Singapore Airlines rolls out its next generation of cabin products

2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines today launched its next generation of cabin products, set to be the new industry benchmark for premium air travel. Customers travelling on select flights between Singapore and London will be the first to experience the new cabin products from September, in First, Business and Economy classes. The new seats and KrisWorld in-flight… Read the full press release

Munich Airport’s Terminal 2 celebrates 10th birthday, 225 million passengers handled

2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — At a celebration yesterday (05/16/13), Munich Airport and Lufthansa, along with their joint subsidiary, the Terminal 2 Operating Company, gathered 150 guests to mark the upcoming 10th anniversary of the launch of operations of the terminal building. Terminal 2 – jointly planned, financed and operated by FMG and Lufthansa – was officially… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines to introduce illycaffè coffee on board, for Suites, First Class and Business Class customers

2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines is proud to introduce world-renowned illycaffè coffee on board, for Suites, First Class and Business Class customers across the SIA network. SIA will be the first airline worldwide to serve the single-origin Monoarabica beans in its premium cabins.  The original illy blend of high quality coffee, made of nine kinds of… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines, Changi Airport Group And South African Tourism to Jointly Promote Tourist Traffic to South Africa

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint Release with Changi Airport Group and South African Tourism) – Singapore Airlines has signed a memorandum of co-operation (MoC) with Changi Airport Group and South African Tourism to promote travel to South Africa. Under the agreement, the three parties will explore and implement activities jointly to promote tourist traffic to South Africa through Singapore Airlines’… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines to Order Aircraft Worth of US$17 Billion From Airbus & Boeing

2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has agreed to order 30 more Airbus A350-900s and 30 Boeing 787-10Xs in deals valued at more than US$17 billion. The agreement with Airbus comprises 30 firm-ordered A350-900s for delivery from the 2016/17 financial year, plus options for 20 more. The options may be converted into firm orders for larger… Read the full press release

SIA Cabin Crew volunteers hosted a fun-filled event for Elderly And Children

2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines cabin crew volunteers hosted nearly 360 elderly and children with special needs from 10 beneficiaries for a memorable morning of fun today (25 May 2013) , at the CARNIVAL Summer Vacation 2013 event held at Sentosa. The event was organised by volunteers from the SIA Cabin Crew Club for Community Care… Read the full press release

New Codeshare Agreement: SIA, SilkAir And Shenzhen Airlines

2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint Release With SilkAir) – Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers travelling between Singapore and Shenzhen now have a choice of two daily flights, as a result of a new codeshare agreement with Shenzhen Airlines. Under the agreement, SIA will add its ‘SQ’ code and subsidiary SilkAir will add its ‘MI’ code to Shenzhen… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines To Launch Surabaya Services And Increase Jakarta and Bali Frequency

2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines will significantly boost Indonesia services from July, with the introduction of daily flights to Surabaya, and an increase in frequency to the capital Jakarta and the resort island of Bali. From 26 July, SIA will take over one of two daily Surabaya flights currently operated by regional subsidiary SilkAir. Surabaya… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines To Increase Stake In Virgin Australia

2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has agreed to acquire another 9.9% of Virgin Australia in a move that will increase its stake to 19.9%. The strategic stake will be acquired through the purchase of shares held by the Virgin Group. Singapore Airlines will purchase 255.5 million shares at 48 Australian cents per share for a… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines has enhanced the features of its popular SIA Hop-on Bus offering

2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has enhanced the features of its popular SIA Hop-on Bus offering, in line with constant efforts to improve products and services both in the air and on the ground. The enhancements deliver an improved customer experience, by adding frequencies, lengthening ticket validity to 24 hours, and catering to non-English speaking… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines: Scaling new heights with American Express

American Express and Singapore Airlines open the door to a world of unforgettable experiences with the debut of American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card  Singapore, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Joint News Release with American Express – American Express and Singapore Airlines are taking the success of their exclusive cobrand card partnership in Singapore of 13 years to… Read the full press release