Singapore Airlines News
Singapore Airlines secures rescue funding to overcome Covid-19 downturn
Singapore Airlines will offer all shareholders S$5.3 billion in new equity and up to a further S$9.7 billion through ten-year mandatory convertible bonds. Singapore Airlines has also arranged a S$4 billion bridge loan facility with DBS Bank.
Singapore Airlines to ground all but nine planes
Singapore Airlines will cut capacity by 96 per cent until the end of April. The decision comes following the further tightening of border controls around the world to stem the Covid-19 outbreak.
Singapore Airlines to launch Brussels connections in October
Brussels will become the latest European destination in Singapore Airlines’ route network next year, when non-stop flights are introduced from Singapore to the Belgian capital.
Singapore Airlines launches inflight origami tutorial
Customers will be able to learn the ancient Asian art of paper folding and decoration, with specially designed and sustainably produced origami how-to kits.
Travelport deepens New Distribution Capability partnership with Singapore Airlines
Travelport has further deepened its collaboration with Singapore Airlines with the implementation of the carrier’s KrisConnect Programme. The scheme is the airline’s initiative to leverage IATA’s New Distribution Capability standard.
Unexpected Journeys with Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines and Singapore Tourism Board will take the city state to the world stage with the launch of a light-hearted film series, titled Unexpected Journeys. The series – with three episodes spanning 20 minutes each – aims to surprise global audiences with the impressive range and value of experiences that both brands have to offer.
Singapore Airlines launches new flights to Seattle
Singapore Airlines has continued its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 to Seattle this morning. The flight departed Changi International Airport earlier and is scheduled to arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport today, at 09:05 local time.
New mobile app for Singapore Airlines customers
Singapore Airlines has announced the launch of its all-new mobile app for Android and iOS smartphones. The new app is designed for faster performance and improved usability, and introduces new features that offer customers a seamless and more personalised experience.
Singapore Airlines announces lounge overhaul at Changi Airport
Singapore Airlines will be investing more than SGD50 million (£30 million) in a major revamp of its SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold Lounges at Changi Airport Terminal 3. Renovations are due to commence in August and are expected to be completed by mid-2021.
Singapore Airlines to fly direct to Seattle from next summer
Seattle will become the fifth US city in Singapore Airlines’ route network – and the fourth to be served non-stop from Singapore - when new flights are introduced next year.
Singapore Airlines launches world’s longest commercial flight
The first new non-stop flight between Singapore and New York departed Changi International Airport last night and arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport earlier.
Singapore Airlines to welcome first A350-900 ultra-long-range to fleet
The latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB is capable of flying further in commercial service than any other aircraft, with a range of up to 9,700 nautical miles, or over 20 hours non-stop.