In mid-November, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer launched its first ever transfer bonus for converting US credit card rewards points. This promotion was due to expire yesterday, but has now been extended. Let's go over everything you need to know. The Singapore…
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There's not much good news nowadays when it comes to A380s, though here's an exception. We recently learned about Singapore Airlines' future fleet plans for the A380, as the airline will fly 12 of these planes long term: Singapore Airlines has taken…
A few weeks ago Singapore Airlines operated a restaurant onboard an Airbus A380, in an effort to raise money for the airline as borders remain mostly closed. Well, that's not the only way you can dine while being served by (displaced) Singapore Airlines…
If you're looking to fly Singapore Airlines' 777 first class or A380 Suites, unfortunately don't expect to do so in the next year. As noted by Mainly Miles, Singapore Airlines has just pulled all first class & Suites availability through October 31,…
Singapore Airlines has just announced its financial results for the first half of the fiscal year, and as part of this the airline has revealed plans to retire over two dozen aircraft. Singapore Airlines will be retiring 26 aircraft that are "deemed…
Airlines around the world are looking for innovative new ways to raise cash during these tough times. For example, we've seen Singapore Airlines introduce several initiatives, ranging from an A380 restaurant on the ground, to at-home delivery of its…
Singapore Airlines will be resuming service to New York, and in the process will be launching the world's new longest flight (by a few miles). There's one very surprising detail, though... Singapore Airlines will be resuming nonstop flights between Singapore…
The "Discover Your Singapore Airlines" initiative was recently revealed, intended for those who have been grounded for too long and wish they could travel. While the airline isn't operating flights to nowhere (as we've seen from some other airlines),…
2020 continues to be full of surprises in the airline industry... Singapore Airlines is known for having one of the world's best business class products, but historically the airline hasn't offered amenity kits. That seems strange on the surface, since…
A couple of days ago Singapore Airlines announced a series of experiences that will likely make a lot of avgeeks very happy. Unfortunately with Singapore's borders more or less closed, most of us won't have access to these experiences. The airline has…
Singapore Airlines' next destination may be... nowhere. Singapore has extremely strict entry requirements at the moment, so a vast majority of foreigners can't visit, and similarly, Singaporeans aren't traveling abroad much at the moment. Obviously this…
With the SilkAir brand being absorbed by Singapore Airlines, it looks like the first 737-800 is emerging in Singapore Airlines' livery. First a bit of background... In mid-2018 it was announced that Singapore Airlines and SilkAir would be merging. For…
At this point if you want to redeem miles for travel on Singapore Airlines, you'll have to do so directly through the KrisFlyer program. Singapore Airlines has temporarily pulled all award availability through partner frequent flyer programs. This means…
Airlines around the world are reconsidering fleet plans and retiring planes early in light of the current pandemic. The A380 in particular is being hit hard by the pandemic, and it looks like that could also be the case at Singapore Airlines. Singapore…
What are reasonable expectations to have when flying during the coronavirus pandemic? A reader points me to a complaint posted on Singapore Airlines' Facebook page, expressing frustration over a flight he describes as "daylight robbery." It does raise…
Airlines around the world are adjusting service protocols in light of coronavirus. What’s surprising is the vastly different approaches that airlines are taking. On one end of the spectrum you have Lufthansa, which will maintain exactly the same service…
It looks like passenger traffic could finally start to pick up again at Singapore Changi, as the airport has seen a 99.5% drop in passenger numbers, and has closed both Terminal 2 and Terminal 4. Singapore Changi will welcome transit passengers Changi…
Singapore Changi Airport is closing yet another terminal. As of May 16, 2020, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4 will be closed indefinitely. The timing of the terminal reopening will depend on when air travel demand picks up again, and when airlines…
Singapore Changi Airport doesn't have much faith in travel demand returning to normal anytime soon. It has been announced today that Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 will be closing as of May 1, 2020, for a period of 18 months. This is in view of…
Up until now Singapore Airlines has taken a fairly mild approach to cutting capacity, at least in comparison to other global airlines. For example, the company's previous plan was to cut capacity over the coming weeks by 50%. Well, that has finally changed.…
It's always nice to see airline executives leading by example. When times are tough, airline executives are quick to cut the pay of employees, asking them to be understanding of the sacrifices that are needed, and then give themselves big bonuses for…
Singapore Airlines has just rolled out their latest monthly promo, which can be a great deal for anyone looking to redeem miles on Singapore Airlines. While these are always a good deal, this is one of the better lists we've seen in a while, which shouldn't…
Ah, now this could be interesting, and possibly explain the claims that Singapore Airlines will launch a Tokyo to New York flight. Nikkei Asian Review is reporting that All Nippon Airways and Singapore Airlines may announce a new joint venture as early…
I'm not quite sure what to make of this, though if anything comes of it, I imagine it will happen very soon. On December 30, 2019, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, granted Singapore Airlines permission to operate nonstop…
