Choice survey unveils best and worst airlines
Most Australian travellers like Singapore Airlines and believe that their own flag carrier can do more. This was the result of a recently concluded survey which the Singaporean airline topped. The survey was undertaken by Australia’s advocacy body, Choice, to determine the airline that provides the best travel service and
by Dave Bess March 31st, 2010
Singapore Airlines and SWISS win 2010 Guardian Travel Awards
Singapore Airlines was selected as the Best Business Airline and the Best Long-Haul Airline at the 23rd Guardian and Observer Travel Awards ceremony held on 16 October in Bangkok, Thailand. This year’s event results are based from the evaluated questionnaires published online and in the Guardian and Observer newspapers. Since
by Andrew Bones October 26th, 2009
Brtish Airways reclaims Best Airline title at Business Travel Awards
British Airways wrested back the title of Best Airline at this year's Business Traveller Awards announced at the London Hilton on Park Lane hotel on September 21st. The airline, which held on to the title from 1994 until 2007, relinquished the top spot to Singapore Airlines last year. The Business
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones September 24th, 2009
Heathrow sees three A380s on one day
Last weekend, three Airbus A380s landed at Heathrow for the first time – and all on the same day. Emirates, Qantas and Singapore Airlines all arrived on their maiden voyages to Heathrow on the super-jumbo aircraft. Qantas is scheduled to operate three flights on the A380 weekly
by Dave Humphries January 19th, 2009
Airports expanding worldwide at a bad time
Airports in countries across the globe have initiated expansion projects over the past decade that have included constructing new runways and terminals geared toward handling increased passenger and freight traffic that seemed destined to continue growing. Many of the development projects have been completed, or are nearing completion, and industry
by Dave Humphries October 31st, 2008
Automated Document Check procedure put into place
A new product has been introduced by Star Alliance that will help passengers determine if they have the correct travel documents that they will need when arriving at their destination based on the travelers itinerary. Singapore Airlines will be the launch partner for the company and several other carriers are
by Dave Bess August 14th, 2008
Results of the 2008 Skytrax World Airline Awards are in
It might not be a surprise to many that Singapore Airlines has once again walked off with the award for world's leading carrier. This is the third time the airline has won the award over the last past 10 years. Singapore Airlines also won the award for best business class provider.
by Bobby V-Jones August 13th, 2008
China Eastern, Singapore Airlines discontinue talks
Shares of China Eastern Airlines fell nearly 10 percent Friday after reports said the Chinese carrier would not hold more talks with Singapore Airlines regarding sale of shares. Luo Zhuping, who is the board secretary of the airline, did not comment on the reports. An earlier negotiation between the two sides
by Dave Bess August 9th, 2008
Singapore Airlines goes double daily on Singapore-London Route
New Super jumbo will debut its first double-daily haul on Singapore-London route from September20, 2008. Singapore Airlines will keep running its third daily flight by a Boing-747. Second daily service is planned to run from Singapore under code SQ 318 and the return journey will be under code SQ321. New
by Dave Humphries August 4th, 2008
Singapore Airlines makes inaugural A380 Olympics flight
Singapore Airlines, the first carrier to offer service on the new Airbus A380 super jumbo jet, made its inaugural A380 flight to Beijing ahead of the 2008 Olympic Games today. The Olympics will open on 8 August. In a statement that was issued by the airline on Saturday, it
by Emily Welch August 3rd, 2008
Increased fuel costs causes dip in profits for Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines, the most commercially successful airline in Asia suffered sharp dip in its net earnings for the second quarter of this financial year. This translates to a fall of 1.7% to S$15.02 and trade price of S$15.08. The decreased income was confirmed by Singapore Airlines while stating that the
by Emily Welch July 30th, 2008
Singapore Airlines increasing flights to India
While some of the leading global airlines are cutting down operations due to soaring fuel prices, Singapore Airlines is daring to swim against the current. The Airline has announced its plans to double its flights to Bangalore and New Delhi. The ...
by Doug Smith July 28th, 2008