Singapore Airlines News
United Airlines and Singapore Airlines expand codeshare for 19 new destinations
United Airlines and Singapore Airlines have announced an expansion to their codeshare agreement, making it easier for customers to travel to more cities in the US, South East Asia and Asia-Pacific.
Singapore Airlines rebuilds London schedule
With flights returning to pre-pandemic frequency from London, a new partnership and borders reopening, Singapore Airlines is seeking to embark on a road to recovery.
Scoot to offer low-cost Thailand flights from Gatwick
Scoot has announced its first UK route. The carrier is set to offer the only low-cost non-stop service between Gatwick and Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.
Singapore Airlines to relaunch Manchester-Houston connections
Three months after the airline relaunched its direct flights from Manchester to Singapore, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has confirmed the return of its non-stop Manchester-Houston service.
Singapore Airlines to return A380 to service next month
Singapore Airlines has confirmed the return of its Airbus A380 aircraft from November 19th. The superjumbo will be deployed on a daily return services between London and Singapore.
Singapore begins gradual reopening of borders
Singapore has introduced vaccinated travel lanes for travellers from the UK and a number of other European countries, removing the need to quarantine. The decision is effective from October 19th.
Singapore Airlines partners with Hayman’s for new gin
Singapore Airlines and London family gin distiller, Hayman’s, have partnered to launch a commemorative gin. The drink will celebrate the airline’s 50th anniversary of flying between London and Singapore.
Singapore Airlines to return to Manchester in July
The flight will operate three times weekly to and from Singapore, with an A350-900 aircraft. It is hoped this can gradually increase and include the return of the westbound connection to Houston.
Singapore Airlines celebrates 50 years of London flights
Initially operating three times weekly, the journey in 1971 took almost 18 hours, as the aircraft made stops in Rome, Bahrain and Mumbai on its way from London Heathrow to Singapore.
Singapore Airlines aims for carbon neutrality by 2050
The airline said the move reinforced a long-standing strategy of working towards decarbonisation and environmental sustainability across its operations.
New leadership for Singapore Airlines in UK & Ireland
Singapore Airlines has announced the appointment of Mohamed Rafi Mar as general manager for the United Kingdom. Mar replaces Sheldon Hee, who has been posted back to head office in Singapore.
First IATA Travel Pass passengers land in London
The International Air Transport Association has announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveller using the new Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials.