Tag: Singapore
ROUTES Sep 10, 2023 Air Astana Expands to New York and The Far East Air Astana has chosen to launch new routes to Tokyo, Singapore, and New York. The decision may have been influenced by recent financial gains, with plans to launch through 2024 and 2025. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jul 18, 2023 The World's Longest Nonstop Flights and the Future of Ultra-Long-Haul Travel Technological advances have allowed airlines to operate ultra-long-haul flights between far-flung destinations. This article looks at the world's ten longest nonstop flights that are regularly offered. The list continues to evolve as airlines look to compete against each other for the "prize" of having the world's longest flight. Read More →
ROUTES Jun 16, 2023 Air Canada Plans Return to Singapore Air Canada is beginning a slow expansion into the trans-Pacific market from it's Vancouver (YVR) hub via the opening of a new route between Vancouver and Singapore. The route has been scheduled around the already operating Singapore Airlines flights between YVR-SIN, creating a full week schedule with flights departing every day to Singapore. Read More →
NEWS Nov 29, 2022 BREAKING: Vistara and Air India to Merge Singapore Airlines and Tata have announced the merging of Vistara and Air India. The new combined carrier will become the second largest airline in India Read More →
ROUTES Apr 08, 2022 Singapore Airlines Resumes Service to US, Outfitting A380 with New First Class Singapore resumes US service, a380s remodeled with new first class suites Read More →
NEWS Nov 27, 2021 Singapore Airlines Operates First 737 MAX Service Singapore Airlines operated its first Boeing 737 MAX flight. The airline operated a return flight from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) using the 737 MAX. The airline will continue to operate the type on the route as the airline eases the type back into service. Read More →
NEWS Oct 18, 2021 Singapore Airlines to Fly Hour-Long A380 Flights Singapore Airlines has confirmed that they will be utilizing the Airbus A380 superjumbo for flights from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur next month. The A380 will also be deployed on an "ad hoc basis" on flight routes SQ106 (SIN-KUL) and SQ105 (KUL-SIN) three times each week between November 4 and December 2, 2021. Read More →
NEWS Jun 19, 2021 SilkAir's Journey Comes to an End After 50 Years of Flying SilkAir's pedigree as one of the Asia-Pacific region's leading regional carriers has now come to an end as the airline merges with Singapore Airlines. SilkAir began its journey in 1975 and has lasted for 46 years, until 2021. The Regional of Singapore Airlines will still be flying in our hearts. Read More →
NEWS Jun 18, 2021 Singapore Airlines Reduces 787-10 Commitments, Orders 777-9X Singapore Airlines is once again making changes to its Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner fleet. Just weeks after recording a $3.2 billion loss, the airline is looking to trim its capital expenditure commitments for the future. At the start of 2021, Singapore Airlines (SIA) had orders for 29 787-10s with Boeing. In February 2021, SIA converted 14 of its 29 787 orders to 11 777-9 aircraft orders. Read More →
NEWS May 20, 2021 Singapore-Hong Kong Travel Bubble Delayed Once Again May 26th, 2021 was supposed to be the beginning of the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble. However, the bubble is now going to be delayed for the second time due to the recent spike in Singapore's COVID-19. Singapore's Ministry of Transport (MOT) said on Monday 17th May 2021 that Singapore is unable to meet the criteria to commence with the initiative. Read More →