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Singapore Airlines

American Express and Singapore Airlines add new benefits to their joint business credit card

Marga Manlapig Mar 24, 2025

American Express and Singapore Airlines announced the introduction of new benefits to the American Express Singapore Airlines Business Credit Card today, 24th March.

Singapore Airlines and Salesforce team up for AI-powered customer servicing applications

Marga Manlapig Mar 12, 2025

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Salesforce announced that SIA is incorporating Agentforce, Einstein in Service Cloud, and Data Cloud into its customer case management system.

Airlines and Aviation

Krisflyer, SIA’s lifestyle rewards programme marks 10 million member milestone

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2025

KrisFlyer, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s lifestyle rewards programme, is celebrating its 10 million member milestone in March 2025 with attractive redemption promotions, bonus…

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Channel News Asia content now available on Singapore Airlines’ KrisWorld

Marga Manlapig Feb 21, 2025

Channel News Asia (CNA) announced that an extensive selection of its award-winning original documentaries and current affairs programmes is now available on Singapore Airlines (SIA)'…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA Group reports 3.3% growth in Q3, Operating Profit is USD 629 million

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2025

The Group revenue reached a record USD 5,219 million in the three months ended 31 December 2024, up USD137 million (+2.7%) from the same period last year, spurred by robust demand for air…

Singapore Airlines’ ad campaigns effectively show off KrisWorld entertainment platform

Marga Manlapig Feb 12, 2025

Data and analytics firm GlobalData reports that Singapore Airlines’ advertising campaigns between November 2024 and January 2025 effectively showcased its premium service offerings and…

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Singapore Airlines Group Partners with Aether Fuels for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative

Joe Cusmano Feb 10, 2025 0

In a significant stride towards sustainable aviation, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with climate technology firm Aether Fuels.

Singapore Airlines inks understanding with Aether Fuels for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Marga Manlapig Feb 5, 2025

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Fuels (Aether) on Tuesday, 4th February.

Singapore Airlines inks understanding with Aether Fuels for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Marga Manlapig Feb 4, 2025

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Fuels (Aether) on Tuesday, 4th February.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines commits to four more years as title sponsor of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix

Kanchan Nath Jan 30, 2025

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has renewed its title sponsorship of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix for another four years, continuing its long-standing partnership with one of the most…

Loyalty Programme

American Express and Singapore Airlines offer limited edition rewards for 25 years of partnership

Marga Manlapig Jan 23, 2025

American Express and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer celebrate 25 years of partnership by offering exclusive limited-time rewards for new and existing American Express Singapore Airlines…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines commits to four more years as title sponsor of Formula 1® Singapore Grand Prix

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2025

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has renewed its title sponsorship of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix for another four years, continuing its long-standing partnership with one of the most…

Scoot launches direct flights to Vienna and Iloilo City

Marga Manlapig Jan 17, 2025

Singapore Airlines’ low-cost carrier Scoot announced the launch of direct flight services to Vienna in Austria and Iloilo City in the Philippines today, 17th January.

Singapore Airlines teams up with Le Labo for new amenity kits

Marga Manlapig Jan 2, 2025

Singapore Airlines recently collaborated with New York-based toiletries brand Le Labo Fragrances for its new amenity kit for business class passengers.

Airlines and Aviation

Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines celebrate partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 20, 2024

Tata Sons (Tata) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) celebrated the successful merger of Air India and Vistara at a symbolic ceremony held at the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi, heralding a new era…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines elevates suites and first-class experience by exclusively offering Cristal 2015 champagne

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2024

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will become the world’s only airline to serve the iconic Cristal 2015 champagne, following an exclusive agreement with leading French champagne house Louis Roederer.

Brilliant by Langham collaborates with four airlines for new points conversion programme

Marga Manlapig Nov 15, 2024

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG)’s loyalty and experiences platform Brilliant by Langham presents its new points-to-miles conversion programme Have a Brilliant Flight.

Singapore welcomed one millionth Indian visitor!

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2024

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced that visitor arrivals from India have surged past the one million mark, two months earlier than in 2023.

Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia set to boost capacity and connectivity within Q4-2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 13, 2024

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Garuda Indonesia announced that they will jointly boost flight frequencies between Jakarta, Indonesia, and Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Scoot expands network with new routes to China, Indonesia, and Vietnam

Marga Manlapig Nov 12, 2024

Scoot announced the launch of three new flight services to Phu Quoc in Vietnam, Padang in Indonesia, and Shantou in China.

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Singapore Airlines Elevates Premium Travel with S$1.1 Billion Airbus A350 Cabin Retrofit Programme

Joe Cusmano Nov 10, 2024 0

Singapore Airlines is set to redefine the premium travel experience with a significant investment of S$1.1 billion in a multi-year programme to retrofit 41 Airbus

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to elevate premium travel experience with S$1.1 billion Airbus A350 cabin retrofit programme

Kanchan Nath Nov 5, 2024

Singapore airlines (SIA) is investing S$1.1 billion in a multi-year programme to install its all-new long-haul cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range (ULR)…

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Air India and Singapore Airlines Deepen Partnership with 51 New Codeshare Destinations

Joe Cusmano Oct 31, 2024 0

In a significant move to enhance travel options and connectivity, Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced an extensive expansion of their codeshare agreement.

Tourism Australia joins Singapore Airlines’ Time to Fly

Marga Manlapig Oct 24, 2024

Tourism Australia and its partners bring an array of great deals for trips Down Under at the popular Singapore Airlines Time To Fly travel fair.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Air India and Singapore Airlines expand codeshare agreement

Marga Manlapig Oct 23, 2024

Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently agreed to significantly expand their codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and another 40 international destinations to their…

KrisFlyer members get early access and other perks for Stefanie Sun’s 25th anniversary concert

Marga Manlapig Oct 21, 2024

KrisFlyer, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s rewards programme, is the title sponsor and official lifestyle rewards partner for Stefanie Sun’s 25th anniversary concert.

Singapore Airlines’ Time to Fly travel fair returns this month

Marga Manlapig Oct 9, 2024

Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) popular Time To Fly travel fair returns in October 2024, offering discounts on more than 200,000 Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class.

AYANA Hospitality Group updates its AYANA Rewards loyalty programme

Marga Manlapig Oct 2, 2024

AYANA Hospitality Group announced that it has updated its AYANA Rewards loyalty programme with a broader selection of privileges for its members.

SBI Card partners with Singapore Airlines

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2024

SBI Card, India’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, in partnership with Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA), the national carrier of Singapore, has launched the KrisFlyer SBI Card.

Hotel Management Company

Accor ALL boosts partnership with Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer

Marga Manlapig Sep 18, 2024

Accor loyalty programme ALL announced its enhanced partnership with Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) rewards programme KrisFlyer.

Alton Aviation Consultancy releases report detailing Singaporean aviation sector recovery

Marga Manlapig Aug 6, 2024

The latest report from Alton Aviation Consultancy shows how Singapore’s aviation sector experienced robust post-pandemic recovery.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines celebrates 20th anniversary of flights to Ahmedabad

Kanchan Nath Jul 29, 2024

Singapore Airlines (SIA), which commenced operations to Ahmedabad on 28 July 2004, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its services to the city this year.

Scoot launches new daily route to Subang

Marga Manlapig Jul 19, 2024

Singapore Airlines’ Scoot announced that it will commence a new flight route to Subang, Malaysia beginning 1 September.

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Regulatory Nod for Garuda-Singapore Airlines Joint Venture

Joe Cusmano Jul 11, 2024 0

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines have received the approval of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for their commercial joint venture agreement. This

Garuda Indonesia, SIA joint venture approved

Marga Manlapig Jul 8, 2024

The approval enables the airlines to strengthen their existing partnership and delve into a wider range of mutually beneficial commercial initiatives.

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot launches ‘July Thematic Sale’

Kanchan Nath Jul 4, 2024

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of the Singapore Airlines, has launched its July Thematic Sale, offering exceptional deals on one-way economy fares inclusive of taxes.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to launch services to Beijing’s Daxing International Airport

Kanchan Nath Jun 25, 2024

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch daily flights between Singapore and Beijing’s Daxing International Airport on 11 November 2024, subject to regulatory approvals.

Cathay and Singapore Airlines to collaborate on sustainability initiatives

Kanchan Nath Jun 10, 2024

Cathay and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a broad range of sustainability initiatives.

Airlines and Aviation

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines sign strategic agreement to establish commercial partnership

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2024

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new partnership between the two airlines.

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Singapore Airlines Steers Through Skies and Scepticism Post Air Turbulence Incident

Joe Cusmano May 30, 2024 0

Following the recent air pocket incident involving a Singapore Airlines flight, the airline has been lobbed into the limelight for both the terrible occurrence and

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Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines Forge Stronger Ties with Enhanced Partnership

Joe Cusmano May 27, 2024 0

In a landmark move, Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have pledged to strengthen their commercial ties today. This heralds a new era of

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines strengthen commercial partnership

Kanchan Nath May 21, 2024

Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) committed to deepen their commercial partnership, with the aim of offering reciprocal benefits for their frequent flyer programme members,…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA Group posts record full year net profit of $2,675 million

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2024

The demand for air travel remained buoyant throughout FY2023/24, boosted by a rebound in North Asia as China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, and Taiwan fully reopened their borders.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines Group orders sustainable aviation fuel from Neste

Kanchan Nath May 7, 2024

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed an agreement with Neste to purchase 1,000 tonnes of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Airlines and Aviation

The Club and Singapore Airlines join hands to launch Points and Miles Conversion Programme

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2024

HKT's integrated loyalty and digital commerce platform, The Club, and the Singapore Airlines Group's lifestyle rewards programme, KrisFlyer, are pleased to launch a two-way points and miles…

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Singapore Airlines Unveils Revamped Premium Economy Class Experience

Joe Cusmano Mar 20, 2024 0

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled its revamped Premium Economy Class in-flight experience, which will be available on flights from 31 March 2024. The comprehensive revamp, The post…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines enhances Premium Economy Class in-flight experience

Kanchan Nath Mar 18, 2024

Singapore Airlines (SIA) unveiled its revamped Premium Economy Class in-flight experience, which includes an improved and expanded selection of food and beverage options, as well as a new…

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Singapore Airlines Group Soars High with Two ATW Awards

Joe Cusmano Mar 6, 2024 0

Singapore Airlines CEO Mr Goh Choon Phong wins Excellence in Leadership Award Scoot named 2024 Value Airline of the Year The post Singapore Airlines Group Soars High with Two ATW Awards…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA group posts strong third quarter net profit of $659 million

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2024

The demand for air travel remained robust in the three months to 31 December 2023, led by a rebound in North Asia as China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, and Taiwan fully reopened.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines’ Heathrow Silverkris Lounge to offer a refreshed customer experience in Summer 2024

Kanchan Nath Feb 5, 2024

Singapore Airlines is investing more than £3.5 million in refurbishing its SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow Airport to deliver a refreshed experience for customers, with up to 16 per…

Corporate & Business

FCM Corporate Travel Summit powered by GBTA

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2024

Global Corporate Travel Management Company, FCM Travel India, will host their first FCM Corporate Travel Summit in Mumbai powered by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) with Hyatt…

Airlines and Aviation

Krisflyer offers members exclusive priority access to Ed Sheeran’s intimate one-night show in Singapore

Kanchan Nath Jan 9, 2024

KrisFlyer, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s lifestyle rewards programme, has partnered with AEG Presents Asia, the concert promoter representing world famous musician Ed Sheeran, to…

Airlines and Aviation

Plan your 2024 escape with special fares from Singapore Airlines

Kanchan Nath Jan 1, 2024

Just in time to celebrate the start of a new year, Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce special return fares for travel to a range of destinations across the Airline’s network in 2024,…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines launches ‘Gatwick Gateway’ to Southeast Asia and beyond

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2023

Singapore Airlines announces a five-times weekly direct service from London Gatwick to Singapore Changi Airport, offering greater choice and connectivity to Southeast Asia and beyond.

Airlines and Aviation

Marriott International and Singapore Airlines deepen partnership to offer members enhanced benefits

Kanchan Nath Dec 18, 2023

Marriott International and Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced the strengthening of their strategic partnership, which provides members of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Kris+ by Singapore Airlines selects Airwallex to extend lifestyle rewards app in Australia

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2023

Kris+ by Singapore Airlines selects Airwallex, a leading global fintech platform, to power the expansion of its lifestyle reward app for its over 1.3 million KrisFlyer members in…

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara commences daily direct services between Delhi and Bali

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2023

Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated daily, non-stop flights between Delhi and Bali.

Singapore Airlines Announces Half-Year Results For The Group

Joe Cusmano Nov 13, 2023

The robust demand for air travel continued into the Northern Summer travel season, led by the rebound in passenger traffic to North Asia, with the full reopening of China, Hong Kong SAR,…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to host Association of Asia Pacific airlines’ 67th assembly of Presidents

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2023

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will host the 67th edition of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents on 9 and 10 November 2023. The AAPA, which has 14 member…

Airlines and Aviation

Top ten airlines for business travel, from business-class lounges to inflight service

Kanchan Nath Oct 17, 2023

The Business Travel Index from Tipalti has analyzed factors such as lounge facilities, wifi, food and drink options and comfort to reveal which airlines offer the best airport lounges and…

Airlines and Aviation

Scotland to the States: Five times a week with Singapore Airlines and Loganair

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2023

Singapore Airlines is enhancing its flying schedule on its popular Manchester to Houston route to five-weekly flights from 31 March 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop services to Brussels in April 2024

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2023

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Brussels, the capital of Belgium, from 5 April 2024, returning to the city after more than 20 years.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to boost services in 2024 northern summer season

Kanchan Nath Aug 8, 2023

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will ramp up services to destinations across its network during the Northern Summer 2024 operating season (31 March 2024 to 26 October 2024), supporting the strong…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to temporarily increase seat capacity from Kolkata during Durga Puja holiday period

Kanchan Nath Jul 21, 2023

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is pleased to announce a temporary upgauge of its Boeing 737-8 services to Airbus A350-900 services from 17-20 October 2023, and again on 26 and 27 October 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

Centara joins hands with three international airlines to offer Double Miles for CentaraThe1 members

Kanchan Nath Jul 10, 2023

Centara Hotels & Resorts in collaboration with Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines announces a limited time Double Rewards offer exclusively for CentaraThe1 loyalty…

Airlines and Aviation

Collinson partners with Singapore Airlines to offer passengers Airport Lounge Access

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2023

Collinson, a global leader in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, has partnered with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to offer Lounge Pass to SIA’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines propose joint venture agreement to deepen commercial partnership

Kanchan Nath Jun 1, 2023

Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) today announced plans to enter into a joint venture arrangement that would deepen the cooperation between the two carriers, increase…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines announces special fares for Australia and Texas

Kanchan Nath Apr 20, 2023

Singapore Airlines announces special limited return fares for travel to various Australian destinations, departing London Heathrow and Manchester Airport from just £994pp (approx. USD…

SIA group announces senior management appointments

Kanchan Nath Apr 6, 2023

Chin Yau Seng, Senior Vice President Cargo, will leave Singapore Airlines (SIA) to join SIA Engineering Company as Chief Executive Officer (Designate) on 1 June 2023. Marvin Tan, Senior…

Free Singapore Tour for transfer and transit passengers returns from 3 April

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2023

Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) re-launched the Free Singapore Tour after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19.

Airlines and Aviation

New partnership between Centara and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer Rewards Program

Kanchan Nath Mar 2, 2023

Centara Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Singapore Airlines to offer its loyalty programme members the opportunity to convert their CentaraThe1 points to KrisFlyer miles.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines launches new global brand campaign ‘Welcome to World Class’

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched its latest global brand campaign, which will run on television, print, digital, out-of-home, and social media platforms.

Mergers & Acquisitions

SIA and TATA to merge Air India and Vistara

Kanchan Nath Dec 1, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Travel continues to rebound post pandemic

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

The aviation analytics firm Cirium have analysed data looking at how flights on the world’s largest passenger aircraft – the A380 – have recovered.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara to fly to Oman

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2022

Vistara is launching its first scheduled passenger service to Oman, with the country’s capital Muscat (MCT) set to receive daily service from Mumbai (BOM).

Centara offers travel privileges with exclusive Go First partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2022

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s hotel operator, is partnering with Go First, India's ultra-low-cost airline, to offer passengers huge savings on stays in Thailand, Oman and the…

Strong turnout for CT Partners’ Annual Member Meeting in Bangkok

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Centara partners with Qatar Airways Privilege Club

Kanchan Nath Oct 20, 2022

Centara Hotels & Resorts, announces a partnership with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, a frequent flyer programme from Qatar’s state-owned flag carrier.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines deploys Sita Opticlimb

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2022

SITA OptiClimb, a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimisation, has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon…

Singapore flight bookings up 305% ahead of Grand Prix: Sojern

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

With this year's Formula One (F1) Singapore Grand Prix set to see its biggest turnout since its first night race back in 2008, the island city is once again ready to host world-class events…

NYC & company appoints BRANDSTORY as agency in SE Asia

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2022

NYC & Company appoints BRANDSTORY as its representative in Southeast Asia (SEA).

Quarantine Free Travel

No face masks for Australian flights from 9 Sept

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2022

Australia also joins other countries in removing the airplane face mask mandate. Alongside the lifting of face mask rules, political leaders have also agreed to reduce the isolation period…

No masks required for Singapore Airlines

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2022

As per directions from the government, from August 29, passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will no longer need to wear face masks on board some flights.

Singapore Airlines rolls out special fares for flights from 4 cities in India

Megha Paul Jul 21, 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is offering special promotional fares for travel from Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kochi to destinations across Asia

Singapore Airlines to increase flights to India amid demand recovery

Megha Paul May 31, 2022

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

Quarantine Free Travel

Singapore Airlines to expand VTL network to India and 26 other countries

Megha Paul Mar 16, 2022

Singapore Airlines and its low-cost carrier Scoot will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network from March 16 to connect to 66 cities in 27 countries, including India

Singapore Airlines launches flights on VTL lane to Bangkok

Megha Paul Dec 16, 2021

After introducing the first vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flight, Singapore Airlines will operate 25 weekly flights from Bangkok to Singapore

Singapore’s quarantine-free travel to 10 countries is here

Megha Paul Oct 19, 2021

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

Reopening updates

Singapore to allow visitors with Covid-19 digital travel pass from next month

Megha Paul Apr 6, 2021

Starting next month, Singapore will accept visitors who use a mobile travel pass containing digital certificates for Covid-19 tests and vaccines

Singapore Airlines rolls out Kris+ lifestyle app in India with 32 local partners

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2021

Singapore Airlines has rolled out its recently launched lifestyle app Kris+ in India which combines the best in dining, retail and entertainment discounts to allow KrisFlyer members to get…

Singapore Airlines to begin Boeing 737-800 operations from March with Phuket route

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2021

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft on flights to Phuket from 4 March 2021, offering customers greater consistency in product and service across the SIA Group’s…

Flights between Munich and Singapore resume

Megha Paul Jan 21, 2021

Singapore Airlines is once again operating three flights per week between Singapore and the Munich hub

Singapore Airlines raises USD 500 million in US dollar bond debt debut

Megha Paul Jan 15, 2021

Singapore Airlines has raised USD 500 million in its first US dollar bond issue, which the company will use to buy new aircraft

Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Mumbai and London from January

Megha Paul Nov 30, 2020

Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate special, non-stop flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow from 16 January 2021

Miles of Good! Singapore Airlines’ new campaign thanks essential workers

Megha Paul Jul 21, 2020

Singapore Airlines launches new campaign to thank workers who have helped serve public during COVID-19 pandemic

Ailing Thai carrier NokScoot to be liquidated

Megha Paul Jun 29, 2020

Singapore Airlines, which owns 49% of NokScoot, said that the board of directors of Thai affiliate NokScoot have passed a resolution to liquidate the company. Its shareholders will…

Travel-19 to answer tourists pandemic travel questions

Alastair Newport Jun 25, 2020

Amadeus has announced the launch of a new online bot, Travel-19, to address the most frequent COVID-19 related travel questions from travellers across the world today. The online bot…

Virgin Australia set to go into voluntary administration after failing to secure government lifeline

Megha Paul Apr 20, 2020

Virgin Australia has reportedly filed for voluntary administration, overwhelmed by massive debt brought on by the coronavirus lockdowns. An airline spokesman wouldn’t comment today…

Vistara evaluating Air India bid

Megha Paul Mar 5, 2020

Vistara is evaluating Air India and would decide later whether it would bid or not for the national carrier’s disinvestment. “We are evaluating Air India. Which company would not be…

Vistara offers access to social media and live cricket matches on new B787

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2020

Vistara, the Indian affiliate of Singapore Airlines, will become the country’s first carrier to offer in-flight Wi-Fi and streaming services on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, in what…

Why tourism providers are still working on travel personalisation

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

It should come as no surprise that even as we enter the new decade, industries such as retail and travel are seeing continued investments in digital platforms and solutions aimed at…

SIA to introduce Airbus A350-900 on Ahmedabad route

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2020

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announce the introduction of its Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft on the Ahmedabad to Singapore route. It will be the first international airline to…

Vistara to start Mumbai-Colombo service

Megha Paul Oct 29, 2019

Vistara, a full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has announced a six-time-a-week (except Wednesdays) direct service to Colombo, Sri Lanka from…

Destination Brisbane to shine in India

Megha Paul Oct 17, 2019

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), in partnership with Singapore Airlines and Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), has launched its first ever direct-to-consumer marketing campaign…

Singapore Airlines launches ‘inflight skills’ initiative

Megha Paul Oct 17, 2019

Ahead of the October half-term, Singapore Airlines is launching ‘inflight skills’ initiative to keep the whole family entertained during a long-haul flight. Customers will be able to…

Unexpected journeys with SIA and STB

Megha Paul Sep 24, 2019

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will take Singapore to the world stage with the launch of a light-hearted film series, titled ‘Unexpected Journeys’. The series…

Singapore Airlines hosts world’s first in-flight live television broadcast

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2019

Singapore Airlines has partnered with Sky Sports for the world’s first live broadcast from a commercial Airbus A380 flight. The first-of-its-kind event saw Sky Sports presenter Craig…

Signature ramen now on Singapore Airlines’ platter

Megha Paul Sep 19, 2019

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the unveiling of a six-month collaboration with Ramen Keisuke to serve its authentic Japanese ramen creations on selected SIA flights from 1…

SIA comes to Busan to help boost passenger capacity

Alastair Newport Sep 12, 2019

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced today that, as of 28 October 2019, it will take over operations of services to Busan, in South Korea, from regional division SilkAir, in efforts to…

Gastronomical wellbeing in the air

Megha Paul Sep 5, 2019

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore-based wellness brand COMO Shambhala have co-created specially curated wellness dishes on selected flights. The wellness cuisine, to be available…

Vistara launches daily flights to Dubai

Megha Paul Aug 22, 2019

Vistara, full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated its daily service between Mumbai and Dubai. The emirate is the carrier’s second…

Australia and Europe on Vistara’s radar

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2019

Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), is all set to start long-haul international flights to destinations in Europe and Australia next year. The airline…

On the growth route: Scoot to add 16 new Airbus to fleet

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2019

Singapore Airlines' budget arm Scoot, has announced the introduction of 16 brand-new A321neo aircraft into its fleet. The first aircraft, named Wings of Change, will be delivered in the…

SIA Engineering and Airbus complete first cabin retrofit for Singapore Airlines

Megha Paul Jun 25, 2019

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Top 5 airlines for adventurers

Kristin Mariano Apr 30, 2019

There's nothing quite like having your own gear with you when exploring new territory. New research from the team at Ann’s Cottage has revealed just what airlines you should choose if you…

Bengaluru’s first A350 to Singapore

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 19, 2019

The Silicon valley of India, Bengaluru is set to get its first ever A350 medium haul aircraft experience as Singapore Airlines introduces the aircraft on the Bengaluru to Singapore sector.

Bula Vinaka: Fiji Airways’ warm welcome to Singaporeans and Indians

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 16, 2018

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines and Tourism Australia sign AUD 11 million marketing deal

Tian Tolentino Sep 28, 2018

Singapore Airlines and Tourism Australia have re-affirmed their commercial ties with a three-year strategic marketing deal.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines receives world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR

Tian Tolentino Sep 25, 2018

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR ultra-long-range aircraft.

Alipay’s cash-free spending spree in SG

Alastair Newport Sep 13, 2018

Mobile payment platform Alipay has announced it’s special “cashless” trip to Singapore, where Chinese tourists to Singapore travelled to the Little Red Dot and endeavoured to cover all their…

Hotelbeds and SIA announce holiday packaging partnership

Tian Tolentino Sep 6, 2018

Hotelbeds Group and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have come together to form a holiday packaging partnership, offering bundled flights and hotel accommodation solutions to SIA’s customers.

SIA unites with Chinese tech powerhouse Alibaba

Alastair Newport Aug 27, 2018

Chinese giant Alibaba has revealed it is entering the aviation game with an ambitious new relationship with Skytrax's "world's best airline", Singapore Airlines (SIA).

AirHelp unveils list of top airlines, highlighting customer satisfaction is way to success

Alastair Newport Jun 11, 2018

Flight compensation company AirHelp has unveiled ratings of the world’s best airports and airlines, with the usual suspects Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways filling out the…

Best of the best: all the big winners of WTA 2017

Alastair Newport Dec 15, 2017 22

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…

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Singapore Airlines’ A350 service takes off from Manchester

Gemma Greenwood Jan 17, 2017

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…

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