacus Merchandising Survey 2010 interviewing Asian airline…
China Eastern Airlines Jiangsu will open a new direct route on 20 March from Nanjing to Singapore.This new route is expected to enhance business and travel exchange, and also promote…
SINGAPORE, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SINGAPORE AIR SHOW -- Hong Kong Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney's PW4170 Advantage70(TM) engine to power six new Airbus A330…
Singapore Airlines will be introducing new cabin products on some of its Boeing 777-200 aircraft from later this month. A total of 11 B777-200s will be refitted with the Airline's most…
SINGAPORE, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SINGAPORE AIR SHOW -- China Airlines has signed a multi-year exclusive inventory logistics program agreement with Pratt & Whitney. Under…
SINGAPORE, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SINGAPORE AIR SHOW --Sichuan Airlines selected International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 engines to power its latest fleet of Airbus A320s…
Hong Kong and Singapore, 1 February 2010. Tiger Airways Singapore today commenced twice-daily flights between Singapore and Hong Kong. Rosalynn Tay, Managing Director of…
BRUSSELS, Belgium - December 9th, 2009 - At an official ceremony held in Brussels' historic "Grand-Place" today, the CEOs of the Star Alliance member airlines…
Abacus International, Asia Pacific's leading revenue partner for airlines, has today announced that it will be the first GDS to exclusively launch electronic ticketing with…
Subang (25 November 2009): Malaysia Airlines announced an operating loss of RM73 million for its third quarter ending 30 September 2009, an improvement over RM421 million losses…
All set for final oneworld London Heathrow terminal switch: oneworld's biggest co-location project to date will be completed next Thursday (29 October), with the final moves of…
SINGAPORE, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Singapore Sun Festival 2009, Asia's premier lifestyle festival, kicks off its third anniversary in Singapore today with a…
China Airlines has announced expansion of its daily Taipei-Singapore route to include Surabaya in Indonesia. To celebrate the new route, and its upcoming 50th Anniversary,…
Singapore (Asia Pacific) - September 23, 2009 - Airlines in the Asia Pacific region can adopt strategies around ancillary services and onboard sales to strengthen their…
Mumbai, September 9, 2009 - Kingfisher Airlines, India's only Five Star airline rated by Skytrax, today announced that it will commence daily non-stop flights from Mumbai…
Cathay Pacific Airways, Air China and Singapore Airlines are among the airlines to benefit from the 43% surge in the price of jet fuel this year, as it will help curb losses from…
Flight Global reports that Firefly, Malaysia Airlines' turboprop operation, has confirmed plans to expand its services out of Singapore to another four Malaysian cities in 2009 and…
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will add capacity on the Singapore - Amsterdam route starting 3 June 2009 with the deployment of the higher capacity Boeing 777-300ER on two of its daily…
Four airlines will now operate from Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 2, according to a CAPA report. Air India, Air India Express, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air have all…
The IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI), in its wisdom, has decided to bombard the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, with 100,000 emails on 1 April -…
Abacus International has hosted a roadshow in Singapore, known as Abacus@Central. The event, held at the Grand Park City Hall on 11 March, was hosted by Abacus President and…
1) Since the onset of the global economic crisis, has Singapore seen any noticeable changes in the make-up of visitor arrivals? If so, how is STB repositioning…
The Tourism Management Institute of Singapore (TMIS) has said that it has seen demand for its training courses rise by 50% in the first quarter of this year, as more companies take…
Vietnam Airlines aims to become the second largest airlines in the Southeast Asia by 2015, behind only Singapore Airlines. A VietnamNet Bridge report stated that the national carrier is…
Turkish Airlines has announced that it will increase its Istanbul-Singapore services to five times a week from 19 May. The flights, which Turkish currently serves using its Boeing…
1) How is Suntec Singapore's events schedule looking for 2009?Having emerged from a remarkable year in 2008, 2009 will continue to be healthy for Suntec Singapore. This year we will…
Indian travel agents have threatened to boycott international airlines from January for non-receipt of commission, The Economic Times reported. It said they took the decision after a…
Thirteen major airlines, including several Asian national carriers, have been charged with price-fixing in New Zealand, Bloomberg has reported.The airlines "colluded to…
Thailand's Suvarnabhumi international airport has restarted limited flights after anti-government protesters ended an eight-day blockade of the hub, The Nation has reported. A Thai Airways…
From today, all restrictions will be lifted on airlines flying between Singapore and the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur.The open skies development comes after five years of lobbying…
The number of direct flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu will increase to 22 next month, when Jetstar Asia launches its four weekly services, Bernama has reported. At present…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is preparing to launch a new and innovative service called PAL EconoLight Class.
Starting 10 November, the new class is aimed at the budget segment of the market…
Singapore has penned its latest open skies air services agreement with a Middle Eastern country, ChannelNews Asia has reported. The deal with Kuwait adds to existing agreements with…
International airlines in India are cutting their fares by between INR2,400 (US$49) and INR14,000 on different sectors, the Economic Times reported. Major carriers such as…
The Singapore Tourism Board, Tourism Malaysia and Singapore Airlines have teamed up to offer an exclusive travel package to boost Middle East visitor traffic this season.A Bernama…
Saudi Arabia and Singapore have agreed to expand air services between the countries, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The agreement follows consultations between…
Indian carriers have snubbed travel agents' requests to defer the date of non-payment of commission on air tickets from 1 November this year to 1 April next year.In a meeting held today…
ChinaEastern Airlines and its smaller rival Shanghai Airlines said they had notdiscussed a possible merger, playing down a media report on a possible tie-up.Reutersquoted Shanghai…
Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Aerolineas Argentinas have all been charged by New Zealand's Commerce Commission with failing to provide information regarding a cargo…
Qantas and Singapore Airlines are requesting the removal of the 11pm-6am curfew at Sydney Airport, Bernama has reported. The carriers want to start operating flights throughout the…
Japan Airlines is celebrating its 50th anniversary of operations in Singapore. In 1958, a Douglas DC-6, a piston-powered airliner and transport aircraft, landed at Paya…
The Indonesian government plans to add 350,000 seats each year on the air segment between Singapore and Bali to meet growing demand. According to Bali Update…
Budget airlines started flights between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur last Friday, ending 30 years of near monopoly of the route by Singapore Airlines and Malaysian Airlines. The…
Three major players in the global MICE industry are setting up offices in Singapore, the Singapore Tourism Board said.Kellen Company, one of the world's largest association…
Singapore and the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden have concluded bilateral Open Skies Agreements. The airlines of both Singapore and the Scandinavian…
Pacific Airlines has started a service between Ho Chi Minh City and Hue over the weekend in response to increasing demand. The first local low-cost carrier operates the 168-seat Boeing…
The services are operated by 83 airlines that connect Singapore to 189 cities in 60 countries, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). The CAAS said in a…
The airline's parent company, Air Bagan Holdings, is controlled by Tay Za, a rich Burmese businessman with close links to the military junta.The TODAY newspaper cited an email…
Graham Atkinson, executive vice president and chief customer officer of United Airlines, told TD earlier this week that the airline plans to focus on its capacity to North East…
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will steadily resume flights to and from China to accommodate strong travel demands in line with the further relaxation of border…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has rolled out complimentary unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi for all Business Class customers, as well as its PPS Club members and PPS Club supplementary card holders.
Born and raised in Malaysia, her aviation journey started as a flight attendant for Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways, when she moved to Hong Kong and sent 8 years with Cathay…
On 1 January 2023, the Indian carrier Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited), a joint venture between Tata Sons Limited (51 percent) and Singapore Airlines Limited (49 percent), will become a…
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…
Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a partnership with Thai Vietjet, bolstering its growing airline partnership network which already includes Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has resumed services of Airbus 380 Superjumbo from Mumbai. The superjumbo aircraft landed in Mumbai, after a two-year break in services
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, operated its first non-stop flight to Paris CDG (Charles de Gaulle) airport
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot, the two passenger airlines within the SIA Group, have been awarded the highest 5-Star rating in the Skytrax COVID-19 airline safety audit, the carriers…
Customers of UK Direct Debit Travel Card Currensea can now collect KrisFlyer miles whenever they spend abroad thanks to a new partnership with Singapore Airlines
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
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, has announced non-stop flights between Delhi and Doha, the capital city of Qatar
Amadeus and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have unveiled their upgraded partnership this morning with the announcement that the airline has fully integrated the Amadeus Altéa NDC and Amadeus…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has revealed that it will be launching KrisShop Pte Ltd, in collaboration with 3Sixty (formerly DFASS Group) and SATS (Singapore Airport Duty-Free Emporium), which…
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.
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).
Vistara, joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, agreed to place firm orders with Airbus for 13 aircraft from the A320neo family and with Boeing for six 787-9 Dreamliners valuing…
Following the delivery of the world’s very first Boeing Dreamliner to Singapore Airlines in April of this year, the airline has now announced it will be rolling out its 787-10 services to…
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…
Last year, Tiger Air was merged into the Scoot brand when owner Singapore Airlines (SIA) took a 56% ownership of the company. Now SIA has announced that its other subsidiary, regional…
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…
The New Distribution Capability (NDC) conversation is shifting from NDC in theory, to NDC in practice. Learn 5 ways Sabre makes it easier to book NDC content, now including Finnair.…
With an eye on capturing the wedding tourism market in India, officials from Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore stakeholders hosted a networking session in partnership with WeddingSutra…
The sheer size of this new order shows that Air India's wants to reclaim its pole position in India's crowded aviation market and acquire a strategic edge, say experts.
Centara Hotels & Resorts announces a partnership with Thai Airways to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the grand opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Centara’s first-ever…
Air India is reportedly pursuing talks with Boeing and Airbus as the newly privatised airline wants to modernise its fleet.
According to Reuters, the India-based airline is close to…
After weeks of speculation, Etihad Airways announced last Friday that its Airbus A380 jets will return to the skies in 2023.
Etihad grounded all ten of its famous double-decker planes…
The travel industry has seen steady progress in the adoption of New Distribution Capability (NDC) in the last few years. The recent pandemic drove the need for personalisation and…
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 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…
In the first-ever forum of its kind, Emirates and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) jointly held a workshop on pilot training and flight safety for the aviation industry.
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.
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…
Virgin Australia passengers will now be able to jet off to Paris, Milan, and Rome on newly minted partner Qatar Airways, with code-share agreements to the trio of European cities…
Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a partnership with airasia rewards offering airasia members 40% off all-inclusive packages at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives and…
In the week when the last A380 was delivered to Emirates, OAG has taken an opportune moment to reflect on the return of the giant aircraft that less than two years ago appeared to be heading…
In the wake of a slew of complaints from dissatisfied passengers, Qantas has issued an apology and announced plans to increase staff and reduce flights.
As Qantas recovered from the…
When you fly, do you have a favorite aircraft? Do you hope upon hope that your next trip will place you in your most memorable passenger jet liner in the sky? Would you go so far as to pay a…
The airline said the 20-hour journey will become possible when it takes delivery of a dozen Airbus A350-1000 planes, which can do more than 10,000 miles without refuelling
Tourism Australia has launched a Virtual Travel Fair, Discover a Great Deal More, that provides Indian travellers with the opportunity to explore attractive deals on holidays to Australia
The return of the superjumbo to India is part of SIA’s larger effort to progressively bring frequency and capacity back to pre-Covid levels in the coming months
After more than two years of pandemic travel restrictions, airlines are deploying their most expensive product to entice high-paying customers to fork out more money for more room on board.
International air tickets are expected to get as much as 40% cheaper with increased flights after the government lifted the ban on international commercial flights after two years
The closure of Russian airspace to several European airlines has spared Asian carriers, which have recovered from the pandemic more slowly than competitors elsewhere in the world.
According to Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas, the Airbus A380 may return to the sky if the global pandemic travel recovers rapidly and exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
According to Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas, the Airbus A380 may return to the sky if the global pandemic travel recovers rapidly and exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
Vinod Kannan has taken over as the CEO of Vistara airline after having replaced Leslie Thng who was the CEO from July 16, 2017 to December 31 last year
According to airline and airport officials, new travel restrictions imposed by the Omicron coronavirus variant have delayed the embryonic recovery in international flights, causing delays…
Aircraft deliveries have been delayed due to the pandemic, but there’s still something exciting in store for travellers who enjoy trying out new aircraft.
Qantas Airways engineers are hard at work preparing the airline's fleet for international flights to commence today, the first day that Sydney is open to fully vaccinated citizens and…
Three months earlier than previously planned; Qantas will resume the A380 service with two superjumbo jets beginning service to Los Angeles in April 2022.
The international travel ban in Australia will be lifted on 1 November 2021, when New South Wales reopens to quarantine-free overseas travel for fully vaccinated citizens and residents.
Experts in the aviation industry have once again warned that Australians returning from overseas will face exorbitant airfares for the next year as the industry gradually ramps up its…
It took the Qantas plane about 18 hours to get from Buenos Aires to Darwin through the Antarctic coast, and it was the airline's longest commercial journey ever.
There will be daily flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to Fiji's Nadi Airport in late December, with Virgin Australia joining the list of airlines planning to restart foreign…
International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Philip Goh as its regional vice president for Asia-Pacific with effect from now
Comes Christmas, it may be cheaper to go and visit friends and relatives in London than flying from Sydney to Perth “provided the state opens its border”.
As international travel picks up, SpiceJet will begin trial of IATA (International Air Transport Association) Travel Pass mobile app for digital health verification
The top factors for Brits choosing a designation for their long-awaited post-COVID vacation are weather (45%), location on the green list (44%), cheap flights (42%) and a good exchange rate…
Qatar Airways grounded 13 Airbus A350s on Thursday due to fuselages “degrading at an accelerated rate” in the long-range aircraft, escalating a months-long dispute with the European…
In the first month of the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ programme since its launch on 1 July, over 14,000 foreign tourists have visited Phuket, and generated THB829 million (USD25 million) revenue,…
Budget carrier IndiGo has announced it has partnered with IATA to become the first airline in the country to launch a pilot for the latter’s digital passport initiative called Travel Pass
COVID-19 has battered Indonesian flag carrier Garuda’s revenue and sent earnings plunging, causing trading of the airline’s shares to be halted recently after a bond default.
According to airlines, 18,000 Australians will be bumped from flights back home in the next six weeks as a result of the Australian cabinet's decision to cut the number of international…
Cathay Pacific expects to reduce its cash burn to less than HK$1 billion (AU$169 million) a month in the second half of the year, its chief financial officer said.
Guests travelling with Etihad Airways before 31 May will be among the first to trial the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials
Whilst airline chiefs across the world are saying that there is no future for the A380 to return into service, Qantas feels confident that the superjumbo will return.
Following news this week that Etihad was the next carrier to ground its Airbus A380 fleet, new data from Cirium has revealed the dire straights the aircraft finds itself in.
IATA announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveller using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials
IATA director general, Alain de Juniac, during his first Covid-19 briefing for 2021 has called for governments to focus on reopening borders to international aviation.
Being the world largest operator of A380 and having 114 of them on the fleet almost 50% of their 255 aircraft, the rest being B777, this had to happen sooner or later. Big jets are under…
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…
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…
ATPCO unveiled a new industry solution Emergency flexibility for conditions on existing tickets (Emergency Flexibility).
Created within the framework of IATA and A4A supply chain…
Every industry has a set of indexes to measure hotel revenue performance, no exclusion for hospitality too. We, hoteliers, are dealing with OCC, ADR, RevPAR in everyday’s reports, meetings…
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…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will offer all shareholders SGD 5.3 billion (USD 3.71 billion) in new equity and up to a further SGD 9.7 billion (USD 6.79 billion) through ten-year mandatory…
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, 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…
Loyalty programmes have steadily been opening up to a wider audience, but many brands are taking steps that are simply derivatives of traditional loyalty schemes rather than…
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…
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a joint venture framework agreement that would deepen the partnership between the two Star Alliance…
The new Boeing 777X jetliner took to the skies yesterday, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787…
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, 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…
Jewel Changi Airport has completed six months of operations with an official opening by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 18 October. The airport continues to welcome as many…
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 (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…
Sabre Corporation today announced a collaboration with Singapore Airlines for the expansion of their NDC programme, KrisConnect. Effective November 2019, this venture will provide select…
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…
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…
With the news that Singapore Airlines added Seattle to its network of non-stop services from Singapore to the US today, I thought now would now be a good time to put a spotlight on the…
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…
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…
American Express and Singapore Airlines have announced the extension of their partnership to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore today, in light of survey results…
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…
The US-based student and youth travel booking website StudentUniverse has announced the brand’s continued global growth as it now launches in the Australian market.
In a bid to expand…
Full-service carrier Vistara plans to launch international services in the second half of this year. A joint venture between Tata and Singapore Airlines, Vistara might also look at…
Finnair continued to ratchet up the reach of its China Network today when it announced it had begun its new Finnair codeshare cooperation with the Shanghai based carrier Juneyao Air.
As…
This week, we saw incredible features from the ride-hailing and car rental sector. Following Saudi Arabia’s grant license to drive to women, Uber launches women-only drivers. Meanwhile,…
The tech possibilities in the travel industry are virtually limitless and travel companies must live with the expectations of customers in order to provide the most effective experience.
IATA has predicted that the number of air travellers will double by 2035. And offering premium in-flight meals is one way to attract more customers and expand their businesses.
The 13th annual Summit will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong from 15-17 October 2019. We sat down with Susie Ellis, chairman & CEO, Global Wellness Summit before the madness begins.
This week TD’s aviation round up returns with news of JAL's Iron Man style upgrades, a selection of new destinations and the arrival of a Boeing 747 in a Dutch country garden. First, news…
This week’s aviation round up eyes up the first commercial Gulfstream G500 service, SIA's digtial innovations lab and a team up from two giants of the flying world.
As 2018 draws to a close, here's a recap of my favourite aviation headlines of the year, including cabin-based yoga, 'Smart Tunnels' and the world’s longest flight.
With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more.
Air New Zealand and SIA
Air…
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…
With the huge success of last year’s tenth anniversary event, which witnessed over 940 exhibitors from 113 countries setting up shop at the Sands convention centre, ITB Asia 2017 looked like…
Premier Holidays has given its peaks giveaway an upgrade for 2018, with a selection of high value prizes.
Agents who make a booking with the operator this January and February could win…
Shinichiro Ito, chairman of the board of ANA HOLDINGS, was named the Person of the Year 2017 by Orient Aviation magazine, the commercial aviation news magazine in the Asia-Pacific region.…
Air New Zealand has announced the appointment of Jenni Martin as Head of South and South East Asia based in Singapore, replacing Mischa Mannix-Opie who left the company in October.
Travel Daily Media catches up with Sara Ellis, account manager for Texas Tourism, UK & Ireland.
What is your role and how long have you held it?
My current position is…
The Ministry of Tourism for Indonesia is demonstrating its commitment to the UK market at WTM, with a pre-show sales mission which will see over 100 Indonesian sellers join with a host of UK…
Singapore Airlines has revealed plans to deploy three of its newest aircraft to Brisbane, with the gradual launch of a trio of Airbus A350s to the Australian city.
The modernisation of…
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has kicked off a three-city roadshow in Australia.
Supported by Singapore Airlines, the Vietnam Tourism Roadshow will include events…
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?…
In recent years, the Asia Pacific region - the world’s fastest growing aviation market - has been seeing rapid development and increasing popularity in in-flight connectivity (IFC).…
Thailand is strengthening its status as a global air hub with the addition of new international flights connecting different parts of the country with the rest of the world.
The new…
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…
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…
LESLIE THNG has been appointed CEO of Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian joint venture. Thng, a former chief executive of SilkAir, was previously the chief commercial officer of Budget…
EVA Air's last Boeing 747 aircraft will be retired in August.
The 372-seat, three-class aircraft is the largest passenger jet in EVA's fleet, but these aging jets are gradually being…
Vistara has teamed up with the operator of the Delhi Metro to introduce check-in and baggage drop facilities at New Delhi station on the Airport Express Line.
Available from this…
Leslie Thng has been appointed CEO of Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian joint venture.
A former chief executive of SilkAir, Thng was previously the chief commercial officer of…
Singapore Airlines has launched a new version of HighFlyer, its corporate programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The revamped scheme is designed to reward both…
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…
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…
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…
Singapore-based low-cost carrier, Tigerair, will be merged with and rebranded as Scoot on 25 July 2017, it has been confirmed.
The two airlines, both of which are owned by Singapore…
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…
MING FOONG has become Travelport's new managing director for Greater China & Online Business Group Asia Pacific. Having joined Travelport in 2012, Foong’s most recent role was…
Vistara has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo - the new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft.
The airline, which is a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata, has…
Singapore Airlines' two low-cost carriers, Scoot and Tigerair, have entered into a new distribution partnership with Sabre.
The sister airlines, which are due to merge under the Scoot…
Singapore Airlines has started operating a series of "green" flights to the US, in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions.
The national carrier has joined forces with the Civil Aviation…
Singapore Airlines has signed a deal that will significantly expand its route network in Europe.
The national carrier has penned a Memorandum of Understanding with Air France-KLM to…
An airline in India has started serving Starbucks coffee onboard its flights.
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Delhi-based subsidiary, is now offering Starbucks India Estates Blend coffee…
Singapore Airlines and Thai Smile topped the Asian rankings in TripAdvisor's first ever Travellers' Choice awards for airlines, while Emirates was the world's highest-rated carrier.
In…
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…
Singapore Airlines will add multiple new African destinations to its route map this summer, following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Ethiopian Airlines.
Effective 1…
Singapore Airlines passengers will now be able to access free digital newspapers and magazines via their mobile devices.
Using SITA's DigitalMedia solution within the SIA app, the new…
Airbus has unveiled a new layout for its double-decker jet, the A380, making room for up to 80 additional seats.
A series of new interior options, including a redesigned staircase…
Passengers are set to benefit from more choice on flights between London and Scotland as Flybe’s new flights from Edinburgh and Aberdeen touch down at Heathrow this week.
In a milestone…
After six years at the helm of Virgin Australia, John Borghetti is as charming, polished and passionate about the airline as ever. He has led the company through many substantial challenges,…
The largest version of Boeing's Dreamliner series took to the skies for the first time on Friday (31 March 2017).
The occasion, which took place at Boeing's factory in South Carolina, saw…
Singapore Airlines has improved connectivity between India and Singapore, by forming a codeshare partnership between three of its carriers - SIA, SilkAir and Vistara.
Under the new…
Four of the world's largest airlines will soon allow passengers to filter their flight searches by the in-flight "experience" offered, such as aircraft type and cabin features.
Airbus…
Vistara has expanded its network in northern India with the launch of two new routes to Punjab.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, kicked off a new daily…
Boeing has unveiled the largest version of its revolutionary long-haul jet series, the 787 Dreamliner.
The new 787-10 model is 68.3 metres long - 5.5m longer than the previous…
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 Airlines has secured its future capacity needs with the placement of a massive aircraft order with Boeing.
The national carrier has signed a letter of intent with the US…
Sit back, relax and prepare yourself for the world's longest commercial flight - a 17-and-a-half hour ultra-long-haul slog from Doha to Auckland.
Qatar Airways' new 14,535km non-stop…
Air India has moved its entire London operations at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2, alongside its fellow Star Alliance carriers.
The national carrier operates multiple flights in and…
The number of Spanish travellers to destinations in the Far East is on the rise, driven by new air links, a new report has shown.
According to data from ForwardKeys, international…
Emirates and Etihad Airways are among the world’s safest airlines.
That’s according to the AirlineRatings.com annual survey of more than 400 global carriers, which ranked both UAE…
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…
Vistara has started the year on a high, quite literally, with the announcement of two new routes to northern India.
In March 2017, Singapore Airlines' Indian carrier will launch its…
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian carrier, has moved to streamline international connections at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
While Vistara does not currently operate…
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…
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.…
Singapore Airlines will start to deploy its newest aircraft on one of its newest routes next month.
Effective 17 January 2017, the national carrier will operate its Airbus A350-900…