Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tag/singapore-airlines-limited-sia/ Informing, connecting and developing the world’s travel industry professionals. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:12:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Singapore Airlines Forecasts Strong Demand In China https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-forecasts-strong-demand-in-china/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:07:27 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=775458 The post Singapore Airlines Forecasts Strong Demand In China appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines’ quarterly operating profit, nine-month operating profit, and nett profit all hit record highs. For the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022, the airline brought in $4.8 billion in revenue during the third quarter and $13.2 billion over the whole fiscal year. The airline reported record-breaking load factors owing to healthy demand throughout […]

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Singapore Airlines’ quarterly operating profit, nine-month operating profit, and nett profit all hit record highs.

For the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022, the airline brought in $4.8 billion in revenue during the third quarter and $13.2 billion over the whole fiscal year. The airline reported record-breaking load factors owing to healthy demand throughout the Singapore Airlines Group network, leading to a total nett profit of $628 million and $1.5 billion, respectively.

Singapore Airlines, and low-cost subsidiary Scoot, headquartered at Singapore Changi Airport, and Singapore Airlines Cargo make up the company. SIA Group also runs the Singapore Flying College and has a 49 percent share in the Indian airline Vistara.

Singapore Airlines has 133 passenger planes and seven cargo planes in the fleet as of December 31, 2022. In Q4 FY22/23, its fleet expects to add one Airbus A350-900 and one Boeing 787-10. Scoot also announced during the third quarter of the fiscal year that it would lease nine Embraer E190-E2s from lessor Azorra. These regional planes are expected to arrive between 2024 and 2025.

As the end-of-year holiday season drew near and travel restrictions throughout Asia, especially East Asia, began to loosen, the company expanded its network to include other destinations. Demand is projected to remain strong moving ahead.

Singapore Airlines said that enhanced service to Hong Kong, Seoul, Taiwan, and Japan was all made possible due to loosening regulations in China and Indonesia. The company had 111 destinations in 36 countries by the end of 2022, while the cargo airline had 116 destinations in 38 countries.

The Chinese market was singled out as a “key market,” and the company has promised to expand its service in China. As of the end of the third quarter of FY22/23, it had only flown to 14 cities in China, down from 25 before the pandemic (January 2020). Over the remaining three months of the fiscal year, Singapore Airlines and Scoot will have a combined capacity throughout their whole network equivalent to 77% of what it was before the pandemic hit.

“Forward sales continue to be robust across all markets, cabin classes, and leisure and business travel. According to the airline’s Q3 FY22/23 report, “the Company will continue to monitor the demand for air travel and adapt its capacity appropriately.” Yet, “air freight is projected to experience headwinds, in addition to the traditionally lower fourth quarter,” as the airline puts it. In addition, “slowing economic development, excessive cost inflation, and raised fuel costs” are ongoing difficulties for the aviation sector due to geopolitical tensions.

Singapore Airlines predicts that it will maintain its leadership position in the industry thanks to its “robust financial position,” its dedication to providing customers with “best-in-class products and services,” and its increased agility and resilience in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

After signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in December 2022, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways joined forces.

However, the most notable change is that Singapore Airlines and Air India announced that Vistara, jointly owned by Singapore Airlines (49%) and Tata Sons (51%), will be integrated with Air India. Earlier in 2022, in January, the Indian government sold Air India to Tata Sons. When the merger is finalised, Singapore Airlines will invest $360 million in Air India in exchange for a 25.1% interest in the Indian carrier.

The Singaporean airline said that the merger will “bolster its position in India, reinforce its multi-hub strategy, and enable it to continue operating directly in this big and fast-growing aviation market,” albeit regulatory clearance is still needed.

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VISTARA starts direct flights from Pune to Singapore https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/vistara-starts-direct-flights-from-pune-to-singapore/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:05:38 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=751777 The post VISTARA starts direct flights from Pune to Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today started its non-stop flights between Pune and Singapore.

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Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, started its non-stop flights between Pune and Singapore. The inaugural flight departed from Pune at 0210 Hours (IST) and arrived in Singapore at 1030 Hours (GMT). It was flagged off by Honourable Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, virtually, in Delhi. The airline will operate 4x weekly flights on this route using its A321neo aircraft.

An inaugural event was organised at the Pune airport which was attended by Gavin Roch, Vice Consul, Consul General of the Republic of Singapore; Prashant Girbane, Director General, Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) and Deepak Karandikar, President, MCCIA. The event was virtually attended by Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia; Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara; Chandrakant Patil, Cabinet Minister, Govt. of Maharashtra & Guardian Minister of Pune;  Sudhir Mehta, CMD, Pinnacle Industries Pvt. Ltd. and other dignitaries.

Commenting on the start of the new international route Vinod Kannan, chief executive officer, of Vistara, said, “We are excited to be able to connect Pune and Singapore – two cities that were not directly connected thus far. There is a growing demand for air travel between the two cities especially from corporate travellers. We are confident that customers will appreciate having the option of flying India’s best airline on this sector.”

Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both countries, as specified by the respective government bodies. Vistara strongly encourages its customers to fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. The airline has recently been featured amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines while being recognized as the ‘Best Airline in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia’ for the fourth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row and ‘Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia’ at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.

 

 

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THAI and Singapore Airlines forge new strategic partnership https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/thai-and-singapore-airlines-forge-new-strategic-partnership/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:47:58 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=751893 The post THAI and Singapore Airlines forge new strategic partnership appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new strategic partnership. This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more extensively on each other’s services and exploring wide-ranging commercial collaboration that provides their customers with more options and value, as well as greater benefits and an enhanced travel […]

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Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new strategic partnership.

This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more extensively on each other’s services and exploring wide-ranging commercial collaboration that provides their customers with more options and value, as well as greater benefits and an enhanced travel experience.

In the initial phase, THAI and SIA will codeshare on each other’s flight services between Singapore and Bangkok. THAI will also codeshare on SIA’s flight services to Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa; Houston, Los Angeles, New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport), San Francisco, and Seattle in the United States of America; as well as Vancouver in Canada, by the first quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approval.

Additional codeshare arrangements to points in both airlines’ networks will be explored to support increased air connectivity to Thailand and Singapore, as well as points in Europe, India, and South West Pacific routes. 

Mr Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines, said: “SIA and THAI have had a close relationship for many years, which we aim to strengthen through this comprehensive agreement. Both airlines have a loyal customer base, as well as extensive operations within South East Asia and around the world. This is a win-win opportunity to support the growth of our respective hubs and enhance the options and service offerings for our customers.”  

Mr Suvadhana Sibunruang, THAI Acting Chief Executive Officer, said: “THAI and Singapore Airlines have shared a long-term relationship, and I am glad that this cooperation between the two airlines will certainly cater for the demand of travellers between Thailand, Singapore, and beyond. It will also enable the expansion of THAI’s network to more service points in the United States, Canada, South Africa, Europe, India, and South West Pacific routes. The codeshare arrangements will greatly benefit our customers in a range of service areas including the frequent flyer programme, customer experiences, lounge access, and airport ground services.  The collaboration strengthens both the airlines’ networks as members of Star Alliance.”

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Singapore Airlines Adds A380 Flights To Sydney And Melbourne https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-adds-a380-flights-to-sydney-and-melbourne/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:36:48 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=748434 The post Singapore Airlines Adds A380 Flights To Sydney And Melbourne appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines’ flagship Airbus A380 is returning to Melbourne, and the airline is increasing the number of flights to Sydney using the superjumbo. This change will provide a notable improvement to the comfort of the plane’s front-row passengers. Particularly for passengers flying First Class from Melbourne.  The route is now serviced by the airline’s Boeing 777 […]

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Singapore Airlines’ flagship Airbus A380 is returning to Melbourne, and the airline is increasing the number of flights to Sydney using the superjumbo.

This change will provide a notable improvement to the comfort of the plane’s front-row passengers. Particularly for passengers flying First Class from Melbourne.  The route is now serviced by the airline’s Boeing 777 planes, which have the airline’s regular First Class cabin. The switch to the A380 will include the airline’s signature Suites cabin.

Another Airbus A380 service to Sydney replaces an Airbus A350 flight. Three of the airline’s four daily flights from Australia’s main airport now feature the airline’s most premium cabins, with a daily Boeing 777 continuing to provide First Class.

The double daily service of Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A380s to Sydney begins on 17 May 2023. SQ221 from Singapore and SQ232 from Sydney, both of which are now served by an Airbus A350.

This is in addition to the airline’s existing SQ231 and SQ2222 flights on the Airbus A380 between Singapore and Sydney.

Instead, Melbourne’s superjumbo dominance is seasonal. The A380 will fly on SQ237 from Singapore and SQ228 from the Victorian capital between 16 May and 28 October 2023.

Singapore Airlines’ Southwest Pacific, Regional Vice President Louis Arul, said that “travel demand remains solid for 2023, particularly during the Northern Summer. We anticipate that the increase in tourism from easing border restrictions in Southeast Asia and some parts of East Asia will last through the peak travel season in the Northern Hemisphere summer.

“In May of 2023, the network will undergo a larger capacity shift, which will include the deployment of two A380 aircraft to Melbourne and Sydney”, he added.

In a continuing effort to recover its pre-pandemic capacity in East and Southeast Asia, Singapore Airlines would increase services to destinations across the region. This will help meet the high travel demand in these cities during the peak Northern Summer months (26 March to 29 October 2023).

The airline will expand its services to include Osaka, Seoul, and Taipei and resume service to Busan.

Its pre-pandemic network will be restored in several East and Southeast Asian cities by March 2024. Cities like Bangkok, Thailand; Busan, South Korea; Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Osaka, Japan; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Siem Reap, Cambodia; and Taipei, Taiwan; are just a few examples.

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Singapore Airlines Aims To Reach Its Carbon-Neutral Goal By 2050 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-aims-to-reach-its-carbon-neutral-goal-by-2050/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:13:48 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=739381 The post Singapore Airlines Aims To Reach Its Carbon-Neutral Goal By 2050 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has chosen SITA OptiClimb®, a digital in-flight prescriptive analytics technology for fuel efficiency, to help the airline reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The airline can maximise fuel use throughout the aircraft’s climb-out phase by installing SITA OptiClimb®. The approach blends aircraft tail-specific machine-learning algorithms with 4D weather forecasts to offer tailored climb […]

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Singapore Airlines has chosen SITA OptiClimb®, a digital in-flight prescriptive analytics technology for fuel efficiency, to help the airline reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The airline can maximise fuel use throughout the aircraft’s climb-out phase by installing SITA OptiClimb®.

The approach blends aircraft tail-specific machine-learning algorithms with 4D weather forecasts to offer tailored climb speeds at different altitudes. It uses past flight data to anticipate fuel usage in various flying conditions. It suggests optimum climb profiles to pilots via a user-friendly interface.

It is predicted that if every airline in the world employs SITA OptiClimb®, fuel savings of up to 5% may be realised on each trip, with about 5.6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions saved yearly.

The tool has been utilised on Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 aircraft since August 2022, following a successful test phase and confirmation of SITA OptiClimb® results. According to SITA, the technology will assist the carrier in reducing aircraft carbon emissions by up to 15,000 tonnes per year.

“Singapore Airlines employs several levers to meet our sustainability targets, including the newest technology to enhance fuel economy to minimise carbon emissions,” said Captain Quay Chew Eng, Senior Vice President of Flight Operations at Singapore Airlines.

SITA OptiClimb® supports this outcome with enhanced analytics. We will keep looking for new ways to lower our carbon impact and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.”

“We’re delighted to be part of Singapore Airlines’ path towards making aviation more sustainable, ecologically and financially,” said Yann Cabaret, Chief Executive Officer of SITA FOR AIRCRAFT.

We can assist all airlines and their employees in making more informed decisions that produce higher operational efficiency today with innovative, cost-effective, and data-driven technologies like SITA OptiClimb®.”

If current trends continue, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that aviation carbon emissions will total around 21.2 gigatonnes of CO2 between 2021 and 2050.

The aviation sector has been working on various initiatives to minimise carbon emissions and attain net-zero status by 2050. These efforts include using sustainable aviation fuels, innovative aircraft technology, and operational and infrastructural upgrades to increase aircraft fuel economy and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

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Singapore Airlines Capitalizes On Covid Rule Easing https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-capitalizes-on-covid-rule-easing/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 23:08:57 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=733745 The post Singapore Airlines Capitalizes On Covid Rule Easing appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines Group has announced intentions to restart flights and boost service across its network in the following weeks, following the recent relaxation of entry requirements in major travel hubs such as Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Singapore Airlines and budget airline Scoot will increase capacity, with the latter moving to three daily […]

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Singapore Airlines Group has announced intentions to restart flights and boost service across its network in the following weeks, following the recent relaxation of entry requirements in major travel hubs such as Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Singapore Airlines and budget airline Scoot will increase capacity, with the latter moving to three daily flights to Seoul beginning on 30 October and Scoot returning to five weekly flights starting on the same date.

Scoot will also increase the frequency of flights to South Korea’s Jeju to five times weekly, up from the current thrice-weekly service, beginning on 5 November, while Singapore Airlines will add an extra daily service to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport starting on 30 October, complementing existing daily services to Haneda and Narita.

Singapore Airlines will now offer four daily services into Tokyo, with flights to Osaka increasing from once to twice daily from 30 October. Scoot flights to Fukuoka, Japan, will be increased to three per week, while flights to Tokyo (Narita) via Taipei and Osaka will be increased to daily.

Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines services to Taiwan will be restarted as a four-times-week route, while services to Hong Kong will be reduced to three times daily, subject to regulatory approval.

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Singapore Airlines Drops Mask Requirement On Many Routes https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-drops-mask-requirement-on-many-routes/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:24:35 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=718236 The post Singapore Airlines Drops Mask Requirement On Many Routes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will no longer be required to wear face masks on some flights beginning next Monday, 29 August joining other international airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. They have had a similar policy in place since earlier this year. According to Singapore Airlines, only passengers flying to or from destinations that […]

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Passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will no longer be required to wear face masks on some flights beginning next Monday, 29 August joining other international airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. They have had a similar policy in place since earlier this year.

According to Singapore Airlines, only passengers flying to or from destinations that require a face mask on flights will be required to wear one.

Masks are no longer required at Singapore’s Changi International Airport; however, travellers who prefer to wear one onboard or within the airport, regardless of destination, may do so.

Like most Asian airlines, Singapore Airlines strictly enforced the mask mandate onboard all of its flights, regardless of destination, to comply with government requirements.

Any passenger aged six and up was required to wear a mask during the flight and could only remove it between mealtimes. However, the Singapore Government recently announced that masks would no longer be needed unless used on public transportation or healthcare facilities.

Countries’ Covid-19 rules are currently varied. In Europe, passengers in Germany and Spain are still required to wear masks, whereas in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom are not.

Except for Thailand, all countries in South-East Asia require masks. Masks are required in Australia but not in New Zealand, and masks are required in Canada but not in the United States.

Due to German regulatory restrictions, Singapore Airlines needs an onboard mask on flights SQ25 and SQ26. Due to Spanish regulatory regulations, masks are also required onboard flights SQ377 and SQ378 between Milan and Barcelona.

While the current policy may be confusing, Singapore Airlines stated that it will update its website on changes to its mask-wearing restrictions as they evolve and that passengers should always check for the most recent version.

All SIA and Scoot aircraft include high-efficiency particle air (Hepa) filters that eliminate 99.97% of airborne microorganisms, including viruses and germs and refresh the cabin air every two or three minutes.

Other airlines that also no longer mandate masks on board include London-based EasyJet, Scandinavian Airlines, Dutch carrier KLM and American ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines.

To find out more about the list of countries that require the mask to be worn on board, visit: Maskrequirementsbydestinations.pdf (singaporeair.com)

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Singapore Airlines operates its first flights with blended sustainable aviation fuel https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-operates-its-first-flights-with-blended-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 22:11:25 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=702936 The post Singapore Airlines operates its first flights with blended sustainable aviation fuel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Airlines (SIA), and GenZero have embarked on the next phase of the Singapore pilot with the delivery of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Changi Airport.

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Airlines (SIA), and GenZero, an investment platform wholly-owned by Temasek that is dedicated to accelerating decarbonisation globally, have embarked on the next phase of the Singapore pilot with the delivery of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Changi Airport via the airport’s fuel hydrant system on 7 July 2022. This is also the first time blended SAF is uplifted onto SIA and Scoot departing flights at Changi Airport as part of the Singapore pilot. Under this pilot, 1,000 tonnes of neat SAF will be supplied by Neste and blended with refined jet fuel at ExxonMobil’s facilities in Singapore. This is expected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 2,500 tonnes.

The Singapore pilot, announced in November 2021, aims to advance the use of SAF in Singapore. It is a follow-up to a study conducted by the Singapore Government and industry players on the operational and commercial viability of using SAF at Changi Airport. This pilot will incorporate the blending of neat SAF in local facilities, certification of blended SAF, and delivery to Changi Airport to operationally validate SAF integration options in Singapore. It will also provide insights on end-to-end cost components, potential pricing structures for cost recovery and support future policy considerations for SAF deployment.

Last month, CAAS, SIA and Temasek also announced the sale of 1,000 SAF credits from July 2022, as part of this pilot. This provides customers including corporate and individual travellers, as well as freight forwarders, an avenue to reduce their carbon footprint, stimulate demand for SAF, support the development of the nascent SAF industry, and advance the adoption of SAF for aviation sustainability. From the fourth quarter of 2022, SIA customers will be able to purchase a mix of SAF credits and carbon offsets, as part of the SIA Group Voluntary Carbon Offset Programme. SIA will also partner Climate Impact X (CIX), a global exchange for quality carbon credits, to introduce a bundled portfolio consisting of SAF credits and carbon credits. The product will be designed to meet corporate demand for SAF while balancing affordability.

Mr Han Kok Juan, Director-General, CAAS, said, “There is broad-based consensus amongst government and industry leaders around the world that the decarbonisation of the aviation sector and the achievement of net zero targets set by airlines will require large-scale SAF adoption. This first successful uplift of blended SAF is an important milestone in Singapore’s journey towards sustainable aviation. It shows that the Singapore Changi Airport is SAF-ready. It also provides useful operational learning points on the adoption of SAF which the CAAS is studying as part of our work on a Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint.  We target to publish the Blueprint early next year.”

Ms Lee Wen Fen, Senior Vice President Corporate Planning, Singapore Airlines, said, “Today marks an important milestone in the SIA Group’s decarbonisation journey, as we uplift a blend of sustainable aviation fuel and jet fuel into our aircraft departing out of Singapore for the first time. Sustainable aviation fuels are a key decarbonisation lever, and this pilot demonstrates our commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Working together with our partners, we will continue support the adoption of SAF in Singapore.”

Mr Frederick Teo, Chief Executive Officer, GenZero, said, “We are delighted to see sustainable aviation fuel used on SIA and Scoot flights departing from Changi Airport. We have also been working with our project partners and the Climate Impact X (CIX) global exchange to pilot innovative products for SAF credits. Such credits represent an important way to crowd in financing from environmentally conscious corporates and institutions to reduce the cost premium and encourage greater adoption of SAF to decarbonise global aviation. We look forward to the SAF credits arising from this project being available by the end of the year.”

Ms Geraldine Chin, Chairman and Managing Director, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., said, “We are proud to supply certified SAF to Singapore Airlines in this inaugural pilot. ExxonMobil is bringing its deep capabilities in fuels manufacturing and logistics to help customers such as SIA achieve their net-zero ambitions. We are focused on growing our lower-emissions fuels business by leveraging technology and infrastructure, and continuing research in advanced biofuels that could provide improved longer-term solutions.”

Mr Sami Jauhiainen, Vice President of Renewable Aviation for the Asia-Pacific region, Neste, said, “We are excited to see Singapore Airlines starting today the use of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in their flight operations. The collaboration with ExxonMobil, Singapore Airlines, Temasek and CAAS demonstrates the potential of SAF in reducing aviation’s emissions and helps accelerate its use in Singapore and globally. Neste is committed to play its part as we are starting SAF production in Singapore in the first quarter of 2023 with one million tonnes of production capacity per annum.”

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Singapore Airlines boosts Japan services and restores pre-Covid connectivity to India in response to strong demand https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-boosts-japan-services/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 22:19:17 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=702608 The post Singapore Airlines boosts Japan services and restores pre-Covid connectivity to India in response to strong demand appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase services to points across Japan and restore its Indian network to pre-pandemic levels in the coming months.

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase services to points across Japan and restore its Indian network to pre-pandemic levels in the coming months. The Airline will also add more flights to Los Angeles and Paris by December 2022, and continue with its direct services to Vancouver.

This is in response to strong demand for air travel, and will offer customers more flexibility and options in the Northern Winter operating season (30 October 2022 to 25 March 2023). Together with other adjustments to the SIA and Scoot network, the SIA Group capacity is projected to be at around 81% of pre-pandemic levels by December 2022.

Ms JoAnn Tan, Senior Vice President Marketing Planning, Singapore Airlines, said: Japan is a key market for the SIA Group, and we will work closely with our partners to meet the demand for air travel as entry requirements gradually ease. Robust demand for travel to and from India, to points across the Group network, support an increase in our services in this important market.

By stepping up services into the Northern Winter season, we give our customers even more flight options as they make their travel plans over the next few months. The SIA Group will closely monitor the demand for air travel and adjust its services accordingly.

From 24 July 2022, SQ634 to Tokyo (Haneda) and SQ638 to Tokyo (Narita) will become daily services. Together with the daily SQ12 service from Singapore to Los Angeles via Tokyo (Narita), SIA will operate three daily services into Japan capital, up from 14 flights per week. The daily SQ636 service to Tokyo (Haneda) will be reinstated from 30 October 2022, bringing Tokyo up to 28 weekly services.

Flight SQ618 from Singapore to Osaka will be reinstated on 30 October 2022, bringing services between Singapore and Osaka to twice daily. The SQ656 service to Fukuoka will increase to three flights per week. With the thrice-weekly service to Nagoya, SIA will operate 62% of its pre-Covid operating capacity to Japan by 30 October 2022.

The Airline will progressively operate 17 weekly services to Chennai, up from the current 10 flights per week. Kochi services will go up to 14 times weekly, up from the current seven flights per week. Bengaluru services will go up to 16 times weekly, up from the current seven flights per week. SIA will operate almost 100% of its pre-Covid operating capacity to India by 30 October 2022.

From 30 November 2022, SQ36 will operate as a daily non-stop flight to Los Angeles. This is in addition to the current daily SQ38 service. The Airline will operate 21 weekly services to Los Angeles, including the daily one-stop service through Tokyo (Narita), up from the current 17 flights per week.

From 1 December 2022, SQ332 will operate five times weekly from Singapore to Paris, up from its current three times weekly service, and complementing the current daily SQ336 service to the city. Paris will be served with 12 weekly flights, up from seven flights per week.

To cater to the growing travel demand, SIA will continue its thrice-weekly SQ48 direct service to Vancouver in the Northern Winter operating season.

The flight schedules can be found in Annexe A. The additional services are subject to regulatory approvals. Tickets will be made available for sale progressively through the various distribution channels.

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Singapore Air ranks as best airline for flying Business Class https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-air-ranks-as-best-airline-for-flying-business-class/ Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:10:32 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=701454 The post Singapore Air ranks as best airline for flying Business Class appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

According to a TradingPlatforms.com market analysis, Singapore Air offers the best Business Class experience globally. The site bases its conclusions on a study that compared offerings by different carriers. In the study, the airliner scored 9.57 out of 10 for its business class service quality. “Singapore Air has a fifty-year-old tradition of guaranteeing its customers […]

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According to a TradingPlatforms.com market analysis, Singapore Air offers the best Business Class experience globally. The site bases its conclusions on a study that compared offerings by different carriers. In the study, the airliner scored 9.57 out of 10 for its business class service quality.

“Singapore Air has a fifty-year-old tradition of guaranteeing its customers luxury travel,” says TradingPlatforms.com’s Financial Lead Edith Reads. She adds, “The carrier understands the importance of comfort to its business travellers and pulls all the stops to ensure they have a wholesome experience. Its motivation is to get you well rested and fired up for your meeting on landing.”

So what’s the secret to Singapore Air’s success?

Singapore Air seats have two seating positions, Lazy Z and Sundeck. The former is a cradling position that centres and balances your weight while sitting. And the latter is a lounging position allowing you to stretch while resting your legs on an ottoman.

Additionally, the seats transform into a full bed and have a cushioned headboard, linen, a duvet, and pillows for your sleeping comfort. You also have a console for storing your laptop and all the ports to power your devices.

You can reserve your main course a day before your flight. Besides, you have a selection of 1,800 entertainment options courtesy of KrisWorld inflight entertainment. And depending on the flight, you can catch up with family and friends via the internet.

Asia-based airlines top in business class travelling TradingPlatforms’ presentation shows that Asia-based airlines dominate the top ten list. Qatar Airways took the second spot with a score of 9.29. And following closely in the third spot was Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific with a score of 9,0. Other Asian carriers making the top ten include Etihad, Emirates, and Japan Airlines, among others.

Europe has two representatives making it to the top ten. Turkish Airlines took the fourth spot with an 8.86 score, while Virgin Atlantic took the tenth spot after scoring 8.43 points.

 

Oceania and North America had one representative each in Air New Zealand and Delta.

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SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-group-expands-vtl-flights/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:19:23 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=686427 The post SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.

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The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.

Singapore Airlines will progressively add Dubai, Hong Kong, Manila, New York (Newark), and Phuket from 25 February 2022.

In tandem, SIA will step up its frequencies for flights between Singapore and several existing VTL destinations. These are Bandar Seri Begawan, Colombo, Male, and Phnom Penh.

Scoot, SIA’s low-cost subsidiary, will progressively include Chiang Mai, Cebu, Clark, Davao, Hong Kong, Jeddah, Krabi, London (Gatwick) and Phuket to its VTL network. Scoot will also increase its frequency for services between Singapore and Phuket.

“Singapore’s VTL arrangements have helped to successfully unlock the pent-up demand for international air travel to and through Changi Airport. SIA has built up our VTL network in a calibrated manner over the last few months. By adding new VTL services and increasing the frequencies on several existing routes, the SIA Group can provide more travel options and greater flexibility for our customers,” SIA spokesperson said.

Singapore Airlines operates flights between Singapore and the following VTL countries:

Australia: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Brunei: Bandar Seri Begawan

Cambodia: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap

Canada: Vancouver

China: Hong Kong, SAR (starting 25 Feb 2022)

Denmark: Copenhagen

France: Paris

Germany: Frankfurt, Munich

India: Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai

Indonesia: Jakarta

Italy: Milan, Rome

Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur

The Maldives: Male

The Netherlands: Amsterdam

Philippines: Manila (starting 4 Mar 2022)

Spain: Barcelona

South Korea: Seoul

Sri Lanka: Colombo

Switzerland: Zurich

Thailand: Bangkok, Phuket (starting 4 Mar 2022)

Turkey: Istanbul

The United Arab Emirates: Dubai (starting 24 Feb 2022)

The United Kingdom (UK): London, Manchester

The United States of America (USA): Houston, Los Angeles, New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport from 27 Mar 2022),

San Francisco, Seattle

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Singapore Airlines brings back the A380 to London https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-brings-back-the-a380-to-london/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:45:45 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=679566 The post Singapore Airlines brings back the A380 to London appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Despite several airlines mothballing their A380s it now seems to make a much quicker comeback than anticipated with some even having predicted the A380 will be gone forever.

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Despite several airlines mothballing their A380s it now seems to make a much quicker comeback than anticipated with some even having predicted the A380 will be gone forever.

Singapore Airlines is just the most recent carrier that brings back their A380 as British Airways and Qatar Airways have already scheduled the return of their superjumbo and Qantas has announced it will return five of its 12 Airbus A380s to service as well.

The Straits Times reported yesterday that London will be the first route for the A380 to fly regularly.

The long-grounded Airbus A380 planes from Singapore Airlines (SIA) will return to passenger service soon, after being grounded for more than 1½ years due to the dip in passenger demand from the Covid-19 pandemic.

SIA said on Thursday (Oct 14) that it will resume A380 operations from Nov 18 on one of its non-stop return services between London and Singapore.

The jumbo plane will fly from Singapore to London as Flight SQ322 and return as Flight SQ317.

SQ317 is a designated flight from London that will ferry vaccinated travellers coming into Singapore under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme. Travellers from the United Kingdom can tap the quarantine-free travel scheme from Oct 19.

Explaining the move to reactivate the Airbus A380, SIA said: “With the inclusion of UK in the VTL arrangements, SIA has seen strong passenger demand for services to and from London towards the year-end holiday season.

“The A380 has always been a popular choice for our customers, and we look forward to welcoming our customers on board the aircraft once again.” …

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, SIA had a fleet of 19 A380s.

It grounded the fleet around March last year as the Covid-19 outbreak rapidly worsened. It has since said it will retire seven of the planes.

The A380 is a favourite of many flyers, especially those well-heeled passengers who like to fly in the First-Class SUITES, a concept of which Singapore Airlines was the pioneer.

SIA has never planned to fully retire all their A380s, but the fleet is shrinking, finally, as the A380 isn’t a new plane anymore. The first A380 was delivered to Singapore Airlines as the “first to fly” customer on 15 October 2007 and entered service on 25 October 2007.

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Customers queue for hours at Singapore Airlines as travel opens up https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/customers-queue-for-hours-at-singapore-airlines-as-travel-opens-up/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:10:01 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=679449 The post Customers queue for hours at Singapore Airlines as travel opens up appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Dozens of people stood in line outside Singapore Airlines' customer-service centre on the fourth floor of a luxury shopping mall on Orchard Road in downtown Singapore.

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Dozens of people stood in line outside Singapore Airlines’ customer-service centre on the fourth floor of a luxury shopping mall on Orchard Road in downtown Singapore, some of them waiting for several hours to speak with staff about new flights to and from the city-state that have recently launched.

As mentioned by a sign outside the centre, customers should plan on waiting for at least three hours and possibly longer due to overwhelming demand. A security officer waited at the front of the queue, escorting guests into the building, where they would spend up to 30 minutes interacting with representatives from several airlines.

This has been the case since Saturday, when Singapore stated that it will enable travellers from many countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, on so-called vaccinated travel lanes to enter without having to go through quarantine. Singapore Airlines has increased the number of employees at the centre in an attempt to keep up with the increased demand. It generally opens at 9:30 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m., but those hours have now been extended until 7:30 p.m.

In the crowd of more than 30 people waiting outside on Tuesday, Hamidah Sulor was thinking about a trip to Germany with her family later this month, which she planned with her sister. Having visited Japan in 2019, this will be the 53-year-first old’s international journey since then. Dennis Chong, 49, was at the airport in December to change his family’s travel arrangements to Seoul when he was unable to reach a corporate call centre on his phone.

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Singapore Airlines suspends services to Australia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-suspends-services-to-australia/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:23:21 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=677222 The post Singapore Airlines suspends services to Australia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines blamed the cancellation of dozens of pre-Christmas flights on a lack of clarity from the Australian government on international travel.

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Singapore Airlines blamed the cancellation of dozens of pre-Christmas flights on a lack of clarity from the Australian government on international travel.

In October and December, Australians who are stranded abroad and hoping to return before the end of the year have had their flights cancelled yet again.

When the international arrival caps will be lifted has yet to be announced, according to Singapore Airlines spokesman Karl Schubert.

“We’ve had to make the very difficult decision that we simply can’t operate the two additional flights that we were hoping to do into Sydney and to other ports across Australia,” he told ABC radio on Wednesday.

The major airline has been unable to secure talks with the government.

“That has been frustrating at times, understanding that governments have had quite a lot of work to do and had their focus directed elsewhere,” Mr Schubert said.

“What we need to do is get airlines, airports, governments at state and federal level around the same table to talk about how Australia is going to reopen.”

International travel is expected to resume once 80 percent of Australians aged 18 and older are fully vaccinated, according to a national plan for reopening.

There would be no restrictions on returning Australians, and the number of students, economic migrants, and refugees would increase.

Australians would be able to travel freely and new travel hubs, such as Singapore, would be considered.

But Mr Schubert said the rules around what travel would look like were unclear.

“We just don’t have the clarity we need to have the confidence to operate,” he said.

Singapore Airlines is operating two flights a day across four Australian airports, with passenger services carrying between 12 and 25 people.

Mr Schubert said more information from the government would allow flights to be reinstated.

“We have the capacity to move very quickly to reinstate operations where demands warrants.”

As a result of the worsening crisis caused by the spread of the Delta variant in Greater Sydney, which has been under lockdown since June 26, the government reduced the entry cap to 3,000 passengers per week at the end of August.

Yesterday, 1,259 local infections and 12 deaths were reported in New South Wales, while 423 cases and two deaths were reported in Victoria, which is also on lockdown.

There have been over 78,000 cases of Covid-19 reported in Australia since the outbreak began, and over 1,100 deaths. More than 40% of the population has received a double dose of vaccination.

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SIA and Scoot receive highest rating for COVID-19 airline safety https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-and-scoot-receive-highest-rating-for-covid-19-airline-safety/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 01:32:02 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=675242 The post SIA and Scoot receive highest rating for COVID-19 airline safety appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot, the two passenger airlines within the SIA Group, have been awarded the highest 5-Star rating in the Skytrax COVID-19 airline safety audit, the carriers announced in a joint media release on Tuesday (10 Aug).

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot, the two passenger airlines within the SIA Group, have been awarded the highest 5-Star rating in the Skytrax COVID-19 airline safety audit, the carriers announced in a joint media release on Tuesday (10 Aug).

Scoot is the first low-cost carrier in the world to get this 5-Star rating from Skytrax.

This follows a comprehensive assessment of the airlines’ health and safety measures for customers and staff members across the entire travel journey.

Skytrax evaluated more than 190 safety and hygiene protocols at SIA and Scoot during the audit. This included cleanliness at the airport and onboard flights, social distancing measures, use of face masks and sanitisers, and other hygiene improvement systems.

These were then certified based on professional and scientific investigations of the airlines’ standards.

Mr Lee Lik Hsin, executive vice president commercial, SIA, said: “Since the onset of the pandemic, we have reviewed and reinforced health and safety measures in more than 100 touchpoints along the travel journey. This will be an ongoing process, as our priority is to do everything possible to keep our customers and staff safe at all times.”

He added that the 5-Star rating from Skytrax is a “welcome recognition” of the airline’s commitment to this goal.

“SIA has long been recognised for our industry-leading products and award-winning customer service. Today, world-class health and safety standards are also an integral part of our brand promise as we gradually rebuild our network and welcome customers back onboard our flights.”

Mr Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot, said: “In addition to value, comfort, convenience, and safety, travellers increasingly seek assurance on airlines’ hygiene measures. Since the earliest days of the pandemic, Scoot has made health and safety a priority, strengthening our cleaning and other procedures, and introducing new low- or no-touch self-service options across our touchpoints.”

Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted added that being able to provide such a high-level assurance to customers of a safe travel experience is the “most important factor” in restoring confidence in air travel.

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Singapore Airlines set for regional dominance as rivals pull back https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-set-for-regional-dominance-as-rivals-pull-back/ Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:02:23 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=673597 The post Singapore Airlines set for regional dominance as rivals pull back appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has, with aid from the state investor, been in a position of dominance over its South-East Asian competitors as they decrease and restructure with USD16 billion (SGD 21.6 billion) from the start of a Covid 19 pandemic.

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Singapore Airlines has, with aid from the state investor, been in a position of dominance over its South-East Asian competitors as they decrease and restructure, with US$16 billion (S$ 21.6 billion) from the start of a Covid 19 pandemic.

The crisis has threatened the survival of non-domestic carriers like SIA, Cathay Pacific Airways in Hong Kong, and Emirates in Dubai. Indeed, the government “would spare no effort” to ensure that the SIA copes through the pandemic, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong last year.

Temasek Holdings has been one of the world’s leading airline rescue packages by its majority shareholder, government-owned investment force. Singapore Airlines, therefore, has sufficient funds to continue to operate without cuts for at least two more years, modernise its fleet to save energy, reduce maintenance costs and achieve environmental objectives while other airlines shut out aircraft.

The cash pole of Singapore Airlines is the envy of competitors like Thai Airways and Garuda Indonesia, who received little support from the government. Many competitors of Singapore Airlines cut fleets to a level that could eventually weaken their hubs and send more traffic to Singapore.

“Basically, what these airlines are trying to do is they are trying to ward off their debtors,” said Subhas Menon, director-general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.

In the meantime, Singapore Airlines is enhancing its fleet and strengthening the Scoot budget. Leisure travel has brought recovery in Europe and North America; budget carriers are crucial for airlines if they do so in Asia.

Singapore Airlines is less immediately under pressure for further downsizing after having abated old aircraft and cut 20% of its staff last year. In May, CEO Goh Choon Phong described the job cuts last year as a “very painful process” and said that there was no more intention.

But analysts say 12-18 months could be needed in Asia to resume widespread travel.

“They can survive for two or three years without making any money,” CAPA Centre for Aviation chairman Emeritus Peter Harbison said. “But at a certain stage, you say, ‘is it worth it? Shouldn’t you take tough steps?'”

Less than 9 per 100 of the rights sold in the recent issue of SIA A$8.3 billion convertible bonds have been sold to shareholders other than Temasek.

Over a period of three years after agreements with the manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, Singapore Airlines deferred A$5.4 billion for new aircraft.

However, due to large pre-crisis orders, it still spends A$ 4.9 billion on new aircraft and this year, despite low demand, adds a minimum of 19 aircraft in its fleet, including 13 widebodies.

By contrast, Germany’s larger Lufthansa, which earned nearly four times as much revenue annually pre-Covid, has a capital spending budget of about 1.5 billion euros (A$2.37 billion) for 2021.

Singapore Airlines financial cushioning makes it harder to push back on contracts with manufacturers and lessors. Temasek supports fleet modernisation.

With travel in a holding pattern and rivals distracted by financial issues, Scoot has been using some of Singapore Airlines cash to boost staff training and invest in new software that helps it calculate more profitable fares for connecting flights.

“There has been a lot of investment, which is certainly geared toward a future recovery,” Scoot CEO Campbell Wilson said. “Those investments I hope will pay off as time passes.”

Thai Airways lost significant market share to budget rivals in the decade before the pandemic, contributing to years of losses, and has yet to formulate a fresh low-cost strategy as part of a restructuring involving US$12.9 billion of debt.

Garuda, Malaysia Airlines and Philippine Airlines are in similar positions, either having completed or about to launch major restructurings. They lost money for years before the pandemic.

“Presumably in shedding their liabilities they will create some unhappy people who were owed money that was never paid,” Mr Wilson said. “The extent to which that subsequently constrains them, time will tell.”

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Singapore Airlines posts its first loss in 48 years https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-posts-its-first-loss-in-48-years/ Mon, 31 May 2021 00:08:59 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=671358 The post Singapore Airlines posts its first loss in 48 years appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The year that airline business was decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore Airlines, reported a record full-year net loss of SGD 4.27 billion (USD 3.21 billion).

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The year that airline business was decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore Airlines, reported a record full-year net loss of SGD 4.27 billion (USD 3.21 billion).

In what SIA called its “toughest year in history”, revenue for the financial year which ended March 2021, fell SGD 12.16 billion (USD 9.14 billion) or 76.1 per cent year-on-year to SGD 3.82 billion. At an operating level, the Group lost SGD 2.51 billion in FY2020/21 versus a gain of SGD 59 million in the prior reporting period. Net loss was SGD 4.27 billion against a loss of SGD 212 million in FY 2019-20.

With airlines grounding their fleets around the world early last year due to the fast-spreading of COVID-19, this is the first full operating year for SIA where the debilitating effects of the coronavirus on air travel were felt in their entirety. With no domestic market, and with restrictions on international travel still very much in place, passenger travel plunged by 98 per cent compared with the previous reporting period.

To cushion the impact of the dramatic decrease in passenger traffic and consequent revenue collapse, Singapore Airlines has resorted to flying cargo including using its passenger planes. Cargo revenue rose 38.8 per cent to SGD 2.71 billion and accounted for 71 per cent of revenue for the entire group during the reporting year.

SIA said in its press statement accompanying the release of the full-year results that, “Improvements in freighter utilisation, deployment of passenger aircraft for cargo-only flights, and removing seats from passenger cabins to create additional volume for cargo partially mitigated the loss of passenger aircraft belly hold capacity during the pandemic. Strong air cargo demand, especially in key segments such as e-commerce, pharmaceuticals and electronics, provided strong support for both cargo load factors and yields amid tight industry cargo capacity.”

Group expenditure was lower by SGD 9.59 billion or 60.2 per cent at SGD 6.33 billion. This was helped by capacity cuts, cost-savings initiatives, staff-related measures and government support schemes. With the reduction in flights and lower fuel prices in the first half of last year, net fuel cost decrease 78.1 per cent (SGD 3.62 billion) to SGD 1.02 billion. Non-fuel expenditure reduced by SGD 5.47 billion or 51.8 per cent to SGD5.10 billion.

Operating loss was SGD 2.51 billion with net loss ballooning to SGD 4.27 billion due to weaker operating performance and non-cash impairment charges, partially offset by a $623 million increase in tax credit due to the higher net loss recorded by the Group.

The airlines also took a mark-to-market loss of SGD 497 million on ineffective fuel hedges. This was partially mitigated by a SGD 283 million fair value gain on fuel hedges after a rise in fuel prices in the second half of the year.

During the period under review, the airline took impairment charges on 45 surplus aircraft of SGD 1.73 billion, impairment of goodwill of SGD 170 million on Tiger Airways, an airline it took control of in 2014 which was subsequently merged with low-cost subsidiary Scoot, and SGD 48 million impairment by SIA Engineering Company on maintenance assets.

With a brighter travel outlook for the later part of 2021, SIA has been expanding its network gradually, resuming services to some destination and adding frequencies to existing ones. As of March 31 this year, the entire SIA group passenger network encompassed 60 destinations including Singapore, up from 54 three months earlier. The Group’s cargo network comprised 72 destinations, climbing from 66 as of December 31.

Based on current published schedules, SIA expects the passenger capacity to be around 28 per cent of pre-COVID levels by June 2021 and 32 per cent a month later where it would attain capacity around 32 per cent of pre-COVID levels. By then, it expects to serve 49% of the points it flew before the crisis.

The airline added, “Even though mass vaccination exercises are in progress in most of our major markets, the prognosis for the global airline industry remains uncertain. While domestic markets have recovered in some countries, international air travel remains severely constrained and its recovery trajectory is still unclear.”

Despite record losses, unlike most other airlines in the region, SIA is in a strong fiscal position. In FY2020/21, SIA raised a total of SGD 14.6 billion (USD 10.98 billion) of capital through various means including rights issues, issue of convertible bonds and notes, aircraft sale-and-leaseback arrangements, and new committed lines of credit, some secured on aircraft it owns.

Already in April 2021 (post FY2020/21), it had secured an additional SGD 0.8 billion through the completion of a sale-and-leaseback transaction. It also has an additional SGD 2.1 billion committed line of credit which it has yet to draw on.

During the results announcement, the airline said that it will undertake a further issuance of additional mandatory convertible bonds to raise gross proceeds of approximately SGD 6.2 billion. Singapore government investment arm, Temasek, which owns 55% of Singapore Airlines, has provided an undertaking to pick any unsubscribed units.

Reaction from the investment market was mixed following the release of the results. Of the two brokers who revised their earnings estimates, both adjusted their one-year target price downwards but CGS-CIMB reiterated a buy call whereas UOB-KH recommended to its clients to sell the stock.

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Singapore Airlines Asks Crew to Wear Tracking Devices on Layovers https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-asks-crew-to-wear-tracking-devices-on-layovers/ Mon, 25 Jan 2021 23:44:45 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=573486 The post Singapore Airlines Asks Crew to Wear Tracking Devices on Layovers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines crew members are forbidden to leave their hotel rooms on layovers.

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Airline crew are prohibited from moving freely in many places in the world. Singapore Airlines crew members are forbidden to leave their hotel rooms on layovers. To make sure they comply with regulations, the carrier is now requesting that they wear a tracking device for the duration of their stay.

There has been an array of incidents with airline crew as a result of COVID precaution regulations. A KLM flight attendant was arrested in Singapore for leaving their hotel room in mid-December. The suspect that the Sydney Avalon cluster started with an airline crew that went on a night out and met friends at Avalon for drinks.

An EVA Air pilot was fired after bringing the virus back to Taiwan from the US and failing to comply with the authorities’ track-and-trace efforts just before Christmas. There is also the infamous case of China requesting that flight attendants wear nappies on board to avoid using the lavatory.

In the latest bid to stop the chance of any imported COVID cases to the city-state, Singapore Airlines is increasing its employee surveillance. According to The Straits Times, flight crew from the airline that needs to stay overseas will have to wear a tracking device.

This is reportedly to make certain that they comply with a rule requiring them to remain in their hotel rooms at all times. They are also prohibited from physically interacting with one another during the layover period.

These regulations come on the heels of a package of rules for airline crew from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) that came into effect just before the new year. To adhere to the social distancing requirements, Singapore Airlines flight attendants must not congregate in the galleys, stagger mealtimes, and remain in their allocated work area of the aircraft.

They must also keep apart during pre-flight briefings and their dedicated transportation from and to the airport. Beyond the mandatory in-flight face mask, goggles and gloves are prescribed for interaction with passengers. On flights from the UK and South Africa, full PPE – including N95 masks and protective gowns, are mandatory.

When returning to Singapore, the crew must head straight to their homes following an initial PCR test. If arriving from a high-risk area, they must isolate while for at least seven days. They must then take three separate PCR-tests – one when arriving, another after three days, and the final after a week.

Thus far, only two cases have been reported where Singapore Airlines crew have tested positive for the virus. The first instance was a cabin crew member returning from New York on December 16th, and the second a pilot returning from London on December 22nd.

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MICE Focus: Seattle https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/mice-focus-seattle/ Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:34:22 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=518531 The post MICE Focus: Seattle appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

With the news that Singapore Airlines added Seattle to its network of non-stop services from Singapore to the US today, I thought now would now be a good time to put a spotlight on the city-port’s thriving MICE industry but putting together a list of its top hotels and conference centres. Washington State Conference Centre […]

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With the news that Singapore Airlines added Seattle to its network of non-stop services from Singapore to the US today, I thought now would now be a good time to put a spotlight on the city-port’s thriving MICE industry but putting together a list of its top hotels and conference centres.

Washington State Conference Centre

First up we have, what I think, is the primo event space of the Emerald City. Found in Seattle’s bustling downtown area the ultra modern and high-tech Washington State Convention Centre,  is within easy reach of the city’s best restaurants. These include 17 recipients of the coveted James Beard Awards — so delegates are in no-short supply of options when it comes to filling their bellies with all manner exciting food stuffs including the artisanal baked goods of Sea Wolf Bakers, just ten minutes away.

Comprised of 21832sqm in exhibition space, 4087sqm of prime ballroom real estate, as well as 67 meeting areas  and function rooms, this centre is backed up by a well-drilled technical team; cutting-edge audio/visual technology, including video projection, LED walls, plasma rentals, teleprompting, audio packages and lighting systems, to give your event the necessary sparkle and glamour to make an impact on attendees.

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

For a more luxurious take, event planners could do a lot worse than taking a look at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. This striking venue is full of chic, spacious and versatile meeting spaces.

Indeed, Four Seasons has more than 980sqm of function space — all  conveniently grouped on the second floor. All of these rooms are enhanced by the properties floor-to-ceiling windows which fill each space with sunlight and panoramic views of Elliott Bay and Puget Sound. 

The Ballroom accommodates up to 500 guests under a soaring ceiling. For events with up to 140 guests, the Sycamore Room features views of Elliott Bay and the city. Four other function rooms are flexible for groups of up to 100. An outdoor terrace adjacent to the Hotel is available for receptions, intimate cocktail parties, breakfasts, lunches and dinners. 

Bell Harbor International Conference Centre

Bell Harbor International Conference Centre is located on Pier 66 in the heart of Seattle’s waterfront, with a capacity for up to 6,000 guests and dramatic views of downtown Seattle and Puget Sound, the seaside property is a real MICE hotspot, featuring 9290sqm of meeting space which can accommodate up to 200 trade show booths. 

As an International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) certified conference centre in Washington State, Bell Harbour guarantees planners state-of-the-art technology, ergonomically designed chairs, and dedicated conference rooms — most with natural light and amazing waterfront views.

A highlight of the centre is the 300 seater Bay Auditorium. Designed as an amphitheatre, the auditorium offers a focused environment and professional ambience and includes the latest audiovisual equipment and lighting, Herman Miller executive chairs and surround sound.

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Travel tech this week: Uber’s “Women Preferred View” and more https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/travel-tech-this-week-april-18/ Thu, 18 Apr 2019 01:53:09 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=500949 The post Travel tech this week: Uber’s “Women Preferred View” and more appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

This week, we saw incredible features from the ride-hailing and car rental sector. Following Saudi Arabia’s grant license to drive to women, Uber launches women-only drivers. Meanwhile, Europcar creates a road trip planning tool to help you embark on an epic adventure.

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This week, we saw incredible features from the ride-hailing and car rental sector. Following Saudi Arabia’s grant license to drive to women, Uber launches women-only drivers. Meanwhile, Europcar creates a road trip planning tool to help you embark on an epic adventure.

Singapore Airlines’ seamless payment experience

Singapore Airlines has partnered with payment platform Adyen to ensure a frictionless payments experience for customers when they book online or in-app. Working with Adyen, Singapore Airlines has enjoyed an increase in authorisation rates, flexibility on fraud risk management and richer data insights, resulting in a more seamless payment experience for its customers across the globe.

The partnership will centre on Adyen’s solutions to optimise the payments process. This includes the use of Adyen’s direct credit card acquiring capabilities which eliminates the need to run payments across multiple third-party platforms, increasing Singapore Airlines’ already healthy payment authorisation rate by leveraging Adyen’s RevenueAccelerate.

SIA can identify legitimate customers as the solution taps on Adyen’s global, cross-industry data network to block fraudulent transactions, leaving the genuine travellers unhindered. This unlocks more revenue for Singapore Airlines and creates a frictionless experience for customers.

Warren Hayashi, president of Adyen APAC, “For Singapore Airlines, best-in-class customer service begins with the booking. At Adyen, we have seen that payments data can be the jet fuel that powers global expansion for airlines. Payments data remains a valuable resource for companies who seek to understand their customers better and improve revenue.”

CWT secures Cyber Essentials certification

CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has secured a UK Cyber Essentials certification. This UK Government-backed scheme is designed to protect organisations and their data against a wide range of cyber attacks.

“Compliance with this scheme highlights our strong commitment to cybersecurity,” said Harshal Mehta, CWT’s chief information security officer. “Various laws around the world, like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), mandate tough standards for data security. This certification marks another important milestone for CWT’s security program which already includes PCI DSS and SOC certifications, and it shows our clients how seriously we take our duty to protect their data.”

The UK Government worked with the Information Assurance for Small and Medium Enterprises (IASME) consortium and the Information Security Forum (ISF) to develop Cyber Essentials, a set of basic technical controls to help organizations protect themselves against common online security threats. The full scheme, launched on 5 June 2014, is backed by UK industry bodies, including the Federation of Small Businesses, the CBI and various insurers.

Uber launches “Women Preferred View”

Uber has launched the new “Women Preferred View” feature for women drivers in Saudi Arabia, which provides them with a choice in selecting a preference to be connected to women riders. A global first for Uber, the Women Preferred feature underwent a pilot run last year and thanks to its popularity has now been incorporated as a full-fledged feature exclusive to women drivers in Saudi Arabia.

The launch of this unique feature comes on the back of Uber’s Masaruky initiative that aims to increase women’s participation in the workforce through access to affordable transportation, in addition to increasing women’s access to flexible, part-time economic opportunities through the use of Uber technology.

The newly introduced feature is designed to meet growing interest from Saudi women seeking to benefit from the flexible economic opportunity that Uber provides, and Uber’s ongoing efforts to be mindful of the cultural landscape in Saudi Arabia.

Tino Waked, general manager of Uber Middle East and North Africa, said: “As part of this initiative, this newly introduced feature will open new doors and opportunities for women as Uber driver-partners, while being conscientious of local cultural norms.”

Europcar’s helps you plan your road trips

Europcar has created a road trip planning tool, breaking down the world’s top destinations and most popular routes, with designated places to stop for amazing photo opportunities and surreal experiences.

The tool was created based on in-depth research that analysed a staggering 47 million social media posts to uncover the world’s road trip habits and most favoured travel destinations. Europcar has identified all of the social media posts that are tagged with #roadtrip to determine the greatest road trip destinations and the results are in:

Whilst the USA lands the top spot for the most favoured road trip country in the world with over 7 million #roadtrip posts, the UK takes a respectable seventh place and an impressive third place in Europe. The London to Paris road trip has championed as the most popular route in Europe overall, followed by the Icelandic Golden Circle then the Italian cross country trip from the fashion capital of Milan to the elegant Venice.

The full research findings have been plotted visually in a stunning interactive map which showcases each road trip, destination and the possible routes that travellers can visit across Europe. Highlighting the main points of interests and sights that can be found along the way, the guide is illustrated throughout with real Instagram images so that visitors can take inspiration and craft their own adventures. See the global map here.

TD rounds up travel tech developments every week, send us your stories at tech@traveldailymedia.com. See previous tech news here.

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Bon appétit: Transforming in-flight meals into bespoke experiences https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/in-flight-meals-bespoke-experiences/ Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:21:42 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=498244 The post Bon appétit: Transforming in-flight meals into bespoke experiences appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

IATA has predicted that the number of air travellers will double by 2035. And offering premium in-flight meals is one way to attract more customers and expand their businesses.

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There seems to be a growing trend among various airlines investing and improving their in-flight meals and catering services and understandably so. International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted that the number of air travellers will double by 2035 and offering premium in-flight meals is one way to attract more customers and expand their businesses.

Some of the improvements made by airlines including revamping their current menu and changing the food packaging or the way the food is presented. Others go as far as making the meals into a one-of-kind dining experience.

ANA flights from Japan to North America (except Honolulu), Europe, Southeast Asia and India will include the full range of dishes from ANA’s The Connoisseurs program – ‘fine dining at 30,000 feet’ – a collaboration with elite chefs from around the world.

ANA also augmented the in-flight experience for its business and first class passengers. Starting 1 March, ANA business class travellers will see a wider selection of meals and have the option to pre-order up to 24 hours before departure to ensure that their choice is available. Meal pre-ordering in business class was previously restricted to members of ANA’s Mileage Club frequent flyer scheme, and even then the choice was limited to options from Japanese cuisine or international cuisine.

On the other hand, Singapore Airlines offers passengers the “Book the Cook” menu which sees over 50 dishes available for pre-order, depending on the flight. The menu options vary depending on the point of departure; flights from the home-base of Singapore will have the most variety. It’s a full restaurant–style menu, different from the selection of dietary meals typically offered on other airlines.

Meanwhile, other airlines are trying to highlight local cuisines. AirAsia is so proud of its in-flight meals that it is planning to set up a restaurant that will offer meals they serve on air.

National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia had officially introduced “The New Signature Dishes of Indonesia”. Available for domestic flights, each category presents a variety of Indonesian dishes, varying from the popular nasi goreng spesial (special fried rice) and lontong sate ayam (chicken satay with rice cakes) to lesser-known local delicacies such as nasi tutug oncom (rice cooked with fermented soybean paste) and nasi ulam (rice cooked with herbs).

Added revenue

A recent Fact.MR study sees that the in-flight catering market will grow into a USD 9.5 billion sector by the end of 2026. To deliver an opulent in-flight experience to travellers coupled with the demand for healthy in-flight meals irrespective of the travelling class is anticipated to propel the growth of in-flight catering market in the near future. For airlines, this ancillary service is another source of revenue.

Low-cost carriers can easily attract passengers due to low airfares. Some prominent players will gain traction through in-flight experience. In most airlines, more choices are offered to customers in the premium cabins. In economy, passengers only get to choose between two choices for the main course, a lot of airlines would offer three choices for appetizers, and about three or four for the main course and customers even get to choose a dessert.

Brian Kevin Felix, social media influencer and proprietor of Why Would I Travel, told me in an exclusive interview that he orders in-flight meals in his every flight short or long haul. He said that there are times that in-flight meals affect his decision-making when choosing a flight. He explained that ancillary services like meals, legroom, and service became discerning factors when ticket prices are almost the same.

One-of-a-kind experience

Our holidays start in the plane and some travellers say that the in-flight meal can be transformed into a unique experience. Airlines’ beverage quality and the in-flight catering service delivered differentiates them from their peers. Being a primary trend of in-flight catering market, to fulfil the passenger demands, leading airlines are providing complimentary meals to a passenger in order to render rich in-flight catering experience.

“Part of the experience”

“It’s part of the experience of the airline. Although the food is more expensive when you buy it at the airport or in-flight, it gives you a different feeling,” Felix said.

Apart from being a bespoke experience, customers are also leaning towards airlines that can cater to their specific needs or preferences. While most airlines serve meals adapted to the dietary restrictions of some passengers, others are going the extra mile to offer a more varied menu to their customers. For example, the rising health awareness across the globe is impelling global in-flight catering market players to plan and mould their strategies accordingly.

Addison Falcon, field sales manager of Nestle in the Philippines and travel and health enthusiast, said that he would appreciate if airlines could provide information about the calorie count of their meals for people like him, who monitor their calorie intake.

Falcon is someone who travels lean and argues that he will not purchase a meal that he can buy at a cheaper in a convenience store. “If it adds to my experience, I will buy it,” Falcon said when asked what will make him purchase an in-flight meal.

Say Cheese

“I take photos of all my in-flight meals,” Felix who was also a contributor for Philippine Flight Network confessed to me. As a travel and food social media influencer, he writes reviews of airlines, including what they serve on air.

There is no denying that millennials have this habit of taking food pics. Why? Social media, of course. #foodporn #foodgasm are only some of the popular hashtags on Instagram chronicling our relationship with our pretty meals. Various psychological studies were conducted on this behaviour. It was found out that taking a photo builds anticipation for consuming the food. Moreover, the gratification that people get from other people liking their posts, adds further reason for snack-snaps.

“Tastier than its undocumented counterparts”

“Photographed and digitally shared food is, in a sense, tastier than its undocumented counterparts, and forgoing the practice could make an avid ’grammer feel like something intangible is missing,” Claudia McNeilly claimed in her article The Psychological Case for Instagramming Your Food.

Felix said that good presentation is key for encouraging passengers to share photos of meals on social media. He added that it can also be a form of free advertising for the airline when passengers post photos of their food.

“If you want to survive in the aviation industry, you have to listen to your customers. If customers are leaning towards a particular need, airlines need to adapt and change,” Felix concluded.

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Singapore Airlines reassures passengers that they’re not spying on them https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-calms-passengers-that-theyre-not-spying-on-them/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 04:03:52 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=495981 The post Singapore Airlines reassures passengers that they’re not spying on them appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has reassured passengers that the tiny cameras attached to the in-flight entertainment system on some of its planes are deactivated.

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Singapore Airlines has reassured passengers that the tiny cameras attached to the in-flight entertainment system on some of its planes are deactivated.

Passenger Vitaly Kamluk called out Singapore’s national carrier on Sunday in a tweet asking for some clarification about these small cameras.

“Some of our newer IFE systems provided by the original equipment manufacturers do have a camera provisioned and embedded in the hardware. These cameras have been intended by the manufacturers for future developments. These cameras have been permanently disabled on our aircraft and cannot be activated on board. We have no plans to enable or develop any features using the cameras,” a SIA spokesperson said.

The in-flight entertainment systems installed with a camera are manufactured by Panasonic and Thales, and can be found on the Airbus 350, A-380, Boeing 777-300ER and B 787-10 planes, the airline said.

The same AVANT in-flight entertainment system developed by French aerospace firm Thales has been ordered or installed on more than 1,600 aircraft by major carriers, Thales says on its website.

They include Japan Airlines, Emirates, American Airlines, China Southern and Hainan Airlines.

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Singapore Airlines’ premium economy cabin

Some passengers suggested to SIA to cover these cameras for they got the feeling they were being watched. Twitter exploded with various reactions from passengers that are concerned with their privacy during their flights.

This is not the first time that SIA was accused of spying. Its iOS app, among several other apps, may be tracking your taps and swipes without your permission. The apps employ the service of customer experience analytics firm Glassbox, which allows developers to bake something called “session replay” into their apps. Part of Glassbox’s assurance is “always watching, always learning”.

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Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/aviation-round-up-five-us-flights-on-tap-nokscoot-lands-in-delhi-and-more/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:27:45 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=489744 The post Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

economy class seating Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more. Air New Zealand and SIA Air New Zealand (ANZ) and Singapore Airlines have signed off on a project to provide South East Asian travellers greater choice and […]

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economy class seating Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more.

Air New Zealand and SIA

economy class seating Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. economy class seating

Air New Zealand (ANZ) and Singapore Airlines have signed off on a project to provide South East Asian travellers greater choice and increased frequency as part of their joint venture alliance, with the announcement ANZ will to operate flights between Singapore and Christchurch from December 2019.

The announcement sees ANZ increase the existing three times a week service to a five times weekly seasonal service between Singapore and Christchurch from 1 December 2019 to 22 February 2020 using new configuration Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Air New Zealand’s chief strategy, networks and alliances officer, Nick Judd, said:

“We’re deploying our larger Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route which will increase capacity as well as add more premium seating to the route.  With the growth in frequency of the seasonal service to five times weekly, these changes will ultimately deliver greater choice, great connectivity beyond Singapore and increased connections into the domestic New Zealand network.

The increase in seasonal services to Christchurch follows approval for the two airlines to extend their alliance for a further five years until March 2024.

“We’d also like to acknowledge our partners in Christchurch – Christchurch NZ and Christchurch Airport – for their support as we’ve gone about establishing these services.”  Judd added.

“We have seen strong demand for travel to New Zealand”

Air New Zealand’s  head of South and South East Asia Jenni Martin said: “We have seen strong demand for travel to New Zealand in the South and South East Asia market recently, and we expect these seasonal services and the increase in frequency during the peak season will appeal to travellers in this region.”

US on tap

Kicking off from 1 June next year, TAP Air Portugal, will run five return flights per week from Lisbon to Chicago O’Hare. On 16 June 2019 the airline will additionally add five weekly trips from Lisbon to Washington-Dulles.

TAP currently flies directly to Lisbon from London City, Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester, up to 12 times a day.

The new Chicago route will leave Lisbon at 1305 and will arrive at Chicago O’Hare at 1605; the return leg will depart Chicago at 1805 and will arrive in Lisbon at 0750 on the following day. To Washington-Dulles; the flights will leave Lisbon at 1630 and arrive at 1940 and the return will depart at 2240 and will arrive in Lisbon at 1050 the next day.

Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of TAP Air Portugal, said: “We have 10 gateways in Brazil with services from Portugal. We believe we can support the same number for the US. This means we are planning to add several new destinations in North America.  The USA is already TAP’s third major market worldwide and so there is great potential for further growth. Our network beyond Lisbon is also growing.  We now serve 55 destinations in Europe and 17 in Africa and most of our passengers fly with TAP to final destinations beyond Portugal”

Knock Knock

The joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot NokScoot, has announced the launch of its new route from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, in Delhi. Following regulatory approval, the inaugural flight will take-off from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport on 18 December 2018.

Chief Yodchai Sudhidhanakul, NokScoot CEO,  said: “We are very proud to announce NokScoot’s inaugural service from Bangkok to Delhi on 18th December 2018. This route marks our first ever service to South Asia and follows the launch of services to Tokyo Narita in June 2018 and Osaka Kansai in October 2018. NokScoot believes these flights will appeal to both leisure and business travellers going to and from Delhi, which is the fourth most populous urban area in the world.

Passengers on the new route can also conveniently make easy connections from and to key domestic destinations around India.  Following the launch of the New Delhi service, NokScoot plans to further spread its wings in India with another destination in the first half of 2019” he added.

Beach time

Phu Quoc Beach

Vietjet unveiled its latest route last week a special ceremony marking the introduction of the carrier’s service between Phu Quoc Island and Seoul, at the Korea-Vietnam Business and Investment Forum in the South Korean capital.

Nguyen Thanh Ha, chairwoman of Vietjet, said: “Vietjet was the first airline that offered flights to Phu Quoc International Airport in 2012 and in 2013; we launched the first flight linking South Korea and Vietnam. Since then, Vietjet has quickly gained the trust and love of locals, the business community and tourists travelling between the two countries while also actively contributing to the promotion of trade and tourism between the two countries and across the region.

The airline has carried more than two million passengers between South Korea and Vietnam; among those many were first-time flyers. We will continue to offer flying opportunities to all locals and tourists with routes connecting destinations in these two countries.”

The Phu Quoc – Seoul route will operate daily return flights from 22 December 2018. With a flight time of around 5.5 hours per leg, a flight will depart from Phu Quoc at 1530 and arrive at Seoul at 2245 each day —  the return flight will take off from Seoul at 0145 and land in Phu Quoc at 0535 (local times).

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways’ first non-stop flight from Doha to Mombasa, Kenya landed today at Moi International Airport yesterday.

Operated by an Airbus A320, Flight QR1333 — comprised of 12 business class and 120 economy class seats — left Hamad International Airport (HIA) on Sunday 9 December at 0230 and arrived at Moi International Airport at 0840.

” A major boost to the coastal economy”

Qatar Airways’ group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “Today’s inaugural flight to the beautiful coastal city of Mombasa marks further growth and strengthening bonds between the State of Qatar and Kenya.

We are thrilled to be the first Middle East airline to offer direct flights to Mombasa, our second gateway into Kenya. The people of Mombasa will now be able to access Qatar Airways’ extensive global network of more than 160 destinations around the world, while enjoying its award-winning service.”

Kenya Airports Authority, managing director, Johnny Anderson, said: “The aviation sector in Kenya is shining bright. Today’s inaugural flight gives our customers more travel choices. The Qatar Airways destination network will be a major boost to the coastal economy especially in the area of tourism. This is a major milestone. Welcome to Mombasa.”

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Scoot to take over SilkAir’s routes ahead its merger into Singapore Airlines https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/scoot-silkair-routes/ Thu, 22 Nov 2018 07:29:51 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=488065 The post Scoot to take over SilkAir’s routes ahead its merger into Singapore Airlines appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SilkAir will transfer a number of its routes to Scoot ahead of its merger into Singapore Airlines, while Scoot will be transferring some of its services to existing destinations served by SIA and SilkAir.

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SilkAir will transfer a number of its routes to Scoot ahead its merger into Singapore Airlines, while Scoot will be transferring some of its services to existing destinations served by SIA and SilkAir.

The transfers will take place between April 2019 and the second half of 2020. They are the result of a detailed review to identify which airlines in the SIA Group portfolio are best suited to meet evolving customer demand. The changes, which are subject to regulatory approvals, are planned as follows:

From SilkAir to Scoot:

  • Luang Prabang and Vientiane in Laos, in April 2019
  • Coimbatore, Trivandrum and Visakhapatnam in India, between May 2019 and October 2019
  • Changsha, Fuzhou, Kunming and Wuhan in China, between May 2019 and June 2019
  • Chiang Mai in Thailand, in October 2019
  • Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia, in December 2019
  • Balikpapan, Lombok, Makassar, Manado, Semarang and Yogyakarta in Indonesia, between May 2020 and July 2020

From Scoot to SIA (Both are existing SIA destinations):

  • Bengaluru and Chennai in India, in May 2019 and May 2020

From Scoot to SilkAir (Both are existing SilkAir destinations):

  • Shenzhen in China, from June 2019
  • Kochi in India, from October 2019

In addition, SilkAir will be converting its Mandalay route to a seasonal service. Existing services will end in March 2019 and will resume in November 2019, continuing until January 2020. Meanwhile, Scoot will be suspending services to Honolulu with effect from June 2019 as a result of weak demand.

Dates are indicative as a result of required regulatory approvals. Customers with existing bookings will be provided the option to switch to the new Scoot, SIA or SilkAir flights where possible, or be provided refunds.

“Right vehicles deployed to the right markets.”

“We are now at the half-way mark in our three-year Transformation Programme, and today’s announcement represents another significant development. The route review will strengthen the SIA Group for the long term, with the right vehicles in our portfolio of airlines deployed to the right markets,” said SIA CEO, Goh Choon Phong.

In May, SIA announced that its regional wing SilkAir will undergo a significant investment programme to upgrade its cabin products ahead of the merger. The investments will ensure closer product and service consistency across the SIA Group’s full-service network.

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Alipay’s cash-free spending spree in SG https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/alipay-singapore-tourism/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:31:24 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=481749 The post Alipay’s cash-free spending spree in SG appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Mobile payment platform Alipay has announced it’s special “cashless” trip to Singapore, where Chinese tourists to Singapore travelled to the Little Red Dot and endeavoured to cover all their expenses without the use of paper money or coins

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Mobile payment platform Alipay has announced that it’s special “cashless” trip to Singapore, where Chinese tourists to Singapore travelled to the Little Red Dot and endeavoured to cover all their expenses without the use of paper money or coins.

Organised in conjunction with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Singapore Airlines, Shangri-La Hotel (below) and Resorts World Sentosa who agreed to accept Alipay, the trip was designed to demonstrate to Chinese travellers that they can enjoy the same cashless lifestyle in Singapore as they do at home. Though, considering Alipay’s aforementioned partners, I don’t think there was any chance it would fail.

Alipay and STB invited six Alipay users to participate in the cashless trip in August. The visitors were only allowed to use Alipay for their purchases, including meals, accommodations, transportation, gifts as well as souvenirs, and entertainment. Special travel itineraries were curated by the STB for the six travellers to explore their own interests in food and cultural exploration.

Shangri-La Singapore has already adopted the manpower-saving measures

Commenting on the trip Cherry Huang, general manager of cross-border business for South and Southeast  Asia at Alipay, said: We are very pleased to work with the Singapore Tourism Board to provide a cashless experience for Chinese tourists travelling to Singapore. Through Alipay, we hope to help even more merchants in Singapore connect with Chinese tourists.”

According to STB more than 3.2 million Chinese tourists visited Singapore in 2017, with the country welcoming more tourists from China than from any other country for the first time last year. Chinese tourists are also the largest source of tourist spending in Singapore.

“Strong reach and understanding of the Chinese market”

Jacqueline Ng, director of marketing partnerships and planning at Singapore Tourism Board said: “We are pleased to have partnered with Alipay in this activity given their strong reach and understanding of the Chinese market, our top source market for both visitor arrivals and tourist spending.

We hope to use the insights from this initiative to explore better ways of engaging Chinese visitors and to offer more compelling and seamless experiences through Alipay that are better tailored to their passions.”

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Swiss-Belhotel and SIA reward KrisFlyers with triple mile points https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/swiss-belhotel-sia-triple-miles-krisflyer/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:34:21 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=473625 The post Swiss-Belhotel and SIA reward KrisFlyers with triple mile points appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Swiss-Belhotel and Singapore Airlines launch new promotion rewards in Australia and New Zealand.

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Following news of Swiss-Belhotel International’s audacious 60-hotel expansion plan at the beginning of June the hospitality management chain has announced it is now rewarding members of Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) frequent flyer scheme KrisFlyer, with “TRIPLE miles” when they book a stay at its properties in Australia and New Zealand.

The promotion is applicable to KrisFlyer members who stay at any of Swiss-Belhotel five-star hotels in the region, these include The York by Swiss-Belhotel Sydney and Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane, in Australia and Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak, Queenstown; Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu, Queenstown and Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park, Auckland in New Zealand.

Running throughout June and July 2018, the bonus triple KrisFlyer miles points will be awarded for every one US dollar spent at Swiss-Belhotel International’s hotels in Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland, and its two properties in Queenstown.

“We are delighted to launch this exciting new promotion for KrisFlyer members,” commented Gavin M. Faull, chairman and president of Swiss-Belhotel International.

“World’s leading airlines with an extensive network in Australia and New Zealand”

Faull then went on to praise SIA “As one of the world’s leading airlines with an extensive network in Australia and New Zealand, Singapore Airlines is the perfect partner for us. We look forward to welcoming many more of their esteemed frequent flyers to our properties in future.”

Singapore Airlines currently runs a comprehensive service to both countries with flights to nine major destinations across Australia and New Zealand, with a network which includes Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

The KrisFlyer offer only applies to bookings made direct via the Swiss-Belhotel International website using the Best Flexi Rate for at least one night. The promotion ends on 31st July 2018 and blackout dates apply.

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Is now the right time for SIA’s relaunch of the world’s longest flight? https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/is-right-time-for-relaunch-longest-flight/ Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:23:55 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=471231 The post Is now the right time for SIA’s relaunch of the world’s longest flight? appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its non-stop intercontinental service between Singapore and New York using its new ultra-long range plane, the Airbus A350-900ULR from 11 October 2018.

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The Airbus A350-900ULR

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its non-stop intercontinental service between Singapore and New York using its new ultra-long range plane, the Airbus A350-900ULR from 11 October 2018.

“Pushing the boundaries”

Discussing the relaunch of the world’s longest flight Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines said: “Singapore Airlines has always taken pride in pushing the boundaries to provide the best possible travel convenience for our customers, and we are pleased to be leading the way with these new non-stop flights using the latest-technology, ultra-long-range Airbus A350-900ULR.

“The flights will offer our customers the fastest way to travel between the two cities – in great comfort, together with Singapore Airlines’ legendary service – and will help boost connectivity to and through the Singapore hub.”

Feted as the world’s longest flight, the journey between Singapore’s Changi airport and Newark Liberty International Airport was originally launched 14 years ago, in the summer of 2004, using the Airbus A340-500, which covered the 9,534 mi trip with a flight time of 18 hours.

Nigam, CEO of SimpliFlying and author of SOAR, was a regular user of the original connection when he would hop aboard the service as part of his commute from Singapore, into New York and onto Boston – a flight he remembers with great fondness:

“The first time I took that flight I knew that this was completely something else. Firstly it was all premium economy, which in a low density aircraft means you don’t see a lot of people on board. There weren’t 500 people trying to jostle for their bags or squeeze into their seats.

“Plus, being the aviation geek that I am, I absolutely loved the boarding process – it was not chaotic at all, and once everyone had boarded the SIA attendants came out to greet everyone personally before taking their orders for food – with full eye contact – it was very personal and friendly. A service which is much easier to provide when there aren’t many people on board”.

Shashank Nigam

However, it wasn’t just the passenger service he enjoyed and Nigam went on to explain how the lengthy journey allowed him to catch up on much needed R&R and arrive in NYC well rested – not to mention the opportunity to watch up to ten movies per trip.

“I’ve tried a few but this is one that I’m really excited about”

Closing his comments Nigam enthused: “I’m pretty excited about the world’s longest flight coming back and I’ve tried a few – Bangkok to New York, Bangkok to Los Angeles  – but this is one that I’m really excited about. With the brand new AB350 and the stellar service of the SIA cabin combined – I think we are in for some really good times and I can’t wait for it to start.”

What went wrong the first time?

So, if this epic journey could charm the likes of Shashank Nigam, for whom the phrase “experienced flier” is a huge understatement, then why was it cancelled in 2013, just one year shy of its tenth anniversary? That’s a question I put to Singapore Airlines, and the airlines’s PR spokesperson replied citing one of the very reasons Nigam liked it so much – namely, low passenger numbers:

“We previously operated daily Singapore-Newark flights using the A340-500s. However, the economics were challenging due to the prevailing fuel prices then, and we returned the aircraft to Airbus which resulted in the cessation of our non-stop flights. At that time, there was no replacement aircraft in our fleet with sufficient range and operating economics for the route.”

“The economics will improve, but whether they improve enough to make the service sustainable remains to be seen”

Or, as Brett Snyder – self-professed airline dork and author of the Cranky Flier blog – put it when I asked him the same question, “the flight was cancelled because the only aircraft that could make it nonstop was an A340-500 that guzzled fuel and couldn’t take that many passengers”.

Indeed, when SIA ordered the A340-500 the cost of fuel was only 42 cents per gallon but by the time they went into service this had shot up to 93 cents per gallon, before reaching a peak of USD2.83 in 2013 – when the service finished.

As one might suspect, the airline believes now is the right moment to relaunch, because, as SIA’s spokeperson said: The introduction of the much more efficient A350-900ULR to our fleet enables us to relaunch ultra-long range flights from Singapore to the US in a commercially viable manner.”

Brett Snyder

This is something the Cranky Flier takes a less certain view of: “Singapore Airlines now is taking delivery of the A350-900 ULR which is far more fuel efficient. The economics will improve, but whether they improve enough to make the service sustainable remains to be seen.”

Will the new service be successful? As you would expect from a stalwart member of the Skytrax list of five-star airlines, SIA has got the passenger service side of things down pat. The rest is economics, tempered by politics.

Recent fuel prices have dropped well below the USD2.83 per litre that bested SIA in 2013; it stands at USD1.17 at the time of writing, but the wide-reaching lack of political stability and its knock-on effects to the global economy makes me think SIA’s timing could be off and that the relaunch is less of a sure thing.

We wish SIA the best and look forward to seeing the service succeed – and it seems that we aren’t the only ones.

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Record breaking exhibitor numbers set to be smashed at ITB Asia 2018 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/record-breaking-exhibitor-numbers-smashed-itb-asia-2018/ Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:40:53 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=471096 The post Record breaking exhibitor numbers set to be smashed at ITB Asia 2018 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

With the huge success of last year’s tenth anniversary event, which witnessed over 940 exhibitors from 113 countries setting up shop at the Sands convention centre, ITB Asia 2017 looked like it was going to be hard to follow – but preliminary figures show ITB Asia 2018 is on target to smash that record.

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After the success of ITB Asia last year, the tenth anniversary event where over 940 exhibitors from 113 countries set up shop at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, it looked like 2017 was going to be a hard act to follow – but preliminary figures show ITB Asia 2018 is on target to smash that record.

The popularity of ITB Asia 2018 has seen the bookings go from strength to strength, with organisers recording a 20.8% increase in new exhibitors compared to the same period last year, with a notable uptick in exhibitor space from National Tourism Organisations (NTO) and Regional Tourism Organisations (RTO) as well as from tech, travel and hospitality companies.

This year’s event has signed up NTO exhibitors from Abu Dhabi, Botswana, Croatia, Mauritius and Papua New Guinea, alongside stalls from new RTO participants like Fukuoka & Kansai in Japan, the Marianas Islands in the Pacific and Rovaniemi, the capital city of Lapland.

Travel tech, now vital for the continued success of any company in the industry, will represented by Sabre, TripCreators and tour and experience trailblazers such as Klook.

Katrina Leung, managing director of Messe Berlin (Singapore), organisers of ITB Asia, said: “We are hugely grateful for the ongoing support and commitment from our many exhibitors, who are crucial in driving the growth and success of ITB Asia. Each year we work hard to strengthen our leadership in the travel trade show industry and focus on growing ITB Asia’s success in the coming years”

Asia continues to be a major growth region for the travel and tourism industry worldwide. Whilst worldwide outbound trips grew by 3.9% in 2017, Asia is leading this growth figure with a staggering 11%. Outbound visitor growth is expected to increase by 4 – 5% over the next year, led primarily by US and Asian travellers.

Europe will also have a major presence with NTO representing Austria, Bulgaria, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Spain, all taking part.

ITB Asia 2018, in partnership with Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Airlines, will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, from 17 – 19 October 2018. Visit itb-asia.com for more details.

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SilkAir merges with SIA as part of a three-year transformation strategy https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/silk-air-merges-sia-three-year-transformation-strategy/ Mon, 21 May 2018 09:59:16 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=469542 The post SilkAir merges with SIA as part of a three-year transformation strategy appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Last year, Tiger Air was merged into the Scoot brand when owner Singapore Airlines (SIA) took a 56% ownership of the company. Now SIA has announced that its other subsidiary, regional airline SilkAir, will be folded into the parent company leaving it with just two brands – Singapore Airlines, running a full domestic and international service and low-cost carrier Scoot.

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Last year, Tiger Air was merged into the Scoot brand when owner Singapore Airlines (SIA) took a 56% ownership of the company. Now SIA has announced that its other subsidiary, regional airline SilkAir, will be folded into the parent company leaving it with just two brands – Singapore Airlines, running a full domestic and international service and low-cost carrier Scoot.

The merger will come following the completion of an investment plan into SilkAir’s cabin products, which will see more than $100 million sunk into new lie-flat seats in business class as well as seat-back in-flight entertainment systems fitted in business and economy class seating – bringing SilkAir cabins into line with that of SIA Group’s full-service network.

It is another example of the major investment we are making to ensure that our products and services continue to lead the industry across short-, medium- and long-haul routes

Discussing the merger SIA CEO, Goh Choon Phong, said: “Singapore Airlines is one year into our three-year Transformation Programme and today’s announcement is a significant development to provide more growth opportunities and prepare the Group for an even stronger future. Importantly, it will be positive for our customers. It is another example of the major investment we are making to ensure that our products and services continue to lead the industry across short, medium- and long-haul routes.”

The ‘Transformation Programme’ was announced last year when SIA created a ‘transformation office’ to review the company and its products, as whole, in response to a startling loss of net profit in 2017, when SIA reported a drop of 48% (S$441.9million) on the S$851.8 million total recorded in 2016.

The distinctive Silk Air livery, set to be retired following SIA merger

Discussing the formation of the office at the time a spokesperson for SIA said: “The review is aimed at identifying new revenue-generation opportunities and reshaping the business into one that continues to deliver high-quality products and services, though with a significantly improved cost base and higher levels of efficiency.”

The SilkAir merger will take fruition once a “sufficient”, though undisclosed, number of aircraft have been refitted with the new cabin products. Singapore Airlines is yet to respond to questions about further developments and how the merger will affect passengers. However, in order to help avoid any disruption to service, SIA has begun routes and aircraft transfers between the different airlines in the portfolio.

SIA group’s current services from Australia to Singapore

Sydney

35 flights weekly

Airbus A380 (New Product), A380, B777-300ER

Melbourne

32 flights weekly

Airbus A350-900, Boeing B777-300ER, Boeing 777-200

Perth

28 flights weekly

Airbus A330, Boeing B777-200ER, B777-200, Boeing 787-10

Brisbane

28 flights weekly

Airbus A350-900 and Boeing B777-200ER

Adelaide

7 flights weekly

Airbus A330

Canberra

7 flights weekly

Boeing 777-300ER

SILKAIR

Darwin

4 flights weekly

Boeing 737-MAX 8

Cairns

5 flights weekly

Boeing 737-MAX 8

SCOOT

Sydney

5 flights weekly

Boeing 787-9

Melbourne

4 flights weekly

Boeing 787-8

Perth

5 flights weekly

Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 787-9

Gold Coast

3 flights weekly

Boeing 787-8

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World’s first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner arrives in Singapore https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/worlds-first-boeing-787-10-dreamliner-arrives-singapore/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:11:13 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=463979 The post World’s first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner arrives in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines welcomed the world’s first 787-10 aircraft last week, when it arrived in Singapore from Boeing’s production facility in South Carolina, USA.

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Singapore Airlines welcomed the world’s first 787-10 aircraft last week when it arrived in Singapore from Boeing’s production facility in South Carolina, USA.

Cited by Boeing to be the first recipient of the multinational’s new planes during the unveiling ceremony in February last year, SIA is also the largest customer for the 787-10, with firm orders for 49 of the type. The Airline also has a firm order with Boeing for 20 777-9s, which are due for delivery from the 2021-22 financial year.

“The 787-10 is designed with the latest in technological innovations and SIA is proud to be the launch customer for this newest and largest variant of Boeing’s Dreamliner family,” said Singapore Airlines CEO, Goh Choon Phong, who travelled on the delivery flight from North Charleston.

(From centre left to right) Dominic Horwood, Rolls-Royce Director Customers and Services – Civil Aerospace, Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Kevin McAllister

Guests who attended the event also had the opportunity to witness the unveiling of SIA’s next-generation regional cabin products, which will be fitted on the new 787-10s. They include all-new Business Class seats which recline into fully-flat beds.

Discussing the cabins Phong went on to say: “The new products were the result of a series of consultations with customers, and from working closely with our seat designers and manufacturers. We are confident that the new regional cabin products, with full-flat beds in Business Class and the many new features in Economy Class, will offer our customers a more comfortable in-flight experience even on the shortest flights.”

“With the unveiling of our new regional cabin products, today’s milestones represent Singapore Airlines’ commitment and dedication to providing our customers with a premium travel experience like no other.”

SIA’s 787-10s will be used on flights up to eight hours and will commence scheduled service between Singapore and both Osaka and Perth in May 2018, with more destinations to be added as additional aircraft are received. Prior to these services, the aircraft will be operated on select services to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur for crew training purposes.

Singapore Airlines regional vice president, Philip Goh, said he was pleased that Perth had been selected as the first Australian destination to receive Singapore Airlines’ new 787-10.

“For more than 50 years we have grown and invested in our Perth operations,” Goh said. “Deploying our brand new 787-10 product to Perth reinforces the importance the city plays in our global network and will help to cater for the growing demand we have seen from the West Australian Market.

“I am looking forward to welcoming the new aircraft to Perth and showcasing our new regional cabin products to our customers.”

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SIA “step-up frequency” of Singapore-Canberra-Wellington services https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-melbourne-wellington-services/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 09:18:08 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=458328 The post SIA “step-up frequency” of Singapore-Canberra-Wellington services appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines were the first airline to run a regular service from Singapore to Canberra and Wellington, when it established the route in September 2016, but the success of ‘Capital Express’ route means it's time for an upgrade.

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Singapore Airlines was the first airline to run a regular service from Singapore to Canberra and Wellington, when it established the route in September 2016, but the success of the ‘Capital Express’ route means it’s time for an upgrade.

Pushing the service to a more frequent operation is all part of the airlines restructuring of the current Singapore-Canberra-Wellington services, where the Canberra-Wellington flights will be de-linked and Canberra served on a daily basis.

In its place, Singapore Airlines will be operating services to Wellington via Melbourne (Singapore-Melbourne-Wellington, while services to Canberra will operate via Sydney (Singapore-Sydney-Canberra-Singapore).

This restructure has been driven by the recent upsurge in traffic between the two capital cities, according to Tan Kai Ping (below), SIA’s senior vice president of marketing and planning, who said.

“We have seen growth in international travel into and from both Canberra and Wellington since the launch of our new services in 2016. These new routings will allow us to serve Canberra and Wellington better, and provide Canberra with a step-up in frequency.”

The connection will be operated four times per week, as SQ247 starting 3 May 2018. Return services will be operated as SQ248 on a Wellington-Melbourne-Singapore routing, subject to regulatory approvals. Tickets will be made available for sale progressively through the various distribution channels.

Another addition to Singapore Airlines’ coverage in May will see the launch of a daily service from Singapore to Canberra, via Sydney, operating as SQ288 on the Singapore-Sydney-Canberra routing. The service will be also operate as SQ288 on the return Canberra-Singapore routing.

The Airline will operate services to Canberra via Sydney using its 264-seat Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with four First Class seats, 48 Business Class seats, 28 Premium Economy Class seats and 184 Economy Class seats.

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Singapore’s Airlines: From farm to plane https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapores-airlines-farm-plane/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapores-airlines-farm-plane/#comments Wed, 11 Oct 2017 22:59:21 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=432495 The post Singapore’s Airlines: From farm to plane appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has today committed to significantly enhancing sustainability practices in its in-flight food and beverage offerings. Under the new initiative, a “From Farm to Plane” concept will be introduced to promote environmental sustainability and support local farmers’ communities.

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Singapore Airlines has today committed to significantly enhancing sustainability practices in its in-flight food and beverage offerings. Under the new initiative, a “From Farm to Plane” concept will be introduced to promote environmental sustainability and support local farmers’ communities.

Current efforts in Singapore Airlines’ sustainability strategy include using fish from fisheries certified by the Marine Stewardship Council for their sustainable fishing practices, and obtaining produce from local farms in countries the Airline serves.

With the “From Farm to Plane” concept, Singapore Airlines intends to use more sustainable and meatless ingredients, as well as local produce, in its in-flight meals. The Airline will work with partners overseas and in Singapore to source for such ingredients. In addition, Singapore Airlines’ International Culinary Panel (ICP) of world-renowned chefs will create in-flight menus using more sustainable ingredients and local produce from farms at the Airline’s destinations, such as cherry tomatoes, pumpkins, green beans and lettuce. The new menus will initially be introduced to Suites customers on selected routes from later this year, and will progressively be made available to customers travelling in other classes.

 

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Singapore air traffic keeps climbing https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-air-traffic-keeps-climbing/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:35:32 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=416461 The post Singapore air traffic keeps climbing appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Traffic at Singapore’s Changi Airport continued to increase in July, driven by demand for routes to and from India. The Southeast Asian gateway airport handled 5.42 million passengers and 31,910 flights last month, up 4.5% and 3.6% year-on-year respectively. And while all regions recorded rising passenger traffic in July, passenger traffic on routes to and […]

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Travellers arriving at Changi Airport

Traffic at Singapore’s Changi Airport continued to increase in July, driven by demand for routes to and from India.

The Southeast Asian gateway airport handled 5.42 million passengers and 31,910 flights last month, up 4.5% and 3.6% year-on-year respectively.

And while all regions recorded rising passenger traffic in July, passenger traffic on routes to and from India surged 16%, registering double digit growth for the seventh consecutive month this year. Germany, the UAE and USA also achieved double-digit growth during the month.

New services launched in July included additional Singapore Airlines flights to Melbourne and Dhaka. Changi is now served by more than 100 airlines, which connect Singapore to 380 cities in about 90 countries and territories worldwide.

One aircraft takes off or lands at Changi roughly every 90 seconds.

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SIA deploys three A350s to Brisbane https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-deploys-three-a350s-brisbane/ Wed, 16 Aug 2017 18:21:09 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=380842 The post SIA deploys three A350s to Brisbane appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has revealed plans to deploy three of its newest aircraft to Brisbane, with the gradual launch of a trio of Airbus A350s to the Australian city. The modernisation of the route will take place over a four-month period starting from 16 October 2017, when SQ235/256 will change from an A330-300 to the new […]

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Singapore Airlines has revealed plans to deploy three of its newest aircraft to Brisbane, with the gradual launch of a trio of Airbus A350s to the Australian city.

The modernisation of the route will take place over a four-month period starting from 16 October 2017, when SQ235/256 will change from an A330-300 to the new A350-900. The second A350 will begin operating to Brisbane on 16 December 2017, replacing a Boeing 777-200 on flights SQ245/246. And then on 16 January 2018, the third A350 replace the existing 777-200 on flights SQ255/236 to the Queensland capital.

SIA's new A350 can carry 253 passengers across three cabins
SIA’s new A350 can carry 253 passengers across three cabins

SIA’s new A350 can carry 253 passengers across three cabins, with 42 seats in business class, 24 in premium economy and 187 in economy. This means that passengers flying to and from Brisbane will be able to experience SIA’s premium economy class for the first time.

Seats in all cabins feature individual in-seat power outlets, USB ports and SIA’s latest in-flight entertainment system.

“Brisbane continues to be an important market for Singapore Airlines on Australia’s east coast,” said SIA’s regional vice president, Tan Tiow Kor. “The introduction of these three new Airbus A350-900 aircraft along with the introduction of a fourth daily service is in response to the growing demand we have seen from the Queensland market.

“While this growth is across all cabin classes the demand for additional premium cabin options has been encouraging. With the growing number of A350 aircraft entering our fleet it makes sense to deploy three of them to Brisbane to help meet the premium market demand that we are seeing.

“Not only will it provide the market with our new business class cabin product, it will also offer an alternative premium cabin option, premium economy, which I am confident will be warmly received,” he added.

SIA has a total of 67 A350-900 aircraft on firm order, 16 of which have already been delivered.

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Vietnam embarks on Australian tourism roadshow https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/vietnam-embarks-australian-tourism-roadshow/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:41:16 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=375450 The post Vietnam embarks on Australian tourism roadshow appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has kicked off a three-city roadshow in Australia. Supported by Singapore Airlines, the Vietnam Tourism Roadshow will include events in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne from 15-18 August 2017. The event will be compered and co-hosted by Linh Le, managing director of Vietnam-based Asia DMC. The roadshow is aimed […]

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The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has kicked off a three-city roadshow in Australia.

Supported by Singapore Airlines, the Vietnam Tourism Roadshow will include events in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne from 15-18 August 2017. The event will be compered and co-hosted by Linh Le, managing director of Vietnam-based Asia DMC.

The roadshow is aimed at promoting Vietnam’s potential as a tourist destination to the Australian travel trade, highlighting potential attractions and products, as well as providing an opportunity for Vietnamese suppliers and stakeholders to meet and do business with Australian travel agencies.

Linh Le, managing director of Asia DMC will co-host the events
Linh Le, managing director of Asia DMC will co-host the events

Australia has been identified as one of the key tourism markets for Vietnam. A total of 320,678 Australians visited the Southeast Asian country in 2016, which marked a 5.6% increase compared to the previous year and made Australia the eighth largest international source market for Vietnam.

In the first seven months of 2017, 217,977 Aussies have visited Vietnam, up 11.4% year-on-year, and this number is expected to increase in the coming months due to the expansion of air connections between the two countries, relaxed visa regulations and the rising number of Australian travellers seeking cultural and ecological tourism experiences.

The Vietnam Tourism Roadshow opened at the Crown Perth Hotel on Tuesday. It will then move on to the Pullman Hyde Park Hotel in Sydney on Thursday, before concluding at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Melbourne on Friday.

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Singaporeans get new connections to Colombia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singaporeans-get-new-connections-colombia/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 06:11:07 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=375397 The post Singaporeans get new connections to Colombia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement that will enable Singaporeans to travel to Colombia more easily. From next month onwards, a new codeshare deal with Avianca will allow passengers to fly between Singapore and the Colombian capital Bogota, via Barcelona or London. Avianca will place its “AV” code on SIA’s flights between these two […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement that will enable Singaporeans to travel to Colombia more easily.

From next month onwards, a new codeshare deal with Avianca will allow passengers to fly between Singapore and the Colombian capital Bogota, via Barcelona or London.

Avianca will place its “AV” code on SIA’s flights between these two European cities and Singapore, while SIA will add its “SQ” code to Avianca’s services from Barcelona and London to Bogota. This will allow passengers to book single-ticket travel on the two airlines, with baggage checked through all the way between Singapore and Bogota.

SIA and Avianca are both members of the Star Alliance.

“This new codeshare agreement with Star Alliance partner Avianca provides our customers with seamless connections to Bogota, the financial and commercial centre of Colombia. It is another example of our commitment to continuously expand our network to offer customers greater accessibility and travel options,” said SIA’s senior vice president of marketing planning, Tan Kai Ping.

SIA does not currently operate flights to Latin America, having suspended its services to Sao Paulo last year.

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SIA to create pilot training school in Singapore https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-create-pilot-training-school-singapore/ Fri, 11 Aug 2017 05:10:31 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=362124 The post SIA to create pilot training school in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture for pilot training in Singapore. The arrangement with CAE, the aviation training company, will initially focus on providing simulator training for Boeing aircraft, including 737, 747, 777 and 787 Dreamliner models. It will support both SIA’s airlines and other carriers. […]

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The new facility will initially focus on Boeing aircraft, including the 777
The new facility will initially focus on Boeing aircraft, including the 777

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture for pilot training in Singapore.

The arrangement with CAE, the aviation training company, will initially focus on providing simulator training for Boeing aircraft, including 737, 747, 777 and 787 Dreamliner models. It will support both SIA’s airlines and other carriers.

The new facility will be located at the existing Singapore Airlines Training Centre (STC) located near Changi Airport. SIA will initially transfer four of its Boeing flight simulators to the venture, while additional CAE-built training equipment will be acquired in future.

“The long-term prospects for the aviation sector are positive, and we are confident that the new flight training joint venture with CAE will further enhance Singapore’s position as a leading aviation hub,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong. “With the SIA Group expanding its fleet to drive additional growth, the joint venture will help keep pace with our own training requirements as well as those of other airlines in the region.

“This investment with CAE… is also in line with our push to drive revenue-generation from new adjacent businesses. Together with CAE’s expertise, we are positive that it will be a leading training facility for Boeing aircraft types in the Asia Pacific region,” he added.

The new training centre’s operations are expected to commence by the end of the year.

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Vistara names new CEO https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/vistara-names-new-ceo/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 17:14:56 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=268188 The post Vistara names new CEO appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Leslie Thng has been appointed CEO of Vistara, Singapore Airlines’ Indian joint venture. A former chief executive of SilkAir, Thng was previously the chief commercial officer of Budget Aviation Holdings, which oversees SIA’s low-cost carriers, Tigerair and Scoot. He replaces Phee Teik Yeoh at Vistara, with the former CEO moving back to SIA to take […]

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Vistara's new Airbus A320neo
Vistara’s Airbus A320neo

Leslie Thng has been appointed CEO of Vistara, Singapore Airlines’ Indian joint venture.

A former chief executive of SilkAir, Thng was previously the chief commercial officer of Budget Aviation Holdings, which oversees SIA’s low-cost carriers, Tigerair and Scoot.

He replaces Phee Teik Yeoh at Vistara, with the former CEO moving back to SIA to take up a “senior appointment”. Yeoh had led Vistara since the start, overseeing its launch and first commercial flight in January 2015.

Thng is a SIA veteran, having started his career with the company. He has since held many senior positions with the airline across several international markets and various businesses.

The appointment of Thng is subject to the approval of the Indian government.

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SIA entices SMEs with new scheme https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-entices-smes-new-scheme/ Tue, 04 Jul 2017 09:30:45 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=252773 The post SIA entices SMEs with new scheme appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has launched a new version of HighFlyer, its corporate programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The revamped scheme is designed to reward both companies and their employees when they fly with SIA and SilkAir. SMEs will earn HighFlyer points while business travellers will be awarded KrisFlyer miles when they fly. No minimum […]

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SIA's HighFlyer programme targets SMEs
SIA’s HighFlyer programme targets SMEs

Singapore Airlines has launched a new version of HighFlyer, its corporate programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The revamped scheme is designed to reward both companies and their employees when they fly with SIA and SilkAir. SMEs will earn HighFlyer points while business travellers will be awarded KrisFlyer miles when they fly. No minimum annual travel spend is required.

“We are always looking for more ways to delight our customers and make their journey with us more rewarding,” said SIA’s senior vice president of sales & marketing, Campbell Wilson. “The Singapore Airlines HighFlyer programme highlights Singapore Airlines’ commitment to constantly enhance the benefits for our corporate clients and business travellers.”

Companies will earn five HighFlyer points for every SG$1 (approx. 72 US cents) spent on tickets booked through Singapore Airlines’ corporate booking platform or an appointed travel agent. These points can then be offset for future ticket purchases.

A self-service web portal also allows companies to check their balance, redeem points, manage travellers and bookings, and download e-statements.

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SIA starts flying A350 to India https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-starts-flying-a350-india/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 09:05:45 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=252678 The post SIA starts flying A350 to India appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines will introduce its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to India on 1 July. The aircraft will be deployed on the airline’s daily Singapore-Mumbai services, taking over the SQ422 service which departs Changi Airport every morning at 0740. The new twin-aisle jet will offer a total of 253 seats in three cabins, including 42 […]

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Singapore Airlines will introduce its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to India on 1 July.

The aircraft will be deployed on the airline’s daily Singapore-Mumbai services, taking over the SQ422 service which departs Changi Airport every morning at 0740.

The new twin-aisle jet will offer a total of 253 seats in three cabins, including 42 flat-bed seats in business class, 24 seats in premium economy and 187 in economy. The twin-aisle aircraft also features larger windows, interior lighting designed to reduce jetlag, plus SIA’s latest in-flight entertainment system.

“Singapore Airlines continually looks for opportunities to enhance the travel experience of our Indian patrons. The launch of A350 services to India is a testament to our commitment towards operating a modern and young fleet across the world,” said SIA’s general manager for India, David Lim.

Mumbai becomes the 16th destination to welcome SIA’s A350. The carrier took delivery of its first A350-900 in March 2016 and now has 15 of the aircraft, with another 52 on firm order. These include seven “ultra-long-range” versions which will be used to launch non-stop flights to New York and Los Angeles.

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Scoot sets date for Tigerair rebranding https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/scoot-sets-date-for-tigerair-rebranding/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 06:41:11 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=251994 The post Scoot sets date for Tigerair rebranding appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore-based low-cost carrier, Tigerair, will be merged with and rebranded as Scoot on 25 July 2017, it has been confirmed. The two airlines, both of which are owned by Singapore Airlines, have been gradually integrating their operations in recent months, and the full merger is now due to be completed. Following this, all of Tigerair’s […]

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Tigerair's aircraft will be progressively painted with Scoot's livery
Tigerair’s aircraft will be progressively painted with Scoot’s livery

Singapore-based low-cost carrier, Tigerair, will be merged with and rebranded as Scoot on 25 July 2017, it has been confirmed.

The two airlines, both of which are owned by Singapore Airlines, have been gradually integrating their operations in recent months, and the full merger is now due to be completed.

Following this, all of Tigerair’s Singapore-based fleet will adopt the Scoot brand name and livery, and all services will operate under the “TR” code, which currently applies to Tigerair flights. Scoot’s “TZ” code will be retired.

“The Scoot brand… is well-loved by travellers around the world. We are looking forward to taking the brand further and offering guests a seamless travel experience throughout Scoot’s expanded network, with the completion of our integration into a single airline,” said Lee Lik Hsin, CEO of Budget Aviation Holdings, the umbrella company that operates Scoot and Tigerair.

The two carriers will operate a single website, flyscoot.com, and use Scoot-branded check-in counters. Their combined fleet will include twin-aisle Boeing 787 Dreamliners and single-aisle Airbus A320s, and new staff uniforms will also be introduced.

Destinations that are currently served both by Scoot and Tigerair, such as Bangkok, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei, will continue to be operated using both 787 and A320 aircraft in the immediate future. The re-painting of all Tigerair aircraft with the Scoot livery is expected to be completed by mid-2018.

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SIA adds more flights to Paris https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-adds-more-flights-to-paris/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 05:32:43 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=251935 The post SIA adds more flights to Paris appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase the number of flights it operates to Paris this winter. The national carrier has confirmed that from 29 October 2017 to 24 March 2018, it will add three more weekly non-stop flights to the French capital’s Charles de Gaulle Airport. This takes the total frequency of the route to 10 […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase the number of flights it operates to Paris this winter.

The national carrier has confirmed that from 29 October 2017 to 24 March 2018, it will add three more weekly non-stop flights to the French capital’s Charles de Gaulle Airport. This takes the total frequency of the route to 10 flights per week.

The overall seat capacity of the route will not increase however, as SIA will serve all 10 weekly flights with its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, rather than the larger Airbus A380 that currently operates the daily flights. The 777s are fitted with 264 seats, including four in first class, 48 in business class, 28 in premium economy and 184 in economy.

The three additional flights will depart Singapore’s Changi Airport on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 0230, arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle at 0930. The return flights will leave at 1800 on the same days, arriving back into Singapore at 1340 the following day.

These flights will operate alongside SIA’s existing daily flights on the route, which depart Changi at 0010. The inbound flights take off from Paris at 1100.

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Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection… https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/asian-air-route-updates-including-singapore-airlines-latest-european-connection/ Mon, 05 Jun 2017 06:45:32 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=251522 The post Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection… appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA expands A350 network in Europe Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? Singapore Airlines Why? SIA continues to utilise its new fleet of Airbus A350s (pictured) to expand its long-haul network Anything else? The new Stockholm service will operate via Moscow and as part of a joint venture […]

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SIA A350SIA expands A350 network in Europe

Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Singapore Airlines
Why? SIA continues to utilise its new fleet of Airbus A350s (pictured) to expand its long-haul network
Anything else? The new Stockholm service will operate via Moscow and as part of a joint venture with SAS

DanangAnother Korean connection for Danang

Where? Seoul Incheon (South Korea) to Danang, pictured (Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective 14 June 2017 (rising to three times a day in peak period)
Who? Eastar Jet
Why? South Korean carriers continue to tap the rising demand for travel to Vietnam
Anything else? Seoul is the most well-connected international destination from Danang, with eight airlines operating the route

TigerairTigerair takes off to northern Queensland

Where? Melbourne to Townsville (both Australia)
When? Four times a week, effective 22 June 2017
Who? Tigerair Australia
Why? Low-cost carrier adds new connection from its main Melbourne base to northern Queensland
Anything else? If you tried driving overland between Melbourne and Townsville the journey would take about 28 hours

BruneiBrunei to get new direct link to China

Where? Kunming (China) to Bandar Seri Begawan, pictured (Brunei)
When? Twice a week, effective 8 July 2017
Who? Lucky Air
Why? The Chinese carrier expands its Southeast Asian connections, creating the first link between southwest China and Brunei
Anything else? No Chinese carrier currently serves Brunei, but Royal Brunei Airlines flies to Shanghai and Zhengzhou

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SIA goes green on flights to the US https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-goes-green-on-flights-to-the-us/ Wed, 03 May 2017 07:01:59 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=250071 The post SIA goes green on flights to the US appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has started operating a series of “green” flights to the US, in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions. The national carrier has joined forces with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to develop a series of measures aimed at optimising its operations and improving fuel-efficiency on the Singapore-San Francisco route. A total […]

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The flights will be operated by SIA's new Airbus A350-900 aircraft
The flights will be operated by SIA’s new Airbus A350-900 aircraft

Singapore Airlines has started operating a series of “green” flights to the US, in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions.

The national carrier has joined forces with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to develop a series of measures aimed at optimising its operations and improving fuel-efficiency on the Singapore-San Francisco route.

A total of 12 green flights will operate over a three-month period, using SIA’s latest Airbus A350-900 aircraft. This twin-aisle aircraft, which is already more fuel-efficient than its predecessors, will be powered by a mix of conventional jet fuel and a biofuel made from used cooking oil.

This will be combined with a series of advanced air traffic control procedures, which optimise flight routes to reduce fuel burn and carbon emissions. SIA told Travel Daily that, with these measures in place, it will be able to reduce its CO2 emissions by approximately 71%.

The first of the 12 flights, SQ31, departed San Francisco on 1 May and arrived in Singapore at 1910 the following day, with 206 passengers onboard.

“Singapore Airlines’ fleet is already among the most modern and fuel-efficient in the world. We now want to push ourselves further and are embarking on this initiative to help promote the use of sustainable biofuel in an operationally and commercially-viable manner,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong. “This initiative is especially memorable as our first biofuel flight departed from San Francisco on 1 May, when Singapore Airlines celebrated its 70th anniversary.”

SIA is a member of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG) and has operated several biofuel flights over the years, testing a range of different sustainable fuel sources.

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Singapore tourism comes together for record-breaking campaign https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-tourism-comes-together-for-record-breaking-campaign/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 08:59:15 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=249452 The post Singapore tourism comes together for record-breaking campaign appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore’s main tourism operators have joined forces for a record-breaking new partnership. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have renewed their existing tripartite agreement to promote inbound travel to the Lion City. Under their latest three-year partnership, the three parties will jointly invest SG$33.75 million (approx. US$24m) – […]

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Singapore’s main tourism operators have joined forces for a record-breaking new partnership.

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have renewed their existing tripartite agreement to promote inbound travel to the Lion City.

Under their latest three-year partnership, the three parties will jointly invest SG$33.75 million (approx. US$24m) – the highest amount ever pledged to promote Singapore as destination.

The focus will be on the MICE market, stopover traffic, and “twinning” Singapore with other destinations, such as beaches.

“By collaborating closely with airlines and the travel industry, we can grow passenger segments, such as MICE and transfer passengers,” explained CAG’s CEO, Lee Seow Hiang. “With encouraging results from the current partnership, this second collaboration strengthens all parties’ efforts to raise awareness of Singapore as a stopover point and as a destination.”

The renewed deal will also update the Free Singapore Tour programme, which provides transfer passengers with complimentary bus tours during their layover. This will now be expanded to include more “authentic experiences”, according to the partners, including niche tours based on specific interests like food.

The Free Singapore Tours attracted 59,000 passengers last year, up 8% from 2015, and is now rated as one of the top 10 Singapore tour options on TripAdvisor.

“The renewal of this partnership reflects our confidence that we can continue to cooperate fruitfully to better serve our visitors and drive tourism outcomes,” said STB chief executive Lionel Yeo.

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SIA expands European network with Air France-KLM https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-expands-european-network-with-air-france-klm/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:11:14 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=249396 The post SIA expands European network with Air France-KLM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has signed a deal that will significantly expand its route network in Europe. The national carrier has penned a Memorandum of Understanding with Air France-KLM to codeshare on multiple routes from Paris. Effective 27 April 2017, SIA will place its ‘SQ’ flight code on Air France-operated flights from the French capital to Aberdeen, […]

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Singapore Airlines has signed a deal that will significantly expand its route network in Europe.

The national carrier has penned a Memorandum of Understanding with Air France-KLM to codeshare on multiple routes from Paris.

Effective 27 April 2017, SIA will place its ‘SQ’ flight code on Air France-operated flights from the French capital to Aberdeen, Bordeaux, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Lyon, Madrid, Marseille, Newcastle, Nice and Toulouse.

In return, Air France will place its ‘AF’ code to SIA’s flights from Singapore to Melbourne and Sydney, and SilkAir-operated flights to Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Phuket.

“Our new partnership with Air France-KLM… offers significant benefits to customers through enhanced connections and increased codeshare destinations,” said Tan Kai Ping, SIA’s senior vice president of marketing planning. “In addition, this new agreement provides a strong foundation for future commercial co-operation opportunities between our two airline groups.

“It is also another example of our commitment to the Singapore hub and the European market,” he added.
SIA and Air France-KLM said they will continue to expand the codeshare agreement in future, including new routes with other airlines in their respective groups.

“This new agreement is excellent news for our airline and for our customers,” commented Patrick Roux, Air France-KLM’s senior vice president of alliances. “It will significantly improve the connections for Air France customers from Singapore to Australia. This kind of partnership is part of our aim to expand our market position and increase our range of destinations for our customers all around the world.”

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SIA, Thai Smile top TripAdvisor’s airline rankings https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-thai-smile-top-tripadvisors-asian-rankings/ Mon, 10 Apr 2017 08:09:22 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=249219 The post SIA, Thai Smile top TripAdvisor’s airline rankings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines and Thai Smile topped the Asian rankings in TripAdvisor’s first ever Travellers’ Choice awards for airlines, while Emirates was the world’s highest-rated carrier. In total, 50 airlines were listed in the global ratings, divided into four regions and an overall world table. The top airlines were determined using an algorithm that took into […]

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Singapore Airlines and Thai Smile topped the Asian rankings in TripAdvisor’s first ever Travellers’ Choice awards for airlines, while Emirates was the world’s highest-rated carrier.

In total, 50 airlines were listed in the global ratings, divided into four regions and an overall world table. The top airlines were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality their TripAdvisor reviews and ratings over a 12-month period.

Thai Smile was named Asia Pacific's top regional or low-cost carrier
Thai Smile was named Asia Pacific’s top regional or low-cost carrier

Singapore Airlines was named the best “major airline” in the Asia Pacific region, followed by Air New Zealand and Korean Air. Thai Smile, the subsidiary of Thai Airways, was named the region’s top “regional or low-cost carrier”, ahead of Bangkok Airways and IndiGo.

“We are proud to announce the inaugural Travellers’ Choice awards for airlines, to help travellers make the most well-informed air travel decisions, based on the experiences of the global TripAdvisor community,” said Bryan Saltzburg, senior vice president & general manager for TripAdvisor Flights.

“The airline industry is investing billions of dollars in new aircraft and service enhancements to differentiate the flying experience and these awards recognise the carriers offering the very best experiences and value to the traveling public.”

On a global level, Emirates was named as the world’s highest-rated airline, followed by SIA and Brazil’s Azul. JetBlue, the US-based low-cost carrier, was fourth, ahead of Air New Zealand in fifth. The top 10 was completed by Korean Air, Japan Airlines, Thai Smile, Alaska Airlines and Garuda Indonesia. This means that Asia Pacific’s airlines took six of the top 10 places.

Top Major Airlines (Asia Pacific)

1)    Singapore Airlines
2)    Air New Zealand
3)    Korean Air

Top Regional/Low-Cost Airlines (Asia Pacific)

1)    Thai Smile
2)    Bangkok Airways
3)    IndiGo

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SIA spreads wings in Africa https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-spreads-wings-in-africa/ Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:23:32 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=249122 The post SIA spreads wings in Africa appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines will add multiple new African destinations to its route map this summer, following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. Effective 1 June 2017, SIA passengers will be able to fly on Ethiopian Airlines’ brand new Singapore-Addis Ababa flights, and then connect onwards to countries all across the African continent, including […]

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SIA will codeshare on Ethiopian Airlines’ flights
SIA will codeshare on Ethiopian Airlines’ flights

Singapore Airlines will add multiple new African destinations to its route map this summer, following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Ethiopian Airlines.

Effective 1 June 2017, SIA passengers will be able to fly on Ethiopian Airlines’ brand new Singapore-Addis Ababa flights, and then connect onwards to countries all across the African continent, including Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Congo, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

All of these services will be bookable via SIA on the ‘SQ’ flight code.

In turn, Ethiopian Airlines passengers will be offered connections from Singapore to destinations in Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand and Vietnam, using SIA’s network.

“This significant expansion of our important partnership is in line with our ongoing effort to continuously expand our network reach and to offer customers more travel options and convenience when travelling between Africa, Asia and Southwest Pacific,” said SIA’s senior vice president of marketing planning, Tan Kai Ping.

SIA and Ethiopian are both members of the Star Alliance. They began codesharing on each other’s flights to and from Dubai in 2011.

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SIA moves in-flight newspapers online https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-moves-in-flight-newspapers-online/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 05:58:54 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=249069 The post SIA moves in-flight newspapers online appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines passengers will now be able to access free digital newspapers and magazines via their mobile devices. Using SITA’s DigitalMedia solution within the SIA app, the new service will enable passengers to choose from a wide range of reading matter before, during, and after the flight. The content is available on iOS and Android […]

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Woman sitting on plane with mobile phoneSingapore Airlines passengers will now be able to access free digital newspapers and magazines via their mobile devices.

Using SITA’s DigitalMedia solution within the SIA app, the new service will enable passengers to choose from a wide range of reading matter before, during, and after the flight. The content is available on iOS and Android devices, using adaptive technology that adjusts to different screen sizes.

This will replace the airline’s traditional printed in-flight reading matter. As well as providing more options for passengers, removing printed magazines and newspapers will also help SIA to reduce weight, fuel burn and emissions, as well as cutting costs associated with the supply and disposal of printed reading matter.

In a survey, 65% of passengers said they would access entertainment on their own device while 46% would be happy to watch an in-flight movie on a mobile.

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SIA coordinates Indian operations https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-coordinates-indian-operations/ Tue, 14 Mar 2017 08:02:42 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=248179 The post SIA coordinates Indian operations appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has improved connectivity between  India and Singapore, by forming a codeshare partnership between three of its carriers – SIA, SilkAir and Vistara. Under the new arrangement, which commenced this week, SIA and SilkAir will codeshare on a series of Indian domestic flights operated by Vistara. SIA will place its ‘SQ’ code on Vistara’s […]

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SilkAir, Vistara and SIA seal the codeshare agreement
SilkAir, Vistara and SIA seal the codeshare agreement

Singapore Airlines has improved connectivity between  India and Singapore, by forming a codeshare partnership between three of its carriers – SIA, SilkAir and Vistara.

Under the new arrangement, which commenced this week, SIA and SilkAir will codeshare on a series of Indian domestic flights operated by Vistara.

SIA will place its ‘SQ’ code on Vistara’s flights to 10 destinations from Mumbai and Delhi, while SilkAir will add its ‘MI’ code to Vistara-operated flights to six destinations from Bengaluru and Kolkata.

Passengers will be able to book single-ticket travel on a combination of SIA and Vistara or SilkAir and Vistara, with their baggage checked through to the final destination. They will also be able earn frequent flyer miles.

“We are very pleased with our first codeshare agreement with Vistara, which represents a strengthening of our already strong partnership,” said SIA’s senior vice president of marketing planning, Tan Kai Ping. “Through the new codeshare agreement, both SIA and SilkAir are able to expand our network reach in the important India market, providing our customers even more travel options and enhanced KrisFlyer benefits.”

As a result of the agreement, four new destinations will be added to the SIA’s network: Bhubaneswar, Goa, Guwahati and Port Blair.

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Air searches to be filtered by “flight experience” https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-searches-to-be-filtered-by-flight-experience/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 07:02:25 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=248063 The post Air searches to be filtered by “flight experience” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Four of the world’s largest airlines will soon allow passengers to filter their flight searches by the in-flight “experience” offered, such as aircraft type and cabin features. Airbus has teamed up with Routehappy, the flight merchandising platform, to help airlines create new online content that details the main selling features of its aircraft, including seat […]

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Singapore Airlines' premium economy cabin
Singapore Airlines’ premium economy cabin

Four of the world’s largest airlines will soon allow passengers to filter their flight searches by the in-flight “experience” offered, such as aircraft type and cabin features.

Airbus has teamed up with Routehappy, the flight merchandising platform, to help airlines create new online content that details the main selling features of its aircraft, including seat width, legroom, in-flight entertainment and connectivity.

These will be made available on a trial basis across all major sales channels of four major carriers: Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines.

“Study after study shows the ever-growing importance of the in-flight experience for the more than 3.5 billion people who travel by air every year. And yet, passengers have little information to go on when booking their flights. Finally this is changing,” said Airbus’ head of market & product strategy, Bob Lange.

The airlines will use the Routehappy’s Universal Product Attribute (UPA) tool to provide descriptions and images of their in-flight products. As well as the airlines’ own cabin products, the UPA will also highlight the key selling points of the Airbus A380 and A350 aircraft, such as the jetlag-reducing cabin pressure.

Lufthansa will trial the initiative on its new A350 aircraft
Lufthansa will trial the initiative on its new A350 aircraft

These UPAs are now being integrated into the airlines’ various sales channels and will be launched “soon”. In the meantime, a demonstration of Airbus UPAs can be viewed at routehappy.com.

“As airlines differentiate, so is flight shopping. Flyers need better information to navigate ever changing options, and the industry needs a platform that helps them showcase the products they offer,” said Robert Albert, CEO at Routehappy. “Our alliance with Airbus provides airlines an added incentive to create and distribute rich content that is becoming a key feature in how we shop for flights.”

Campbell Wilson, SIA’s senior vice president of sales & marketing, was enthusiastic about the alliance. “This important initiative will enable us to reach millions of travellers, highlighting the benefits of our award-winning cabin products which complement our long-standing commitment to service excellence, in all classes of travel,” he stated.

Between them, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines have ordered more than 300 A350s and A380s, as they modernise their fleets. The Airbus-Routehappy initiative is expected to be expanded to more airlines and additional Airbus aircraft later this year.

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Boeing unveils largest Dreamliner https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/boeing-unveils-largest-dreamliner/ Mon, 20 Feb 2017 04:39:52 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=247292 The post Boeing unveils largest Dreamliner appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Boeing has unveiled the largest version of its revolutionary long-haul jet series, the 787 Dreamliner. The new 787-10 model is 68.3 metres long – 5.5m longer than the previous version, the 787-9, and 11.6m longer than the original 787-8. It is able to carry approximately 330 passengers in a typical two-class configuration, or up to […]

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Thousands of Boeing employees turned out to see the unveiling of the 787-10
Thousands of Boeing employees turned out to see the unveiling of the 787-10

Boeing has unveiled the largest version of its revolutionary long-haul jet series, the 787 Dreamliner.

The new 787-10 model is 68.3 metres long – 5.5m longer than the previous version, the 787-9, and 11.6m longer than the original 787-8. It is able to carry approximately 330 passengers in a typical two-class configuration, or up to 440 in a high-capacity single-class layout.

But it’s the aircraft’s fuel-efficiency that will make it appealing to airlines; it consumes 25% less fuel than the aircraft it replaces, which should enable airlines to open new long-haul routes. It also emits fewer carbon emissions and 60% less noise.

The 787-10 Dreamliner was revealed to the public when it rolled out of Boeing’s South Carolina factory, in the presence of US President Donald Trump and thousands of Boeing employees.

“This airplane, the most efficient in its class, is the result of years of hard work and dedication from our Boeing teammates, suppliers and community partners in South Carolina and across the globe,” said Kevin McAllister, president & CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We know our customers, including launch customer Singapore Airlines, are going to love what the 787-10 will do for their fleets, and we can’t wait to see them fly it.”

The new aircraft will be able to carry 330 passengers in a typical two-class layout
The new aircraft will be able to carry 330 passengers in a typical two-class layout

SIA was mentioned specifically as it will be the global launch customer of the 787-10. The Singaporean national carrier has ordered 30 of the aircraft – the same number as Etihad Airways. Other airline customers include EVA Air (18 firm orders), United Airlines (14), British Airways (12), Air France-KLM (seven) and ANA (three).

The aircraft will be prepared for its first flight in the coming weeks and is expected to enter service in 2018.

When it launched in 2011, the Dreamliner series became the first commercial aircraft to be produced using composite materials, significantly reducing weight and improving fuel-efficiency. Since entering service with ANA, 787 aircraft have flown more than 140 million people on 530 routes around the world.

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SIA expands in Ahmedabad https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-expands-in-ahmedabad/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 06:43:22 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=247198 The post SIA expands in Ahmedabad appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines will expand its Indian operations next month with the launch of an additional flight to Ahmedabad. Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will launch a fourth weekly flight to the Gujarati city, with a new Saturday service complementing the existing Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday departures. Like the existing three weekly flights, the […]

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SIA will add an extra daily flight to the Gujarati city
SIA will add an extra flight to the Gujarati city

Singapore Airlines will expand its Indian operations next month with the launch of an additional flight to Ahmedabad.

Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will launch a fourth weekly flight to the Gujarati city, with a new Saturday service complementing the existing Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday departures.

Like the existing three weekly flights, the new service will be operated by SIA’s 285-seat, two-class Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

The outbound flight departs Singapore’s Changi Airport 1840 and arrives in Ahmedabad at 2150. The return service then leaves the Indian city at 2305 and arrives back in Singapore at 0715 the next morning.

“Travel to and from Ahmedabad has steadily increased over the years. Singapore Airlines is pleased to offer an additional frequency to meet the growing market demand. The new service will provide travellers a much sought after weekend departure window, to travel to Singapore and to onward destinations,” said David Lim, SIA’s general manager for India.

As well as Ahmedabad, SIA flies to the Indian cities of Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai.

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SIA secures long-haul future with huge aircraft deal https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-secures-long-haul-future-with-huge-aircraft-deal/ Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:38:10 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=246937 The post SIA secures long-haul future with huge aircraft deal appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has secured its future capacity needs with the placement of a massive aircraft order with Boeing. The national carrier has signed a letter of intent with the US planemaker for 20 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 19 787-10 Dreamliners, with options for a further 12 jets. This means that the total order could rise […]

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SIA has ordered up to 51 new long-haul aircraft
SIA has ordered up to 51 new long-haul aircraft

Singapore Airlines has secured its future capacity needs with the placement of a massive aircraft order with Boeing.

The national carrier has signed a letter of intent with the US planemaker for 20 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 19 787-10 Dreamliners, with options for a further 12 jets. This means that the total order could rise to 51 twin-aisle jets in future, valued at up to US$18 billion at list prices.

The new aircraft, which are significantly more fuel-efficient than the models they replace, will allow SIA to expand its long-haul route network. This process has already started with the launch of new direct flights to the US, such as the Singapore-San Francisco route which commenced in 2016, using SIA’s new Airbus A350 aircraft.

“Today’s major order for wide-body aircraft enables us to continue operating a modern and fuel-efficient fleet, providing the SIA Group with additional expansion opportunities to ensure that we retain our industry-leading position,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong.

“We are continuing to invest for the future of the SIA Group. This order is also another demonstration of our commitment to further growing the Singapore hub, as we will be able to offer even more travel options for our customers.”

Neither the 777-9 nor the 787-10 are currently in commercial production; the 777-9 is the future successor to the existing 777-300 aircraft, while the 787-10 is the third and largest version of the Dreamliner series. The new aircraft will be delivered from the start of the next decade.

This agreement adds to SIA’s significant existing orders, which include 30 787-10s plus more than 50 A350s and additional A380s. As these new jets join the airline’s fleet, SIA will retire its older 777s and A330s.

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Profits under pressure at Singaporean airlines https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/profits-under-pressure-at-singaporean-airlines/ Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:22:41 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=246820 The post Profits under pressure at Singaporean airlines appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore’s airlines experienced mixed results in the quarter ending 31 December 2016, as lower passenger demand was offset by reduced fuel costs. National carrier Singapore Airlines experienced a sharp 16.6% drop in its operating profits, to SG$151 million (US$107m), while SilkAir’s quarterly profit fell 9.1% to SG$30m. The group’s two low-cost carriers fared slightly better, […]

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SIA's group profit increased 1.7% in the quarter
SIA’s group profit increased 1.7% during the quarter

Singapore’s airlines experienced mixed results in the quarter ending 31 December 2016, as lower passenger demand was offset by reduced fuel costs.

National carrier Singapore Airlines experienced a sharp 16.6% drop in its operating profits, to SG$151 million (US$107m), while SilkAir’s quarterly profit fell 9.1% to SG$30m.

The group’s two low-cost carriers fared slightly better, with Tigerair’s operating profit holding steady at SG$9m, and Scoot rising 10.0% to SG$20m.

Across the group, revenue fell 2.5%, with a sharp decline at SIA partially offset by rising turnover at Scoot. But the group was also able to reduce its expenditure by 2.8%, including a SG$200m saving on fuel. This allowed overall group operating profit to edge up 1.7% to SG$293m.

Looking ahead, the group said that is expects 2017 to be “another challenging year”, with issues such as overcapacity and strong competition putting profits under pressure.

“The group will maintain vigilance over its costs, and its strong balance sheet positions it well to weather the many challenges ahead,” it concluded.

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SIA adds more flights to Ahmedabad, Dhaka https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-adds-more-flights-to-ahmedabad-dhaka/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 06:56:51 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=245189 The post SIA adds more flights to Ahmedabad, Dhaka appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA has announced rising frequencies to seven Asia Pacific cities

Singapore Airlines will increase its services to several Asia Pacific destinations next summer. For the 2017 summer season, which runs from 26 March to 28 October, SIA will increase the frequency of the Singapore-Ahmedabad route from three to four flights per week, while services to Dhaka will increase from daily to 10 flights per week […]

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SIA has announced rising frequencies to seven Asia Pacific cities
SIA has announced rising frequencies to seven Asia Pacific cities
SIA has announced rising frequencies to seven Asia Pacific cities

Singapore Airlines will increase its services to several Asia Pacific destinations next summer.

For the 2017 summer season, which runs from 26 March to 28 October, SIA will increase the frequency of the Singapore-Ahmedabad route from three to four flights per week, while services to Dhaka will increase from daily to 10 flights per week from 19 July.

In Australia, several destinations will see extra flights next year. SIA’s services to Melbourne will rise from 28 to 31 weekly flights from 17 July, while Brisbane will increase from 24 to 28 flights per week on 22 August.

And Sydney’s frequency will progressively increase from 31 to 33 flights per week from 4 June, and then to 35 weekly flights from 18 June to 30 September.

Finally in Southeast Asia, SIA’s services to Bangkok will increase from five to six daily flights, while Ho Chi Minh City will rise from 17 to 19 times flights per week.

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SIA adds new Scandinavian service in 2017 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-adds-new-scandinavian-service-in-2017/ Fri, 16 Dec 2016 05:45:42 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=245088 The post SIA adds new Scandinavian service in 2017 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA will fly its new Airbus A350 to Stockholm

Stockholm will become the second Scandinavian city in Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) route network next year, when the national carrier introduces a new service to Sweden’s capital via Moscow. The new Singapore-Stockholm route will be launched on 30 May 2017 and will be operated using SIA’s new Airbus A350 aircraft, with a stop in Russia’s capital […]

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SIA will fly its new Airbus A350 to Stockholm

Stockholm will become the second Scandinavian city in Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) route network next year, when the national carrier introduces a new service to Sweden’s capital via Moscow.

The new Singapore-Stockholm route will be launched on 30 May 2017 and will be operated using SIA’s new Airbus A350 aircraft, with a stop in Russia’s capital city in both directions. The new flights will complement SIA’s existing service to Copenhagen.

SIA will fly its new Airbus A350 to Stockholm
SIA will fly its new Airbus A350 to Stockholm

SIA currently operates four weekly flights to Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport, but the frequency will increase to five per week with the launch of the extended service to Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will codeshare on the new services, and the route will be added to the existing joint venture between SIA and SAS, which was initially formed in 2013.

“We have been evaluating services to Stockholm for several years and are pleased that we can now introduce services to the Swedish capital using the newest aircraft in our fleet, the Airbus A350-900. It is encouraging that our partnership with Scandinavian Airlines is going from strength to strength,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong. “With the new services to Stockholm complementing existing flights to Copenhagen, customers will soon have the choice of two convenient gateways to explore the… Nordic countries.”

“We look forward to develop our collaboration further with Singapore Airlines and thereby be able to offer our customers a new route to Singapore from Stockholm, and also from there onwards into Asia, Australia and New Zealand,” said SAS CEO, Rickard Gustafson.

The outbound flights will depart Singapore at 0020 and arrive in Stockholm at 0825, including a one hour 15 minute stop in Moscow. The return service then leaves the Swedish capital at 1025 and gets back into Singapore at 0615 the next day, including a one-and-a-half-hour wait in Moscow.

Passengers will be offered the choice of business, premium economy and economy class seats on the new A350, and SIA’s latest cabin products.

The move to serve Stockholm via Moscow follows SIA’s recent re-routing of its Singapore-Houston service via Manchester, rather than via the Russian capital.

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SIA to fly A350 to UK https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-fly-a350-to-uk/ Thu, 15 Dec 2016 07:11:25 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=245060 The post SIA to fly A350 to UK appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA's A350 offers 253 seats in three classes

Singapore Airlines will start to deploy its newest aircraft on one of its newest routes next month. Effective 17 January 2017, the national carrier will operate its Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the Singapore-Manchester-Houston route, which first launched at the end of October. This will mark the first time SIA has flown its A350 to the […]

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SIA's A350 offers 253 seats in three classes
SIA's A350 offers 253 seats in three classes
SIA’s A350 offers 253 seats in three classes

Singapore Airlines will start to deploy its newest aircraft on one of its newest routes next month.

Effective 17 January 2017, the national carrier will operate its Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the Singapore-Manchester-Houston route, which first launched at the end of October.

This will mark the first time SIA has flown its A350 to the UK, and the aircraft’s second service to the US following Singapore-San Francisco.

“We are excited to operate the A350, the newest and most advanced aircraft in our fleet, to Singapore and Houston from Manchester,” said Sheldon Hee, SIA’s general manager for the UK & Ireland.

“Our new A350 services are a commitment to keep investing in delivering an ever better experience for our customers in the north [of England], and with our recent codeshare partnership with Flybe, we will be offering convenient access to Singapore Airlines from even more cities.”

SIA’s A350 can accommodate 253 passengers in three cabins, with 42 seats in business class, 24 in premium economy and 187 in economy.

Earlier this week, Cathay Pacific announced plans to operate an all-A350 service to Manchester from summer 2017.

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SilkAir to start flying to Sri Lanka https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/silkair-to-start-flying-to-sri-lanka/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:03:45 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=245004 The post SilkAir to start flying to Sri Lanka appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SilkAir will launch its first flights to Sri Lanka next year, as it takes over some of Singapore Airlines’ Colombo services. Effective 8 April 2017, the regional airline will start operating three weekly flights direct between Singapore and Colombo, replacing SIA’s existing service. SIA will continue to operate daily flights to the Sri Lankan capital. […]

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SilkAir will operate three weekly flights to Colombo
SilkAir will operate three weekly flights to Colombo

SilkAir will launch its first flights to Sri Lanka next year, as it takes over some of Singapore Airlines’ Colombo services.

Effective 8 April 2017, the regional airline will start operating three weekly flights direct between Singapore and Colombo, replacing SIA’s existing service. SIA will continue to operate daily flights to the Sri Lankan capital.

SilkAir’s new service will operate every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, with same-day return flights from Colombo. The route will be operated using a two-class Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

“Colombo is a fitting addition to our network. SilkAir is happy to continually bring our customers to more unique cities in the region, and increased connectivity via Singapore,” stated SilkAir’s chief executive, Foo Chai Woo.

SilkAir has been gradually taking over SIA’s regional routes in recent years, as the mainline carrier focuses on serving key cities and long-haul destinations.

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SIA gets green light for Lufthansa joint venture https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-gets-green-light-for-lufthansa-joint-venture/ Tue, 13 Dec 2016 06:42:40 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=244926 The post SIA gets green light for Lufthansa joint venture appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Lufthansa and SIA are cooperating on routes between Europe and Asia Pacific

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will proceed with its plans to form a joint venture with Lufthansa on routes between Asia Pacific and Europe, after the Competition Commission of Singapore’s (CCS) approved the proposal. The national carrier said it welcomed the CSS ruling, which allows the two airlines to enter commercial and operational partnerships, and to coordinate […]

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Lufthansa and SIA are cooperating on routes between Europe and Asia Pacific
Lufthansa and SIA are cooperating on routes between Europe and Asia Pacific
Lufthansa and SIA are cooperating on routes between Europe and Asia Pacific

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will proceed with its plans to form a joint venture with Lufthansa on routes between Asia Pacific and Europe, after the Competition Commission of Singapore’s (CCS) approved the proposal.

The national carrier said it welcomed the CSS ruling, which allows the two airlines to enter commercial and operational partnerships, and to coordinate their services. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has also granted its approval for the partnership.

“The joint venture with Lufthansa Group will provide an attractive proposition to travellers, with unparalleled network connectivity between Europe and the Asia Pacific,” SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong, said following the CSS approval.

“It is yet another example of how partnerships with other airlines enable us to provide more options to our customers which we would otherwise not be able to provide on our own.”

SIA and Lufthansa signed a wide-ranging partnership agreement in November 2015, aimed at expanding codeshare services, aligning corporate programmes and cooperating commercially on flights in Europe, Southeast Asia and Australia. Only last month, the two airlines announced plans to add routes to 20 European cities to their codeshare partnership.

Carsten Spohr, Lufthansa’s CEO, said the joint venture would allow the two airlines to compete in a “fiercely competitive environment”.

“Together the Lufthansa Group and Singapore Airlines will be able to offer even better connections and services throughout Europe and Southeast Asia than are already available. The partnership with Singapore Airlines is an excellent addition and an important pillar of our global joint venture network,” he commented.

In addition to SIA and Lufthansa, the agreement covers the airlines’ subsidiaries, SilkAir, SWISS and Austrian Airlines.

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The latest industry appointments https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/the-latest-industry-appointments-218/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 09:51:57 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=243810 The post The latest industry appointments appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Peter Seah

PETER SEAH will succeed Stephen Lee Ching Yen as chairman of Singapore Airlines. Currently deputy chairman, Seah will take over the top role on 1 January 2017. A banker for more than 30 years, Seah spent 24 years with Overseas Union Bank, retiring in 2001 as vice chairman and CEO. MATT O’KEEFE has been named […]

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Peter Seah
Peter Seah
Peter Seah

PETER SEAH will succeed Stephen Lee Ching Yen as chairman of Singapore Airlines. Currently deputy chairman, Seah will take over the top role on 1 January 2017. A banker for more than 30 years, Seah spent 24 years with Overseas Union Bank, retiring in 2001 as vice chairman and CEO.

MATT O’KEEFE has been named as Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s (CWT) chief technology officer for hotel distribution. O’Keefe brings 20 years of technology and software experience to the travel management company, most recently spending three years as chief technology officer for Hyatt.

David Spooner
David Spooner

DAVID SPOONER has been named as Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ new executive vice president for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. He previously worked for several luxury hotel brands including Sanctuary Retreats, One&Only, Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons and, most recently, Banyan Tree.

ROMAIN CHAN has been appointed as Pan Pacific’s area general manager for China and GM of the Pan Pacific Suzhou. In the broader role, he will oversee the company’s four properties in Suzhou, Tianjin, Xiamen and Ningbo. Chan has 30 years’ experience, including spells with Hilton and Shangri-La.

Bruno Mammone
Bruno Mammone

BRUNO MAMMONE has been promoted to the role of director of operations with ICS Travel Group. Based in Bangkok, Mammone will oversee the company’s operations in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and Indonesia. Prior to ICS he spent seven years in the travel industry.

PHUNSIRI SUVANIJ has been announced as ICS Travel Group’s new country manager for Laos. Based in Vientiane, Ms Phunsiri will now oversee the management of the company’s teams in the Lao capital and in Luang Prabang. She has previously spent 15 years with ICS in several management roles.

Colin McCandless
Colin McCandless

COLIN McCANDLESS has become the new general manager of the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake. With 16 years of experience across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Vietnam, McCandless moves back to Southeast Asia following an earlier spell as GM of the InterContinental Nha Trang.

PATITTA CHININ has become the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit’s new senior director of sales for corporate, leisure and MICE. A Thai national, Ms Patitta has many years of hospitality experience, most recently as director of sales & marketing at Movenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok.

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SIA spreads wings in Europe with Lufthansa https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-spreads-wings-in-europe-with-lufthansa/ Tue, 15 Nov 2016 08:43:50 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=243730 The post SIA spreads wings in Europe with Lufthansa appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA's Airbus A380 touches down at Frankfurt Airport

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has widened its route map in Europe following the expansion of its joint venture with the Lufthansa Group. Under the new arrangement, SIA passengers will be offered connections to 20 European cities via Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich. Those travelling on SIA’s flights between Singapore and Frankfurt will be offered single-ticket travel to […]

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SIA's Airbus A380 touches down at Frankfurt Airport
SIA's Airbus A380 touches down at Frankfurt Airport
SIA’s Airbus A380 touches down at Frankfurt Airport

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has widened its route map in Europe following the expansion of its joint venture with the Lufthansa Group.

Under the new arrangement, SIA passengers will be offered connections to 20 European cities via Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich.

Those travelling on SIA’s flights between Singapore and Frankfurt will be offered single-ticket travel to and from Aberdeen, Billund, Birmingham, Bologna, Bucharest, Dublin, Edinburgh, Florence, Gothenburg, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Tallinn and Venice, while passengers flying to Munich can connect to Madrid, Marseille, Nice and Toulouse, all with Lufthansa.

Finally passengers flying to Zurich can continue onwards to Belgrade, Florence, Lyon, Sofia and Venice with SWISS.

In turn, Lufthansa and SWISS passengers will be able to access new destinations via Singapore. These include Canberra, Dusseldorf and Wellington with SIA, and SilkAir services will also be introduced into the partnership in future.

The expanded codeshare operations follow the signing of a joint venture agreement between SIA and Lufthansa Group in November 2015. SIA, Lufthansa and SWISS are all members of the Star Alliance.

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Singapore Airlines Group has posted a sharp rise in profits for the first half of its financial year, despite declining revenues. The company generated an operating profit of SG$302 million (US$218m) in the six months to 30 September 2016, up 25.8% compared to the same period last year. But this was almost entirely driven by […]

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Singapore Airlines Group has posted a sharp rise in profits for the first half of its financial year, despite declining revenues.

The company generated an operating profit of SG$302 million (US$218m) in the six months to 30 September 2016, up 25.8% compared to the same period last year.

But this was almost entirely driven by falling costs – most notably a 25.2% drop in fuel expenditure. Group revenues declined 3.6% to SG$7.31 billion, including a 6.4% decline in passenger revenues on SIA.

In terms of profits, national carrier SIA increased 34.0% to SG$276m, while SilkAir surged 69.2% to SG$44m, and both Tigerair and Scoot returned to the black with net profits of SG$11m and SG$6m respectively. SIA’s cargo losses almost quadrupled however, to SG$45m.

The company’s overall net profit increased 5.6% to SG$322m.

Looking ahead, SIA said its passenger business will continue to be impacted by weak global economic conditions. “The outlook in most major economies remains tepid. Furthermore, excess capacity and aggressive pricing continue to persist in the market, exerting pressure on loads and yields,” SIA warned.

Like many other airlines, SIA will be hoping that fuel prices remain low in the months and years ahead.

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SIA boosts US and UK with new long-haul route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-boosts-us-and-uk-with-new-long-haul-route/ Tue, 01 Nov 2016 09:02:18 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=243170 The post SIA boosts US and UK with new long-haul route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has launched its second direct route to the UK and its first trans-Atlantic flight between the UK and US. The new Singapore-Manchester-Houston service marks a switch from the previous route that operated between the Asian and US cities via Moscow. Flights commenced on 30 October 2016 and will now operate five times a […]

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From left: Subhas Menon of SIA, Lord Ahmad, UK Minister for Aviation, Ken O'Toole of Manchester Airport, and Sheldon Hee of SIA
From left: Subhas Menon of SIA, Lord Ahmad, UK Minister for Aviation, Ken O’Toole of Manchester Airport, and Sheldon Hee of SIA

Singapore Airlines has launched its second direct route to the UK and its first trans-Atlantic flight between the UK and US.

The new Singapore-Manchester-Houston service marks a switch from the previous route that operated between the Asian and US cities via Moscow. Flights commenced on 30 October 2016 and will now operate five times a week. The airline previously flew to Manchester via Munich, and this service has also now been terminated. However, SIA will continue to operate direct flights to both Moscow and Munich.

The new flight will now depart Singapore at 0235 and arrive in Manchester at 0900. It will then take off from the UK city at 1015 and arrive in Houston at 1535. The return flight will depart Houston at 2015 and arrive in Manchester at 1005, before leaving again at 1135 and finally reaching Singapore at 0820.

SIA flies to four US destinations
SIA flies to four US destinations

“Our new non-stop routes to Houston and Singapore from Manchester are the first outside of London to offer travellers more convenient travel to Texas,” stated SIA’s vice president for Europe, Subhas Menon. “With our partnership with Flybe, these routes are also open to travellers from 11 cities across the UK including Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness.”

Ken O’Toole, CEO of Manchester Airport, said the new routes would alleviate some of the “uncertainty following the Brexit vote”.

“This new east and west route connecting America to Manchester and on to Asia, clearly highlights the role we play with connecting the north to international markets, unlocking trade, tourist and economic opportunities,” he commented.

The launch comes just a week after SIA kicked off a new direct flight from Singapore to San Francisco. It now operates to four US destinations: San Francisco (direct and via Hong Kong) Los Angeles (via Seoul and Tokyo), New York (via Frankfurt) and Houston (via Manchester).

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Ming Court dishes will be served in all cabin classes

Singapore Airlines has formed a new partnership with Ming Court, the two Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong, to improve the Cantonese cuisine offered on its flights. From 30 October 2016 to 30 April 2017, passengers travelling in all cabin classes on flights from Hong Kong to Singapore or San Francisco will be served a healthy […]

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Ming Court dishes will be served in all cabin classes
Ming Court dishes will be served in all cabin classes
Ming Court dishes will be served in all cabin classes

Singapore Airlines has formed a new partnership with Ming Court, the two Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong, to improve the Cantonese cuisine offered on its flights.

From 30 October 2016 to 30 April 2017, passengers travelling in all cabin classes on flights from Hong Kong to Singapore or San Francisco will be served a healthy new menu designed by Ming Court’s executive chef Mango Tsang Chiu Lit.

Ming Court is located in the Cordis Hong Kong, which was formerly known as the Langham Place Hotel.

“Ming Court is devoted to customers’ well-being and is also known for choosing the finest seasonal ingredients in creating the best authentic Chinese dishes,” said Chef Mango. “We incorporated our belief into the new in-flight menu of Singapore Airlines, using nutritious ingredients.

“We are confident that these dishes by Ming Court will impress and elevate the dining experience even for the Chinese food gourmands from Hong Kong,” he added.

Ingredients used in the in-flight dishes include cordycep flower, ginseng and wolfberry, all of which have medicinal qualities.

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SIA to fly direct from Indonesia to Australia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-boosts-indonesia-with-new-international-links/ Wed, 28 Sep 2016 04:43:26 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=241682 The post SIA to fly direct from Indonesia to Australia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines will deploy its Boeing 777 aircraft on the Jakarta-Sydney route

Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its operations in Indonesia, including the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Sydney. The new route, which is still subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to commence on 23 November 2016 and will be operated three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) using […]

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Singapore Airlines will deploy its Boeing 777 aircraft on the Jakarta-Sydney route

Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its operations in Indonesia, including the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Sydney.

The new route, which is still subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to commence on 23 November 2016 and will be operated three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) using a Boeing 777 aircraft. Flights will continue onwards between Singapore and Jakarta.

And SIA is planning to further expand its Singapore-Jakarta operations with the addition of eight new weekly flights. Four of these (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) will depart Singapore at 1350, with the return flight leaving Jakarta at 1535, while the other four (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays) will leave Singapore at 2015  and depart Jakarta at 2225.

Singapore Airlines will deploy its Boeing 777 aircraft on the Jakarta-Sydney route
Singapore Airlines will deploy its Boeing 777 aircraft on the Jakarta-Sydney route

Singapore-Jakarta is already the busiest route in SIA’s network, with 63 weekly return flights per week, or nine per day. With the additional services, SIA will operate 71 weekly flights on the route, and this rises to 74 weekly Jakarta flights when you include the three weekly flights to and from Sydney.

Sydney is also a major destination in SIA’s network, with 31 weekly flights to and from Singapore, plus the three from Jakarta.

“Indonesia and Australia are already among the most popular destinations in our route network. As a result of healthy demand, we are pleased to be able to offer even more travelling choices with these new Jakarta and Sydney flights,” said SIA’s senior vice president of marketing planning, Tan Kai Ping.

Flights on the new Jakarta-Sydney route will depart the Indonesian capital at 2225 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and arrive in Sydney at 0930 the next day. Return flights will leave the Australian city every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1100 and arrive back in Jakarta at 1435. There will be a one-hour layover between the Singapore flights.

SIA will compete with Qantas and Garuda Indonesia on the Jakarta-Sydney sector.

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NZ’s capital gains from Singapore alliance https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/nzs-capital-gains-from-singapore-alliance/ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 03:46:08 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=240575 The post NZ’s capital gains from Singapore alliance appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Wellington

Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have expanded their alliance to include travel to and from New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. From 21 September 2016, Air New Zealand will start codesharing on SIA’s new Wellington-Singapore service, which operates via Australia’s capital Canberra. SIA will also codeshare on Air New Zealand’s domestic routes from Wellington. The […]

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Wellington
Wellington

Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have expanded their alliance to include travel to and from New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington.

From 21 September 2016, Air New Zealand will start codesharing on SIA’s new Wellington-Singapore service, which operates via Australia’s capital Canberra. SIA will also codeshare on Air New Zealand’s domestic routes from Wellington.

The two airlines first launched their alliance in early 2015, which included the SIA’s Singapore-Christchurch flights and the return of Air New Zealand on the Auckland-Singapore route. Since this time, travel between the two countries has risen sharply.

“The launch of our alliance with Singapore Airlines delivered capacity growth of 15% in its first year helping to not only grow visitor arrivals benefiting our tourism industry but also provide convenient travel options to Singapore and markets beyond,” said Air New Zealand’s chief strategy, networks & alliances officer, Stephen Jones. “We welcome the addition of the Wellington service to our alliance and look forward to celebrating the inaugural flight in a few weeks’ time.”

SIA and Air New Zealand are both Star Alliance members
SIA and Air New Zealand are both Star Alliance members

SIA’s new Singapore-Canberra-Wellington service will operate four times a week, departing Changi Airport at 2300 every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and arriving in Wellington at 1505 the next day, following a 75-minute stop in Canberra.

The return flights then leave the Kiwi capital at 2015 every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and arrive back in Singapore at 0550 the next day, including an 85-minute stop in Canberra.

The new route has been nicknamed the “Capital Express”, as it marks the first link between the capitals of Australia and New Zealand, as well as Canberra’s first direct connection to Asia.

Fares for the new codeshare services will be available on a progressive basis from 1 September 2016. SIA and Air New Zealand are both members of the Star Alliance.

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SIA taps into Eurowings network https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-taps-into-eurowings-network/ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 05:06:05 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=239408 The post SIA taps into Eurowings network appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Eurowings flies to approximately 50 European destinations

Singapore Airlines has significantly expanded its presence in Europe following the launch of a new partnership with Lufthansa’s low-cost carrier, Eurowings. Under the new deal, SIA passengers travelling on the Asian airline’s new flights to Dusseldorf will be able to connect with Eurowings’ vast European network. At present, Eurowings flies to approximately 50 European destinations […]

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Eurowings flies to approximately 50 European destinations
Eurowings flies to approximately 50 European destinations
Eurowings flies to approximately 50 European destinations

Singapore Airlines has significantly expanded its presence in Europe following the launch of a new partnership with Lufthansa’s low-cost carrier, Eurowings.

Under the new deal, SIA passengers travelling on the Asian airline’s new flights to Dusseldorf will be able to connect with Eurowings’ vast European network.

At present, Eurowings flies to approximately 50 European destinations either seasonally or all-year-round, across 18 countries.

This agreement follows a similar deal signed recently between SIA and the UK’s Flybe, and the two arrangements will now open up a plethora of new one-stop travel opportunities for Singaporean passengers flying to and from Europe.

SIA launched direct flights to Dusseldorf last month, using its brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.

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SIA takes off in UK with Flybe https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-takes-off-in-uk-with-flybe/ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:41:53 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=239286 The post SIA takes off in UK with Flybe appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Flybe at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport (credit: Nieuwland)

apore Airlines will now be able to offer connections to multiple airports across the UK, following the start of a new partnership with Flybe. The interline deal will enable SIA’s long-haul passengers to connect with Flybe’s regional network, providing a series of new one-stop travel options for British expats and tourists. It will also enable […]

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Flybe at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport (credit: Nieuwland)
Flybe at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (credit: Nieuwland)

apore Airlines will now be able to offer connections to multiple airports across the UK, following the start of a new partnership with Flybe.

The interline deal will enable SIA’s long-haul passengers to connect with Flybe’s regional network, providing a series of new one-stop travel options for British expats and tourists.

It will also enable residents from towns and cities across the UK to travel more conveniently to the Far East, without the need to drive to London Heathrow or Manchester airports.

The new Flybe partnership opens up additional connections via Manchester, Amsterdam, Paris and the newest destination on SIA’s global route map, Dusseldorf, with single-ticket travel bookable via travel agents, standardised baggage allowances (30kg in economy) and automatic transfer of luggage through to the final destination.

New UK destinations enabled by the Flybe deal include Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Isle of Man, Norwich, Jersey, Newquay and Belfast (all via Manchester), Inverness (via Manchester or Amsterdam), Exeter (via Manchester, Amsterdam or Paris), Southampton (via Manchester, Amsterdam or Dusseldorf), Dundee, East Midlands and Liverpool (all via Amsterdam), London City and Doncaster-Sheffield (via Amsterdam or Paris), Cardiff (via Paris or Dusseldorf), Birmingham and Manchester (via Amsterdam, Paris and Dusseldorf).

“[Our] new partnership with Flybe… enables us to provide greater opportunities for UK customers to access the high-quality customer service and comfort that Singapore Airlines is known for, all from their local airport,” said Sheldon Hee, SIA’s general manager UK & Ireland.

“This collaboration builds on our efforts to find new ways for UK customers to access our flights from closer to home; adding to the coach-fly and rail-fly partnerships we pioneered in recent years. Moving forward, we aim to continue providing ever more convenient options for our customers to fly with Singapore Airlines.”

The new partnership follows the recent announcement of SIA’s first ever trans-Atlantic flight from the UK, which will extend the airline’s Singapore-Manchester route to the US city of Houston from 30 October 2016.

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Air NZ connects to India with new codeshare https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-nz-connects-to-india-with-new-codeshare/ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 06:31:42 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=239265 The post Air NZ connects to India with new codeshare appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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Air New Zealand is now offering connections to multiple cities in India, following the start of a new codeshare partnership. The national carrier has teamed up with Singapore Airlines to offer its passengers one-stop services to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai, via Singapore. The flights connect Air New Zealand’s daily Auckland-Singapore services to […]

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Air New Zealand is now offering connections to multiple cities in India, following the start of a new codeshare partnership.

The national carrier has teamed up with Singapore Airlines to offer its passengers one-stop services to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai, via Singapore. The flights connect Air New Zealand’s daily Auckland-Singapore services to SIA and SilkAir’s services between Singapore and India.

“We are thrilled to open up the market into India and will be stepping up our sales, marketing and PR efforts this year, working actively with our travel and tourism partners,” said Air New Zealand’s regional general manager for Asia, Scott Carr.

“Our daily direct flights from Singapore are a great option for India customers to connect to all of New Zealand, and a great way for them to experience with our warm and friendly Kiwi hospitality.”

Air New Zealand currently flies its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft between Singapore and Auckland. Inbound passengers can then connect to 22 domestic destinations within New Zealand.

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SIA adds third destination in Germany https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-adds-third-destination-in-germany/ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 07:50:18 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=239139 The post SIA adds third destination in Germany appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Dusseldorf has become the third German city in Singapore Airlines’ route network. The new direct service between Singapore and Dusseldorf will initially be operated three times a week using SIA’s brand new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft. Flights depart Singapore’s Changi Airport every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 2340 and arrive at Dusseldorf Airport at […]

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Dusseldorf has become the third German city in Singapore Airlines’ route network.

The new direct service between Singapore and Dusseldorf will initially be operated three times a week using SIA’s brand new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft. Flights depart Singapore’s Changi Airport every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 2340 and arrive at Dusseldorf Airport at 0620 the next morning, following a flight of almost 13 hours.

Dusseldorf sits on the banks of the River Rhine
Dusseldorf sits on the banks of the River Rhine

The return services then leave every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 1150, and arrive back in Singapore at 0615 the following day.

The new route will allow passengers to experience SIA’s new fleet of A350 aircraft (pictured top), the first of which was delivered in March 2016. SIA now operates four of these long-haul jets and has a further 63 on order.

The first batch of the new aircraft – the standard A350-900 models – come fitted with 253 seats in three classes, including 42 flat-bed seats in business class, 24 extra-legroom seats in premium economy and 187 seats in economy class.

The A350 will also allow SIA to resume direct flights to the US later this year, when it commences its new Singapore-San Francisco in October 2016.

Dusseldorf becomes the third German city in SIA’s network, following Frankfurt and Munich.

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SIA adds extra Kolkata flight https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-adds-extra-kolkata-flight/ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 07:40:52 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=239017 The post SIA adds extra Kolkata flight appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA flies an Airbus A330 to Kolkata

Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans to launch an extra weekly flight to Kolkata. Effective December 2016, the airline’s existing thrice weekly direct service between Singapore and Kolkata will be increased to four flights per week. The Monday, Friday and Saturday departures will be complemented by a new Wednesday flight. SIA’s Kolkata flights depart Singapore’s Changi […]

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SIA flies an Airbus A330 to Kolkata
SIA flies an Airbus A330 to Kolkata

Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans to launch an extra weekly flight to Kolkata.

Effective December 2016, the airline’s existing thrice weekly direct service between Singapore and Kolkata will be increased to four flights per week. The Monday, Friday and Saturday departures will be complemented by a new Wednesday flight.

SIA’s Kolkata flights depart Singapore’s Changi Airport at 2055 and arrive in the West Bengal city at 2240. The return flights then leave Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at 2355 and arrive back in Singapore at 0640.

Flights are operated using a twin-aisle Airbus A330 aircraft and complement SilkAir’s service on the same route.

SIA also flies to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai.

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SIA’s non-stop US flights to resume this year https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sias-non-stop-us-flight-to-resume-this-year/ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 02:54:56 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=237719 The post SIA’s non-stop US flights to resume this year appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines will fly its Airbus A350 direct to San Francisco

Singapore Airlines will launch direct flights to the US later in 2016 – two years earlier than previously anticipated. The national carrier has confirmed that effective 23 October this year, it will start flying non-stop from Singapore to San Francisco using its new Airbus A350 aircraft. And the launch of this flight will also enable […]

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Singapore Airlines will fly its Airbus A350 direct to San Francisco
Singapore Airlines will fly its Airbus A350 direct to San Francisco
Singapore Airlines will fly its Airbus A350 direct to San Francisco

Singapore Airlines will launch direct flights to the US later in 2016 – two years earlier than previously anticipated.

The national carrier has confirmed that effective 23 October this year, it will start flying non-stop from Singapore to San Francisco using its new Airbus A350 aircraft.

And the launch of this flight will also enable SIA to add a second daily flight to Los Angeles. At present the airline operates two daily flights to San Francisco – one via Hong Kong and one via Seoul. By choosing to fly direct to San Francisco, the flight that currently operates via Seoul will instead be routed to LA.

This new Singapore-Seoul-LA service will also commence on 23 October 2016, and will operate alongside the existing daily Singapore-Tokyo Narita-LA routing.

SIA had previously announced that it would relaunch non-stop flights to the US in 2018, with services to LA and New York.

“Our customers have been asking us to offer more US services and we are pleased to be able to do so. With new non-stop San Francisco flights and the increase in frequency to Los Angeles, customers will have two flights to choose from each day,” said Lee Wen Fen, SIA’s senior vice president of marketing planning.

The new direct Singapore-San Francisco service will be the longest flight in SIA’s network, at a distance of 13,601km. Both the outbound and return flights will have morning departure times, and SIA will serve the route using its new 253-seat A350-900 aircraft, which features business, premium economy and economy class cabins.

In addition to San Francisco and LA, SIA’s US network currently includes flights to Houston via Moscow and New York JFK via Frankfurt. And the airline is planning to expand its US operations even further in 2018, when the arrival of its new “ultra-long-range” A350s will enable SIA to resume direct flights to LA and New York.

Earlier this year United Airlines launched direct flights between San Francisco and Singapore, which marked the first direct link from between the US and the Lion City since SIA suspended its LA and Newark services in 2013.

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SIA creates new company to manage LCCs https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-creates-new-company-to-manage-lccs/ Mon, 23 May 2016 06:58:51 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=236699 The post SIA creates new company to manage LCCs appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Scoot will join Tiger Airways in the new company (credit: Jordan Tan)

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has established a new holding company to own and manage its two low-cost carriers, Scoot and Tiger Airways. The move follows the delisting of Tiger Airways – which operates under the brand name Tigerair – from the Singapore stock exchange. Lee Lik Hsin, who has led Tigerair since May 2014, will now […]

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Scoot will join Tiger Airways in the new company (credit: Jordan Tan)
Scoot will join Tiger Airways in the new company (credit: Jordan Tan)
Scoot will join Tiger Airways in the new company (credit: Jordan Tan)

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has established a new holding company to own and manage its two low-cost carriers, Scoot and Tiger Airways.

The move follows the delisting of Tiger Airways – which operates under the brand name Tigerair – from the Singapore stock exchange.

Lee Lik Hsin, who has led Tigerair since May 2014, will now become CEO of the holding company, which has been registered as Budget Aviation Holdings Pte Ltd. Campbell Wilson, who has been CEO of Scoot since its launch in 2012, will take up a new “senior position” in SIA. Goh Choon Phong, CEO of SIA, will become chairman of the new company.

“The holding company structure will drive a deep integration of our low-cost subsidiaries, which are important parts of our portfolio strategy in which we have investments in both the full-service and budget aspects of the airline business,” said Goh.

“We also recognise the contribution Campbell has made through his leadership of Scoot since its establishment, successfully developing its corporate culture, brand, route network and fleet, and bringing it to profitability in a short time. We look forward to his return to SIA.”

SIA says the holding company structure will allow Scoot and Tiger to integrate in several key areas, such as sales and marketing, IT, planning and operations.

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The latest industry appointments https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/the-latest-industry-appointments-200/ Wed, 11 May 2016 08:47:23 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=236276 The post The latest industry appointments appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Sheldon Hee

SHELDON HEE has been announced as Singapore Airlines’ new general manager for the UK & Ireland. Hee has spent the last 18 years with SIA, including a spell as general manager for Switzerland and, most recently, vice president of marketing communications. He replaces Wilson Yong. KURT OTTO WEHINGER has become Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s new […]

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Sheldon Hee
Sheldon Hee
Sheldon Hee

SHELDON HEE has been announced as Singapore Airlines’ new general manager for the UK & Ireland. Hee has spent the last 18 years with SIA, including a spell as general manager for Switzerland and, most recently, vice president of marketing communications. He replaces Wilson Yong.

KURT OTTO WEHINGER has become Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s new area general manager for Oceania and GM of the Parkroyal Darling Harbour in Sydney. An Austrian hospitality veteran with more than 30 years’ experience, Wehinger most recently served as GM of the Marina Mandarin Singapore.

Michal Zitek
Michal Zitek

MICHAL ZITEK has been named as the new chairman of Central Coast Vietnam Destination Marketing Organization. Zitek is also Banyan Tree’s area general manager for Vietnam, overseeing the company’s resorts at Laguna Lang Co. He takes over the chairmanship from Anthony Gill, GM of the Nam Hai.

VIKRAMJIT SINGH has been promoted to the position of president & chief revenue officer for Lemon Tree Hotels, the Indian hotel group. Singh is one of the founding members of the Lemon Tree team, having joined the group in 2005. He previously served as the company’s chief sales officer.

Juliette Lim
Juliette Lim

JULIETTE LIM has joined Marco Polo Hotels as its new vice president of human resources. In a career spanning 20 years, Ms Lim has worked with several international hotel groups, including Starwood, where she served as regional director of talent development & culture for Asia Pacific.

JON TIMMONS has been appointed chief operations officer of STR, the hotel analytics company. Timmons joins STR after a four-year stint at eviCore healthcare, where he served in various roles including director of business intelligence. He has also worked as IT director for GE Aviation.

Pedro Mendes
Pedro Mendes

PEDRO MENDES has been named general manager of the Premier Inn Singapore Beach Road, which will become the UK-based hotel group’s first Singaporean property when it opens later this year. A Portuguese national, Mendes previously served as cluster GM for Premier Inn, handling six hotels in London.

ANDERS LUND has been appointed general manager of the Maison Aurelia Sanur, Tauzia’s hotel in Bali. A Swedish national, Lund is just 31 years-old and began his career as a management trainee at Plaza Athenee Bangkok. He then moved to Indonesia to work for Swiss-Belhotel International.

Greg Martin
Greg Martin

GREG MARTIN has become the new general manager of Buffalo Tours’ sales office in Australia. He joins the Asian destination management company with more than 25 years’ experience in the Australian wholesale travel sector, most recently with Adventure World Travel. He will be based Sydney.

ATSUSHI HIRAYAMA has become Buffalo Tours’ new country manager for Japan. A Japanese national, he joins the Asian DMC with 25 years of experience in travel industry, working for inbound operators in Australia and Japan. He will now manage the Buffalo Tours team in Tokyo.

Allan Wong
Allan Wong

ALLAN WONG has become the new general manager at Pan Pacific Tianjin. A Malaysian national, Wong brings 20 years of experience to the Chinese property, including managing IHG hotels in Ningbo, Shenzhen and Tianjin. Most recently he headed up Tianjin Modern Group’s hotel business.

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Australian capital prepares for first international flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/australian-capital-prepares-for-first-international-flights/ Thu, 28 Apr 2016 05:29:32 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=235784 The post Australian capital prepares for first international flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The new 2,750m² public departure lounge

Canberra Airport has unveiled the designs for its new international terminal, ahead of the launch of the Australian capital’s first international flights in September 2016. Singapore Airlines will start flying to Canberra later this year, linking the city both with Singapore and New Zealand’s capital Wellington. And in preparation for these new services, Canberra Airport […]

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Canberra Airport has unveiled the designs for its new international terminal, ahead of the launch of the Australian capital’s first international flights in September 2016.

Singapore Airlines will start flying to Canberra later this year, linking the city both with Singapore and New Zealand’s capital Wellington. And in preparation for these new services, Canberra Airport is embarking on a major AU$18 million (US$14m) renovation, the plans for which have now been revealed.

The new 2,750m² public departure lounge
The new 2,750m² public departure lounge

Designed by Guida Moseley Brown Architects, the new 2,750m² public departure lounge and 2,400m² arrival hall will be developed on the site of the existing terminal’s main hall. The plans include folding ceiling panels and skylights that provide more natural light, plus new business and media lounges, meeting rooms, a large F&B area, duty-free shopping and a variety of seating options.

Canberra Airport’s managing director, Stephen Byron, said the concept would more similar to an airline club lounge that an airport waiting area.

“We are breaking the rules here. All our customers will be treated as club lounge members with the best of design, furnishings and amenities in the general public areas,” Byron said. “We have delivered the best domestic terminal facility in the country, and will deliver the best international terminal to match it.”

He added that the airport was working closely with the Australian Border Force towards “the implementation of customs, quarantine and immigration facilities”.

SIA will fly its Boeing 777 aircraft to Canberra
SIA will fly its Boeing 777 aircraft to Canberra

First announced in January 2016, SIA’s new Singapore-Canberra-Wellington route has been nicknamed the “Capital Express”.

Effective 20 September 2016, flights will depart Singapore’s Changi Airport every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2300, arriving in Canberra at 0835 the next morning. The service will then take off from the Australian capital every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 0950, arriving in Wellington at 1505.

On the return leg, flights take off from the New Zealand capital at 2015 and touch down in Canberra at 2205. They then depart again at 2330 and arrive back in Singapore at 0550 the following morning.

SIA will serve the route using a 266-seat Boeing 777-200 aircraft with 38 seats in business class seats and 228 in economy.

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Singapore Airlines completes ASEAN sweep with new flight https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-completes-asean-sweep-with-new-flight/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:25:14 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=235667 The post Singapore Airlines completes ASEAN sweep with new flight appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SilkAir will fly to Vientiane and Luang Prabang

SilkAir will launch flights to two destinations in Laos this year, expanding the Singapore Airlines group network to all 10 ASEAN countries. From 31 October 2016, SilkAir, SIA’s regional subsidiary, will offer three weekly flights (Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays) from Singapore to Vientiane. The service will then continue onwards to the UNESCO-listed northern Lao city […]

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SilkAir will fly to Vientiane and Luang Prabang

SilkAir will launch flights to two destinations in Laos this year, expanding the Singapore Airlines group network to all 10 ASEAN countries.

From 31 October 2016, SilkAir, SIA’s regional subsidiary, will offer three weekly flights (Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays) from Singapore to Vientiane. The service will then continue onwards to the UNESCO-listed northern Lao city of Luang Prabang before heading back to Singapore.

SilkAir will fly to Vientiane and Luang Prabang
SilkAir will fly to Vientiane and Luang Prabang

This triangular route will be operated using SilkAir’s two-class Airbus A320 aircraft.

“Southeast Asia has always been an important market for us and with the start of flights to Vientiane and Luang Prabang, we will offer travellers connectivity to every country in Southeast Asia,” said SilkAir’s chief executive, Leslie Thng.

“We believe that this new service has great potential, as more travellers turn their interest to Southeast Asia and destinations such as Laos. This new service will also allow Laotians increased connectivity to the rest of the world via Singapore.”

The new flight will depart Singapore at 1420 and arrive in Vientiane at 1615. It will then leave the Lao capital at 1705 and touchdown in Luang Prabang at 1800. The inbound flight will depart Luang Prabang at 1850 and arrive back in Singapore at 2305.

Following the launch of Vientiane and Luang Prabang, the number of destinations in SilkAir’s route network will increase to 51 in 14 countries: Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore. SIA also flies to Brunei, completing the 10 ASEAN countries in the group’s network.

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Airbus, SIA open major new training centre in Singapore https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/airbus-sia-open-major-new-training-centre-in-singapore/ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 03:37:18 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=235305 The post Airbus, SIA open major new training centre in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

(From left): Goh Choon Phong, S Iswaran and Fabrice Brégier celebrate the opening of the new facility

Airbus and Singapore Airlines have opened a new aviation training centre in Singapore, which will provide flight simulation and educational facilities for every model of Airbus aircraft currently in production. The new Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), which is 55% owned by Airbus and 45% by SIA, was officially opened on Monday in a ceremony […]

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(From left): Goh Choon Phong, S Iswaran and Fabrice Brégier celebrate the opening of the new facility
(From left): Goh Choon Phong, S Iswaran and Fabrice Brégier celebrate the opening of the new facility
(From left): Goh Choon Phong, S Iswaran and Fabrice Brégier celebrate the opening of the new facility

Airbus and Singapore Airlines have opened a new aviation training centre in Singapore, which will provide flight simulation and educational facilities for every model of Airbus aircraft currently in production.

The new Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), which is 55% owned by Airbus and 45% by SIA, was officially opened on Monday in a ceremony attended by Fabrice Brégier, president & CEO Airbus, Goh Choon Phong, CEO of SIA, and S Iswaran, Singapore’s Minister of Trade & Industry.

The 9,250m² facility becomes Airbus’ largest flight crew training base, with eight full-flight simulators for the A320, A330, A350 and A380 aircraft. It will also have six fixed cockpit training devices and extensive classroom facilities, with a capacity of more than 10,000 trainees per year.

The AATC features eight full flight simulators
The AATC features eight full flight simulators

“The new centre combines the expertise of our two companies to offer the highest standards of training for the growing flight crew population in the Asia Pacific region,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus’ president & CEO. “Our investment in this joint venture is another example of our commitment at Airbus to bring our support services closer to our customers around the world, and especially in the key growth markets.”

SIA’s Goh added; “The new facility provides exceptional training on state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring that AATC is a true centre of excellence in the Asia-Pacific region. With hundreds more new Airbus aircraft on firm order by the region’s airlines, we are confident that AATC will go from strength to strength.”

Airbus and SIA were previously conducting their training from temporary facilities at the SIA Training Centre near Changi Airport. All operations will now be gradually transferred to the new centre, which is located at Seletar Aerospace Park.

The AATC in Singapore becomes the fourth Airbus flight training centre worldwide, alongside Toulouse, Miami and Beijing.

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The latest industry appointments https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/the-latest-industry-appointments-196/ Wed, 06 Apr 2016 09:24:03 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=234811 The post The latest industry appointments appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Lim Boon Kwee

LIM BOOM KWEE has been named chief operating officer of Dusit International. He joined the Thai hotel group in March 2013 as president of its Chinese subsidiary, Dusit Fudu. His 30-year career has also included spells with Millennium & Copthorne, Starwood, IHG, Sedona, Shangri-La and New World Hotels. EDDY LEONG has been appointed chief executive […]

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Lim Boon Kwee
Lim Boon Kwee

LIM BOOM KWEE has been named chief operating officer of Dusit International. He joined the Thai hotel group in March 2013 as president of its Chinese subsidiary, Dusit Fudu. His 30-year career has also included spells with Millennium & Copthorne, Starwood, IHG, Sedona, Shangri-La and New World Hotels.

EDDY LEONG has been appointed chief executive officer of Think Big Digital, the company that manages AirAsia’s loyalty programme, BIG. Leong has previously worked with the Berjaya Group and Malaysia Airlines, and helped set up Firefly in 2007. He has also been an advisor to Philippines AirAsia.

Alexandre de Juniac
Alexandre de Juniac

ALEXANDRE DE JUNIAC will become the new director-general & CEO of IATA. Currently the chairman & CEO of Air France-KLM, de Juniac will succeed Tony Tyler at IATA, and is expected to take up his new duties in June. A French national, de Juniac has previously worked in the French government.

DAVID LIM has been named as Singapore Airlines’ new general manager for India. A Singaporean national, Lim has worked for the national carrier since 1988, including spells in Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Hong Kong and the UK. He moves to India from Japan where he also served as country manager.

Sammy Carolus
Sammy Carolus

SAMMY CAROLUS has been announced as the new general manager of the Grand Hyatt Taipei. He moves to Taiwan with more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having first joined the Hyatt Bali in 1992. Most recently he was GM of the Hyatt Regency Hua Hin in Thailand.

JORDAN ANDREW has been appointed chief technology officer at Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Based in London, Andrew will be tasked with developing CWT’s IT infrastructure, including mobile products. He previously worked for Citigroup, Thomson Reuters and, most recently, NBC Universal International.

Rudy Oretti
Rudy Oretti

RUDY ORETTI has been appointed general manager of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. Oretti joins Hilton from Louis XIII Management in Macau, where he held the position of senior vice president of operations. He has also worked with Banyan Tree and The Leela Hotels.

DANIEL MOYLAN has become the new general manager for SpiceRoads, the Asian bicycle tour operator. He has held two prior positions at SpiceRoads since joining the company in 2012, including chief adventure manager. Previously he worked as operations manager for UK-based marketing firm RPM London.

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Singapore Airlines adds more Mumbai flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-adds-more-mumbai-flights/ Wed, 06 Apr 2016 03:55:15 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=234774 The post Singapore Airlines adds more Mumbai flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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Singapore Airlines has announced the addition of four weekly flights between Mumbai and Singapore, taking its total frequency on the route to 18 flights per week. From 21 April to 22 May 2016, the extra services will operate every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Flights will depart Singapore at 0235 and arrive in Mumbai at […]

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Singapore Airlines has announced the addition of four weekly flights between Mumbai and Singapore, taking its total frequency on the route to 18 flights per week.

From 21 April to 22 May 2016, the extra services will operate every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Flights will depart Singapore at 0235 and arrive in Mumbai at 0525. The return flights will the leave Mumbai at 0835 and arrive back in Singapore at 1640. Then from 23 May to 12 June 2016, the additional flights will operate every Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, running at the same times.

The airline currently offers twice daily flights on the Singapore-Mumbai route, so the new services will mean SIA offers three flights a day on four days of the week and twice daily flights on the remaining three days.

SIA serves Mumbai using a mix of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft.

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Lufthansa and SWISS expand Asian networks with SIA https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/lufthansa-and-swiss-expand-asian-networks-with-sia/ Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:44:53 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=234729 The post Lufthansa and SWISS expand Asian networks with SIA appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Lufthansa, SWISS and SIA are all members of the Star Alliance (photo by Jorg Hackemann)

Singapore Airlines and the Lufthansa Group have announced a series of new Asian codeshare flights. The two companies formed a commercial joint venture in November 2015 which has already seen SIA codeshare on 20 routes operated by Lufthansa and SWISS from their hubs in Munich and Zurich. And now, the two European carriers will start […]

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Lufthansa, SWISS and SIA are all members of the Star Alliance (photo by Jorg Hackemann)
Lufthansa, SWISS and SIA are all members of the Star Alliance (photo by Jorg Hackemann)

Singapore Airlines and the Lufthansa Group have announced a series of new Asian codeshare flights.

The two companies formed a commercial joint venture in November 2015 which has already seen SIA codeshare on 20 routes operated by Lufthansa and SWISS from their hubs in Munich and Zurich. And now, the two European carriers will start codesharing on a series of SIA-operated flights from Singapore.

Under the expanded agreement, Lufthansa passengers flying from Frankfurt to Singapore will be able to connect with SIA to Bali and Jakarta. And SWISS passengers flying from Zurich will be offered connections to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Auckland and Christchurch.

All journeys will be offered on a single e-ticket and baggage will be transferred through to the final destination. Lufthansa, SWISS and SIA are all members of the Star Alliance.

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Scoot moves into Middle East with Jeddah flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/scoot-moves-into-middle-east-with-jeddah-flights/ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:56:48 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=234570 The post Scoot moves into Middle East with Jeddah flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Scoot's Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Singapore-based Scoot has revealed plans to launch its first ever flights to the Middle East. From 2 May 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer three daily direct services between Singapore and the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah. Flights will run every Monday, Thursday and Saturday using a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. Scoot’s services will replace […]

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Scoot's Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Scoot’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Singapore-based Scoot has revealed plans to launch its first ever flights to the Middle East.

From 2 May 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer three daily direct services between Singapore and the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah. Flights will run every Monday, Thursday and Saturday using a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.

Scoot’s services will replace Singapore Airlines’ existing flights to Jeddah, which operate via Dubai. This will reduce the total flight time by about four hours.

The outbound flight, TZ591, will depart Singapore’s Changi Airport at 2150 and arrive in Jeddah at 1215. The return service, TZ592, will then take off at 1640 and arrive back in Singapore at 2040.

Scoot’s B787-8 will offer 335 seats in two cabin classes; 21 in the premium economy-style ScootBiz cabin and 314 in economy class. The aircraft also includes a ‘ScootinSilence’ section for passengers seeking more peace and quiet.

The aircraft will mark capacity increase of 50 seats per flight compared to the 285-seat Airbus A330 that SIA currently operates on the Jeddah route.

Jeddah will become the 18th destination in Scoot’s network and Saudi Arabia will mark the eighth country or territory served by the airline, not including Singapore.

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Singapore Airlines agrees to promote Malaysia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-agrees-to-promote-malaysia/ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:51:36 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=233739 The post Singapore Airlines agrees to promote Malaysia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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Singapore Airlines has signed a new partnership aimed at driving more tourists to Malaysia. A new two-year partnership between SIA and Tourism Malaysia was signed at ITB Berlin this week and will take effect from 1 April. The deal will see the two parties “jointly explore and implement activities to promote tourist traffic to Malaysia”, […]

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Singapore Airlines has signed a new partnership aimed at driving more tourists to Malaysia.

A new two-year partnership between SIA and Tourism Malaysia was signed at ITB Berlin this week and will take effect from 1 April. The deal will see the two parties “jointly explore and implement activities to promote tourist traffic to Malaysia”, via Singapore’s Changi Airport.

It will focus on 14 key inbound markets which are served by SIA and SilkAir, and will include joint advertising and promotional campaigns and fam trips for the travel trade and media.

“Singapore Airlines and SilkAir together serve nearly 100 destinations in 35 countries, making us well positioned to support the development of tourism in Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region as a whole,” said SIA’s divisional vice president of sales & marketing, Foo Chai Woo. “We look forward to offering more customers the opportunity to discover Malaysia’s unique culture and heritage, as well as its world-renowned cuisine.”

SIA and SilkAir currently operate a total of 111 weekly flights from Singapore to five destinations in Malaysia.

The markets included in the new agreement are the UK, Germany, Spain, Russia, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, USA, Brazil, India, South Africa, China, Australia and New Zealand.

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SIA offers personalised IFE with new app https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-offers-personalised-ife-with-new-app/ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 03:49:05 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=233468 The post SIA offers personalised IFE with new app appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA's new IFE app

Singapore Airlines has launched a new mobile app that allows passengers to personalise their in-flight entertainment (IFE) experience, before and during their flight.   The new app, which was developed by MTT, enables customers to review the IFE content that will be available on their flight, create pre-selected favourites lists, and control the seat-back IFE […]

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SIA's new IFE app
SIA’s new IFE app

Singapore Airlines has launched a new mobile app that allows passengers to personalise their in-flight entertainment (IFE) experience, before and during their flight.  

The new app, which was developed by MTT, enables customers to review the IFE content that will be available on their flight, create pre-selected favourites lists, and control the seat-back IFE system from their smartphone.

Passengers need to install the app on their device prior to departure, and can select their desired play-lists. Once onboard, they can link their device to the IFE system using the aircraft’s in-flight Wi-Fi network, and SIA’s KrisWorld IFE content will be launched on the seatback monitor according to the pre-selected list of favourites. The passenger’s smartphone can also be used as a remote control, to pause, play, or skip through content.

And with the content index being displayed on the smartphone screen, passengers will be able to search for IFE content and access flight information on their device, without the need to pause the movie they’re watching on the seat-back monitor.

SIA will be the first airline in the world to offer this service on a Panasonic IFE system. The service will initially be available for flights on the airline’s new Airbus A350 aircraft, with plans to roll it out to Boeing 777-300ERs and other aircraft in future.

“With the proliferation of personal mobile devices and the arrival of our new Airbus A350 fleet, this latest innovation will help enhance the in-flight entertainment experience for our customers,” said SIA’s senior vice president of product & services, Tan Pee Teck. “It offers more information and greater control both on the ground and in-flight, and we are excited to be the first airline in the world to offer such an application to our customers.”

The app is now available on iOS and Android tablets, with a mobile phone launch scheduled for second quarter of 2016.

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Singapore Airlines enters new long-haul era with A350 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-enters-new-long-haul-era-with-a350/ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:08:29 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=233399 The post Singapore Airlines enters new long-haul era with A350 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA's Goh Choon Phong, Didier Evrard of Airbus and Eric Schulz of Rolls-Royce attended the delivery ceremony

Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350, ushering a new era of long-haul international air travel for the national carrier. The new A350-900 aircraft marks the first of 67 A350s ordered by SIA, including seven of “ultra-long-range” versions that will enable SIA to resume direct flights to the US. The delivery ceremony […]

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SIA's Goh Choon Phong, Didier Evrard of Airbus and Eric Schulz of Rolls-Royce attended the delivery ceremony

Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350, ushering a new era of long-haul international air travel for the national carrier.

The new A350-900 aircraft marks the first of 67 A350s ordered by SIA, including seven of “ultra-long-range” versions that will enable SIA to resume direct flights to the US.

The delivery ceremony took place at the Airbus factory in Toulouse and was attended by Goh Choon Phong, SIA’s CEO, Didier Evrard, Airbus’ head of programmes, Eric Schulz, president of civil aerospace for engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce.

“The addition of the A350-900 exemplifies Singapore Airlines’ long-standing commitment to operate a young and modern fleet,” Goh said at the delivery ceremony. “The A350 will be a game-changer for us, allowing for flights to more long-haul destinations on a non-stop basis, which will help us boost our network competitiveness and further develop the important Singapore hub.”

SIA's Goh Choon Phong, Didier Evrard of Airbus and Eric Schulz of Rolls-Royce attended the delivery ceremony
SIA’s Goh Choon Phong, Didier Evrard of Airbus and Eric Schulz of Rolls-Royce attended the delivery ceremony

SIA’s A350-900 comes equipped with 253 seats in three classes – 42 in business class, 24 in premium economy and 187 in economy. But this configuration will change when SIA welcomes the A350s it plans to use on medium-range flights as well as those it will deploy on the ultra-long-range routes.

The A350 features higher ceilings than similar aircraft, as well as larger windows and lighting designed to reduce jet lag.

The aircraft will initially be deployed on flights within Asia ahead of the start of long-haul services to Amsterdam on 9 May 2016. The A350 will also be used to launch SIA’s new Singapore-Düsseldorf route which is scheduled to commence in July 2016.

The ultra-long-range version of the A350, known as the A350-900ULR, will join SIA’s fleet in 2018 and will be deployed on routes from Singapore to New York, Los Angeles and a third destination in the US.

As well as the 67 A350s, SIA has outstanding orders for 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, as it bids to overhaul its long-haul fleet.

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SIA’s first A350 takes to the skies https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sias-first-a350-takes-to-the-skies/ Wed, 03 Feb 2016 03:21:00 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=232305 The post SIA’s first A350 takes to the skies appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA's first A350 takes off from the Airbus factory in Toulouse

Singapore Airlines’ first Airbus A350 aircraft has completed its maiden flight in the skies over southern France. The aircraft, an A350-900 featuring the airline’s livery, took off from the Airbus factory in Toulouse on Tuesday for the test flight. It will now enter the final phase of production before being delivered to SIA in the […]

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SIA's first A350 takes off from the Airbus factory in Toulouse
SIA's first A350 takes off from the Airbus factory in Toulouse
SIA’s first A350 takes off from the Airbus factory in Toulouse

Singapore Airlines’ first Airbus A350 aircraft has completed its maiden flight in the skies over southern France.

The aircraft, an A350-900 featuring the airline’s livery, took off from the Airbus factory in Toulouse on Tuesday for the test flight. It will now enter the final phase of production before being delivered to SIA in the coming weeks.

The airline has ordered a total of 67 A350-900s, which it will deploy on its long-haul routes. Seven of the aircraft will be “ultra-long range” versions, which will enable the carrier to resume direct flights to the US.

SIA also has outstanding orders for five more A380s and 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, and this new fleet of long-haul jets will gradually replace its older A330-300 and B777-200 aircraft.

To date, Airbus has taken orders for 777 A350s. Other major customers include Qatar Airways (80 aircraft), Etihad (62), Cathay Pacific (46), United Airlines (35) and Japan Airlines (31).

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SIA to launch new high-speed Wi-Fi system https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-launch-new-high-speed-wi-fi-system/ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 08:08:36 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=229057 The post SIA to launch new high-speed Wi-Fi system appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The new system will offer Wi-Fi speeds of up to 50 mbps

Singapore Airlines will start offering high-speed in-flight connectivity on its long-haul aircraft next year. The national carrier has selected the Inmarsat GX Aviation satellite connectivity system, with SITA OnAir to provide its passenger Wi-Fi and mobile phone text and data services. Installation is scheduled for the second half of 2016. SIA was an early adopter […]

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The new system will offer Wi-Fi speeds of up to 50 mbps
The new system will offer Wi-Fi speeds of up to 50 mbps
The new system will offer Wi-Fi speeds of up to 50 mbps

Singapore Airlines will start offering high-speed in-flight connectivity on its long-haul aircraft next year.

The national carrier has selected the Inmarsat GX Aviation satellite connectivity system, with SITA OnAir to provide its passenger Wi-Fi and mobile phone text and data services. Installation is scheduled for the second half of 2016.

SIA was an early adopter of in-flight connectivity and has recently been providing free Wi-Fi sessions to its first and business class passengers. The new solution will enable SIA to harness satellite technology to provide faster internet speeds in its cabins.

SITA OnAir’s CEO, Ian Dawkins, said the new GX Aviation system will be a major leap forward in terms of in-flight connectivity.

“What is particularly exciting is that this is only the beginning of what we can do with connectivity. We already provide connectivity solutions for airline operations, from flight tracking to crew tablets, and from electronic flights bags to air traffic control AIRCOM services. The introduction of GX Aviation opens up a whole new world of opportunities for the connected aircraft,” Dawkins said.

GX Aviation provides data speeds of up to 50MBs to the aircraft, meaning passengers will be offered similar Wi-Fi speeds in-flight as on the ground.

The first aircraft type to be equipped with the new system will be SIA’s Boeing 777-300ERs, followed by its Airbus A380s and A350-900s.

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SIA profits up 40% despite declining revenue https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-profits-up-40-despite-declining-revenue/ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:53:41 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=228929 The post SIA profits up 40% despite declining revenue appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA's airlines carried a total of 15.04 million passengers in the first half

Singapore Airlines Group has posted a sharp rise in profits for the first half of its financial year, despite the fact that its revenues decreased. The group’s operating profit for the six months to 30 September 2015 jumped 40.4% to SG$240 million (US$172m), while its net profit surged 142% to SG$305m. These results were achieved […]

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SIA's airlines carried a total of 15.04 million passengers in the first half
SIA's airlines carried a total of 15.04 million passengers in the first half
SIA’s airlines carried 15.04 million passengers in the first half

Singapore Airlines Group has posted a sharp rise in profits for the first half of its financial year, despite the fact that its revenues decreased.

The group’s operating profit for the six months to 30 September 2015 jumped 40.4% to SG$240 million (US$172m), while its net profit surged 142% to SG$305m. These results were achieved despite a 4.5% drop in revenue, to SG$7.24 billion.

Falling fuel costs were the main driver of SIA’s rising profits, as the group saved SG$1.16bn following a 41% drop in the average price of jet fuel compared to the same period in 2014. These savings were partially eroded however, by the fact that SIA hedged its fuel purchases at a higher-than-average price. In total, SIA’s group expenditure fell 5.7% to SG$6.99bn.

The main national carrier, Singapore Airlines, posted an operating profit of SG$206m in the first half of 2015, up 12.6% year-on-year, while SilkAir’s profits jumped 420% to SG$26m. Scoot halved its operating loss, to SG$22m, while Tiger Airways recorded a loss of SG$10m.

Despite the rising profits, SIA provided a cautious outlook for the remainder of the year, citing uncertain economic conditions and China’s slowing economy as potential areas of concern. It also noted that yields remain “under pressure”, due to extra capacity being added by rival airlines.

“Faced with these challenges, the group will maintain strict cost discipline,” SIA said. It added however, that it remains “well placed to retain its competitive edge”.

SIA’s airlines carried a total of 15.04 million passengers in the first half, up 1.4% year-on-year, while load factors averaged 80.0%, up half a percentage point.

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Scoot to launch first flights to Middle East https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/scoot-to-launch-first-flights-to-middle-east/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 07:34:19 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=227975 The post Scoot to launch first flights to Middle East appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Scoot will embark on its first flights to the Middle East next year, when it takes over the Singapore-Jeddah route from Singapore Airlines.  Effective 1 May 2016, the low-cost carrier will start flying to the Saudi Arabian city three times a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays) using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. And the airline […]

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Scoot will fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Jeddah

Scoot will embark on its first flights to the Middle East next year, when it takes over the Singapore-Jeddah route from Singapore Airlines. 

Effective 1 May 2016, the low-cost carrier will start flying to the Saudi Arabian city three times a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays) using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. And the airline said it plans to “progressively increase” the frequency of the route in future. SIA currently operates thrice weekly Airbus A330 flights to Jeddah.

“Scoot is thrilled to be adding our first Middle Eastern destination to our network,” said Scoot CEO, Campbell Wilson.

“We have long wanted to operate to Saudi Arabia. Jeddah, its second largest city, is both a commercial centre as well as the principal gateway for religious pilgrimages to nearby Mecca. With thrice-weekly non-stop services, Scoot looks forward to improving connectivity between Singapore and this important world city.”

The new Scoot service will operate as flight TZ592, departing Singapore’s Changi Airport at 1640 and arriving in Jeddah at 2030. The return service, TZ591, will then leave at 2200, arriving back in Singapore at 1240 the next day.

Passengers who have made advanced bookings on SIA’s Jeddah flights will be re-accommodated on Scoot’s new services, or can opt for a refund.

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SIA to relaunch direct flights to US https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-relaunch-direct-flights-to-us/ Tue, 13 Oct 2015 10:41:40 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=227889 The post SIA to relaunch direct flights to US appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA plans to fly to New York and Los Angeles in 2018

Singapore Airlines has announced plans to relaunch direct flights to the US, using a new type of ultra-long-haul aircraft. The airline has signed a deal with Airbus that will see it become the launch customer for a new version of the A350. This A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range) aircraft will have a range of up to 8,700 nautical […]

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SIA plans to fly to New York and Los Angeles in 2018
SIA plans to fly to New York and Los Angeles in 2018
SIA plans to fly to New York and Los Angeles in 2018

Singapore Airlines has announced plans to relaunch direct flights to the US, using a new type of ultra-long-haul aircraft.

The airline has signed a deal with Airbus that will see it become the launch customer for a new version of the A350.

This A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range) aircraft will have a range of up to 8,700 nautical miles (16,100km), enabling SIA to fly direct to destinations in the US on just two engines.

SIA has agreed to operate seven of these ultra-long-haul aircraft, which form part of its existing order for 63 A350s. And once the A350-900ULRs are delivered in 2018, SIA said it will deploy them on routes to Los Angeles and New York. The airline added that other destinations in the US are “under consideration”.

“Our customers have been asking us to re-start non-stop Singapore-US flights and we are pleased that Airbus was able to offer the right aircraft to do so in a commercially viable manner,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong.

“This is another example of how we strive to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations by remaining at the forefront of product and service innovation in our industry. It will also further strengthen the Singapore hub by providing the fastest and most convenient air connectivity between North America and Southeast Asia.”

SIA suspended its LA and New York routes in 2013 as they were deemed uneconomical. Both routes were served using a four-engined A340 aircraft. The new two-engined A350s however, are far less thirsty than the fuel-guzzling A340s.

As part of the deal to convert its A350 orders to the new long-range version, SIA has also decided to confirm an order for four more A350 aircraft, out of 20 that the airline had on option.

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SIA to launch new Airbus A350 on Amsterdam route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-launch-new-airbus-a350-on-amsterdam-route/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:25:20 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=227805 The post SIA to launch new Airbus A350 on Amsterdam route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has ordered 63 A350s

Singapore Airlines has announced that its first Airbus A350 aircraft will enter long-haul service on the Singapore-Amsterdam route next year. The airline will welcome the first of 63 A350s in January 2016, marking a major new chapter in SIA’s fleet development strategy. The new twin-aisle jet will initially be introduced on regional routes to Jakarta […]

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Singapore Airlines has ordered 63 A350s
Singapore Airlines has ordered 63 A350s
Singapore Airlines has ordered 63 Airbus A350s

Singapore Airlines has announced that its first Airbus A350 aircraft will enter long-haul service on the Singapore-Amsterdam route next year.

The airline will welcome the first of 63 A350s in January 2016, marking a major new chapter in SIA’s fleet development strategy. The new twin-aisle jet will initially be introduced on regional routes to Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur for crew training purposes, before being deployed on the long-haul route to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport by April 2016.

SIA said that additional A350 destinations will be announced in the coming months.

“We are very much looking forward to the arrival of the new A350s which will be fitted with our newest-generation cabin products, providing more comfort to our customers. This includes new business class, premium economy and economy class seats, and the world’s most advanced in-flight entertainment system,” said Lee Wen Fen, SIA’s senior vice president of marketing planning.

“Our investment in the A350s is in line with Singapore Airlines’ long-standing commitment to operate a young and modern fleet. The highly efficient new aircraft will offer us the potential to open new routes, enhancing our network and further strengthening the Singapore hub.”

SIA expects to take delivery of 11 A350-900s in the first year. As well as the 63 firm orders, SIA has options to acquire a further 20 A350s.

These new aircraft will join the airline’s existing fleet of 32 Airbus A330s, 19 A380s and 58 Boeing 777s, although the A350s will gradually replace SIA’s older B777-200s. The airline also has outstanding orders for 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, deliveries of which are expected to commence by the end of the decade.

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SilkAir teams up with SIA on Maldives route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/silkair-teams-up-with-sia-on-maldives-route/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 02:20:06 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=226093 The post SilkAir teams up with SIA on Maldives route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SilkAir will operate four weekly flights to the Maldives (photo by nitinut380)

SilkAir has confirmed that it will take over some of Singapore Airlines‘ flights to the Maldives. From 25 October 2015, SIA’s regional carrier will start operating four weekly flights on the Singapore–Male route. SIA will continue to operate 10 weekly flights on the route, resulting in a combined total frequency of two flights per day. […]

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SilkAir will operate four weekly flights to the Maldives (photo by nitinut380)
SilkAir will operate four weekly flights to the Maldives (photo by nitinut380)
SilkAir will operate four weekly flights to the Maldives (photo by nitinut380)

SilkAir has confirmed that it will take over some of Singapore Airlines‘ flights to the Maldives.

From 25 October 2015, SIA’s regional carrier will start operating four weekly flights on the SingaporeMale route. SIA will continue to operate 10 weekly flights on the route, resulting in a combined total frequency of two flights per day.

Previously SIA operated between 10 and 14 weekly flights to the Maldives.

“By synergising the networks of both carriers, we are able to provide customers more choice and greater flexibility when planning their travel itineraries,” said SIA’s senior vice president of marketing planning, Lee Wen Fen.

“This is another example of the Singapore Airlines Group’s commitment to continuously expanding our combined network and enhancing connectivity options for our customers.”

The new SilkAir flights will depart Singapore every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1005, arriving in Male at 1140. The return services will leave the Maldivian capital at 1255 on the same days of the week, arriving back in Singapore at 2045.

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SIA, Changi Airport launch FAST check-in service https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-changi-airport-launch-fast-check-in-service/ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 03:19:51 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=225477 The post SIA, Changi Airport launch FAST check-in service appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Changi Airport rolls out FAST check-in at T2

Singapore’s Changi Airport has teamed up with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir to trial a new express check-in service. The Fast and Seamless Travel (FAST) initiative will be available for passengers departing Terminal 2, and allows travellers to use 24 check-in kiosks. Having obtained their boarding pass and baggage tags at the kiosks, passengers can then […]

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Changi Airport rolls out FAST check-in at T2
Changi Airport rolls out FAST check-in at T2
Changi Airport rolls out FAST check-in at T2

Singapore’s Changi Airport has teamed up with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir to trial a new express check-in service.

The Fast and Seamless Travel (FAST) initiative will be available for passengers departing Terminal 2, and allows travellers to use 24 check-in kiosks. Having obtained their boarding pass and baggage tags at the kiosks, passengers can then leave their luggage at baggage drop counters.

Passengers with only carry-on bags can print their boarding passes and proceed directly to immigration. Alternatively, passengers who checked in online or using their mobile device can bypass the kiosks altogether and go straight to immigration.

“The adoption of FAST initiatives is in line with a wider global push towards self-service options at airports to improve productivity and efficiency,” said Jayson Goh, senior vice president for airport operations management at Changi Airport Group (CAG).

“CAG is pleased to partner Singapore Airlines and SilkAir on the FAST journey and will work closely with the airlines to continuously refine the process where necessary, so as to bring about a greater travel experience for our passengers.”

Following the initial trial, CAG will roll out a full suite of FAST options in 2016, including the launch of another 24 kiosks at Terminal 3.

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SIA profits rise despite declining sales https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-profits-rise-despite-declining-sales/ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 03:32:47 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=224951 The post SIA profits rise despite declining sales appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines now operates a fleet of 105 aircraft (photo by TK Kurikawa)

Singapore Airlines Group has posted a sharp rise in profits for the first quarter of its financial year, despite a drop in revenues. The company generated an operating profit of SG$111 million (US$81m) for the three months to 30 June 2015, up 185% compared to the SG$39m posted in the same period last year. But […]

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Singapore Airlines now operates a fleet of 105 aircraft (photo by TK Kurikawa)
Singapore Airlines now operates a fleet of 105 aircraft (photo by TK Kurikawa)
Singapore Airlines now operates a fleet of 105 aircraft (photo by TK Kurikawa)

Singapore Airlines Group has posted a sharp rise in profits for the first quarter of its financial year, despite a drop in revenues.

The company generated an operating profit of SG$111 million (US$81m) for the three months to 30 June 2015, up 185% compared to the SG$39m posted in the same period last year.

But this was largely driven by falling costs, rather than rising sales. The group’s expenditure fell 5.2% to SG$3.45 billion in the quarter, while revenues declined 3.2% to SG$3.57bn. The majority of the cost savings were achieved through lower fuel prices.

But the result could have been even better, were it not for the fact that SIA is locked into hedging contracts to purchase fuel at previous higher prices. Before hedging, SIA’s fuel costs declined SG$468m (-33.3%), but taking the contracts into account, SIA only managed to cut its fuel bill by SG$182m, or 13.3%.

SIA also saved SG$12m from the removal of Tiger Airways from its results, although the company said this was partially offset by losses from Vistara and Virgin Australia.

By unit, national carrier SIA posted an operating profit of SG$108m in the first quarter, up 140% year-on-year, while SilkAir’s profits jumped 150% to SG$5m. The performance of the airline’s engineering unit was flat, while SIA’s cargo losses were halved.

In terms of operations, SIA saw a 4.2% decline in traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), while average passenger load factor fell 1.4 percentage points to 76.3%. SilkAir‘s traffic increased 8.2%, with load factors rising 0.6 points to 70.1%, while Scoot saw an 11.0% jump in traffic and a 2.9% rise in load factors, to 81.4%.

Finally, Tigerair’s passenger traffic declined 8.5%, largely due to a reduction of capacity. But it did manage to retain relatively high load factors of 83.5%.

Moving forward, SIA said that advance passenger bookings for the July-September quarter are “higher year-on-year”. It added however, that “there is weaker demand for Americas and Europe regions, reflecting the competitive environment”. Yields are also expected to remain under pressure.

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Tourism Australia seals trio of deals in China https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tourism-australia-seals-trio-of-deals-in-china/ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:04:37 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=223821 The post Tourism Australia seals trio of deals in China appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Tourism Australia signs the agreement with Singapore Airlines

Tourism Australia made significant headway with its China strategy this week, with the signing of three significant marketing deals in the country. The tourism board has formed new partnerships China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines and e-commerce giant Alibaba, in an effort to entice more Chinese travellers to Australian shores. The three deals were all signed […]

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Tourism Australia signs the agreement with Singapore Airlines
Tourism Australia signs the agreement with Singapore Airlines
Tourism Australia signs the agreement with Singapore Airlines

Tourism Australia made significant headway with its China strategy this week, with the signing of three significant marketing deals in the country.

The tourism board has formed new partnerships China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines and e-commerce giant Alibaba, in an effort to entice more Chinese travellers to Australian shores.

The three deals were all signed in Shanghai by Tourism Australia’s managing director John O’Sullivan, outgoing chairman Geoff Dixon, and new regional general manager for Greater China, Andrew Hogg.

“These are three partners who are well established within China and who also have the ability to reach our target customer. What’s so important about these deals is that it gives us strong commercial platforms to convert new and high yielding business for Australia,” said Dixon.

Under the airline agreements, Tourism Australia has extended its partnership with Shanghai-based China Eastern by a further three years, with the two parties agreeing to invest up to AU$11.5 million (US$8.8m) on marketing activities, including the launch of a new series of travel packages.

The agreement with Singapore Airlines meanwhile, will see include joint campaigns worth AU$2.7m, targeting Chinese MICE agents and corporate buyers.

Finally, the three-year agreement with Alibaba will see Australia become the first overseas long-haul destination to have its own dedicated sales page on the Alitrip website. The portal will be co-branded under the ‘There’s Nothing Like Australia’ campaign, and will feature Australian travel packages offered via the tourism board’s Chinese travel trade partners.

“The partnership with Alibaba is a landmark deal since it gives us a huge distribution and conversion platform within our most valuable international market,” said O’Sullivan. “It also gives us access to consumer data which will help us better target our destination message and sell quality Australian holiday packages within a market which is already worth AU$5.7 billion a year to us.”

China is currently Australia’s second largest inbound market, with 839,500 visitor arrivals and AU$5.7bn in overnight expenditure in 2014.

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Singapore tourism partners seal biggest ever partnership https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-tourism-partners-seal-biggest-ever-partnership/ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 04:13:52 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=223796 The post Singapore tourism partners seal biggest ever partnership appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Tourist arrivals to Singapore have been declining in recent months

Singapore‘s three main travel and tourism groups have teamed up once again for their highest value partnership to date. The new two-year deal between Singapore Airlines (SIA), Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will see the three companies jointly invest SG$20 million (US$14.8m) to promote inbound travel to Singapore. The agreement will […]

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Tourist arrivals to Singapore have been declining in recent months
Tourist arrivals to Singapore have been declining in recent months
Tourist arrivals to Singapore have been declining in recent months

Singapore‘s three main travel and tourism groups have teamed up once again for their highest value partnership to date.

The new two-year deal between Singapore Airlines (SIA), Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will see the three companies jointly invest SG$20 million (US$14.8m) to promote inbound travel to Singapore.

The agreement will focus on leisure, business and MICE travellers in more than 15 key markets including Australia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, the US and UK.

“This partnership demonstrates our commitment to further developing our home base as a travel hub and promoting Singapore as a destination of choice. We are pleased to continue working closely with STB and CAG and draw on our respective strengths, to promote sustainable growth of inbound travel to and through Singapore,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong.

SIA and Changi Airport will both take part in the scheme (photo by EQRoy)
SIA and Changi Airport will both take part in the scheme (photo by EQRoy)

The three parties said they plan to intensify marketing efforts in the selected markets, improve travel trade partnerships, increase investment in the corporate and MICE segments, and develop new programmes to improve the visitor experience.

One of the initiatives being undertaken is the Singapore Stopover Premium package, which combines stays in luxury hotels, private transfers, access to a range of leisure experiences, plus other privileges such as spa discounts and shopping vouchers.

Another is the enhanced Free Singapore Tour, which offers free guided tours to transit passengers.

“Our airline and airport are an integral part of the Singapore experience. The new product offerings demonstrate SIA, CAG, and STB’s commitment to provide today’s discerning travellers with a more seamless and in-depth experience. To constantly refresh and add value to the visitor experience, it is essential for the industry to rally together; STB looks forward to more partnerships with the industry,” said  Lionel Yeo, chief executive of the STB.

The expanded partnership between STB, SIA and CAG comes during a difficult period for Singapore’s tourism industry. Arrivals fell 3.0% to 15.1 million visitors in 2014 and have continued to decline in 2015, dropping 5.4% in the first four months of the year.

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SIA unveils A380 for Golden Jubilee https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-unveils-a380-for-golden-jubilee/ Thu, 28 May 2015 05:40:11 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=222300 The post SIA unveils A380 for Golden Jubilee appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines' new SG50 livery

Singapore Airlines has unveiled a special aircraft livery to celebrate Singapore’s Golden Jubilee. The new paintwork has been rolled out on two of the airline’s Airbus A380 aircraft, and features a Singaporean flag wrapped around the fuselage, and the ‘SG50’ emblem on the engines. The first aircraft will take to the skies in early June, […]

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Singapore Airlines' new SG50 livery
Singapore Airlines' new SG50 livery
Singapore Airlines’ new SG50 livery

Singapore Airlines has unveiled a special aircraft livery to celebrate Singapore’s Golden Jubilee.

The new paintwork has been rolled out on two of the airline’s Airbus A380 aircraft, and features a Singaporean flag wrapped around the fuselage, and the ‘SG50’ emblem on the engines.

The first aircraft will take to the skies in early June, followed by the second in July. They will feature the new livery until the end of 2015, serving routes to Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Delhi, Shanghai, Sydney and Zurich.

“Singapore Airlines’ success is closely tied to the success of Singapore,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong. “What better way to celebrate SG50 than by proudly flying the national flag around the world on the world’s largest aircraft?”

As part of the SG50 celebrations, SIA has also launched a series of promotions to encourage passengers to fly to Singapore for the event, including a 50 ticket giveaway for passengers booking between now and 31 July 2015.

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Singapore Airlines unveils new premium economy cabins https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-unveils-new-premium-economy-cabins/ Thu, 21 May 2015 03:21:33 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=222036 The post Singapore Airlines unveils new premium economy cabins appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines' new premium economy seats

Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new premium economy seats and cabin features, ahead of the launch of the new travel class this August. Following a two-year development programme and an investment of approximately US$80 million, the new seats were displayed for the first time in Singapore today. Each leather seat has a width of either […]

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Singapore Airlines' new premium economy seats
Singapore Airlines' new premium economy seats
Singapore Airlines’ new premium economy seats

Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new premium economy seats and cabin features, ahead of the launch of the new travel class this August.

Following a two-year development programme and an investment of approximately US$80 million, the new seats were displayed for the first time in Singapore today.

Each leather seat has a width of either 18.5 or 19.5 inches (47-49.5cm), depending on aircraft type, with an eight-inch recline and a 38-inch pitch. Passengers will also be offered in-flight entertainment with a 13.3-inch HD screen, an in-seat power socket, two USB ports and extra storage space.

“Many of our customers have been asking for a premium economy offering and we are confident that what we are delivering will exceed their expectations,” said SIA’s executive vice president of commercial, Mak Swee Wah. “The new cabin product is the culmination of two years of work, which included extensive research and focus group studies involving customers and our design partners.

The new cabins will be rolled out on SIA's 19 Airbus A380s
The new cabins will be rolled out on SIA’s 19 Airbus A380s

“Our premium economy class will provide customers more comfort and in-flight amenities. Complemented by the exceptional service that Singapore Airlines is so well known for, the new cabin class will be a great new way to fly.”

As well as the new seats, passengers flying in SIA’s new premium economy cabins will be offered a greater choice of F&B, including pre-selected meals, plus 35kg of checked baggage. At the airport, passengers will be offered priority check-in and baggage handling services, and members of SIA’s KrisFlyer programme will receive 10% more miles.

SIA’s new premium economy cabins will be rolled out across 19 Airbus A380s and 19 Boeing 777-300ERs, as well as the airline’s first 20 Airbus A350s, which will enter service from 2016.

The new class will be launched on 9 August 2015 on the Singapore-Sydney route, before being introduced to Beijing, Delhi, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, London, Mumbai, New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Zurich.

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SIA full-year profits rise after Tigerair separation https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-full-year-profits-rise-after-tigerair-separation/ Sat, 16 May 2015 03:02:20 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=221840 The post SIA full-year profits rise after Tigerair separation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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Singapore Airlines Group experienced a rise in profits for the 2014-15 financial year, after it was boosted by the separation of Tigerair. The low-cost unit has proved quite expensive for SIA in the past, reducing the group’s profits by SG$126m (US$95m) in 2013-14. But Tigerair’s separation into its own business unit, along with lower fuel […]

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Photo by Jordan Tan

Singapore Airlines Group experienced a rise in profits for the 2014-15 financial year, after it was boosted by the separation of Tigerair.

The low-cost unit has proved quite expensive for SIA in the past, reducing the group’s profits by SG$126m (US$95m) in 2013-14. But Tigerair’s separation into its own business unit, along with lower fuel costs, boosted SIA’s operating profit by 58% to SG$410m (US$310m) for the 12 months ending 31 March 2015.

And even excluding the impact of Tigerair from the results, SIA’s full-year group operating profit still increased 17%.

Revenue dropped marginally (-0.2%) to SG$15.21 billion, although passenger revenue increased 0.9%. But the group managed to cut its expense bill by 1.3% to SG$14.97bn, including a SG$263m reduction of its fuel costs. This could have been greater, but unfortunately SIA hedged 66% of its jet fuel supply at an average price of US$117 per barrel, before prices tumbled.

By unit, national carrier Singapore Airlines generated operating profits of SG$340m in 2014-15, while SilkAir generated SG$41m. The group was hit by a SG$22m loss suffered by its cargo unit.

During the financial year, the group took delivery of seven new aircraft, including two Boeing 777-300ERs and two Airbus A330-300s for SIA, two B787-9s for Scoot and one B737-800 for SilkAir.

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SIA connects to Croatia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-connects-to-croatia/ Mon, 04 May 2015 07:40:27 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=221342 The post SIA connects to Croatia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA passengers will be offered two ways of connecting to Zagreb

Singapore Airlines passengers will now be able to connect to Croatia, following the launch of a new partnership with the country’s national carrier. Croatia Airlines, which, like SIA, is a member of the Star Alliance, has agreed to allow the Singaporean carrier to place its ‘SQ’ flight code on its routes to Zagreb from London […]

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SIA passengers will be offered two ways of connecting to Zagreb
SIA passengers will be offered two ways of connecting to Zagreb
SIA passengers will be offered two ways of connecting to Zagreb

Singapore Airlines passengers will now be able to connect to Croatia, following the launch of a new partnership with the country’s national carrier.

Croatia Airlines, which, like SIA, is a member of the Star Alliance, has agreed to allow the Singaporean carrier to place its ‘SQ’ flight code on its routes to Zagreb from London and Copenhagen. In return, SIA will let Croatia Airlines place its ‘OU’ code on SIA’s flights to Singapore from London and Copenhagen.

This will offer passengers of both airlines one-stop connections between Singapore and Zagreb.

“We are delighted with our new codeshare agreement with Croatia Airlines. This partnership will improve connectivity between Singapore and Croatia, which is growing in popularity as a leisure and business destination,” said SIA’s senior vice president of marketing planning, Lee Wen Fen.

“It reflects our commitment to offer our customers seamless connections and greater flexibility when planning their travel itineraries.”

Croatia Airlines currently operates five weekly flights on the Zagreb-Copenhagen route and daily Zagreb-London services. SIA meanwhile, offers three daily flights to London and five weekly flights to Copenhagen.

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SIA, Airbus start work on new training centre https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-airbus-start-work-on-new-training-centre/ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 07:49:03 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=221163 The post SIA, Airbus start work on new training centre appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

AATC will feature eight full flight simulators

Construction of the joint Singapore Airlines and Airbus pilot training centre is now underway. The Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), which is located at Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park, is due to open in the first quarter of 2016 and will offer pilot training for all Airbus aircraft types. Covering 9,250m², the facility will feature eight […]

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AATC will feature eight full flight simulators

Construction of the joint Singapore Airlines and Airbus pilot training centre is now underway.

The Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), which is located at Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park, is due to open in the first quarter of 2016 and will offer pilot training for all Airbus aircraft types.

AATC will feature eight full flight simulators
AATC will feature eight full flight simulators

Covering 9,250m², the facility will feature eight full flight simulators, including four for the A350, two for the A320 and one each for the A330 and A380. It will also feature extensive classroom space and will be able to handle approximately 10,000 students per year. The centre will also provide employment for 50 instructors and 25 support staff.

“AATC is a true win-win partnership for Singapore Airlines and Airbus,” said SIA’s senior vice president of flight operations, Captain Gerard Yeap.

“With demand for air travel forecast to continue growing strongly in the Asia Pacific region, AATC will be a centre of excellence that will help the industry keep pace with training requirements, while also enhancing Singapore’s position as a leading aviation hub.”

The AATC will become Airbus’ fourth flight training centre, following existing facilities in Toulouse, Miami and Beijing.

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SIA opens new Heathrow lounge https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-opens-new-heathrow-lounge/ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 01:06:08 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=220457 The post SIA opens new Heathrow lounge appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The new SilverKris Lounge at Heathrow T2

Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow Airport‘s new Terminal 2. The airline moved into T2 last year, along with its fellow Star Alliance members. And it has now introduced a new lounge for first and business class passengers, based on a new design concept that aims to incorporate traditional Singaporean […]

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The new SilverKris Lounge at Heathrow T2
The new SilverKris Lounge at Heathrow T2

Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow Airport‘s new Terminal 2.

The airline moved into T2 last year, along with its fellow Star Alliance members. And it has now introduced a new lounge for first and business class passengers, based on a new design concept that aims to incorporate traditional Singaporean elements.

“Our new SilverKris Lounge at Heathrow brings Ong&Ong’s ‘home away from home’ concept to the UK and Europe for the first time. We are already renowned for providing a warm, authentic and personalised service in the air and our new London lounge will help us deliver this in new ways on the ground too. We believe the familiar, homely environment will be hugely well received by our customers,” said Wilson Yong, SIA’s general manager for the UK & Ireland.

The new lounge will offer a total of 208 seats, with separate areas for first and business class passengers. Facilities include separate dining and living areas, “productivity pods”, a new range of armchairs, and a gallery area with artworks.

The F&B will feature a Singaporean theme, including traditional dishes like laksa and Hainanese chicken rice, alongside more traditional English fare.

As well as SIA’s premium passengers, the lounge will be available for first and business class passengers travelling on other Star Alliance airlines, members of SIA’s KrisFlyer FFP and Star Alliance Gold customers.

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Tourism NZ brings Middle Earth to Changi Airport https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tourism-nz-brings-middle-earth-to-changi-airport/ Sun, 15 Mar 2015 03:14:51 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=219346 The post Tourism NZ brings Middle Earth to Changi Airport appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The Hobbiton movie set is now on show at Changi T3

Tourism New Zealand has brought a slice of Middle Earth Singapore‘s Changi Airport, with a new Hobbiton display designed to promote the recently-launched flights between the two countries. The scene from the Hobbit movies has been flown up to Singapore and constructed at Changi by the same people who built The Shire set for the […]

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The Hobbiton movie set is now on show at Changi T3
The Hobbiton movie set is now on show at Changi T3
The Hobbiton movie set is now on show at Changi T3

Tourism New Zealand has brought a slice of Middle Earth Singapore‘s Changi Airport, with a new Hobbiton display designed to promote the recently-launched flights between the two countries.

The scene from the Hobbit movies has been flown up to Singapore and constructed at Changi by the same people who built The Shire set for the Peter Jackson movies.

Located at Terminal 3, the display also features a 5D simulator ride, plus an area showcasing tourism in New Zealand, including a place to try out the country’s sports and local produce.

The display follows the recent launch of Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines‘ joint services between Auckland, Christchurch and Singapore.

“We were very pleased to officially welcome our national carrier back to Singapore earlier this month and will be working closely to grow both demand and capacity for travel to New Zealand,” said Tourism New Zealand’s regional manager for South & Southeast Asia, Steven Dixon.

The exhibition also includes a 5D movie ride
The exhibition also includes a 5D movie ride

“New Zealand is the ultimate getaway for Singaporeans, who appreciate the huge amount of space, the fresh air, epic scenery and of course, being a nation of foodies, the very fresh locally-grown produce. It’s the ideal place to rejuvenate, to unwind and to go home with a whole album of experiences that seem out of this world.”

Visitor numbers from Singapore to New Zealand reached 46,608 last year, up 8.2%. And the launch of the new air services is expected to allow arrivals to continue to grow in future.

“The new Auckland-Singapore service operated by Air New Zealand will foster stronger people flow between the two countries. Today, Singapore is a well-regarded leisure and business destination for New Zealanders. Last year, Singapore welcomed more than 118,000 New Zealand visitors. New Zealand, on the other hand, is also a very popular destination amongst Singapore travellers,” said Lim Ching Kiat, senior vice president of market development of Changi Airport Group.

The ‘Naturally New Zealand’ event is will run from until 5 April 2015.

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SIA unveils new lounge and cabins in Hong Kong https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-unveils-new-lounge-and-cabins-in-hong-kong/ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:28:40 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=217982 The post SIA unveils new lounge and cabins in Hong Kong appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA's first class seat on its long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft

Singapore Airlines has unveiled a series of new products and services for passengers in Hong Kong. The airline has upgraded and relaunched its SilverKris Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, as well as unveiling a range of new in-flight offerings on the routes from Hong Kong to Singapore and San Francisco. “Hong Kong is a […]

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Singapore Airlines has unveiled a series of new products and services for passengers in Hong Kong.

The airline has upgraded and relaunched its SilverKris Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, as well as unveiling a range of new in-flight offerings on the routes from Hong Kong to Singapore and San Francisco.

SIA's first class seat on its long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft
SIA’s first class seat on its long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft

“Hong Kong is a significant market for Singapore Airlines,” said Benjamin Chan, SIA’s general manager for Hong Kong. “For 57 years, we are committed to provide Hong Kong travellers the best travel experience, whether they are on business trip or holiday-going.

“The two new introductions today also demonstrated our confidence in the full service premium air services in the Hong Kong market,” he added.

The new SilverKris Lounge at HKIA is part of SIA’s multi-million dollar investment programme to upgrade all of the company’s airport lounges around the world.

Featuring separate sections for first and business class travellers, the lounge includes new kitchen, living room and shower areas, plus “productivity pods”, SIA’s new custom-made armchairs and the ‘Taste of Singapore’ menu, which features local dishes such as laksa and drinks including the Singapore Sling.

In terms of cabin upgrades, the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft deployed on SIA’s Hong Kong-San Francisco flights and some Hong Kong-Singapore services will now feature a new range of products.

These include a new in-flight entertainment system with larger screens and touch-screen handsets, plus new flat-bed seats in first (208cm long) and business class (198cm long) and more legroom in economy.

The new aircraft will initially be deployed on three weekly Singapore-Hong Kong-San Francisco services, gradually increasing to daily as more aircraft enter service.

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SIA performance slips in 2014 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-performance-slips-in-2014/ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 03:15:59 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=217941 The post SIA performance slips in 2014 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA's net profit dipped 1.5%

Singapore Airlines Group experienced slight decline in its financial results for the nine months ending 31 December 2014. The company generated a net profit of SG$328 million (US$242m) for the three-quarter period, 1.5% lower than the same period in 2013. Total revenue showed a small increase of 0.6%, to SG$11.69 billion, but operating profits fell […]

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SIA's net profit dipped 1.5%
SIA's net profit dipped 1.5%
SIA’s net profit dipped 1.5%

Singapore Airlines Group experienced slight decline in its financial results for the nine months ending 31 December 2014.

The company generated a net profit of SG$328 million (US$242m) for the three-quarter period, 1.5% lower than the same period in 2013. Total revenue showed a small increase of 0.6%, to SG$11.69 billion, but operating profits fell 0.6% to SG$318m.

SIA said the nine-month result was mainly a result of the SG$129m loss from Tiger Airways in the first half of the financial year, and the weaker performance of SIA Engineering.

SIA and SilkAir carried a combined total of 16.95m passengers in the three quarters, up 1.2% year-on-year.

Looking forward, SIA said that it is unlikely to be helped by the drop in global oil prices, due to its previous fuel hedging commitments. “Falling oil prices may [also] be a manifestation of a slowdown in global economic activity, which may ultimately have a negative effect on air travel demand,” it added.

On a positive note, SIA said that advanced passenger bookings for the January-March quarter have increased, largely due to demand for travel during Chinese New Year.

“Competition remains intense however, and efforts to stimulate demand in weaker markets will keep yields under pressure,” it said.

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India to welcome SIA’s new premium economy class https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/india-to-welcome-sias-new-premium-economy-class/ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 02:09:06 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=217779 The post India to welcome SIA’s new premium economy class appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines‘ has revealed that its new premium economy class will be made available on flights to Mumbai and Delhi. The two Indian cities form part of the initial roll-out of the new cabin, which will commence on 9 August 2015 on the Singapore–Sydney route. The new class will offer seats ranging from 18.5 to […]

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Singapore Airlines‘ has revealed that its new premium economy class will be made available on flights to Mumbai and Delhi.

SIA's new premium economy seats
SIA’s new premium economy seats

The two Indian cities form part of the initial roll-out of the new cabin, which will commence on 9 August 2015 on the SingaporeSydney route.

The new class will offer seats ranging from 18.5 to 19.5 inches (47-49.5cm) in width, with an eight-inch recline. Seats will also include 13.3-inch HD in-flight entertainment screens, two USB ports, power outlets and additional storage space.

Premium economy passengers will be offered a greater choice of F&B, including champagne, priority check-in and a larger baggage allowance.

“We have been heartened by the highly positive public reaction to our new premium economy class since our plans were announced,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong. “Many of our customers’ suggestions have been incorporated into the new product, and we are confident it will be well received by travellers.”

Eventually, the new class will be available on 19 Airbus A380s, 20 A350s and 19 Boeing 777s. Other routes featured in the roll-out will include Beijing, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, London, New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Zurich.

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SIA’s new premium economy class opens for booking https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sias-new-premium-economy-class-opens-for-booking/ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 04:32:59 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=217727 The post SIA’s new premium economy class opens for booking appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA's new premium economy seats

Singapore Airlines‘ new premium economy class is now available for booking. The new cabins will be launched on 9 August 2015 on select flights from Singapore to Sydney, before being rolled out to other destinations served by the airline’s Airbus A380s, A350s and Boeing 777-300ERs. First announced in 2013, the new class will offer seats […]

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SIA's new premium economy seats

Singapore Airlines‘ new premium economy class is now available for booking.

The new cabins will be launched on 9 August 2015 on select flights from Singapore to Sydney, before being rolled out to other destinations served by the airline’s Airbus A380s, A350s and Boeing 777-300ERs.

SIA's new premium economy seats
SIA’s new premium economy seats

First announced in 2013, the new class will offer seats ranging from 18.5 to 19.5 inches (47-49.5cm) in width, with an eight-inch recline. Seats will also include 13.3-inch HD in-flight entertainment screens, two USB ports, power outlets and additional storage space.

Premium economy passengers will be offered a greater choice of F&B, including champagne, priority check-in and a larger baggage allowance.

“We have been heartened by the highly positive public reaction to our new premium economy class since our plans were announced,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong. “Many of our customers’ suggestions have been incorporated into the new product, and we are confident it will be well received by travellers.”

Eventually, the new class will be available on 19 A380s, 19 B777s and 20 A350s. Following Sydney, other routes featured in the roll-out will include Beijing, Delhi, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, London, Mumbai, New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Zurich.

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Vistara joins SIA’s FFP https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/vistara-joins-sias-ffp/ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 05:30:35 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=217574 The post Vistara joins SIA’s FFP appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA owns 49% of Vistara

Vistara, the new Indian airline, has formed a new partnership with Singapore Airlines‘ frequent flyer programme. The arrangement will enable KrisFlyer members to earn miles when travelling on Vistara flights, and redeem Vistara flight tickets with their miles. Likewise, members of the Indian carrier’s FFP, Club Vistara, will be able to earn and redeem miles […]

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SIA owns 49% of Vistara
SIA owns 49% of Vistara
SIA owns 49% of Vistara

Vistara, the new Indian airline, has formed a new partnership with Singapore Airlines‘ frequent flyer programme.

The arrangement will enable KrisFlyer members to earn miles when travelling on Vistara flights, and redeem Vistara flight tickets with their miles. Likewise, members of the Indian carrier’s FFP, Club Vistara, will be able to earn and redeem miles on SIA and SilkAir flights.

The mile earning partnership will commence in March 2015, with redemption to follow in May.

“We are delighted to strengthen our cooperation with our airline partner Vistara, and to provide KrisFlyer and Club Vistara members with more ways to earn and redeem,” said SIA’s senior vice president of marketing planning, Lee Wen Fen.
“It has been an exciting start to the new year for KrisFlyer as we continue to expand our choice of airline and non-airline rewards for our members.”

The addition of Vistara to the KrisFlyer scheme comes just days after a similar arrangement was announced with two of SIA’s other partner airlines, Scoot and Tigerair.

A joint venture between SIA and India’s Tata Sons, Vistara started flying from Delhi on 9 January 2015.

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Scoot and Tigerair joins SIA FFP https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/scoot-and-tigerair-joins-sia-ffp/ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 05:24:22 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=217508 The post Scoot and Tigerair joins SIA FFP appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Scoot and Tigerair are both Singapore-based low-cost carriers

Singapore Airlines‘ frequent flyer programme, KrisFlyer, has been expanded to include the flights of Scoot and Tigerair. From April 2015, the partnership will enable KrisFlyer members to redeem their miles for travel vouchers with both Singapore-based low-cost carriers. SIA also plans to allow frequent flyers to earn miles with Scoot and Tigerair by the end […]

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Scoot and Tigerair are both Singapore-based low-cost carriers
Scoot and Tigerair are both Singapore-based low-cost carriers
Scoot and Tigerair are both Singapore-based low-cost carriers

Singapore Airlines‘ frequent flyer programme, KrisFlyer, has been expanded to include the flights of Scoot and Tigerair.

From April 2015, the partnership will enable KrisFlyer members to redeem their miles for travel vouchers with both Singapore-based low-cost carriers. SIA also plans to allow frequent flyers to earn miles with Scoot and Tigerair by the end of the year.

“We are very pleased to be bringing Scoot and Tigerair into the KrisFlyer family and to offer our members more ways to use their miles,” said SIA’s senior vice president of marketing planning, Lee Wen Fen.

“Scoot and Tigerair are already important parts of the SIA Group’s portfolio of airlines. Including them as KrisFlyer partners is a natural development and will help us live up to our promise to constantly offer more benefits to our members.”

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Scoot strengthens ties with Tigerair https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/scoot-strengthens-ties-with-tigerair/ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 10:13:09 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=217016 The post Scoot strengthens ties with Tigerair appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Scoot will take over from Tigerair on the Singapore-Perth route

Scoot and Tigerair Singapore are strengthening their partnership, teaming up on new routes, coordinating schedules and integrating their reservations systems. The two low-cost carriers, which are both subsidiaries of Singapore Airlines, were granted anti-trust immunity (ATI) last year to work closer together. And from early January, the airlines started operating joint venture services on two […]

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Scoot will take over from Tigerair on the Singapore-Perth route
Scoot will take over from Tigerair on the Singapore-Perth route
Scoot will take over from Tigerair on the Singapore-Perth route

Scoot and Tigerair Singapore are strengthening their partnership, teaming up on new routes, coordinating schedules and integrating their reservations systems.

The two low-cost carriers, which are both subsidiaries of Singapore Airlines, were granted anti-trust immunity (ATI) last year to work closer together. And from early January, the airlines started operating joint venture services on two routes – SingaporeHong Kong and Singapore-Bangkok.

This cooperation will deepen next month when Scoot boosts the frequency of its Singapore-Perth service to daily and Tigerair pulls out of the route.

“We have long maintained that Tigerair and Scoot are natural partners, and the early gains from our new phase of co-operation reinforce this belief,” said Lee Lik Hsin, group CEO of Tigerair. “The upcoming roll-out of joint-venture routes, deeper system integration and schedule coordination will further strengthen both partners and, most importantly, provide greater convenience and flight options to our guests.”

Scoot’s CEO, Campbell Wilson, added that the airlines are seeing “significant early benefits” from the partnership, including a “rise in connecting passenger volumes”.

The two carriers are also working towards further cooperation in future, including enabling bookings of each other’s flights on both airlines’ websites, common ground handling operations and service centres, and joint procurement.

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NSW Premier visits India to promote ‘Jhappi Time’ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/nsw-premier-visits-india-to-promote-jhappi-time/ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:25:16 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=216969 The post NSW Premier visits India to promote ‘Jhappi Time’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

NSW Premier Mike Baird (pictured right) at the Indian tourism industry event in Mumbai

The Premier of New South Wales (NSW), Mike Baird, has travelled to India as part of a major promotional drive intended to attract more Indian visitors to the Australian state. Last year NSW launched a new Indian online marketing campaign, ‘Jhappi Time’, to entice more Indian travellers to Sydney and regional NSW. And this initiative […]

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NSW Premier Mike Baird (pictured right) at the Indian tourism industry event in Mumbai

The Premier of New South Wales (NSW), Mike Baird, has travelled to India as part of a major promotional drive intended to attract more Indian visitors to the Australian state.

Last year NSW launched a new Indian online marketing campaign, ‘Jhappi Time’, to entice more Indian travellers to Sydney and regional NSW. And this initiative will now be expanded to television screens across India, while a new partnership has also been formed with Singapore Airlines to offer special fares between India and Sydney.

NSW Premier Mike Baird (pictured right) at the Indian tourism industry event in Mumbai
NSW Premier Mike Baird (pictured right) at the Indian tourism industry event in Mumbai

“The Jhappi Time online marketing campaign, created by… Destination NSW, started in India early last year and helped contribute to a 21% increase in Indian visitor arrivals to NSW for the year ending August 2014,” Baird revealed during his visit to Mumbai.

“More than 86,500 visitors from India arrived in NSW in the year ending September 2014. Those who travelled on Jhappi Time packages added AU$6.3 million (US$5.1m) in visitor expenditure to the NSW economy.

“To capitalise on the success of the campaign the NSW government has secured its first airline campaign partner to expand the campaign onto Indian television.

“Jhappi Time ads will now hit Indian television screens across the country, offering Indian travellers special airfares to travel to Sydney and NSW with Singapore Airlines from February to November 2015,” he added.

In addition, NSW is inviting Indian agents to take part in a fam tour of the state from 8-13 February 2015. This will include visits to regional NSW locations, including the Blue Mountains, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley. They will also have the opportunity to attend a Cricket World Cup warm-up match in Sydney.

“The Jhappi Time campaign is resonating well in the Indian market and we will continue working with our Indian friends to promote NSW and attract more visitors to the State,” Baird concluded.

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SIA’s new Indian venture takes off https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sias-new-indian-venture-takes-off/ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:29:34 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=216833 The post SIA’s new Indian venture takes off appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Pictured (from left): Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO of Vistara; Goh Choon Phong, CEO of SIA; Prasad Menon, chairman of TATA SIA Airlines; Dr Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation; and GM Rao, chairman of GMR, along with children from the Salaam Baalak Trust

Vistara, Singapore Airlines‘ new Indian joint venture, took to the skies for the first time on Friday, on a flight from Delhi to Mumbai. The new airline was given a grand send off from Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport, where Dr Mahesh Sharma, India’s Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation, cut the […]

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Pictured (from left): Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO of Vistara; Goh Choon Phong, CEO of SIA; Prasad Menon, chairman of TATA SIA Airlines; Dr Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation; and GM Rao, chairman of GMR, along with children from the Salaam Baalak Trust
Pictured (from left): Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO of Vistara; Goh Choon Phong, CEO of SIA; Prasad Menon, chairman of TATA SIA Airlines; Dr Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation; and GM Rao, chairman of GMR, along with children from the Salaam Baalak Trust
Pictured (from left): Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO of Vistara; Goh Choon Phong, CEO of SIA; Prasad Menon, chairman of TATA SIA Airlines; Dr Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation; and GM Rao, chairman of GMR, along with children from the Salaam Baalak Trust

Vistara, Singapore Airlines‘ new Indian joint venture, took to the skies for the first time on Friday, on a flight from Delhi to Mumbai.

The new airline was given a grand send off from Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport, where Dr Mahesh Sharma, India’s Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation, cut the ceremonial ribbon in the presence senior executives from SIA and its joint venture partner, Tata Sons.

A group of children from the Salaam Baalak Trust, enjoying their first ever flight, were among the passengers on Vistara’s inaugural flight.

Vistara’s creation was made possible by the recent relaxation of rules governing the foreign ownership of Indian airlines.

“Though India is projected to be the third largest aviation market globally by 2020 – and the sector opening up to allow 49% FDI will attract many new players – the focus will be on safety and quality, which is more important,” said Dr Sharma. “Also it is the Prime Minister’s vision to develop India as a leading tourism hub and connectivity is imperative to achieve this. So we welcome Vistara.”

Prasad Menon, chairman of TATA SIA Airlines, said the launch of Vistara marks “the start of the new exciting chapter in Tata Group’s history”.

“I feel honoured to be part of this journey of Vistara, which has its core philosophy steeped in the same tradition as the Tata Group. For long now, we have held on to this particular dream and today I can proudly say that our persistence has been well worth it and has paid off. Vistara’s first flight today is a commencement of a unique flying experience,” said Menon.

Vistara will operate a fleet of Airbus A320s
Vistara will operate a fleet of three-class Airbus A320s

A Delhi-based full-service carrier, Vistara will operate a fleet of 148-seat Airbus A320 aircraft featuring business class, premium economy and economy class cabins.

In an effort to differentiate itself from its Indian rivals, Vistara will offer a range of customer service initiatives, including a wide range of in-flight meal options, “hassle-free check-in and boarding process” and a frequent flyer programme tied up with Taj Hotels.

It has also signed full-content agreements with Amadeus, Abacus and Travelport, allowing travel agents to book its flights via the GDS.

As well as Mumbai and its second newly-launched route to Ahmedabad, Vistara intends to fly to Goa, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jammu, Srinagar, Patna and Chandigarh in its first year of operations.

Vistara is 51% owned by Tata Sons, with SIA holding the remaining 49%.

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Vistana launch Pictured (from left): Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO of Vistara; Goh Choon Phong, CEO of SIA; Prasad Menon, chairman of TATA SIA Airlines; Dr Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation; and GM Rao, chairman of GMR, along with children from the Salaam Baalak Trust A320-Vistara Vistara will operate a fleet of three-class Airbus A320s
Vistara embarks on new era of Indian aviation https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/vistara-embarks-on-new-era-of-indian-aviation/ Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:01:23 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=216753 The post Vistara embarks on new era of Indian aviation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines‘ new Indian carrier, Vistara, launches its first flights today. The Delhi-based full-service carrier will commence services from the Indian capital to Mumbai and Ahmedabad on Friday 9 January, using its fleet of 148-seat, three-class Airbus A320 aircraft. In an effort to differentiate itself from its Indian rivals, Vistara is offering a range of […]

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Vistara will operate a fleet of Airbus A320s
Vistara will operate a fleet of Airbus A320s

Singapore Airlines‘ new Indian carrier, Vistara, launches its first flights today.

The Delhi-based full-service carrier will commence services from the Indian capital to Mumbai and Ahmedabad on Friday 9 January, using its fleet of 148-seat, three-class Airbus A320 aircraft.

In an effort to differentiate itself from its Indian rivals, Vistara is offering a range of customer service initiatives, including a wide range of in-flight meal options, “hassle-free check-in and boarding process” and a frequent flyer programme tied up with Taj Hotels.

Ahead of the airline’s launch, Vistara this week confirmed a full-content agreement with Amadeus, allowing travel agents to book its flights via the GDS. It also has distribution deals with Abacus and Travelport.

As well as Mumbai and Ahmedabad, plans submitted by Vistara to India’s aviation authorities detail the airline’s intention to fly to Goa, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jammu, Srinagar, Patna and Chandigarh in its first year of operations.

Vistara is 51% owned by Tata Sons, with SIA holding the remaining 49%.

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Vistara aims to “put the joy back into flying” in India https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/vistara-aims-to-put-the-joy-back-into-flying-in-india/ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 10:05:44 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=216421 The post Vistara aims to “put the joy back into flying” in India appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Vistara executives Rashmi Soni (head of corporate communications), Phee Teik Yeoh (CEO) and Giam Ming Toh (chief commercial officer) at the launch event in Delhi

New Indian airline Vistara says it will aim to “put the joy back into flying” when it launches next month, with a focus on passenger services. The Delhi-based carrier, which will commence flights on 9 January 2015, has unveiled a series of passenger offerings that it hopes will position it at the forefront of India’s […]

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Vistara executives Rashmi Soni (head of corporate communications), Phee Teik Yeoh (CEO) and Giam Ming Toh (chief commercial officer) at the launch event in Delhi

New Indian airline Vistara says it will aim to “put the joy back into flying” when it launches next month, with a focus on passenger services.

The Delhi-based carrier, which will commence flights on 9 January 2015, has unveiled a series of passenger offerings that it hopes will position it at the forefront of India’s notoriously challenging aviation sector.

Vistara executives Rashmi Soni (head of corporate communications), Phee Teik Yeoh (CEO) and Giam Ming Toh (chief commercial officer) at the launch event in Delhi
Vistara executives Rashmi Soni (head of corporate communications), Phee Teik Yeoh (CEO) and Giam Ming Toh (chief commercial officer) at the launch event in Delhi

These include a “hassle-free check-in and boarding process”, spacious seating and quality in-flight meals. These services and Vistara’s new tagline ‘Fly the new Feeling’, were unveiled in Delhi today (Monday, 22 December 2014).

“Today we unveiled our long-awaited product and service elements that are a manifestation of our brand promise of delivering a seamless and personalised travel experience,” Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO of Vistara, said at the launch event.

“My entire team and I are ready and committed to putting the joy back into flying, by being intuitively thoughtful and responsive to our customers’ needs at every stage of their travel experience.”

Vistara’s 148-seat Airbus A320 aircraft will feature three cabins, with business class, premium economy and economy options. Business class seats will have 42-inch seat pitch and seven-inch recline, while passengers will be offered personal storage space and plated meals.

Premium economy seats will have a 33-36-inch pitch and 4.5-inch recline, with a tray meal service, and economy class passengers will be offered seats with a 30-inch pitch and 3.5-inch recline, and meal boxes.

Vistara will operate a fleet of Airbus A320s
Vistara will operate a fleet of Airbus A320s

A “seamless check-in experience” will include online and mobile options, plus dedicated  airport counters, and in terms of in-flight dining, the airline will change menu items every week and will offer a range of 17 options for customers with special dietary requirements.

Vistara has also launched a frequent flyer programme and has teamed up with the Taj Group to offer a series of hotel benefits for members.

The focus on full-service air travel marks an interesting strategy for Vistara, and for India’s aviation industry. Low-cost IndiGo is now the country’s domestic leader in terms of market share, while AirAsia also recently entered the budget end of the market. But other carriers have struggled in the low-cost sector, with Jet Airways recently having pulled the plug on its low-cost operations to focus on a premium product, and struggling LCC SpiceJet launching additional extras to lure higher-end travellers.

Vistara, which is a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, will commence operations next month on the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Ahmedabad routes.

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Vistara’s website is now live

Singapore Airlines‘ new Indian venture, Vistara, will take to the skies for the first time on 9 January 2015, it has been confirmed. The airline last week secured its Air Operator’s Permit, after a protracted regulatory process. And with bookings having now gone live, the airline is finally ready to launch its first flight. Initially, […]

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Singapore Airlines‘ new Indian venture, Vistara, will take to the skies for the first time on 9 January 2015, it has been confirmed.

Vistara’s website is now live
Vistara’s website is now live

The airline last week secured its Air Operator’s Permit, after a protracted regulatory process. And with bookings having now gone live, the airline is finally ready to launch its first flight.

Initially, Vistara will launch two routes from Delhi, connecting to Mumbai and Ahmedabad, using its fleet Airbus A320s. These jets will offer 148 seats in three classes, with 16 in business class, 36 in premium economy and 96 in economy.

Passengers will also be invited to join Vistara’s new frequent flyer programme, ‘Club Vistara’.

“I am very excited as this day is the culmination of many months of hard work. The activation of distribution channels is our first interface with our customer and with this, we embark on a journey to fulfill our brand promise of seamless travel experience,” said Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO of Vistara.

“I would like to especially thank our partners for helping us put our best foot forward and most importantly the members of Vistara team for their diligence and resolve all this while.”

Vistara fares will be bookable online, via the GDS (Abacus, Amadeus and Travelport) and by phone, using the airline’s 24/7 customer service centre.

As well as Mumbai and Ahmedabad, plans submitted by Vistara to India’s aviation authorities detail the airline’s intention to fly to Goa, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jammu, Srinagar, Patna and Chandigarh in its first year of operations.

Vistara is 51% owned by Tata Sons, with SIA holding the remaining 49%.

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SIA’s new Indian airline gets permission to launch https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sias-new-indian-airline-gets-permission-to-launch/ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 04:55:46 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=216141 The post SIA’s new Indian airline gets permission to launch appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Vistara will operate a fleet of Airbus A320s

Vistara, the new Indian joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, has received its Air Operator Permit (AOP), giving it the green light to launch commercial operations. India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved the AOP this week, marking the final step in the airline’s drawn-out regulatory approval process. Vistara will now be […]

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Vistara will operate a fleet of Airbus A320s

Vistara, the new Indian joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, has received its Air Operator Permit (AOP), giving it the green light to launch commercial operations.

Vistara will operate a fleet of Airbus A320s
Vistara will operate a fleet of Airbus A320s

India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved the AOP this week, marking the final step in the airline’s drawn-out regulatory approval process.

Vistara will now be able to commence operations from its home base at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, using a fleet of brand new Airbus A320 aircraft. The airline said it will “soon make an announcement” about its launch date, routes and schedules.

“Receiving the AOP is a key milestone for Vistara,” said the airline’s chairman, Prasad Menon.

“It is a reflection of the dedication and determination of our entire team and we are all looking forward to the first flight with excitement. We are aware of the expectations we have to live up to and look forward to shaping a success story in Indian Aviation with the realisation of this dream,” he added.

The approval of the AOP marks the end of a long wait for Vistara, which initially planned to start flying in September 2014.

Under previous plans submitted to the DGCA, the airline will operate full-service flights from its Delhi hub to Mumbai, Goa, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jammu, Srinagar, Patna and Chandigarh, with 87 weekly frequencies in its first year of operations.

In the second year of operations, the airline intends to operate 168 weekly flights, with the addition of destinations such as Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Varanasi, Jaipur, Guwahati and Kolkata.  And in the third year, the airline has proposed 252 weekly flights, rising to 301 in year four.

Vistara is 51% owned by Tata Sons, with SIA holding the remaining 49%. It becomes SIA’s third passenger subsidiary, following SilkAir and Scoot.

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SIA goes trans-Pacific with EVA https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-goes-trans-pacific-with-eva/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 02:43:34 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=215953 The post SIA goes trans-Pacific with EVA appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA will codeshare on EVA's flights to the US and Canada

Singapore Airlines has expanded its codeshare agreement with EVA Air, to offer more trans-Pacific connections to North America. Under the new deal, SIA will place its ‘SQ’ code on EVA’s flights from Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, New York (JFK), Toronto and Vancouver. The agreement comes into force on 12 […]

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SIA will codeshare on EVA's flights to the US and Canada
SIA will codeshare on EVA's flights to the US and Canada
SIA will codeshare on EVA’s flights to the US and Canada

Singapore Airlines has expanded its codeshare agreement with EVA Air, to offer more trans-Pacific connections to North America.

Under the new deal, SIA will place its ‘SQ’ code on EVA’s flights from Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, New York (JFK), Toronto and Vancouver.

The agreement comes into force on 12 December 2014, coinciding with the first anniversary of the initial codeshare agreement between SIA and its Star Alliance partner EVA.

“We are delighted with our expanded codeshare agreement with EVA Air,” said SIA’s senior vice president of marketing, Lee Wen Fen. “Our growing partnership with EVA Air is another example of our efforts to leverage Star Alliance and expand our network.”

SIA and EVA already codeshare on the two carriers’ 21 weekly flights between Singapore and Taipei.

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SIA, Virgin Australia to convert FFP points https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-virgin-australia-to-convert-ffp-points/ Wed, 19 Nov 2014 06:17:25 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=215091 The post SIA, Virgin Australia to convert FFP points appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Members of Virgin's Velocity Frequent Flyer and SIA's KrisFlyer programmes will now be able to convert their points and miles

Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines have launched a new frequent flyer initiative, enabling members of the two airlines’ FFPs to convert their miles. Members of Virgin’s Velocity Frequent Flyer and SIA’s KrisFlyer programmes will now be able to convert their points and miles between the two programmes at a rate of 1.35 to 1.00. The […]

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Members of Virgin's Velocity Frequent Flyer and SIA's KrisFlyer programmes will now be able to convert their points and miles
Members of Virgin's Velocity Frequent Flyer and SIA's KrisFlyer programmes will now be able to convert their points and miles
Members of Virgin’s Velocity Frequent Flyer and SIA’s KrisFlyer programmes will now be able to convert their points and miles

Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines have launched a new frequent flyer initiative, enabling members of the two airlines’ FFPs to convert their miles.

Members of Virgin’s Velocity Frequent Flyer and SIA’s KrisFlyer programmes will now be able to convert their points and miles between the two programmes at a rate of 1.35 to 1.00. The conversion rate reflects the fact that each FFP operates in a different reward programme currency.

And according to the airlines, this will offer “greater access to reward seats and flight upgrades on one another’s airlines”.

“We are continually looking for ways to innovate in the loyalty space to ensure our members are getting the most out of the programme,” said Velocity Frequent Flyer’s CEO, Neil Thompson.

“The introduction of this unique conversion opportunity between KrisFlyer and Velocity Frequent Flyer will allow us to take the programme to the next level for our members.”

To take advantage of the conversion initiative, customers need to be a member of both FFPs.

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SQVA Members of Virgin's Velocity Frequent Flyer and SIA's KrisFlyer programmes will now be able to convert their points and miles
SIA expands ties with Tourism Australia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-expands-ties-with-tourism-australia/ Mon, 10 Nov 2014 03:56:12 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=214447 The post SIA expands ties with Tourism Australia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA will drive tourists to Australia from several key source markets

Singapore Airlines has penned a new three-year marketing deal with Tourism Australia, worth AU$12 million (US$10.3m). The agreement will see the two parties jointly fund a range of tourism promotion campaigns, focusing on some of Australia’s key source markets, including of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, China, Germany and the UK. SIA will now become the […]

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SIA will drive tourists to Australia from several key source markets
SIA will drive tourists to Australia from several key source markets
SIA will drive tourists to Australia from several key source markets

Singapore Airlines has penned a new three-year marketing deal with Tourism Australia, worth AU$12 million (US$10.3m).

The agreement will see the two parties jointly fund a range of tourism promotion campaigns, focusing on some of Australia’s key source markets, including of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, China, Germany and the UK.

SIA will now become the exclusive airline partner of Tourism Australia’s F&B campaign, ‘Restaurant Australia’, in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and India. It will also provide flights for the tourism board’s trade event, Corroboree Europe, which takes place in Adelaide in 2015.

“As the world competes to attract visitors from key growth markets, Singapore Airlines continues to invest in promoting Australia, building on its long-standing presence and ongoing expansion across the country’s key gateways,” said Mak Swee Wah, SIA’s executive vice president of commercial.

“Combining Tourism Australia’s marketing prowess with Singapore Airlines’ network reach remains a winning proposition in key target markets to bring travellers to Australia. Leveraging the opportunities presented across Europe and Asia in partnership with Tourism Australia enables us the reach better conversion rates and cement Singapore as the optimal gateway hub to Australia.”

Tourism Australia’s managing director, John O’Sullivan, added; “Asia continues to be a powerhouse for Australian tourism. As one of the region’s largest international carriers serving all of Australia’s capital cities, Singapore Airlines is a critical partner for us as we seek to drive further growth in our international arrivals.”
The extended tie-up with SIA follows the recent expansion of Tourism Australia’s marketing partnership with Virgin Australia, which will concentrate on New Zealand and the US.

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SIA sees small rise in profits amid difficult conditions https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-sees-small-rise-in-profits-amid-difficult-conditions/ Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:21:29 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=214344 The post SIA sees small rise in profits amid difficult conditions appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The group now operates a fleet of 135 passenger aircraft

Singapore Airlines achieved a small increase in operating profits in the first half of its 2014-15 financial year. In the six month period ending 30 September 2014, the group generated profits of SG$171 million (US$132m) – 1.2% higher than the first half of 2013. This growth came despite a 2.0% drop in revenues, to SG$7.59 […]

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The group now operates a fleet of 135 passenger aircraft
The group now operates a fleet of 135 passenger aircraft
The group now operates a fleet of 135 passenger aircraft

Singapore Airlines achieved a small increase in operating profits in the first half of its 2014-15 financial year.

In the six month period ending 30 September 2014, the group generated profits of SG$171 million (US$132m) – 1.2% higher than the first half of 2013.

This growth came despite a 2.0% drop in revenues, to SG$7.59 billion – a result SIA attributed to “changes in aircraft delivery slots” and “lower income from the… expiry of leases to Royal Brunei Airlines”. Group expenditure however, declined 2.1% to SG$7.42bn, resulting in the higher profits.

By unit, mainline carrier SIA generated operating profits of SG$183m, down 1.6% year-on-year, while income from regional carrier SilkAir slumped 77.3% to just SG$5m. The group’s overall improvement was the result of SIA Cargo slashing its losses from SG$71m to SG$34m.

SIA’s group net profit slumped 55.5% to SG$157m in the first half however, due to losses attributed to Tiger Airways, which is not included in the operating results.

The group took delivery of four new passenger aircraft in the most recent quarter, including two Airbus A330-300s for SIA and two Boeing 737-800s for SilkAir. The group’s total passenger fleet now stands at 135 aircraft, including 105 for SIA, 24 for SilkAir and six for Scoot.

While not making a profit forecast for the second half of the year, SIA did admit that “concerns persist” in terms of the “operating landscape [and] uncertain global economic climate”.

“Demand is generally flat and yields will remain under pressure amid intense competition from other airlines and promotional activities in weaker markets,” the company warned. “While there has been a reprieve from cost pressures arising from the decline in fuel prices in recent months, there is concern that the decline reflects a slowdown in major economies in the world which could ultimately hurt travel demand.

“The group will continue to track market movements closely and make appropriate adjustments to capacity, while practising cost discipline in all business areas.” It added however, that “the group is well positioned to meet the challenges ahead”.

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India’s Vistara to adopt Amadeus technology https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/indias-vistara-to-adopt-amadeus-technology/ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:19:27 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=212994 The post India’s Vistara to adopt Amadeus technology appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Vistara is Singapore Airlines' new Delhi-based carrier

Vistara, Singapore Airlines’ new Indian carrier, has decided to implement Amadeus’ comprehensive suite of airline IT solutions, Altéa. The Delhi-based carrier will use the Altéa Suite to power its reservations, inventory management, airport departure control systems, accounting and revenue management processes. This will put Vistara’s IT systems in line with those of parent company, SIA. […]

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Vistara is Singapore Airlines' new Delhi-based carrier
Vistara is Singapore Airlines' new Delhi-based carrier
Vistara is Singapore Airlines’ new Delhi-based carrier

Vistara, Singapore Airlines’ new Indian carrier, has decided to implement Amadeus’ comprehensive suite of airline IT solutions, Altéa.

The Delhi-based carrier will use the Altéa Suite to power its reservations, inventory management, airport departure control systems, accounting and revenue management processes. This will put Vistara’s IT systems in line with those of parent company, SIA.

“Vistara is set to transform the Indian aviation landscape and we are extremely pleased to partner with Amadeus,” said Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO of Vistara. “Our technology partnership with Amadeus will be a key differentiator offering advanced features and an integrated platform for our customers across multiple channels including mobile and web.”

For Amadeus, Vistara’s decision to adopt the Altéa Suite marks a major milestone, as it becomes the first Indian carrier to do so.

“I would like to warmly welcome Vistara into the growing Amadeus Altéa community,” said Julia Sattel, Amadeus’ senior vice president of airline IT. “At Amadeus we are committed to connecting, serving and managing the needs of both our customers and the evolving 21st Century traveller. At the same time I would like to place on record how pleased we are to sign an agreement which marks the first airline in India to adopt our Altéa solution.”

The Amadeus Altéa Suite is already used by more than 120 airlines worldwide, including several of SIA’s partners in the Star Alliance. Hazem Hussein, executive vice president of airline commercial at Amadeus Asia Pacific, said he believes the Indian aviation industry could be a significant growth area for new IT solutions.

“There is a huge opportunity for full service carriers like Vistara to revolutionise Indian air travel with technology as the key differentiator,” said Hussein. “In today’s fiercely competitive aviation industry, technology can be the make or break difference for airlines. We are proud that Vistara has chosen Amadeus as its founding technology partner.”

Vistara, which is a joint venture between SIA and Tata Sons, is expected to commence commercial operations by the end of this year.

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SIA, Air New Zealand reveal details of alliance https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-air-new-zealand-reveal-details-of-alliance/ Tue, 23 Sep 2014 06:47:20 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=212504 The post SIA, Air New Zealand reveal details of alliance appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Together, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand will offer three daily flights between the two countries

Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have unveiled details of their new joint venture, which goes on sale this week. Commencing on 6 January 2015, the Star Alliance partners will each operate one daily return service between Singapore and Auckland, while SIA will also commence a daily flight between Singapore and Christchurch. But both airlines […]

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Together, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand will offer three daily flights between the two countries
Together, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand will offer three daily flights between the two countries
Together, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand will offer three daily flights between the two countries

Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have unveiled details of their new joint venture, which goes on sale this week.

Commencing on 6 January 2015, the Star Alliance partners will each operate one daily return service between Singapore and Auckland, while SIA will also commence a daily flight between Singapore and Christchurch. But both airlines will place their codes on all the flights.

The two Singapore-Auckland flights will depart the Southeast Asian city at 0850 and 2050, arriving in New Zealand’s largest city at 2345 and 1145 the following day respectively. Return flights leave Auckland at 0115 and 1330, arriving back into Singapore at 0645 and 1900.

On the Christchurch route, SIA’s flight will depart Changi Airport at 1945, arriving at 1040 the next day. It will then leave the South Island city at 1200, getting back into Singapore at 1740.

“This alliance is a clear example of how our two airlines can do more by working together than we could do individually,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong. “Through increased frequency between Singapore and New Zealand and new codeshare destinations, it provides numerous benefits to our customers.”

SIA will also deploy its Airbus A380 to New Zealand for the first time, using the 471-seat, double-decker aircraft on the Singapore-Auckland sector during the northern winter season. It will then revert to the Boeing 777-300 for the summer season. The Auckland-Christchurch route will be served using a Boeing 777-200 aircraft.

Air New Zealand will operate its newly-refurbished Boeing 777-200 on the Auckland-Singapore route, including its ‘Economy Skycouch’ product that converts a row of three economy class seats into a flat bed.

“Our alliance with Singapore Airlines going on sale is an exciting milestone in our growth strategy,” said Air NZ’s CEO, Christopher Luxon. “We are looking forward to operating to Singapore for the first time in eight years, with this alliance allowing us to further expand our long-haul network and open up a wide range of new codeshare destinations for our customers.”

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SIA’s Indian venture could be delayed – report https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sias-indian-venture-could-be-delayed-report/ Thu, 11 Sep 2014 08:23:16 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=212073 The post SIA’s Indian venture could be delayed – report appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA will hold a 49% stake in Vistara

Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) new Indian carrier is likely to miss its target of starting operations in October 2014, due to a delay with regulatory approvals, it has been reported. Bloomberg cited an unnamed government official, said to have “direct knowledge of the situation”, as saying that the certification process for the new joint venture could […]

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SIA will hold a 49% stake in Vistara
SIA will hold a 49% stake in Vistara
SIA will hold a 49% stake in Vistara

Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) new Indian carrier is likely to miss its target of starting operations in October 2014, due to a delay with regulatory approvals, it has been reported.

Bloomberg cited an unnamed government official, said to have “direct knowledge of the situation”, as saying that the certification process for the new joint venture could take a further two or three months

SIA owns 49% of Vistara – the name of the new Delhi-based airline – with Indian conglomerate Tata Sons holding the remaining 51%.
A spokesperson for Vistara said the new airline is “working very closely with the regulators to ensure all requisite requirements and processes are being complied with”. But no information on the launch date was provided.

Vistara will initially operate domestic routes to key domestic destinations using a fleet of single-aisle Airbus A320 aircraft, with Delhi Airport as its main base.

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Name of SIA-backed Indian airline revealed https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/name-of-sia-backed-indian-airline-revealed/ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 10:56:24 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=210998 The post Name of SIA-backed Indian airline revealed appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The name of the new India-based airline created by Tata Sons Limited (TSAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been revealed. The new airline has been christened Vistara, derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Vistaar’, meaning ‘limitless expanse’, ahead of its launch in October this year. Vistara’s logo, uniforms and livery were also revealed earlier this week, […]

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Vistara was launched earlier this week
Vistara was launched earlier this week

The name of the new India-based airline created by Tata Sons Limited (TSAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been revealed.

The new airline has been christened Vistara, derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Vistaar’, meaning ‘limitless expanse’, ahead of its launch in October this year.

Vistara’s logo, uniforms and livery were also revealed earlier this week, focused on an eight-pointed star logo inspired by the ‘yantra’ mathematical symbol.

Delhi-based Vistara will receive its first aircraft, an Airbus A320-200, in September and plans to increase its fleet to 20 by the end of its fifth year in operation. Its fleet will also include A320neos.

Prasad Menon, chairman of TSAL, said: “Today is a momentous day for the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines. Vistara will redefine the way we travel in India. I can confidently say that Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality standards and service excellence will make Vistara a natural choice for passengers.”

Mukund Rajan, director at TSAL added: “All of us at Tata are extremely pleased to have witnessed the coming together of all the elements that have led to the realisation of Vistara, a long cherished dream for the group that pioneered civil aviation in the country. The creation of a new full-service carrier is a matter of great pride for us.”

The brand has been designed to exude an “elegant and refined spiritedness’ while also being ‘tech savvy, meticulous and authentic’.

Swee Wah Mak, director of TSAL and EVP commercial at SIA, said: “From a global investor’s perspective the Indian aviation sector has a lot of potential for growth and I am delighted that SIA now has a fruitful role to play here. SIA’s world renowned tradition of service excellence will contribute to the creation of the finest flying experience in the Indian skies through Vistara”.

 

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The latest industry appointments https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/the-latest-industry-appointments-111/ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 09:57:18 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=210825 The post The latest industry appointments appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Nikki Keeling has been named commercial manager at the Global Travel Group. Keeling will oversee the commercial department covering for Cherie Richards as she goes on maternity leave. She joins from Co-operative Travel Group where he has more than 20 years experience. Mark Davey has been appointed UK & Ireland sales manager at Singapore Airlines. […]

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Nikki Keeling joins Global Travel Group
Nikki Keeling joins Global Travel Group

Nikki Keeling has been named commercial manager at the Global Travel Group. Keeling will oversee the commercial department covering for Cherie Richards as she goes on maternity leave. She joins from Co-operative Travel Group where he has more than 20 years experience.

Mark Davey has been appointed UK & Ireland sales manager at Singapore Airlines. Davey joins the airline from American Airlines where he has held various management roles in the UK, while also spending four years in the US as revenue manager. For SIA he will oversee all trade and corporate sales, pricing and distribution management.

Paul Broughton has joined Travelport as commercial director. Broughton was previously EMEA sales director at Chambers Travel Management and will join Travelport at the end of August to replace Tim Wright. Claire Osborne has also come to Travelport’s UK team as the newly-created role of technical director, having previously been product director for Europe.

Daniel Von Weihe is now at Chambers Travel Group
Daniel Von Weihe is now at Chambers Travel Group

Daniel Von Weihe has been named executive vice president business development at Chambers Travel Group. Antony Elliott has also joined as vice president of sales EMEA, while Matthew Heymans has been promoted to vice president of international sales and Jane Worrow as director of UK sales. The appointments have been made to offer more assistance to UK and overseas clients.

Mark Robinson has been appointed sales and reservations manager at European Waterways. Robinson has had more than 30 years in the travel industry including 13 with Abercrombie & Kent and eight with Caribtours. He will be based at European Waterways’ Berkshire office.

Ryan Inman has joined Cruisingexcursions.com as marketing executive. He joins the company with previous marketing experience from Anatolian Sky, Cruise.co.uk, Cruise & Maritime Voyages and MSC Cruises. Tamhas Woods has also joined Cruisingexcursions.com as PPC & marketing executive from Hazel Group, while Laura Spiteri has joined as junior graphic designer.

Tracey Poggio from the Gibraltar Tourism Board has been re-elected as chairman of ANTOR. Robin Segal from Jersey Tourism remains as treasurer, while the deputy chairman is Oretis Rossides from Cyprus Tourism. Other ANTOR board members include Josephine Wiggall-Lazarus (Quebec), Michael Michael (Korea), Bogdan Becla (Poland), Cherrie Osborne (Antigua and Barbuda) and Omayma El Husseini (Egypt), while Serge Moes has been appointed an honorary fellow for his service to the association.

Ian Tuggey has been named as the new general manager of Tewkesbury Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club. Tuggey has been in the hotel industry for 25 years firstly as Forte’s Heritage Hotels as well as roles with Accor, Queen’s Moat Houses, Rezidor and Ramada.

Jo Harlow has been appointed non-executive director at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). She will join the board from 1 September and is corporate vice president of the phones business unit at Microsoft. Her experience includes senior management roles at Nokia Corporation, Reebok and P&G.

Meg Facey has joined the Bellagio as vice president of sales. Facey joins the Las Vegas hotel with 24 years’ of sales and marketing experience including roles as the vice president of PSAV and vice president of Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

 

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SIA-Air NZ tie-up approved https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-air-nz-tie-up-approved/ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 06:29:10 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=210793 The post SIA-Air NZ tie-up approved appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines and Air NZ are both members of the Star Alliance

The proposed alliance between Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand has been approved by regulatory authorities in New Zealand. The two national carriers will now be able to proceed with plans to coordinate their services between Singapore and New Zealand, including the launch of Airbus A380 services. The alliance was first announced on 16 January […]

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Singapore Airlines and Air NZ are both members of the Star Alliance
Singapore Airlines and Air NZ are both members of the Star Alliance
Singapore Airlines and Air NZ are both members of the Star Alliance

The proposed alliance between Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand has been approved by regulatory authorities in New Zealand.

The two national carriers will now be able to proceed with plans to coordinate their services between Singapore and New Zealand, including the launch of Airbus A380 services.

The alliance was first announced on 16 January 2014, and will lead to increased flight frequencies between Singapore and New Zealand, plus improve connections and a reciprocal codeshare agreement.

Air New Zealand will relaunch flights on the Auckland-Singapore route, while SIA will operate its A380 to New Zealand for the first time on the same route.

The Competition Commission of Singapore has already given its approval for the venture, so New Zealand’s approval marks the last piece of red tape.

Following the launch of the alliance, SIA and Air New Zealand – which are both members of the Star Alliance – will be the only airlines operating between Singapore and Auckland. Jetstar had served the route, but suspended operations earlier this year.

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Adelaide announced as Corroboree 2015 host https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/adelaide-announced-as-corroboree-2015-host/ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 15:18:31 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=210723 The post Adelaide announced as Corroboree 2015 host appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Tourism Australia has named Adelaide as the host city for Corroboree Europe next year. The trade show will be held in partnership with Singapore Airlines and South Australian Tourism Commission from 26 to 29 April 2015, with fam trips to take place after the training workshops. The show will be the first to not have […]

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Subhas Menon, regional VP Europe, Singapore Airlines;  Janice Kurrle, marketing manager UK and Northern Europe, South Australian Tourism Commission; Roo; John O’Sullivan, managing director, Tourism Australia and Heidi Gaber,  sales manager UK, Ireland & Northern Europe, Virgin Australia
Subhas Menon, regional VP Europe, Singapore Airlines; Janice Kurrle, marketing manager UK and Northern Europe, South Australian Tourism Commission; Roo; John O’Sullivan, managing director, Tourism Australia and Heidi Gaber, sales manager UK, Ireland & Northern Europe, Virgin Australia

Tourism Australia has named Adelaide as the host city for Corroboree Europe next year.

The trade show will be held in partnership with Singapore Airlines and South Australian Tourism Commission from 26 to 29 April 2015, with fam trips to take place after the training workshops.

The show will be the first to not have a transfer in Australia with agents transiting through Singapore instead, while Virgin Australia is a partner for the first time to provide domestic flights for the fams.

Next year’s Corroboree will be the seventh and includes training, workshops and product updates with tour operators.

Three hundred agents will attend the event and can only apply if they are an Aussie Specialist.

John O’Sullivan, managing director, Tourism Australia, said: “We are delighted to announce Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia as our official airline partners and to confirm that the 2015 event will be held in Adelaide, gateway to the wineries of South Australia and the natural paradise of Kangaroo Island.”

Rodney Harrex, chief executive South Australian Tourism Commission added: “We are very excited to be hosting Corroboree Europe. Adelaide and South Australia with its diverse world class tourism experiences provides the perfect backdrop for this event and we look forward to training agents on South Australian products. The SATC shares a positive working relationship with Singapore Airlines who recently celebrated their 30th anniversary of flying to Adelaide.”

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SIA plans seasonal Sapporo services https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-plans-seasonal-sapporo-services/ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 06:14:41 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=210623 The post SIA plans seasonal Sapporo services appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Sapporo in winter

Singapore Airlines has revealed that it will launch seasonal services to the Japanese city of Sapporo this winter. In December 2014 and January 2015, SIA will operate 14 flights to the Hokkaido city, largely to cater for demand from Singaporeans travelling to Japan’s northern ski slopes and to experience winter attractions, including Sapporo’s annual ice […]

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Sapporo in winter
Sapporo in winter
Sapporo in winter

Singapore Airlines has revealed that it will launch seasonal services to the Japanese city of Sapporo this winter.

In December 2014 and January 2015, SIA will operate 14 flights to the Hokkaido city, largely to cater for demand from Singaporeans travelling to Japan’s northern ski slopes and to experience winter attractions, including Sapporo’s annual ice festival.

Flights will operate from 1 December to 16 January, departing Singapore’s Changi Airport every Monday and Friday at 2330 and arriving at Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport at 0800 the following morning. The return flights will leave Sapporo every Tuesday and Saturday at 0930 and 0855 respectively.

SIA will serve the route using a twin-aisle Airbus A330-300 aircraft with 30 seats in business class and 255 in economy.

The new route will operate alongside SIA’s existing year-round flights to Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda, Osaka and Fukuoka.

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Singapore Airlines suffers under competition pressure https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-suffers-under-competition-pressure/ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:28:22 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=210509 The post Singapore Airlines suffers under competition pressure appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has seen its operating profit and revenues drop in its first quarter results following increased competition and depressed travel demand in some Asian markets. The group’s operating profit for the first quarter of its 2014/15 year came in at SG$39 million (US$31m), 52.4% lower than the same period last year. After exceptional […]

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Singapore Airlines has seen increased competition

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has seen its operating profit and revenues drop in its first quarter results following increased competition and depressed travel demand in some Asian markets.

The group’s operating profit for the first quarter of its 2014/15 year came in at SG$39 million (US$31m), 52.4% lower than the same period last year.

After exceptional items its net profit stayed in profit at SG$35m but this is significantly lower than the SG$87m seen in the same period last year.

The group’s revenue fell SG$158m (or 4.1%) to SG$3.68 billion while expenditure was cut 3.1% to SG$3.65bn.

While the airline is competing more against Gulf and Asian carriers and some Asian markets have dampened, the airline’s joint venture companies saw a SG$27m loss while Tiger Airways posted a SG$14m loss.

SIA’s statement today read: “The outlook for the air transportation industry has become more challenging with continuing uncertain global economic climate, geo-political concerns in the region and elevated fuel prices. Load factors in the current quarter are expected to be stable year on year. Aggressive fares and capacity injections from competitors will continue to place pressure on yields.”

SIA’s performance dropped 49.4% while SilkAir’s profit declined 85.6%. The load factor for both carriers remained relatively flat at 77.7% and 69.5% respectively.

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SIA to fly A380 to Beijing https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-fly-a380-to-beijing/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 03:02:51 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=208550 The post SIA to fly A380 to Beijing appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA will fly its 471-seat A380 to Beijing

Singapore Airlines will start flying its Airbus A380 to Beijing this summer. Commencing on 1 August 2014, the new daily service will replace two flights currently operated by smaller aircraft, with the total flight frequency being adjusted to three services per day. Flight SQ802 will depart Singapore’s Changi Airport at 0830, arriving at Beijing’s Capital […]

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SIA will fly its 471-seat A380 to Beijing
SIA will fly its 471-seat A380 to Beijing
SIA will fly its 471-seat A380 to Beijing

Singapore Airlines will start flying its Airbus A380 to Beijing this summer.

Commencing on 1 August 2014, the new daily service will replace two flights currently operated by smaller aircraft, with the total flight frequency being adjusted to three services per day.

Flight SQ802 will depart Singapore’s Changi Airport at 0830, arriving at Beijing’s Capital International Airport at 1440. The return leg, flight SQ807, with then leave the Chinese capital at 1635, arriving back in Singapore at 2255.

The A380 will utilise on the Beijing route has a capacity of 471 passengers, with 12 seats in first class, 60 in business class and 399 in economy.

SIA currently operates a fleet of 19 A380s, making it the second largest operator of the aircraft in the world. It also has five more on order.

Beijing will become third Chinese city served using SIA’s A380s, following Shanghai and Hong Kong. Other A380 destinations include Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Mumbai, New Delhi, Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and Zurich.

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SIA plans product investment as profit soar https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-plans-product-investment-as-profit-soar/ Fri, 09 May 2014 02:22:21 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=207235 The post SIA plans product investment as profit soar appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA's new business class seat

Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans to invest US$325 million to upgrade the cabins of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The announcement comes after the airline reported double-digit growth in profits for the 2013-14 financial year, and follows an initial roll-out of new cabin products that started last year. SIA first introduced the new seats and in-flight […]

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SIA's new business class seat
SIA's new business class seat
SIA’s new business class seat

Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans to invest US$325 million to upgrade the cabins of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

The announcement comes after the airline reported double-digit growth in profits for the 2013-14 financial year, and follows an initial roll-out of new cabin products that started last year.

SIA first introduced the new seats and in-flight entertainment systems in September 2013, after taking delivery of the first of eight new B777-300ERs. The upgrade programme announced today (9 May 2014) will see the same products retro-fitted to the airline’s 19 existing B777-300ERs. Installation work is expected to begin early in 2015, with all aircraft completed by September 2016.

“Feedback about our next-generation cabin products has been extremely positive and our customers have been asking for them to be fitted on more aircraft,” said SIA’s executive vice president of commercial, Mak Swee Wah.

“This significant investment demonstrates our commitment to constantly enhancing our products and services, and further demonstrates our confidence in the future for premium full-service air travel.”

The new products will be added to SIA's fleet of Boeing 777-300ERs
The new products will be added to SIA’s fleet of Boeing 777-300ERs

The revamped cabins include new seats in all three classes, including a 208cm-long flat-bed seat in first class,  a 198-cm flat-bed in business class and economy class seats with more legroom. All seats feature the new KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system, with touchscreen monitors and handsets.

The new products are already available on SIA’s daily services to London Heathrow and Tokyo Narita airports, and will be progressively rolled out to new long-haul routes in future.

This latest product investment comes after SIA posted an operating profit of SG$259m (US$207m) in the 2013-14 financial year, 13.1% up year-on-year. Group revenue increased 1.0% to SG$15.2 billion, mainly due to higher passenger sales. SilkAir however, posted a sharp year-on-year drop in operating profits, from SG$97m to SG$35m.

SIA carried 18.6m passengers in the 12-month period, up 2.3%, but passenger load factors dipped slightly (-0.4 percentage points) to 78.9%.

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September launch for Tata-SIA Airlines https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/september-launch-for-tata-sia-airlines/ Thu, 08 May 2014 16:44:37 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=207225 The post September launch for Tata-SIA Airlines appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Tata SIA Airlines will operate with A320-200 and A320-200neo aircraft

New-Delhi based, Tata SIA Airlines is aiming to commence their full-service operations from 1 September 2014. The airline has received its Air Operators Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today. Within two weeks of applying for the permit, the regulator has called for public comments and objections on the proposed carrier’s application […]

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New-Delhi based, Tata SIA Airlines is aiming to commence their full-service operations from 1 September 2014.

Tata SIA Airlines will operate with A320-200 and A320-200neo aircraft
Tata SIA Airlines will operate with A320-200 and A320-200neo aircraft

The airline has received its Air Operators Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today. Within two weeks of applying for the permit, the regulator has called for public comments and objections on the proposed carrier’s application and has made public the proposed route plan and operations plan for the airline.

Under the Letter of Intent submitted to the DGCA, the airline will operate full-service flights from its New Delhi hub to Mumbai, Goa, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jammu, Srinagar, Patna and Chandigarh with 87 weekly frequencies in its first year of operations.

In the second year of operations, the airline intends to operate 168 weekly flight with route additions to Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Varanasi, Jaipur, Guwahati and Kolkata. In the third year, the airline has proposed 252 weekly flights including destinations like Amritsar, Bagdogra and Indore, while the fourth year will see services being raised to 301 flights per week.

The airline will dry lease A320-200 for a period of six years and A320-200neo aircraft for 12 years from Dublin-based Wilmington Trust SP Services Limited. All airports on Tata SIA Airlines Limited’s planned route network have runways and handling equipment to cater to either of the aircraft.

Tata-SIA Airlines is a 51:49 ratio joint venture between Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines.

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Singapore Airlines partners STB for tourism promotion https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-partners-stb-for-tourism-promotion/ Fri, 02 May 2014 07:56:25 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=206984 The post Singapore Airlines partners STB for tourism promotion appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore is aiming to attract more visitors from key source markets (photo by Stanislav Komogorov)

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has penned a new international, multi-million-dollar tourism partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Under the terms of the new deal, SIA and STB will embark on a global marketing campaign focused on attracting both leisure and business travellers to Singapore, plus the lucrative cruise market. The two companies will invest a […]

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Singapore is aiming to attract more visitors from key source markets (photo by Stanislav Komogorov)
Singapore is aiming to attract more visitors from key source markets (photo by Stanislav Komogorov)

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has penned a new international, multi-million-dollar tourism partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

Under the terms of the new deal, SIA and STB will embark on a global marketing campaign focused on attracting both leisure and business travellers to Singapore, plus the lucrative cruise market.

The two companies will invest a total of SG$4 million (US$3.2m) in joint campaigns focused on key visitor source markets across the world, including Australia, China, Germany, India, Japan, the UK and USA. SIA and STB said they will also work on the development of new “exclusive and customised experiences” for travellers.

“Through this complementary partnership, SIA and STB will leverage each other’s consumer and trade insights to ensure that travellers have a more in-depth Singapore experience that meets their needs and wants,” said Lynette Pang, assistant chief executive of STB’s marketing group.

“Consumers already have a strong brand affinity to SIA, and would be able to easily relate to new marketing initiatives and products. Together, we can amplify the Singapore story, and attract more quality visitors,” she added.

SIA, along with its regional subsidiary SilkAir, operates over 490 flights per week from the seven target markets to Singapore, including 226 from China and India alone.

The city is often viewed as a transit destination however, and STB has been keen to increase the average length-of-stay among visitors to the city. This focus saw the SIA and STB join forces in 2013 to launch the Singapore Stopover Holiday (SSH), which was intended to encourage transit travellers to spend more time exploring Singapore.

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Singapore looks for UK tourist boost https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-looks-for-uk-tourist-boost/ Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:59:07 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=206916 The post Singapore looks for UK tourist boost appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines and the Singapore Tourism Board have announced a new partnership aiming to increase the number of tourists visiting from the UK. The pair will jointly look to market to the leisure, cruise and business markets by developing new products together. The UK targeting is part of a SG$4 million (GBP1.8m) campaign that will […]

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Singapore Airlines and the Singapore Tourism Board have announced a new partnership aiming to increase the number of tourists visiting from the UK.

The pair will jointly look to market to the leisure, cruise and business markets by developing new products together.

The UK targeting is part of a SG$4 million (GBP1.8m) campaign that will also focus on Australia, China, Germany, India, Japan and the USA.

SIA and the STB have previously worked together on stopover packages which have seen double-digit growth in bookings year-on-year.

“Through this complementary partnership, SIA and STB will leverage each other’s consumer and trade insights to ensure that travellers have a more in-depth Singapore experience that meets their needs and wants,” said Lynette Pang, STB’s assistant chief executive, marketing group.

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Tata SIA aims October start https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tata-sia-aims-october-start/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 07:27:13 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=206083 The post Tata SIA aims October start appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Tata-SIA Airlines is now awaiting flying permit

Tata SIA Airlines Ltd is expecting to start full service operations in India from October 2014.  The joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines received its No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation last week. The airline is now expected to obtain the Air Operator Permit (AOP) or the flying license […]

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Tata SIA Airlines Ltd is expecting to start full service operations in India from October 2014. 

Tata-SIA Airlines is now awaiting flying permit
Tata-SIA Airlines is now awaiting flying permit
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The joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines received its No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation last week. The airline is now expected to obtain the Air Operator Permit (AOP) or the flying license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Tata SIA Airlines will time its entry with the start of what is traditionally the most profitable period for airlines in India. The October-December quarter, which includes festivals like Dussehra, Diwali and Christmas and the year-end vacations, is peak travel season, reported The Mint.

The grant of an airline permit by the DGCA can take more than three months and is subject to the airline having in place the required technical capabilities, staff strength, engineering set-up, and operational and security procedures.

The airline has said it will soon send its application to the DGCA for an airline license.

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SIA confirms A380 operations in India https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-launch-a380-flights-to-india/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 04:13:47 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=205968 The post SIA confirms A380 operations in India appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA will fly its 417-seat A380 to Delhi and Mumbai

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will become the first airline to fly the Airbus A380 to India, when new services to Delhi and Mumbai commence next month. From 30 May 2014, the airline will replace one of the daily Boeing 777 flights currently operating to the Indian two cities with the A380. The other daily service will […]

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SIA will fly its 417-seat A380 to Delhi and Mumbai

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will become the first airline to fly the Airbus A380 to India, when new services to Delhi and Mumbai commence next month.

SIA will fly its 417-seat A380 to Delhi and Mumbai
SIA will fly its 417-seat A380 to Delhi and Mumbai

From 30 May 2014, the airline will replace one of the daily Boeing 777 flights currently operating to the Indian two cities with the A380. The other daily service will continue to be operated by a Boeing 777, meaning that SIA will serve both Delhi and Mumbai with 14 weekly flights.

Earlier this year India lifted a ban on airlines operating A380s to the country, which had been imposed in protect domestic carriers from an influx of foreign capacity. Singapore and India also recently penned a new bilateral agreement, expanding air capacity between the two countries.

“We have been keen to operate the Airbus A380 to India and are glad that the Air Services Agreement between Singapore and India now allows us to do so,” said SIA’ senior vice president of marketing planning, Lee Wen Fen.

“India is a particularly important market for Singapore Airlines and we are very pleased that more of our customers will soon be able to experience the spaciousness and comfort of the world’s largest aircraft,” she added.

The A380 will operate the evening flights to both Mumbai and Delhi. On the Singapore-Mumbai route, SIA’s outbound A380 flight will depart Changi Airport daily at 1915, while the return service will leave Mumbai at 0025. On the Delhi route, the A380 will leave Singapore at 1725 and the return leg will depart the Indian capital at 2205.

SIA is currently the world’s second biggest A380 operator, with 19 aircraft in service and outstanding orders for a further five. It operates the aircraft with 471 seats in three classes, including 12 seats in first class, 60 in business class and 399 in economy.

Delhi and Mumbai join the airline’s existing network of A380 destinations, which currently includes Sydney, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, New York, Paris, Shanghai, Tokyo and Zurich.

Lufthansa has also said it plans to deploy its A380s to India in the near future.

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SIA, Turkish Airlines seal major new codeshare https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-turkish-airlines-seal-major-new-codeshare/ Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:32:49 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=204611 The post SIA, Turkish Airlines seal major new codeshare appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines are both Star Alliance members

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Turkish Airlines have agreed to join forces on multiple new routes covering five continents. The two Star Alliance partners have been codesharing between Singapore and Istanbul since 2009. But under the new agreement, SIA will increase the frequency of its flights on the route from four to six times per week. […]

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Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines are both Star Alliance members
Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines are both Star Alliance members
Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines are both Star Alliance members

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Turkish Airlines have agreed to join forces on multiple new routes covering five continents.

The two Star Alliance partners have been codesharing between Singapore and Istanbul since 2009. But under the new agreement, SIA will increase the frequency of its flights on the route from four to six times per week. These will operate alongside Turkish Airlines’ daily Istanbul-Singapore services.

In addition, SIA will be able to place its ‘SQ’ code on Turkish Airlines’ services from Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport to destinations including Sofia, Luxembourg, Tallinn and Budapest in Europe, Accra, Dakar, Abidjan and Addis Ababa in Africa, Bahrain in the Middle East, and Washington DC, New York, Chicago and Houston in the US, along with 10 domestic destinations within Turkey.

In return, Turkish will be able to place its ‘TK’ code on SIA’s flights from Changi Airport to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch, Brunei and Hanoi.

The expanded codeshare agreement is expected to take effect from 1 May 2014, while SIA’s two extra weekly flights to Istanbul will commence on 26 May.

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SIA, Airbus to launch aviation training centre https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-airbus-to-launch-aviation-training-centre/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:25:01 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=203621 The post SIA, Airbus to launch aviation training centre appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The training centre will provide simulators for all Airbus aircraft types

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has penned an agreement with Airbus to establish a new aviation training centre in Singapore. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at the Singapore Airshow this week, will see the two parties join forces to create the Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC). The two companies will jointly invest SG$80 million (US$63m) in […]

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The training centre will provide simulators for all Airbus aircraft types
The training centre will provide simulators for all Airbus aircraft types

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has penned an agreement with Airbus to establish a new aviation training centre in Singapore.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at the Singapore Airshow this week, will see the two parties join forces to create the Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC). The two companies will jointly invest SG$80 million (US$63m) in the venture, with Airbus holding a 55% stake and SIA taking the remaining 45%. Operations are expected to begin before the end of 2014.

The AATC will initially operate at the existing SIA Training Centre near Changi Airport, before moving into a dedicated facility at the Seletar Aerospace Park. The centre will provide full-flight simulator training for the Airbus A320, A330, A340, A350 and A380 aircraft.

“Demand for air travel is forecast to continue growing steadily in the Asia Pacific region and the joint venture will help the industry keep pace with training requirements,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong.

“The partnership makes good business sense for Singapore Airlines, while also enhancing Singapore’s position as a leading aviation hub. The experience of Singapore Airlines’ instructor pilots combined with Airbus’ own expertise will ensure that AATC is a centre of excellence, providing a significant boost to the region’s pilot training capabilities.”

The AATC will become the Airbus’ fourth training centre in the world, following existing facilities in Beijing, Miami and Toulouse.

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Scoot unveils Dreamliner details https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/scoot-unveils-dreamliner-details/ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 08:39:55 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=203484 The post Scoot unveils Dreamliner details appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The 'ScootBiz' cabin will feature reclining leather seats

Scoot has unveiled the details of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are due to join the airline’s fleet this year. Singapore Airlines (SIA) initially ordered 20 Dreamliners back in 2006, and later transferred them to its low-cost long-haul unit. The order comprises 10 B787-8 Dreamliners and 10 larger B787-9s. And Scoot has […]

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The 'ScootBiz' cabin will feature reclining leather seats
The ‘ScootBiz’ cabin will feature reclining leather seats

Scoot has unveiled the details of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are due to join the airline’s fleet this year.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) initially ordered 20 Dreamliners back in 2006, and later transferred them to its low-cost long-haul unit. The order comprises 10 B787-8 Dreamliners and 10 larger B787-9s. And Scoot has now revealed its plans for the cabin configurations and in-flight products to be used on the new aircraft, deliveries of which will start in November.

“Scoot has been operating for just over 18 months, in which time we’ve expanded to a fleet of six aircraft and 13 destinations, and carried more than two million guests. It’s been an extremely exciting and busy first phase for the airline, but just as exciting is what’s coming next: the induction of Boeing’s latest generation aircraft, the 787, from November 2014,” said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot.

The first Dreamliner to be delivered will be a B787-9, making Scoot the model’s second operator worldwide after Air New Zealand.

Economy class seats will all come equipped with power outlets
Economy class seats will all come equipped with power outlets

Scoot’s B787-9 will be configured to carry 375 passengers,with 35 reclining leather seats in the ‘ScootBiz’ business class cabin, in a 2-3-2 configuration, and 340 economy class seats in a 3-3-3 layout. All passengers will have access to in-seat power outlets and internet connectivity.

Deliveries of the B787-8s will start in mid-2015. These aircraft will have a total capacity of 330 seats, and the same products features as the B787-9.

“The 787’s ambiance, improved cabin humidity and larger windows, plus the new seats and amenities, will afford guests an even better experience than they already enjoy on our wide-body 777s. But, just as importantly, the economic advantages of this later generation aircraft – including a fuel-burn saving of around 20% per seat – ensure that costs and thus airfares can be kept low so that more people can travel more often,” Wilson added.
The destinations to be served by the first Dreamliner are yet to be confirmed, but by mid-2015 all Scoot flights are expected to be operated by B787s. The airline’s current fleet of 402-seat B777-200s will be progressively retired as the B787s are delivered.

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SIA profits climb in 2013 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-profits-climb-in-2013/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 12:56:48 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=203351 The post SIA profits climb in 2013 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA now operates a mainland fleet of 100 aircraft

Singapore Airlines (SIA) achieved a strong increase in profits in the first three quarters of its financial year. For the nine months from April to December 2014, the national carrier generated a net profit of SG$332 million (US$262m), marking an improvement of 7%, or SG$21m, compared the equivalent period in 2012. Group revenue climbed 1.6% […]

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SIA now operates a mainland fleet of 100 aircraft
SIA now operates a mainland fleet of 100 aircraft
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) achieved a strong increase in profits in the first three quarters of its financial year.

For the nine months from April to December 2014, the national carrier generated a net profit of SG$332 million (US$262m), marking an improvement of 7%, or SG$21m, compared the equivalent period in 2012.

Group revenue climbed 1.6% to SG$11.6 billion, a result SIA attributed to growth in passenger traffic and changes in aircraft delivery slots. Group expenditure also increased – mainly due to staff costs – but at a slower pace of 1.2%. Operating profits jumped 17% to SG$320m.

SIA’s nine-month result was boosted by a strong rise in profits in the third quarter of the year. In the three months between September and December 2013 the mainline carrier’s operating profit was SG$130m, up 49% year-on-year, while its regional subsidiary SilkAir generated SG$6m in the same period, down 82%. SilkAir’s deterioration in performance was put down a demand-supply imbalance, following the airline’s efforts to develop routes to emerging destinations.

SIA carried 4.78m passengers in its third quarter, 2.1% more than the same period in 2012. This growth outpaced a 0.5% expansion of available seat capacity, allowing average load factors to climb slightly, to 79.4%.

SIA took delivery of one new Airbus A330-300 and decommissioned four A340-500s in the last quarter. This means that SIA now operates a fleet of 100 passenger aircraft – 56 Boeing 777s, 25 A330-300s and 19 A380s.

SilkAir meanwhile, now operates a fleet of 24 aircraft – 18 A320s and six A319s – but recently took delivery of its first Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with a second due to arrive in March. This will allow the airline to release two A320s.

Looking forward, SIA said it would focus on maintaining “disciplined” control on costs”, while adjusting capacity to match demand.

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Virgin Australia spreads wings with codeshares https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/virgin-australia-spreads-wings-with-codeshares/ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:52:55 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=203083 The post Virgin Australia spreads wings with codeshares appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Virgin Australia now flies to 16 international destinations

Virgin Australia has expanded its international network through a series of new codeshare agreements. The airline has now started placing its ‘VA’ code on Delta Air Lines’ flights from Los Angeles to Seattle and Boston, on Etihad Airways’ services from Abu Dhabi to Zurich, Minsk, Medina and Rome, and Singapore Airlines’ flights to Athens and […]

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Virgin Australia now flies to 16 international destinations
Virgin Australia now flies to 16 international destinations
Virgin Australia now flies to 16 international destinations

Virgin Australia has expanded its international network through a series of new codeshare agreements.

The airline has now started placing its ‘VA’ code on Delta Air Lines’ flights from Los Angeles to Seattle and Boston, on Etihad Airways’ services from Abu Dhabi to Zurich, Minsk, Medina and Rome, and Singapore Airlines’ flights to Athens and Brunei.

The widespread expansion comes 10 years after Virgin Australia launched its first ever international flight, on the Brisbane-Christchurch route.

“Over the past 10 years, we have operated over 100,000 international flights, carrying around 15 million passengers,” said Virgin Australia’ chief commercial officer, Judith Crompton. “Our strategy of flying into key international hubs and creating a virtual global network with our alliance partners has brought significant benefits for consumers and for our business.

“From a business perspective, we have seen codeshare and interline revenue more than triple over the last three years. Today we are also pleased to announce new codeshare services to major business and tourist destinations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, as part of our commitment to continuing to enhance our offering for travellers,” she added.

Virgin Australia now flies to 16 international destinations, but offers codeshare and interline flights to a further 386 destinations.

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India lifts A380 ban https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/india-lifts-a380-ban/ Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:47:20 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=202961 The post India lifts A380 ban appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

More than 120 A380s are currently operating around the world

India has lifted a ban on international airlines operating the Airbus A380 to the country. The country imposed the ban on the world’s largest passenger jet amid concerns that it would hurt the performance of national carrier, Air India. But according to a statement released by India’s Civil Aviation Ministry, India will permit airlines to […]

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More than 120 A380s are currently operating around the world
More than 120 A380s are currently operating around the world
More than 120 A380s are currently operating around the world

India has lifted a ban on international airlines operating the Airbus A380 to the country.

The country imposed the ban on the world’s largest passenger jet amid concerns that it would hurt the performance of national carrier, Air India.

But according to a statement released by India’s Civil Aviation Ministry, India will permit airlines to fly the A380 to the four Indian airports – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad – that have the infrastructure to handle the double-decker jet.

“Now, flights of A380 to India will be allowed to airports which are equipped to handle them,” the ministry’s statement said. “The operations of A380 aircraft would be subject to overall traffic entitlements within the bilateral air service agreements with different countries.”

The lifting of the ban on A380 services will allow carriers including Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Lufthansa to operate the double-decker aircraft to the country. Lufthansa is believed to be especially keen – the German national carrier already operates its second-largest aircraft, the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, on routes to India.

Other potential future operators could include Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, British Airways and Qantas.
According to the ministry statement, the decision to allow A380 flights was made after consultations with national carrier Air India.

A total of 122 A380s are currently in service with 10 airlines around the world, including 44 with Emirates and 19 with SIA. Kingfisher Airlines was the only Indian airline to have ordered the world’s largest passenger aircraft, but its order was cancelled earlier this month – more than a year after the airline grounded all its flights.

The A380 typically seats around 500 passengers.

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New partnership “links Bristol to Brisbane” https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/new-partnership-links-bristol-to-brisbane/ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 09:45:40 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=202836 The post New partnership “links Bristol to Brisbane” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

A new partnership is offering people living in the south west UK to travel from the region to Brisbane in one booking. Travellers from 11 destinations in the south-west, including Bath, Bristol and Cardiff, can now book a ticket that includes a First Great Western, Heathrow Express and Singapore Airlines journey in one. The process […]

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First Great Western and Singapore Airlines have teamed up with Heathrow Express
First Great Western and Singapore Airlines have teamed up with Heathrow Express

A new partnership is offering people living in the south west UK to travel from the region to Brisbane in one booking.

Travellers from 11 destinations in the south-west, including Bath, Bristol and Cardiff, can now book a ticket that includes a First Great Western, Heathrow Express and Singapore Airlines journey in one.

The process also works for the return leg.

“Singapore Airlines is excited to initiate the first ever rail and fly partnership in the UK. In conjunction with First Great Western and Heathrow Express, we are simplifying long-haul travel by enabling customers to exclusively and conveniently book their trains and flights in one transaction,” said Wilson Yong, general manager UK & Ireland at SIA.

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SIA introduces special fares to Australia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-introduces-special-fares-to-australia/ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:38:19 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=202794 The post SIA introduces special fares to Australia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the launch of special all-inclusive fares to Australia. The airline is offering return economy class fares starting from US$ 941 (INR58,000) per person, for a minimum of two passengers travelling together to Australia. This special fare is on sale from 15 January to 28 February 2014, for outbound travel from […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the launch of special all-inclusive fares to Australia.

Twelve Apostles, Victoria, Australia
Twelve Apostles, Victoria, Australia

The airline is offering return economy class fares starting from US$ 941 (INR58,000) per person, for a minimum of two passengers travelling together to Australia.

This special fare is on sale from 15 January to 28 February 2014, for outbound travel from 1 February to 30 September 2014 at all stations, except Bengaluru where it is valid from 1 March to 30 September 2014. With 120 onward flights from Singapore, passengers will be able to connect to six Australian cities of Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

SIA and SilkAir, combined schedule features 109 weekly flights from 11 Indian cities.

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SIA to bring A380 to New Zealand https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-bring-a380-to-new-zealand/ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 02:14:29 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=202510 The post SIA to bring A380 to New Zealand appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA will fly its 471-seat A380 to Auckland

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly its Airbus A380 to New Zealand for the first time later this year, following a major new alliance with Air New Zealand. The partnership will see SIA’s double-decker aircraft deployed on the Singapore-Auckland route, replacing the Boeing 777-300ER the airline currently operates on the daily service. In addition, the alliance […]

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SIA will fly its 471-seat A380 to Auckland
SIA will fly its 471-seat A380 to Auckland
SIA will fly its 471-seat A380 to Auckland

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly its Airbus A380 to New Zealand for the first time later this year, following a major new alliance with Air New Zealand.

The partnership will see SIA’s double-decker aircraft deployed on the Singapore-Auckland route, replacing the Boeing 777-300ER the airline currently operates on the daily service.

In addition, the alliance will enable Air New Zealand to resume flights on the Auckland-Singapore route for the first time since 2006. Using its B777-200ER aircraft, the service will replace five of the weekly flights currently operated by SIA, while adding an extra two new services, to give Air New Zealand a daily operation to Singapore.

SIA’s daily Singapore-Christchurch service will also continue as part of the alliance.

“This alliance is another example of our commitment to the important Southwest Pacific market, and our commitment to the further enhancement of our network,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong. “This is a genuine win-win partnership, enabling Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand to work together to provide more flight frequency and enhanced travel options to our customers.”

The tie-up, which is still subject to regulatory approval, will also enable SIA to codeshare on Air New Zealand’s domestic network, while the Kiwi carrier’s passengers will be able to access SIA and SilkAir’s networks to Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa.

Air New Zealand’s CEO, Christopher Luxon, said this fits with his airline’s strategy of focusing on “Pacific Rim destinations”.

SIA’s A380 operations will initially operate on seasonal basis, with the B777-300ER being used during off-peak travel periods. Pending approval, flights could commence as early as December 2014.

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Tata-SIA, the joint venture airline between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines have chosen Airbus A320 for the launch of its Indian operations. The New-Delhi based full-service carrier will take up to 20 A320 worth US$1.83 billion, to be sourced from leasing companies rather than purchased directly from Airbus, stated a Reuters report. The new airline […]

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Tata-SIA, the joint venture airline between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines have chosen Airbus A320 for the

Tata-SIA picks A320 for operations
Tata-SIA will start its Indian operations with A320

launch of its Indian operations.

The New-Delhi based full-service carrier will take up to 20 A320 worth US$1.83 billion, to be sourced from leasing companies rather than purchased directly from Airbus, stated a Reuters report.

The new airline is expected to begin operations in the second half of this year. It has already begun recruiting pilots and is close to confirming its top executives, including an SIA executive as its CEO.

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SIA pens deal to boost Japanese tourism https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-pens-deal-to-boost-japanese-tourism/ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 05:18:13 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=201806 The post SIA pens deal to boost Japanese tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The new deal will aim to boost visitor arrivals to Japan

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a new deal intended to boost tourism arrivals to Japan. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will see SIA work on a range of joint marketing initiatives in the key source markets of Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. These will include advertising and promotional campaigns […]

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The new deal will aim to boost visitor arrivals to Japan
The new deal will aim to boost visitor arrivals to Japan
The new deal will aim to boost visitor arrivals to Japan

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a new deal intended to boost tourism arrivals to Japan.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will see SIA work on a range of joint marketing initiatives in the key source markets of Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

These will include advertising and promotional campaigns and trade and media fam trips. The agreement is valued at SG$1 million (US$792,000).

“Since the opening of JNTO Singapore’s office in 2006, Singapore has registered a 40% hike in visitor arrivals to Japan,” revealed JNTO executive vice president, Takashi Kato.

“The numbers have shown significant improvement, along with the addition of flights to Haneda by Singapore Airlines in 2010. We are thankful for the consistent support Singapore Airlines has rendered to us, and we strongly believe that the MoU would bring about more Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia visitors to explore Japan.”

SIA started flying to Tokyo Narita in 1968, and has since expanded its operations to Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Tokyo Haneda. It now operates 56 weekly flights to Japan, and a third daily service to Haneda will commence in March 2014, expanding this total to 63 flights per week.

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Who were the winners and losers in Asian travel in 2013?

So another year has passed; how was it for you? Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and problems in the US, intra-Asian tourism was driving the industry forward. New visitors from China, India and ASEAN countries began travelling in their millions, leading […]

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Who were the winners and losers in Asian travel in 2013?
Who were the winners and losers in Asian travel in 2013?
Who were the winners and losers in Asian travel in 2013?

So another year has passed; how was it for you?

Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and problems in the US, intra-Asian tourism was driving the industry forward. New visitors from China, India and ASEAN countries began travelling in their millions, leading to record tourist arrivals in countries like Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Taiwan and the Philippines.

Catering for these arrivals, hotel companies were adding thousands of new hotel rooms across the region, designing products specifically catered to Asian guests. And new airlines were forming, offering increased flights aboard fast-expanding fleets of modern aircraft.

Travel to Asia’s new and emerging destinations was booming and the outlook for the year ahead was promising, but how would 2013 play out? Welcome to Travel Daily Asia’s review of 2013…

January

The world's Dreamliners were grounded in January
The world’s Dreamliners were grounded in January

Unfortunately the year got off to a bad start – especially for Japan’s airlines. Problems with the batteries on Boeing’s brand new Dreamliner forced the global grounding of the aircraft, with ANA and JAL hardest hit. The B787 would stay grounded until late April. But Myanmar’s emergence on the international scene continued, with the announcement of plans for a new hotel zone in Yangon. Also, Thailand’s Dusit International formed a new hotel company in China, and Malaysia’s state-run airport operator unveiled plans to launch its own hotel brand.

Air passenger traffic:    +0.1% (for Asia Pacific airlines, provided by IATA)
Hotel occupancy:    +7.7% (for Asia Pacific hotels, provided by STR Global)

February

In February, American Airlines and US Airways confirmed plans to form the world’s biggest carrier, although several obstacles still lay ahead. The aviation landscape was also changing in India, where AirAsia unveiled plans to form a new Chennai-based airline, but the final nail was driven into Kingfisher Airlines’ coffin, when its airport slots were withdrawn. In the hotel sector, Thailand’s Minor acquired Life Resorts and Marriott signed seven hotels in Thailand. And Royal Caribbean unveiled the designs for its new Quantum-class of cruise ship.

Air traffic:        +4.5%
Hotel occupancy:    -8.1%

March

Accor unveiled its Indonesian hotel brand in March
Accor unveiled its Indonesian hotel brand in March

The eyes of the hotel industry were fixed firmly on Southeast Asia in March, with a series of new brands and developments. Hilton, Accor and Best Western became the first international companies to sign properties in Myanmar, while in Indonesia Archipelago launched two new brands, Carlson signed its first 20 hotels in the country, and Accor unveiled a new brand targeted specifically for Indonesian travellers. Also in Indonesia, Lion Air placed a record order for 234 new Airbus jets, while a row was brewing in the US about allowing knives on planes.

Air traffic:        +5.4%
Hotel occupancy:    -1.0%

April

This was the month that China was revealed as the world’s biggest international tourism market, with Chinese tourists spending a staggering US$102bn in 2012. Also in April, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was cleared for relaunch, and it was joined in Asia’s skies by the Boeing 747-8 International, which made its regional debut on a flight to Hong Kong. Qantas and Emirates officially commenced their joint venture, while Lion Air followed up its record aircraft order with the launch of Malindo Air in late March and Batik Air in April.

Air traffic:        +2.4%
Hotel occupancy:    -0.5%

May

Costa announced a round-the-world cruise from China in May
Costa announced a round-the-world cruise from China in May

Cruise operators have been expanding their Asian operations this year, and in May Costa unveiled plans for the first ever world cruise originating in China. Meanwhile the Dreamliner’s return gathered pace with the delivery of the first Boeing 787 to a Chinese airline, and Phuket was connected to the Philippines for the first time with the launch of a new direct Cebu Pacific flight. Also a study by MasterCard revealed that Bangkok is now the world’s most-visited city, overtaking London with almost 16 million visitors.

Air traffic:        +3.7%
Hotel occupancy:    -1.3%

June

As one Asian low-cost carrier fell, another was given a fresh hope in June. AirAsia and ANA announced that their Japanese joint venture would close, just a year after it launched, while Jetstar Hong Kong received investment from Shun Tak Holdings. Also in Hong Kong, the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal was unveiled on the site of the city’s famous old airport, and Marriott revealed its new company branding. But the Asian aviation industry was also blighted by the crashes of Chinese-made MA-60 aircraft in Indonesia and Myanmar.

Air traffic:        +5.5%
Hotel occupancy:    -0.4%

July

The Asiana tragedy occurred in July
The Asiana tragedy occurred in July

Minor International’s year of expansion continued in July with the acquisition of Maldivian hotelier Per Aquum, while Virgin Australia also completed a deal for the newly-rebranded Tigerair. There was welcome news for Philippine Airlines, which was finally taken off the EU’s aviation blacklist, and it celebrated by announcing plans to fly to London. Garuda’s planned London route was postponed however, due to problems with Jakarta Airport’s runways. But there was tragedy in the US as an Asiana Airlines plane crashed in San Francisco, killing three people.

Air traffic:        +6.3%
Hotel occupancy:    +0.3%

August

The planned merger of American Airlines and US Airways hit a major snag in August, when the US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit to prevent the deal. But in Japan, ANA’s expansion plans were proceeding far more smoothly, as the airline bought the Pan Am Flight Academy and a stake in Myanmar’s Asian Wings Airways. Australia’s Mantra Group moved into Asia for the first time with the opening of a hotel in Bali, and Auckland launched its brand new cruise terminal. But Thailand’s pristine shores were hit by an oil spill that washed up on the island of Koh Samet.

Air traffic:        +8.6%
Hotel occupancy:    +3.0%

September

VietJet Air purchased 100 Airbus A320s in September
VietJet Air purchased 100 Airbus A320s in September

The industry was in full expansion mode in September, as rising confidence drove new developments. Seoul’s Incheon International Airport commenced a project that will double its capacity, while VietJet Air placed a huge order for 100 new aircraft (pictured). China’s Spring Airlines announced plans to launch a Japanese low-cost carrier, and Singapore Airlines tied up with Tata Sons for a new Delhi-based carrier. And luxury resort operator One&Only entered Australia for the first time, with a deal for Great Barrier Reef resort, Hayman Island.

Air traffic:        +8.5%
Hotel occupancy:    -0.7%

October

New aircraft were the order for the month in October, as BA launched its A380 to Hong Kong, Jetstar and Royal Brunei welcomed their first Dreamliners, and JAL placed its first major order with Airbus. There were also new Asian products for the hotel and cruise industries, as Marriott launched its Fairfield brand in the region, Kerzner announced plans for an Atlantis resort in Sanya, and Star Cruises unveiled plans for a new mega-ship. But tragedy struck again when a Lao Airlines plane crashed into the Mekong River, killing everyone onboard.

Air traffic:        +7.8%
Hotel occupancy:    +3.1%

November

Middle Eastern airlines stole the headlines in November
Middle Eastern airlines stole the headlines in November

Just as optimism among Asian airlines started to rise, the Middle Eastern giants of Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways announced combined orders for almost 500 new aircraft. Meanwhile in China, the government introduced a range of measures supporting the development of new low-cost carriers, and TransAsia Airways unveils plans for Taiwan’s first LCC. David Beckham entered the Asian hotel scene, partnering Sands China to develop new hotel concepts in Singapore and Macau, and Changi Airport started development work on its new Terminal 4 project.

Air traffic:        n/a
Hotel occupancy:    +1.1%

December

And as the year draws to a close, there was no shortage of news and controversy in December. Sri Lanka’s government gave the green light for three major casino projects, while Qantas outlined plans to cut 1,000 jobs. There was better news for American Airlines however, which finally completed its merger with US Airways and celebrated by buying up to 220 new aircraft. Asia’s attraction sector got a boost, with plans for a Madame Tussauds in Singapore and a 20th Century Fox Park in Malaysia, and two new low-cost airlines were born in Thailand and Taiwan.

Air traffic:        n/a
Hotel occupancy:    n/a

Final word

So that was the year that was. We hope that 2013 was a highly successful year for all of our readers, and would like to thank you very much for your continued support. It has been a pleasure reporting on all the industry’s developments over the past 12 months, and whatever 2014 has in store, Travel Daily Asia will be there, providing all the latest news and updates.

Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year!

Mark Elliott
Editor-in-Chief
Travel Daily Asia

THE YEAR IN NUMBERS

1

Australia’s Mantra Group opened its first ever Asian hotel in Bali this year

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Sri Lanka has approved three integrated resort projects, including hotels and casinos

6

The number of hotels signed by Accor in Myanmar this year – the most of any international company

102

The number of days the global fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners was grounded

497

The total number of new aircraft ordered by Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways at the Dubai Airshow in November

Rusdi Kirana
Rusdi Kirana

PERSON OF THE YEAR

Rusdi Kirana, CEO of Lion Air

Following up his huge Boeing order last year, the Lion Air CEO oversaw another record-breaking aircraft deal with Airbus, and launched three new airlines in three different countries: Malindo Air in Malaysia, Batik Air in Indonesia and Thai Lion Air in Thailand. Not a bad 12 months’ work…

QUOTES OF THE YEAR

“We will do whatever we need to do to secure the Qantas Group’s future.”

Alan Joyce comments on the massive restructuring plan that will include the loss of 1,000 jobs

“The pace of development in Myanmar over the past few years has been nothing short of extraordinary… but there is still a severe shortage of hotels.”

Best Western’s Glenn de Souza outlines the hotel situation in Myanmar

“Nothing that we’ve seen in this case indicates a relationship to any previous 787 power system events.”

A Boeing statement following the fire aboard a JAL Dreamliner in early January, before the global grounding

“The unique features on Quantum will boggle our guests’ minds.”

Richard Fain, chairman & CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, talks-up his new Quantum class of ship

“These proposed changes will… endanger the lives of all flight attendants and the passengers.”

A US flight attendants’ union slams a decision to allow passengers to carry penknives on planes

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The entrance of the new SilverKris Lounge in Sydney

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled a new lounge at Sydney Airport – the first in a new range of SilverKris Lounges to be rolled-out around the world. Based on the concept of offering homely amenities and services, the new Sydney lounge features a customised batik screen designed to reflect Singapore’s native culture, a selection of […]

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The entrance of the new SilverKris Lounge in Sydney
The entrance of the new SilverKris Lounge in Sydney
The entrance of the new SilverKris Lounge in Sydney

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled a new lounge at Sydney Airport – the first in a new range of SilverKris Lounges to be rolled-out around the world.

Based on the concept of offering homely amenities and services, the new Sydney lounge features a customised batik screen designed to reflect Singapore’s native culture, a selection of Singaporean artworks and local menu items.

“Our customers frequently tell us that they have a feeling of ‘home’ as soon as they board our aircraft, and our aim is to extend this experience to the ground. Through our new ‘home away from home’ concept, the intention is for our customers to experience the feeling of being taken care of at every step of their journey,” said Tan Pee Teck, SIA’s senior vice president of product & services.

“Each space is thoughtfully designed to create the ambiance of ‘home’ that is familiar and comforting, adding to the warm, authentic and personalised service that Singapore Airlines is well known for,” he added.

Along with living room, kitchen and dining room areas, the lounge also features what SIA calls “intimate coves” where customers can relax and “productivity pods” for business travellers to work in privacy.

In terms of F&B, SIA will roll-out a ‘Taste of Singapore’ menu concept, with traditional dishes including laksa and mee siam offered alongside international cuisine.

The lounge will also be staffed by passenger relations officers, to handle passenger requests and inquiries.

The new Sydney lounge marks the start of a SG$100 million (US$80m) investment programme to upgrade all of the airline’s 15 global SilverKris Lounges. The roll-out will continue in 2014, at SIA’s lounges at London Heathrow, Hong Kong and Singapore Changi T3.

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Aurigny Air Services, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have been named as the ‘best’ airlines in the latest Which? survey.   All three airlines scored a 87% for service in the survey of 12,000 members, which is based on several factors including boarding process, legroom, punctuality, quality of food and drink and luggage allowances. […]

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Air New Zealand ranked high

Aurigny Air Services, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have been named as the ‘best’ airlines in the latest Which? survey.  

All three airlines scored a 87% for service in the survey of 12,000 members, which is based on several factors including boarding process, legroom, punctuality, quality of food and drink and luggage allowances.

SWISS, Norwegian Air Shuttle and Turkish Airlines were also in the top four airlines for short-haul travel.

Ryanair received a 32% rating but has recently announced changes to improve its service.

In the long-haul table Iberia was at the bottom with a customer score of 28%, followed by Thomas Cook Airlines with 37%.

However, Which? found that many passengers faced different experiences depending which destination they were flying to and the aircraft used.

“Our survey reveals the massive variation in the standard of airlines,” said Richard Lloyd, executive director of Which?.

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SIA will operate five daily Tokyo flights from 30 March 2014

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly to Tokyo five times a day next year, with the launch of a new service to the Japanese capital’s Haneda Airport. Effective 30 March 2014, the airline will launch a third daily flight to Haneda. Along with SIA’s twice daily flights to Tokyo Narita Airport, this extra service will raise […]

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SIA will operate five daily Tokyo flights from 30 March 2014
SIA will operate five daily Tokyo flights from 30 March 2014
SIA will operate five daily Tokyo flights from 30 March 2014

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly to Tokyo five times a day next year, with the launch of a new service to the Japanese capital’s Haneda Airport.

Effective 30 March 2014, the airline will launch a third daily flight to Haneda. Along with SIA’s twice daily flights to Tokyo Narita Airport, this extra service will raise the airline’s total frequency to the Japanese capital to five flights per day.

Operated using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft, the new service will depart Singapore’s Changi Airport at 0800 and arrive in Tokyo at 1600. The return flight will leave Haneda at 1705, getting back into Singapore at 2305. This new morning departure will complement the existing afternoon (1355) and night-time (2230) flights from Changi.

With the new service, SIA will operate a total of 63 weekly flights to Japan. In addition to Tokyo, the airline operates daily to both Fukuoka and Nagoya, and twice daily to Osaka.

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Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines are both Star Alliance members

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has expanded its codeshare agreement with Ethiopian Airlines. From 3 December 2013, the two Star Alliance partners will join forces on Ethiopian’s new service from Addis Ababa to Singapore, via Bangkok. SIA will place its ‘SQ’ code on this route, plus the African carrier’s regional flights to Pointe Noire in the Republic […]

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Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines are both Star Alliance members
Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines are both Star Alliance members
Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines are both Star Alliance members

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has expanded its codeshare agreement with Ethiopian Airlines.

From 3 December 2013, the two Star Alliance partners will join forces on Ethiopian’s new service from Addis Ababa to Singapore, via Bangkok.

SIA will place its ‘SQ’ code on this route, plus the African carrier’s regional flights to Pointe Noire in the Republic of the Congo, Ghana’s capital Accra, the Kenyan cities of Mombasa and Nairobi, Kigali in Rwanda, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Entebbe in Uganda.

In return, Ethiopian will place its ‘ET’ code on SIA’s flights from Singapore to the Australian cities of Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

The latest deal marks an expansion of the existing codeshare partnership between SIA and Ethiopian, which currently includes flights from Addis Ababa and Singapore to Dubai, Delhi and Bangkok.

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FIPB clears Tata-SIA airline venture https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/fipb-clears-tata-sia-airline-venture/ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:17:26 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=200303 The post FIPB clears Tata-SIA airline venture appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has cleared 20 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects, including the proposal of a Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines full-service carrier. The board in its meeting cleared 20 proposals amounting to INR915 crore approximately. The Tata Sons-Singapore Airlines venture has been cleared for INR303.18 crore (US$ 49 million) to set […]

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Tata-SIA airline venture has been cleared by FIPB
Tata-SIA airline venture has been cleared by FIPB

proposal of a Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines full-service carrier.

The board in its meeting cleared 20 proposals amounting to INR915 crore approximately. The Tata Sons-Singapore Airlines venture has been cleared for INR303.18 crore (US$ 49 million) to set up a 49:51 Joint Venture which will set up a domestic and international full-service passenger airline based in New Delhi.

The venture is registered under Tata-SIA Airlines Limited, however the brand name of the airline is yet to be disclosed by the company.

 

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SIA now operates a fleet of 103 passenger aircraft

Singapore Airlines (SIA) achieved a sharp rise in profits in the first half of its financial year. The group generated net profits of SG$282 million (US$226m) in the six months to 30 September 2013, 67.9% higher than the same period last year. SIA attributed the result to “the sale of aircraft and higher share of […]

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SIA now operates a fleet of 103 passenger aircraft
SIA now operates a fleet of 103 passenger aircraft
SIA now operates a fleet of 103 passenger aircraft

Singapore Airlines (SIA) achieved a sharp rise in profits in the first half of its financial year.

The group generated net profits of SG$282 million (US$226m) in the six months to 30 September 2013, 67.9% higher than the same period last year. SIA attributed the result to “the sale of aircraft and higher share of profits from associated and joint venture companies”. This includes a gain of SG$339.2m following the sale of its stake in Virgin Atlantic to Delta Air Lines.

The group’s revenue increased 2.2% to SG$7.74 billion in the first half, outpacing a 1.9% rise in expenses, which totalled SG$7.57bn. This resulted in a 19.0% jump in operating profits, to SG$169m.

Mainline carrier SIA carried a total of 9.4m passengers in the first half, 4.0% up year-on-year, while SilkAir’s traffic increased 3.6% to 1.7m.

In the last three months, SIA has taken delivery of four new aircraft – two A330-300s and two Boeing 777-300ERs. It also sold one B777-200 and decommissioned another, in preparation its lease to low-cost subsidiary, Scoot. One A340-500 will also be sold back to Airbus. As a result, SIA’s operating fleet now comprises 103 passenger aircraft – 56 B777s, 24 A330-300s, 19 A380-800s and four A340-500s. SilkAir operates 23 aircraft – 17 A320-200s and six A319-100s – while Scoot has six B777-200s.

Despite the positive results, SIA warned that the landscape for the airline industry “remains challenging”.

“Advance bookings for the coming months are projected to be higher compared to the same period last year on the back of efforts to boost loads. However, ongoing promotional activities necessitated by intense competition and a strong Singapore dollar are expected to place pressure on yields,” the airline said.

It added however, that the group’s financial condition “remains strong”, although it will “continue to monitor market conditions closely and respond appropriately, while maintaining vigilance in cost management”.

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SIA’s Indian airline expected to launch in mid-2014 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sias-indian-airline-expected-to-launch-in-mid-2014/ Mon, 28 Oct 2013 09:50:55 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=199347 The post SIA’s Indian airline expected to launch in mid-2014 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The new Indian airline planned by Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons is expected to launch flights by the middle of next year, the carrier’s chairman has said. Prasad Menon told reporters on Friday that he hoped to “be able to launch by May-June [2014]”. Earlier last week, India’s Foreign Investment Promotion Board approved the […]

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of next year, the carrier’s chairman has said.

Prasad Menon told reporters on Friday that he hoped to “be able to launch by May-June [2014]”. Earlier last week, India’s Foreign Investment Promotion Board approved the new venture. And while SIA and Tata still need to clear some regulatory hurdles prior to launch, including obtaining an Air Operator’s Certificate, India’s Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh was reported saying that he “[doesn’t] see any problems”.

The SIA venture will be a new full-service carrier based in Delhi. Tata is also planning to launch a new Chennai-based low-cost carrier in partnership with AirAsia.

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India approves TATA, SIA airline venture name https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/india-approves-tata-sia-airline-venture-name/ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:12:32 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=199041 The post India approves TATA, SIA airline venture name appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in India has approved the name for the proposed aviation venture between the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines (SIA). The name ‘Tata SIA Airlines Limited’ has been approved and the company is registered in New Delhi. The joint venture, Tata SIA Airlines plans to offer full-service passenger services on domestic […]

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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in India has approved the name for the proposed aviation venture between the Tata

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Group and Singapore Airlines (SIA).

The name ‘Tata SIA Airlines Limited’ has been approved and the company is registered in New Delhi.

The joint venture, Tata SIA Airlines plans to offer full-service passenger services on domestic and international routes. The application for registration of this name was filed through submission of form 1A, which is the first step towards incorporation of a new company, reported NDTV Profit.

The airline’s brand name is yet to be disclosed.

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India to scrap airline five-year rule – minister https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/india-to-scrap-airline-five-year-rule-minister/ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 05:30:20 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=198925 The post India to scrap airline five-year rule – minister appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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India has confirmed plans to scrap the rule requiring airlines to operate five years of domestic flights before they are permitted to serve international routes. Local news service Live Mint reported India’s Civil Aviation Minister, Ajit Singh, as saying this week that the unpopular regulation will be removed in November, ahead of the launch of […]

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India has confirmed plans to scrap the rule requiring airlines to operate five years of domestic flights before they are permitted to serve international routes.

Local news service Live Mint reported India’s Civil Aviation Minister, Ajit Singh, as saying this week that the unpopular regulation will be removed in November, ahead of the launch of AirAsia India.

The so called ‘5-20’ rule forced Indian-registered airlines to operate domestically for five years, and have a fleet of at least 20 aircraft, before they could start flying international routes from the country.

“I personally believe there is no logic in this rule and we are preparing a cabinet note to scrap this rule,” Singh was quoted saying. “We are looking at making this happen by end-November. There could be some technical consultations that the ministry requires to scrap this rule, but we are moving ahead with this decision,” he added.

The decision will be a relief to AirAsia, which is planning to launch a new Chennai-based low-cost carrier, and Singapore Airlines, which recently confirmed that it would create a new full-service airline based in Delhi. Both ventures are being backed by powerful Indian conglomerate, Tata.

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SIA to fly to Athens https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-fly-to-athens/ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 05:08:14 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=198080 The post SIA to fly to Athens appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The Athens flights will run from June to October

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch a new service to Athens next year. Operating on a seasonal basis from 9 June to 9 October 2014, the new route will aim to take advantage of strong summer demand for travel between Singapore and Greece. For the four-month period, flights will operate twice a week, on Mondays and […]

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The Athens flights will run from June to October
The Athens flights will run from June to October

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch a new service to Athens next year.

Operating on a seasonal basis from 9 June to 9 October 2014, the new route will aim to take advantage of strong summer demand for travel between Singapore and Greece. For the four-month period, flights will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, using a Boeing 777-200ER.

Flights will depart Changi airport at 0205, arriving at Athens’ Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport at 0830 the same day. The return leg will leave the Greek capital at 1300, arriving back into Singapore at 0455 the following day.

SIA previously operated the Singapore-Athens route until October 2012, but suspended the service due to what it called a “prolonged period of challenging operating conditions”.

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Singapore Airlines introduces new cabins on London route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-introduces-new-cabins-on-london-route/ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:07:50 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=198035 The post Singapore Airlines introduces new cabins on London route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines is to roll out its new cabins on the London route from today (27 September). The cabins will be introduced to eight of the carrier’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which were recently delivered by the manufacturer. The new jets will be in service on select flights from today, with a daily […]

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The new Singapore Airlines first class 'sanctuaries'
The new Singapore Airlines first class ‘sanctuaries’

Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines is to roll out its new cabins on the London route from today (27 September).

The cabins will be introduced to eight of the carrier’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which were recently delivered by the manufacturer. The new jets will be in service on select flights from today, with a daily service added from late October.

The new cabins, which are being described by the carrier as ‘sanctuaries’, have a bed length of 80-82 inches and a width of 35 inches. The beds have been given an extra thick mattress and have been fitted with the company’s new in-flight entertainment system, Krisworld.

The 78 inch business class seats will recline to 132 degrees and have the functionality of two positions: ‘easy z’ and ‘sundeck’.

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SIA boosts India network https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-boosts-india-network/ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:14:25 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=197888 The post SIA boosts India network appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its subsidiary SilkAir have announced that it will boost its India network from 27 October 2013. The airline will boost India-Singapore services from 98 to 107 times weekly across 11 Indian cities of Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram and Vishakhapatnam. The flight additions include third […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its subsidiary SilkAir have announced that it will boost its India network from 27 October

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From 27 October, SIA will fly 107 weekly flights from India

2013.

The airline will boost India-Singapore services from 98 to 107 times weekly across 11 Indian cities of Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram and Vishakhapatnam.

The flight additions include third daily service between New Delhi-Singapore on SIA, while SilkAir will its 10th weekly service from Kochi and fourth weekly service from Viskhapatnam.

G M Toh, general manager in India for Singapore Airlines said, “India is an extremely important market for the Singapore Airlines Group and the nine additional weekly services clearly demonstrate our commitment to growing business and tourism exchange between both countries. We look forward to further expanding our footprint in India with customer-centric investments focused on quality products and services.”

Earlier this week, Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons announced the launch of a full-service carrier based from New-Delhi.

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled plans to launch a new airline in India. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian conglomerate Tata Sons and submitted an application with the country’s Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to establish the new full-service carrier. Subject to the deal being approved, the new airline will […]

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Details of the branding of SIA's new Indian carrier have not yet been announced
Details of the branding of SIA’s new Indian carrier have not yet been announced

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled plans to launch a new airline in India.

The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian conglomerate Tata Sons and submitted an application with the country’s Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to establish the new full-service carrier.

Subject to the deal being approved, the new airline will be based in New Delhi and will be 51% owned by Tata, with SIA holding the remaining 49%. The airline will be chaired by Prasad Menon of Tata Sons.

“We have always been a strong believer in the growth potential of India’s aviation sector and are excited about the opportunity to partner Tata Sons in contributing to the future expansion of the market,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong.

“Tata Sons is one of the most established and respected names in India. With the recent liberalisation, the time is right to jointly bring consumers a fresh new option for full-service air travel. We are confident the joint venture airline will help to stimulate market demand and provide economic benefits to India.”

The move would mark Tata’s second joint venture with an international carrier, after the company joined forces with AirAsia earlier this year to create a Chennai-based low-cost carrier. And Menon said the company sees strong potential in the Indian aviation sector.

“It is Tata Sons’ evaluation that civil aviation in India offers sustainable growth potential. We now have the opportunity to launch a world-class full-service airline in India. We are delighted that we are partnering in this endeavour with the world renowned Singapore Airlines,” the new airline’s chairman said.

Details of the airline’s branding, management, products and services will be announced in due course. For SIA, this would be its fifth passenger airline brand, following Singapore Airlines, Scoot, SilkAir and Tiger Airways. The company also owns a stake in Virgin Australia.

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Singapore Airlines to use A380 for Shanghai route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-to-use-a380-for-shanghai-route/ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 02:10:12 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=196976 The post Singapore Airlines to use A380 for Shanghai route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines is to use Airbus A380 on its Shanghai to Singapore route from 27 October.  The firm, which currently runs the service 35 times per week during the summer and 28 during the winter, uses Boeing 777s for the route. The installation of A380s, which will be on five flights per […]

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Singapore Airlines will use its A380s on the Shanghai route
Singapore Airlines will use its A380s on the Shanghai route

Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines is to use Airbus A380 on its Shanghai to Singapore route from 27 October. 

The firm, which currently runs the service 35 times per week during the summer and 28 during the winter, uses Boeing 777s for the route. The installation of A380s, which will be on five flights per week, is due to increase the overall seat capacity between Singapore and Shanghai by 12%.

Singapore Air, along with its regional airline, SilkAir, operates 116 weekly flights.

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SIA launches new brand campaign https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-launches-new-brand-campaign/ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 06:30:12 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=196794 The post SIA launches new brand campaign appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has launched a new brand campaign around the theme ‘The Lengths We Go To’. The global campaign will run across various platforms and is said to be the result of a customer review made a year ago that “aimed at focusing the airline’s marketing communications on the attributes that set it apart from […]

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Singapore Airlines launches new brand campaign
Singapore Airlines launches new brand campaign

Singapore Airlines has launched a new brand campaign around the theme ‘The Lengths We Go To’.

The global campaign will run across various platforms and is said to be the result of a customer review made a year ago that “aimed at focusing the airline’s marketing communications on the attributes that set it apart from the rest of the industry”.

The adverts feature a customer, the ‘Singapore Girl, in Glasgow, Scotland; Fujian, China and Venice, Italy. Each location is said to depict a part of the airline’s customer service, such as quality products from China; comfort from a Glasgow tannery as well as its in-flight entertainment and sponsorship of the Venice Film Festival.

“Our customers’ preferences have always been the foremost consideration in the curation process for our new products which are sourced from all over the world. This new campaign sets out to reaffirm this commitment,” said SIA’s vice president commercial Mark Swee Wah.

“The scenarios in the advertisements are examples of our commitment to delivering a special experience to our customers, with the Singapore Girl symbolising the lengths to which we go to bring them the feeling of home on every flight. The essence of the Singapore Girl and her gentle, caring ways remain especially relevant today. In this ever-changing world, it is even more important for service excellence to be the key differentiator,” he added.

The adverts will be rolled out over the next three weeks, with a new microsite going behind the scenes of its adverts and a combination film to go online. Its YouTube page has also been revamped.

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SIA and SAS expand codeshare https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-and-sas-expand-codeshare/ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 08:26:11 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=196670 The post SIA and SAS expand codeshare appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) are to expand their current codeshare agreement, adding destinations in Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand to the current roster. The deal now incorporates services from Copenhagen to Alesund, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim in Norway; Gothenburg in Sweden; Aalborg, Aarhus and Bilund in Denmark; and Turku in Finland. […]

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Singapore Airlines has furthered its deal with the SAS
Singapore Airlines has furthered its deal with the SAS

Singapore Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) are to expand their current codeshare agreement, adding destinations in Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand to the current roster.

The deal now incorporates services from Copenhagen to Alesund, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim in Norway; Gothenburg in Sweden; Aalborg, Aarhus and Bilund in Denmark; and Turku in Finland.

The European airline will now be able to codeshare Singapore numbered flights from Singapore to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in Australia; Auckland in New Zealand; Bali and Jakarta in Indonesia; and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

“This codeshare expansion is an important step in the deepening of our cooperation with SAS. We are pleased to be able to offer our customers greater access to destinations in Scandinavia through our partnership with SAS,” said SIA acting senior vice president marketing planning, Lee Wen Fen.

The two companies originally started the codeshare agreement in 2010.

Travel Daily Asia reported earlier in the year that the firms had signed a memorandum of understanding, which covered routes between Singapore and Scandinavia.

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Singapore Airlines launches trade website https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-launches-trade-website/ Sun, 28 Jul 2013 11:48:30 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=195064 The post Singapore Airlines launches trade website appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines has launched a UK travel agent website which provides the trade with booking information, competitions and news. Wilson Yong, general manager UK & Ireland, Singapore Airlines, commented: “Earlier this year we expanded our distribution strategy to enable more agents to sell Singapore Airlines by providing increased access to our best […]

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Singapore Airlines is investing in the UK trade
Singapore Airlines is investing in the UK trade

Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines has launched a UK travel agent website which provides the trade with booking information, competitions and news.

Wilson Yong, general manager UK & Ireland, Singapore Airlines, commented: “Earlier this year we expanded our distribution strategy to enable more agents to sell Singapore Airlines by providing increased access to our best fares. The launch of our new travel agents’ website is the next step in our strategy to make it as easy as possible for our partners to sell our network; this time through ensuring that the servicing support, news and product information agents may need from time to time is always available.”

Singapore Airlines currently has five daily flights departing the UK for Singapore from Heathrow and Manchester Airport. The London to Singapore service will see the carrier launch its brand new interiors on the newly delivered Boeing 777-300ER.

The carrier is running monthly competitions with the trade which include prizes like Charles Heidsieck Champagne, which is served in Business Class and two economy tickets to Singapore.

Full details are on www.singaporeair.com/sqagents.

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SIA first quarter profit up 56% https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-first-quarter-profit-up-56/ Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:22:19 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=194984 The post SIA first quarter profit up 56% appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA now operates a fleet of 102 aircraft

Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) achieved a sharp rise in profits in the first quarter of its financial year. For the three months to 30 June 2013, the group recorded a net profit of SG$122 million (US$96m) – 56% more than the SG$78m it generated in the same period last year. Company revenues increased 2% to […]

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SIA now operates a fleet of 102 aircraft
SIA now operates a fleet of 102 aircraft
SIA now operates a fleet of 102 aircraft

Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) achieved a sharp rise in profits in the first quarter of its financial year.

For the three months to 30 June 2013, the group recorded a net profit of SG$122 million (US$96m) – 56% more than the SG$78m it generated in the same period last year. Company revenues increased 2% to SG$3.84 billion.

SIA said the improvement was mainly due to proceeds from the sale of aircraft, plus the net gain of SG$336m from the sale of its stake in Virgin Atlantic to Delta Air Lines.

The group’s operating profit increased 14% to SG$82m, as stronger results from the mainline carrier, SIA, were pegged back by worse results from other units, including SilkAir, which saw operating profits fall 22% to SG$14m.

SIA’s traffic increased 1.6% in the first quarter, although this lagged behind a 3.5% rise in available seat capacity, resulting in a 1.5 percentage point drop in passenger load factor, to 78.0%.

SilkAir’s also suffers a demand-supply imbalance, as a 6.2% rise in passenger traffic was outpaced by a 16.6% in seat capacity. This caused load factors to drop 6.8 percentage points to a weak 69.6%.

 

 

 

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Travelport extends deal with Singapore Airlines https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/travelport-extends-deal-with-singapore-airlines/ Wed, 24 Jul 2013 14:09:44 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=194890 The post Travelport extends deal with Singapore Airlines appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines has created a stopover hoiliday

Travel industry service provider Travelport has extended its global content agreement with Singapore Airlines. The technology means that Singapore Airline’s rates and availability will be available in real-time to Travelport-connected agents. “Singapore Airlines is a world leading airline carrier and we are delighted to extend our agreement with them in order to maximise their reach […]

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Singapore Airlines has extended its agreement
Singapore Airlines has extended its agreement

Travel industry service provider Travelport has extended its global content agreement with Singapore Airlines.

The technology means that Singapore Airline’s rates and availability will be available in real-time to Travelport-connected agents.

“Singapore Airlines is a world leading airline carrier and we are delighted to extend our agreement with them in order to maximise their reach to global travelers by incorporating

Travelport’s leading technology. This new agreement is also a win for our travel agency partners who we are committed to delivering unrivalled content and improving efficiencies wherever possible,” said Simon Ferguson, UK & Ireland Regional Director for Travelport.

Travelport agents have access to the details of over 430 airlines.

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SIA boosts Delhi flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-boosts-delhi-flights/ Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:47:23 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=194798 The post SIA boosts Delhi flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost its flights to New Delhi this winter.  Starting 27 October 2013, the airline will commence a third daily flight to the capital, running till 29 March 2014. Currently, the airline operates early morning and evening flights, both using a Boeing 777 aircraft. The third daily flight will also use a […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost its flights to New Delhi this winter. 

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Starting 27 October 2013, the airline will commence a third daily flight to the capital, running till 29 March 2014. Currently, the airline operates early morning and evening flights, both using a Boeing 777 aircraft. The third daily flight will also use a B777.

This winter, SIA and its subsidiary, SilkAir, will operate a total of 107 weekly flights to 11 destinations in India – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram and Visakhapatnam. This winter, SIA and its subsidiary, SilkAir, will operate a total of 107 weekly flights to 11 destinations in India – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram and Visakhapatnam.

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost its service to New Delhi this winter. From the onset of the winter schedules on 27 October 2013, the airline will commence a third daily flight to the Indian capital. Currently SIA operates early morning and evening flights to New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, both using a Boeing 777 […]

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SIA flies a Boeing 777 to Delhi
SIA flies a Boeing 777 to Delhi

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost its service to New Delhi this winter.

From the onset of the winter schedules on 27 October 2013, the airline will commence a third daily flight to the Indian capital.

Currently SIA operates early morning and evening flights to New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, both using a Boeing 777 aircraft. The third daily flight will also use a B777.

This winter, SIA and its subsidiary, SilkAir, will operate a total of 107 weekly flights to 11 destinations in India – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram and Visakhapatnam.

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Singapore Airlines unveils new cabins https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/singapore-airlines-unveils-new-cabins/ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 06:15:45 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=194029 The post Singapore Airlines unveils new cabins appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA's first class seats

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the launch of new range of cabin products. To be rolled out from September 2013 onwards, initially on the Singapore-London route, the new first, business and economy class cabins will feature new seats and a brand new in-flight entertainment system, based on touch-screen technology. It will initially be adopted on […]

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SIA's cabins will feature the new Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system
SIA’s cabins will feature the new Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the launch of new range of cabin products.

To be rolled out from September 2013 onwards, initially on the Singapore-London route, the new first, business and economy class cabins will feature new seats and a brand new in-flight entertainment system, based on touch-screen technology. It will initially be adopted on SIA’s eight Boeing 777-300ER aircraft before being extended to the airline’s fleet of Airbus A350s as and when they join the fleet.

The IFE system adopted by SIA is Panasonic Avionics’ new eX3 system, which will offer the ability for passengers to simultaneously watch movies, browse the latest news headlines or  check the aircraft’s flight path. Customers may use the handset as a touchscreen pad to navigate the IFE content.

“The significant investment… demonstrates our confidence in the future for premium full-service air travel,” said SIA’s executive vice president of commercial, Mak Swee Wah. “Special attention has been given to ergonomics, comfort, convenience and design, as well as to our customers’ interests and lifestyles.”

The new first class seats are 35 inches (89cm) wide and stretch out to form 82-inch beds – two inches longer than the current first class flat-bed. They also feature curved side panels for extra privacy, padded headboards and additional mattress layers. The seats also come with new reading and working lights, USB ports, leather-lined storage compartments, power sockets, HDMI ports and 24-inch LCD IFE screens with touch-screen handsets.

The new business class seats convert to 78-inch flat-beds, which SIA said are the “industry’s widest full-flat bed”. It also offers two new seating positions – ‘Lazy Z’ and ‘Sundeck’. There is also a new laptop storage area, power sockets, USB ports, HDMI ports and reading lights, plus an 18-inch LCD IFE monitor.

Finally the new economy class cabin comes equipped with more legroom and new back- and neck-rests, plus 11.1-inch seatback IFE monitors.

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Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Three https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/paris-air-show-deals-from-day-three/ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:21:00 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=193220 The post Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Three appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Officials with Airbus and Air France-KLM seal the A350 order

All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget… Air France-KLM has purchased 25 Airbus A350s. The deal, which is for the standard A350-900 version, marks the airline’s first order for Airbus’ new wide-body aircraft. The deal is worth approximately US$6.9 billion at list prices. Ryanair has […]

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All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget…

Officials with Airbus and Air France-KLM seal the A350 order
Officials with Airbus and Air France-KLM seal the A350 order

Air France-KLM has purchased 25 Airbus A350s. The deal, which is for the standard A350-900 version, marks the airline’s first order for Airbus’ new wide-body aircraft. The deal is worth approximately US$6.9 billion at list prices.

Ryanair has firmed up an order for 175 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The deal, which is worth US$15.6 billion at list prices, is Boeing’s largest ever aircraft order from a European airline. Ryanair currently operates 303 B737-800s.

Singapore Airlines has confirmed an order for 30 Airbus A350s, with options for a further 20. The deal, which was first announced last month, is for the standard Airbus A350-900, but SIA can change the options to the larger A350-1000.

SriLankan Airlines has placed an order for 10 long-range Airbus jets – six A330-300s and four A350-900s. The deal, which is worth approximately US$2.4 billion, will eventually see SriLankan replace its older A340s.

Aircraft leasing company CIT has placed an order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, worth more than US$3 billion at list prices. These will add to the company’s existing fleet of 350 aircraft, including 128 Boeing jets.

Oman Air has selected the Boeing 737-900ER
Oman Air has selected the Boeing 737-900ER

Nigeria-based Arik Air has placed a firm order with Bombardier for three CRJ1000 regional jets and four Q400 turboprop aircraft. The deal, which is worth an estimated US$297 million, will see Arik become the first airline in Africa to operate the CRJ1000

Oman Air has placed an order for five Boeing 737-900ER aircraft. The order, which is worth US$473 million at list prices, marks the first time the airline has ordered the longer version of the single-aisle B737-series.

Boeing has received an order for three B737 MAX 8 aircraft from Travel Service Airlines, based in the Czech Republic. The US$301.5 million deal marks the first time an Eastern European airline has ordered the B737 MAX.

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SIA teams up with Changi for South Africa https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-teams-up-with-changi-for-south-africa/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:56:50 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=192416 The post SIA teams up with Changi for South Africa appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA offers four weekly flights to Cape Town

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has formed a new partnership with Changi Airport aimed at boosting travel between Singapore and South Africa. Under the agreement, the two companies will work with South African Tourism (SAT) to jointly promote tourist traffic to South Africa aboard SIA’s services from Changi to Cape Town and Johannesburg. The parties have agreed […]

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SIA offers four weekly flights to Cape Town
SIA offers four weekly flights to Cape Town
SIA offers four weekly flights to Cape Town

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has formed a new partnership with Changi Airport aimed at boosting travel between Singapore and South Africa.

Under the agreement, the two companies will work with South African Tourism (SAT) to jointly promote tourist traffic to South Africa aboard SIA’s services from Changi to Cape Town and Johannesburg.

The parties have agreed to invest more than SG$1 million (US$798,000) over the next 12 months to support advertising and promotional campaigns, as well as arranging fam trips for travel agents and journalists.

“South Africa is an important market to us and one which we have been serving for over 20 years. We are pleased to work together with CAG (Changi Airport Group) and SAT to develop and promote tourism from key markets in the Asia Pacific such as China, Singapore and Australia to this fast-growing tourist destination,” said SIA’s acting senior vice president of sales & marketing, Chin Yau Seng.

The move comes as South Africa aims to boost tourist arrivals from the Asia Pacific region.

“We have aggressively sought tourism growth from emerging markets such as Australasia, a region in which we grew 25.1% and attracted 541,253 tourists in 2012,” explained SAT’s CEO, Thulani Nzima.

“Singapore is an extremely important hub for us in the Australasia region and this agreement with Changi Airport and Singapore Airlines is part of our commitment to co-operate with some of the world’s leading global tourism industry players to stimulate tourism growth to South Africa.”

SIA operates daily flights to Johannesburg and four weekly services to Cape Town from Singapore’s Changi Airport.

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The A350 will commence its first test flight this summer

Singapore Airlines has placed major new aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing, which will see it significantly expand its long-haul fleet. The airline has sealed a deal with Airbus to purchase up to 50 more Airbus A350 XWB aircraft, while an agreement with Boeing will see SIA receive 30 B787-10X aircraft – the longest version […]

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The A350 will commence its first test flight this summer
The A350 will commence its first test flight this summer
The A350 will commence its first test flight this summer

Singapore Airlines has placed major new aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing, which will see it significantly expand its long-haul fleet.

The airline has sealed a deal with Airbus to purchase up to 50 more Airbus A350 XWB aircraft, while an agreement with Boeing will see SIA receive 30 B787-10X aircraft – the longest version of its fuel-efficient Dreamliner.

The two deals have a combined value of more than US$17 billion, at current list prices.

“Today’s aircraft orders are among the biggest in Singapore Airlines’ history, helping to ensure that we retain our industry leading position. They demonstrate our commitment to the Singapore hub and our confidence in the future for premium full-service travel,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong.

“These new aircraft will provide opportunities to grow and renew our fleet and enhance our network; benefiting customers by offering more travel options and the latest in-flight cabin products.”

The Airbus deal includes a firm order for 30 more A350-900s plus options for a further 20 aircraft, which can either be the standard -900 model or the larger A350-1000.

The arrangement with Boeing meanwhile, is dependent on the US planemaker actually putting the B787-10 X aircraft into production. The original B787-8 Dreamliner was launched in 2011 and Boeing plans to roll-out the longer B787-9 in 2014, with Air New Zealand as its launch customer. Work has still not started on the B787-10, although Boeing has previously suggested that it plans to launch the aircraft before the end of the decade.

Along with the B787-10Xs and A350s, SIA also has outstanding orders for 15 A330-300s, five A380s and eight B777-300ERs.

 

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SIA to get new IT system https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-get-new-it-system/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-get-new-it-system/#respond Mon, 27 May 2013 04:56:26 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=191792 The post SIA to get new IT system appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a contract with Accenture for the development of a new IT system. Under the terms of the contract, Accenture will develop a new Customer Experience Management (CEM) system for SIA, for use by customer service staff across the airline’s network. Implementation is scheduled for the second half of 2014. “IT […]

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SIA will upgrade its customer service systems
SIA will upgrade its customer service systems

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a contract with Accenture for the development of a new IT system.

Under the terms of the contract, Accenture will develop a new Customer Experience Management (CEM) system for SIA, for use by customer service staff across the airline’s network. Implementation is scheduled for the second half of 2014.

“IT is a critical enabler that helps us continue enhancing our customer service offerings. The new CEM system will be an important element to help our staff on the ground and in the air take customer service to the next level,” said SIA’s senior vice president of product & services, Tan Pee Teck.

The financial terms of the Accenture deal have not been released, but the development of the new CEM continues SIA’s recent investment in customer facilities. This will include the roll out of new in-flight cabin products in July 2013 and a new design concept for its airport lounges later this year.

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TEQ, SIA launch Go Beyond campaign https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/teq-sia-launch-go-beyond-campaign/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/teq-sia-launch-go-beyond-campaign/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:14:13 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=148517 The post TEQ, SIA launch Go Beyond campaign appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Tourism & Events Queensland (TEQ), in partnership with Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the 2013 summer campaign – Go Beyond. Launched by former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden, SIA’s extensive network, seamless connections and single ticket booking with their domestic partner Virgin Australia will make the Great Barrier Reef more accessible to the Indian traveller. To […]

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Tourism & Events Queensland (TEQ), in partnership with Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the 2013 summer campaign – Go Beyond.

(L): G M Toh, General Manager for India at Singapore Airlines; Matthew Hayden; Ryna Sequeira, Marketing Manager, Tourism & Events Queensland

Launched by former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden, SIA’s extensive network, seamless connections and single ticket booking with their domestic partner Virgin Australia will make the Great Barrier Reef more accessible to the Indian traveller.

To kick-start the campaign, SIA and SilkAir are offering a special all-inclusive return fare of INR 59,000 from any of their online 11 cities in India to Brisbane. These cities include Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram and Visakhapatnam. This special fare is on sales from 7 – 31 March 2013 and for travel from 7 March to 30 September 2013.

Launching the campaign; Matthew Hayden, a Queenslander at heart reminisces his many adventures at Australia’s favourite holiday hotspots in Queensland – Cairns, Hayman, Hamilton Island, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Island, Fraser Island to name a few. “The campaign that will be launched in a week’s time will promote the opportunity for Indian visitors to “go beyond” the City gateways’ of Australia and discover the unique attributes that Queensland has to offer. Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia will allow more Indian’s to visit places such as Hamilton Island / Hayman Island in the Whitsunday’s, Cairns in North Queensland and of course the world famous Gold Coast. I will also be announcing a holiday that money can’t buy contest on March 18, 2013, especially aimed at Indian’s planning to visit Queensland”

Announcing the ‘Go Beyond’ promotion, G.M. Toh, General Manager for India at SIA said, “The allure of Australia in general and the natural beauty of Queensland in particular, is ever growing amongst Indian travelers, Through this joint campaign with Tourism and Events Queensland, Singapore Airlines is offering our customers in India an affordable and value-for-money way to experience the beauty of Queensland.”

Ryna Sequeria, Marketing Manager for India, TEQ , said, “TEQ are delighted to be working alongside Matthew again to promote his home state of Queensland. Matthew is the favourite son of the Queensland cricket fans and we know he has many supporters and fans in India as well. Matthew is the perfect fit to help TEQ promote the delights that Queensland has to offer visitors”.

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SIA to release 76 pilots https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-release-76-pilots/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-release-76-pilots/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:23:27 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=146183 The post SIA to release 76 pilots appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced plans to will release 76 pilots. The move will see the captains, all of whom are employed on fixed-term contracts, leave the airline by 30 June 2013. The airline had previously been releasing pilots only upon expiry of their contracts. SIA said releasing the pilots had been a “difficult decision”, […]

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SIA operates a fleet of 102 aircraft
SIA operates a fleet of 102 aircraft

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced plans to will release 76 pilots.

The move will see the captains, all of whom are employed on fixed-term contracts, leave the airline by 30 June 2013. The airline had previously been releasing pilots only upon expiry of their contracts.

SIA said releasing the pilots had been a “difficult decision”, but that the move was necessary as it currently has too many pilots.

“Singapore Airlines currently has a surplus of pilots to its operational requirements, as the global financial crisis of 2009-10 had resulted in excess capacity and slower than expected growth,” the airline said in a statement.

It added that it would help the pilots find employment, either elsewhere in the SIA Group or with other airlines.

This is the latest, and most drastic, step SIA has taken to reduce its pilot workforce. Previously the airline offered as voluntary leave without pay, and suspended its cadet pilot recruitment programme.

SIA currently operates a fleet of 102 aircraft, with outstanding orders for a further 68. The airline employs approximately 13,900 staff, of which more than 2,100 are pilots. Captains employed on fixed-term contracts however, make up just 4% of SIA’s total pilot workforce.

SIA’s net profits declined 30% in the first half of the 2012-13 financial year, to SG$168 million (US$136m).

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No change in Scoot’s Dreamliner plans https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/no-change-in-scoots-dreamliner-plans/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/no-change-in-scoots-dreamliner-plans/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:49:34 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=145819 The post No change in Scoot’s Dreamliner plans appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot is still planning to take delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners next year, despite the recent problems with the aircraft. Scoot is scheduled to take delivery of the first of 20 Dreamliners in late 2014, from an order placed by parent company Singapore Airlines (SIA) back in 2006. And despite the […]

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Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot is still planning to take delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners next year, despite the recent problems with the aircraft.

SIA has ordered 20 Dreamliners for Scoot
SIA has ordered 20 Dreamliners for Scoot

Scoot is scheduled to take delivery of the first of 20 Dreamliners in late 2014, from an order placed by parent company Singapore Airlines (SIA) back in 2006. And despite the recent technical issues experienced by ANA and Japan Airlines, Scoot’s CEO Campbell Wilson told Travel Daily he was confident the delivery schedule would be maintained.

“Boeing are keeping us informed of the situation, and we are monitoring the situation closely ourselves. But we’re still planning to take the delivery of our first aircraft at the end of 2014 as planned,” Wilson told Travel Daily by phone this week. He added however, that Scoot “would not operate any aircraft we didn’t have 100% confidence in”.

SIA’s order was initially for 20 of the larger B787-9s, but will now comprise a mix of B787-8s and B787-9s. Scoot currently operates a fleet of B777-200s.

Several airlines have pledged their commitment to the B787 since the FAA ordered its grounding last week. Korean Air said it expected deliveries to get underway as scheduled from 2016, while Qantas said it was confident that problems would be resolved before deliveries to Jetstar commence later this year. Last week Qantas cancelled one Dreamliner order, cutting the total from 15 to 14 aircraft, but this is not believed to be related to the recent problems.

Boeing has so far delivered 50 out of a total of 848 Dreamliners.

 

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SIA strengthens Australian tourism ties https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-strengthens-australian-tourism-ties-2/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-strengthens-australian-tourism-ties-2/#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:35:46 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=142892 The post SIA strengthens Australian tourism ties appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has strengthened its presence in Australia with the signing of agreements with six tourism organisations in the country. New agreements with the South Australia Tourism Commission and Destination New South Wales, as well as expanded partnerships with Tourism Australia, Tourism Queensland, Tourism Victoria and Tourism Western Australia, will see SIA work to […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has strengthened its presence in Australia with the signing of agreements with six tourism organisations in the country.

New agreements with the South Australia Tourism Commission and Destination New South Wales, as well as expanded partnerships with Tourism Australia, Tourism Queensland, Tourism Victoria and Tourism Western Australia, will see SIA work to promote Australia and its states in several key markets, including the UK, Germany, India, Indonesia and Singapore.

The agreements are for a period of two to four years, with the investment for the current financial year totalling more than AU$5 million (US$5.2m). This will include jointly-funded advertising campaigns and fam trips for travel agents and media to various Australian destinations.

“Australia has always been an important market for Singapore Airlines, and these partnerships serve to strengthen our ties with the country’s tourism organisations,” said the carrier’s Acting Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Chin Yau Seng. 

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has strengthened its presence in Australia with the signing of agreements with six tourism organisations in the country. New agreements with the South Australia Tourism Commission and Destination New South Wales, as well as expanded partnerships with Tourism Australia, Tourism Queensland, Tourism Victoria and Tourism Western Australia, will see SIA work to […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has strengthened its presence in Australia with the signing of agreements with six tourism organisations in the country.

SIA flies its A380 to both Melbourne and Sydney (photo by Fedor Selivanov)
SIA flies its A380 to both Melbourne and Sydney (photo by Fedor Selivanov)

New agreements with the South Australia Tourism Commission and Destination New South Wales, as well as expanded partnerships with Tourism Australia, Tourism Queensland, Tourism Victoria and Tourism Western Australia, will see SIA work to promote Australia and its states in several key markets, including the UK, Germany, India, Indonesia and Singapore.

The agreements are for a period of two to four years, with the investment for the current financial year totalling more than AU$5 million (US$5.2m). This will include jointly-funded advertising campaigns and fam trips for travel agents and media to various Australian destinations.

“Australia has always been an important market for Singapore Airlines, and these partnerships serve to strengthen our ties with the country’s tourism organisations,” said the carrier’s acting senior vice president sales & marketing, Chin Yau Seng. “Through our extensive global network we are continuing to promote travel to Australia, enabling visitors to discover the wide variety of experiences that the country offers, from rugged natural wonders to cutting-edge lifestyle offerings.”

Earlier this year, SIA boosted capacity on its Adelaide route from seven to 10 weekly flights, while a fourth daily service has been introduced to Perth. SIA also operates its Airbus A380 on two of the three daily flights to Melbourne, and two of the four daily flights to Sydney. Only last week the airline expanded its codeshare agreement with Virgin Australia, giving it access to 32 Australian cities.

 
 

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SIA signs Virgin Australia, Aegean codeshares https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-signs-virgin-australia-aegean-codeshares/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-signs-virgin-australia-aegean-codeshares/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:41:15 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=142568 The post SIA signs Virgin Australia, Aegean codeshares appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has expanded its network with new codesharing deals with Virgin Australia and Aegean Airlines. The airline has enhanced its partnership with Virgin Australia to cover more destinations in Australia, Asia, Europe and the UK, while also agreeing a deal with its Greek Star Alliance partner, Aegean Airlines. The new deal with Virgin […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has expanded its network with new codesharing deals with Virgin Australia and Aegean Airlines.

The airline has enhanced its partnership with Virgin Australia to cover more destinations in Australia, Asia, Europe and the UK, while also agreeing a deal with its Greek Star Alliance partner, Aegean Airlines.

The new deal with Virgin Australia will see SIA codeshare to every single one of the Australian carrier’s 32 domestic destinations, as well as on trans-Tasman routes to the New Zealand cities of Dunedin, Queenstown and Wellington. Then in 2013, the Virgin Australia codeshare will be expanded to cover SIA’s connections from Australia to Europe, the UK and additional cities in Asia, via SIA’s hub at Changi airport. In total, Virgin Australia will have access to 64 destinations in Asia and 12 in Europe.

“This codeshare expansion is a major step forward in our deepening partnership. With more cities covered, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia can together offer even better connections for our customers between Singapore and Australia,” said SIA’s Executive Vice President of Commercial, Mak Swee Wah.

The Aegean codeshare meanwhile, will enable SIA to add its code to the Greek airline’s flights connecting Athens with Frankfurt, London, Milan and Munich, as well as from Thessaloniki from Frankfurt and Munich. In return, Aegean will add its code to SIA-operated flights serving Singapore from Frankfurt, Milan and Munich, as well as flights from Singapore to Melbourne and Sydney.

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SIA expands codeshare deals https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-expands-codeshare-deals/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-expands-codeshare-deals/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:53:53 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=142515 The post SIA expands codeshare deals appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has expanded its network with the signing of more codeshare deals. The airline has enhanced its partnership with Virgin Australia to cover more destinations in Australia, Asia, Europe and the UK, while also agreeing a deal with its Greek Star Alliance partner, Aegean Airlines. The new deal with Virgin Australia will see […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has expanded its network with the signing of more codeshare deals.

The airline has enhanced its partnership with Virgin Australia to cover more destinations in Australia, Asia, Europe and the UK, while also agreeing a deal with its Greek Star Alliance partner, Aegean Airlines.

SIA will codeshare with both Virgin Australia and Aegean Airlines
SIA will codeshare with both Virgin Australia and Aegean Airlines

The new deal with Virgin Australia will see SIA codeshare to every single one of the Australian carrier’s 32 domestic destinations, as well as on trans-Tasman routes to the New Zealand cities of Dunedin, Queenstown and Wellington.

Then in the first quarter of 2013, the Virgin Australia codeshare will also be expanded to cover SIA’s connections from the East Coast of Australia to Europe, the UK and additional cities in Asia, via SIA’s hub at Changi airport. In total, Virgin Australia will have access to 64 destinations in Asia and 12 in Europe.

“This codeshare expansion is a major step forward in our deepening partnership. With more cities covered, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia can together offer even better connections for our customers between Singapore and Australia, as well as through our Singapore hub to many more points around the world,” said SIA’s executive vice president of Commercial, Mak Swee Wah.

The Aegean codeshare meanwhile, will enable SIA to add its code to the Greek airline’s flights connecting Athens with Frankfurt, London, Milan and Munich, as well as from Thessaloniki from Frankfurt and Munich. In return, Aegean will add its code to SIA-operated flights serving Singapore from Frankfurt, Milan and Munich, as well as flights from Singapore to Melbourne and Sydney.

 

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SIA gets green light for SAS JV https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-gets-green-light-for-sas-jv/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-gets-green-light-for-sas-jv/#comments Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:32:38 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=141442 The post SIA gets green light for SAS JV appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA will offer five weekly flights to Copenhagen

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase its services between Singapore and Copenhagen, having received final regulatory approval for a joint venture with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). SIA currently operates three weekly flights to the Danish capital, but subject to airport slot availability this will increase to five weekly flights from 31 March 2013. SAS will codeshare on […]

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SIA will offer five weekly flights to Copenhagen
SIA will offer five weekly flights to Copenhagen
SIA will offer five weekly flights to Copenhagen

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase its services between Singapore and Copenhagen, having received final regulatory approval for a joint venture with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).

SIA currently operates three weekly flights to the Danish capital, but subject to airport slot availability this will increase to five weekly flights from 31 March 2013. SAS will codeshare on these flights.

The Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS) has cleared the joint venture between SIA and SAS, which will also encompass the coordination of flight schedules and joint sales activities.

“We are very pleased to announce an increase in frequency to Copenhagen now that regulatory approvals have been obtained for our wide-ranging partnership with SAS. We look forward to further building on our ties with SAS to provide more travel choices for our customers,” said SIA’s Executive Vice President Commercial, Mak Swee Wah.

SIA and SAS have been codesharing since December 2010 on SAS-operated flights from Copenhagen to Helsinki, Oslo and Stockholm, and on SIA’s flights between Copenhagen and Singapore, plus selected flights between Singapore and Bangkok.

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Tiger sells Australian unit to Virgin https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tiger-sells-australian-unit-to-virgin-2/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tiger-sells-australian-unit-to-virgin-2/#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:11:00 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=141042 The post Tiger sells Australian unit to Virgin appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Virgin Australia has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in Tiger Airways Australia. The deal, which is worth AU$35 million (GBP22m) in cash, forms part of a new joint venture agreement signed between Tiger and Virgin which the companies said would include “network planning, operational management and procurement”. In addition to the cash payment, Tiger […]

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Virgin Australia has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in Tiger Airways Australia.

The deal, which is worth AU$35 million (GBP22m) in cash, forms part of a new joint venture agreement signed between Tiger and Virgin which the companies said would include “network planning, operational management and procurement”.

In addition to the cash payment, Tiger Australia will pay an annual license fee to its Singapore-based parent for the use of the Tiger brand for 20 years, based on a fixed percentage of Tiger Australia’s total revenue. This branding agreement also includes options to renew for another two periods of five years each. Tiger Australia will also make a payment of GBP3.2m to Tiger Singapore if it achieves certain financial performance targets within five years. Virgin Australia would also reach an agreement to buy Skywest Airlines.

In the meantime, Tiger Australia will continue to operate as a low-cost carrier under the Tiger brand, providing domestic air services in Australia. Its flights will still be offered for sale through the tigerairways.com website.

“This transaction enables Virgin Australia to access the budget market,” said John Borghetti, CEO of Virgin Australia. “By partnering with Tiger Airways, we can use our expertise to leverage Tiger Australia’s competitive cost base and build a sustainable budget carrier. We are committed to maintaining the Tiger Australia business model and brand.”

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, which owns a 10% stake in Virgin Australia said it was pleased with the announcement.

“These investments by Virgin Australia consolidate its position today as Australia’s most successful and fastest-developing airline. The addition of Tiger and Skywest into its portfolio can only help Virgin Australia’s competitive position in the Australian market and across the Asia-Pacific region,” added James Hogan, president and CEO of Etihad.

SIA buys 10% stake in Virgin Australia 

Following Virgin Australia’s decision to purchase a 60% stake in Tiger Airways Australia, the airline has sold a 10% stake to Tiger’s parent company Singapore Airlines (SIA). The SIA stake, which is worth AU$105.3 million (GBP68m) will be acquired through a placement of new shares by Virgin Australia.

SIA and Virgin Australia entered into an operational alliance last year, encompassing codesharing, coordinated schedules and joint sales, marketing and distribution. The airlines said they expect to expand their codeshare routes in future.

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will purchase a 10% stake in Virgin Australia. The stake, which is worth AU$105.3 million (US$110m) will be acquired through a placement of new shares by Virgin Australia. Singapore Airlines will purchase 245.57m shares at 42.88 Australian cents per share. “This major development demonstrates the importance and strength of the partnership between […]

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SIA already codeshares with Virgin Australia
SIA already codeshares with Virgin Australia

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will purchase a 10% stake in Virgin Australia.

The stake, which is worth AU$105.3 million (US$110m) will be acquired through a placement of new shares by Virgin Australia. Singapore Airlines will purchase 245.57m shares at 42.88 Australian cents per share.

“This major development demonstrates the importance and strength of the partnership between our two airlines, and our shared commitment to an alliance that provides a wide range of consumer benefits,” said SIA’s CEO Goh Choon Phong.

“Singapore Airlines fully supports the ongoing transformation at Virgin Australia, which has already resulted in a more competitive aviation market in Australia. With this investment, there is no doubt that Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia intend to remain alliance partners for the long-haul,” he added.

SIA and Virgin Australia entered into an operational alliance last year, encompassing codesharing, coordinated schedules and joint sales, marketing and distribution. The airlines said they expect to expand their codeshare routes in future.

The Australian Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has already approved the share purchase, which is expected to be completed on 16 November 2012.

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SIA to order more A380s and A350s https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-order-more-a380s-and-a350s/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-order-more-a380s-and-a350s/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:01:24 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=140776 The post SIA to order more A380s and A350s appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA currently operates 19 A380s

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will order 25 more wide-body aircraft from Airbus – five A380s and 20 A350-900s. The latest A380 order will be the third to be placed by the airline, bringing the total number of A380s ordered by SIA to 24. SIA, which was the A380’s launch customer, now operates […]

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SIA currently operates 19 A380s

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will order 25 more wide-body aircraft from Airbus – five A380s and 20 A350-900s.

The latest A380 order will be the third to be placed by the airline, bringing the total number of A380s ordered by SIA to 24. SIA, which was the A380’s launch customer, now operates 19 of the double-decker jets to 10 destinations in Europe, the US and Asia from its base at Singapore’s Changi airport.

SIA currently operates 19 A380s
SIA currently operates 19 A380s

The 20 extra A350s will double the airline’s total order for the new aircraft to 40 units. The A350-900 is the medium-sized version of the ‘extra wide-body jet’, carrying approximately 315 passengers in a three-class configuration.

“This major order will provide us with additional growth opportunities and is consistent with our long-standing policy of maintaining a young and modern fleet. It demonstrates our commitment to the Singapore hub, and our confidence in the strength of the market for premium full-service travel,” said SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong. “The aircraft will enable us to further enhance our network, providing more travel options to our customers. They will also feature the next generation of in-flight cabin products to keep us at the forefront of airline product innovation.”

The announcement of the new order follows SIA’s decision to transfer its order of 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its new low-cost unit, Scoot.

The new orders take SIA’s total outstanding order book to 69 aircraft, also including 15 A330-300s and eight B777-300ERs. SIA will also phase out its A340-500s by the end of 2013, following the cessation of B747-400 operations earlier this year. In total, SIA’s fleet is expected to expand from 102 to 166 aircraft over the coming decade.

Meanwhile, SIA also announced that it would cease operating direct flights to Los Angeles and New York’s Newark airport. But Goh said SIA remains “very committed to the US market”.

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has ordered 25 more aircraft for US$7.5 billion (GBP4.6bn). The deal includes five more Airbus A380s and 20 A350s and are due to be delivered from 2017. SIA already operates 19 A380s and has a previous firm order for 20 A350s, although in the new deal will have to give up five […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has ordered 25 more aircraft for US$7.5 billion (GBP4.6bn).

The deal includes five more Airbus A380s and 20 A350s and are due to be delivered from 2017. SIA already operates 19 A380s and has a previous firm order for 20 A350s, although in the new deal will have to give up five A340-500s and so its US routes. As a result, SIA will stop operating flights between Singapore and LA and Newark from late 2013.

“This major order will provide us with additional growth opportunities and is consistent with our longstanding policy of maintaining a young and modern fleet,” said Goh Choon Phong, CEO of SIA.

“Although disappointing that we will be halting these services, we remain very committed to the US market. Over the past two years we have increased capacity to both Los Angeles and New York by deploying A380 superjumbos on flights via Tokyo and Frankfurt. We will also continue to explore additional options to enhance our US services.,” he added.

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Virgin Australia codeshares with SIA to Europe https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/virgin-australia-codeshares-with-sia-to-europe/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/virgin-australia-codeshares-with-sia-to-europe/#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:09:45 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=139497 The post Virgin Australia codeshares with SIA to Europe appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia will expand its codeshare arrangement with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to include services from Adelaide to Europe. Subject to regulatory approval, Virgin Australia will codehsare on SIA’s services from Adelaide via Singapore to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Manchester, Milan, Moscow,   Munich, Paris, Rome and Zurich. The move marks an expansion from the […]

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Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia will expand its codeshare arrangement with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to include services from Adelaide to Europe.

Subject to regulatory approval, Virgin Australia will codehsare on SIA’s services from Adelaide via Singapore to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Manchester, Milan, Moscow,   Munich, Paris, Rome and Zurich.

The move marks an expansion from the existing codeshare arrangement on SIA’s flights from Adelaide to destinations in Asia and South Africa.

“South Australia is an important focus for Virgin Australia and key to this is providing our customers in Adelaide with an extensive international network,” said Virgin Australia’s Group Executive of Alliances, Network & Yield, Merren McArthur.

“Singapore Airlines currently offers 10 flights per week from Adelaide to Singapore, meaning Virgin Australia customers will have access to the greatest frequency of flights of any international airline from Adelaide, allowing connections to Singapore Airlines extensive network to Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia and South Africa.”

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines

SIA’S Regional Vice President, Subhas Menon, added; “We are delighted to offer more travel options to Europe from Adelaide. The frequency of Singapore Airlines services out of Adelaide to all of Europe’s major destinations allow our customers in South Australia to enjoy optimal transit times as well as a range of same day travel options.

“In addition to this, our alliance with Virgin Australia further provides South Australia the benefit of seamless travel as well as reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and lounge access across our global network, not to mention improved options for visitors to travel beyond Adelaide to other Australian ports. As we approach 30 years of connecting Adelaide to the world, the alliance with Virgin Australia further reinforces our unwavering commitment to South Australia”, Menon added.

The arrangement is a continuation of the roll-out of Virgin Australia’s alliance with Singapore Airlines, which already includes 62 codeshare and interline destinations in Asia and South Africa from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin, and 12 destinations in Europe and UK from Perth and Darwin.

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SIA, Changi extend stopover partnership https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-changi-extend-stopover-partnership/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-changi-extend-stopover-partnership/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:14:08 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=139057 The post SIA, Changi extend stopover partnership appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir have extended their partnership with Changi airport to create stopover holiday deals in Singapore. The Singapore Stopover Holiday (SSH) packages offer SIA and SilkAir passengers the chance to get deals on hotels, transport and attractions, in an effort to boost the number of transit visitors spending time in the city. […]

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Singapore
Singapore

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir have extended their partnership with Changi airport to create stopover holiday deals in Singapore.

The Singapore Stopover Holiday (SSH) packages offer SIA and SilkAir passengers the chance to get deals on hotels, transport and attractions, in an effort to boost the number of transit visitors spending time in the city.

“This is a great time to visit or stop over in Singapore, especially with the many new and exciting tourism developments. We would like to encourage travellers to take advantage of the attractive SSH packages being offered to come and experience Singapore and Changi Airport,” said Peh Ke-Wei, Changi Airport Group’s Vice President for Passenger Development.

“Singapore’s tourism scene has grown by leaps and bounds and there will be even more exciting developments to look forward to in the years ahead. To demonstrate our commitment to our home base of Singapore and to entice more visitors to experience Singapore’s newest lifestyle and tourism offerings, we are pleased to present our customers these enhanced holiday packages,” added SIA’s Senior Manager Marketing Communications & Development, Sheldon Hee.

SSH packages comprise hotel accommodation bundled with complimentary transfers between hotels and the airport, as well as unlimited rides on the ‘SIA Hop-on Bus’ and complimentary admission to 14 attractions, up from eight last year.

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SIA selects new in-flight entertainment systems https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-selects-new-in-flight-entertainment-systems/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-selects-new-in-flight-entertainment-systems/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:05:46 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=137479 The post SIA selects new in-flight entertainment systems appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a major new agreement to equip 43 of its new aircraft with state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems. The deal, which is worth nearly US$400 million at list prices, will see Panasonic supply its eX3 IFE systems for 20 Airbus A350s, 15 A330-300s and eight Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, deliveries of which […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a major new agreement to equip 43 of its new aircraft with state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems.

The deal, which is worth nearly US$400 million at list prices, will see Panasonic supply its eX3 IFE systems for 20 Airbus A350s, 15 A330-300s and eight Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, deliveries of which are due to begin next year.

SIA will become the first airline to offer the eX3 system on the A350, as well as the first to offer Panasonic’s Global Communications Suite on the new Airbus model, providing broadband internet services and live television.

“SIA has always been a leader in providing the best in-flight entertainment to our customers but we need to constantly innovate to stay ahead of the competition. The contract with Panasonic Avionics will help us do just that,” said SIA’s Senior Vice President of Product & Services, Tan Pee Teck.

The eX3 is Panasonic’s latest IFE system, offering a broad selection of movies, TV programmes and games, plus e-Library containing newspapers and magazines and social networking functions, all accessible through a touch-screen graphical user interface.

Ahead of the introduction of the new systems, SIA is already planning upgrades to its existing IFE systems.

The new contract forms part of a major investment programme to enhance the airline’s IFE and connectivity offerings. Last week SIA unveiled a separate US$50 million investment to equip its aircraft with in-flight mobile and internet connectivity.

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Jia Jia

Two giant pandas touched down in Singapore yesterday (6 September), following a flight from Chengdu. Kai Kai and Jia Jia arrived on a Singapore Airlines Boeing 747 cargo plane on Thursday and will be housed at a new enclosure at Singapore’s River Safari attraction. The 1,500m² panda complex is the largest in Southeast Asia and […]

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Jia Jia
Jia Jia

Two giant pandas touched down in Singapore yesterday (6 September), following a flight from Chengdu.

Kai Kai and Jia Jia arrived on a Singapore Airlines Boeing 747 cargo plane on Thursday and will be housed at a new enclosure at Singapore’s River Safari attraction. The 1,500m² panda complex is the largest in Southeast Asia and features waterfalls, shallow pools and climbing structures designed to replicate the pandas’ natural habitat in southwest China’s Sichuan province.

The pandas will complete a month-long quarantine before being released into their new home. Kai Kai and Jia Jia will then go on public display in the new Yangtze Zone of the River Safari from December this year, and will stay for 10 years.

Singapore is the ninth country to receive giant pandas from China since 1994.

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SIA to fly to Myanmar, roll-outs WiFi https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-fly-to-myanmar-roll-outs-wifi/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-fly-to-myanmar-roll-outs-wifi/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:05:18 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=137039 The post SIA to fly to Myanmar, roll-outs WiFi appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch flights to Myanmar on 28 October 2012. The airline’s regional subsidiary SilkAir currently offers 16 weekly flights between Singapore and Yangon, but next month SIA will take over seven of these, upgrading them to a 323-seat Boeing 777-200 aircraft. Silkair will continue flying nine weekly flights to Yangon, meaning the […]

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Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda
Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch flights to Myanmar on 28 October 2012.

The airline’s regional subsidiary SilkAir currently offers 16 weekly flights between Singapore and Yangon, but next month SIA will take over seven of these, upgrading them to a 323-seat Boeing 777-200 aircraft.

Silkair will continue flying nine weekly flights to Yangon, meaning the group will still offer a total of 16 weekly services on the route.

Meanwhile, SIA has launched a major US$50 million project to roll-out in-flight internet and mobile data services across its fleet.

Following a recent soft launch, 14 SIA aircraft are now equipped with Wi-Fi and mobile services, including five Airbus A340s deployed SIA’s longest direct routes between Singapore and New York and Los Angeles.

Now, through a partnership with OnAir, the technology will be rolled out across all of SIA’s long-haul Airbus A380, A340 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft over the next two years. This will enable passengers to access the internet and send and receive emails and text messages

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched a major, US$50 million project to roll-out in-flight internet and mobile data services across its fleet. Following a recent soft launch, 14 SIA aircraft are now equipped with Wi-Fi and mobile services, including five Airbus A340s deployed SIA’s longest direct routes between Singapore and New York and Los Angeles. Now, […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched a major, US$50 million project to roll-out in-flight internet and mobile data services across its fleet.

Following a recent soft launch, 14 SIA aircraft are now equipped with Wi-Fi and mobile services, including five Airbus A340s deployed SIA’s longest direct routes between Singapore and New York and Los Angeles.

SIA is upgrading its entire in-flight experience
SIA is upgrading its entire in-flight experience

Now, through a partnership with OnAir, the technology will be rolled out across all of SIA’s long-haul Airbus A380, A340 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft over the next two years. This will enable passengers to access the internet and send and receive emails and text messages.

SIA said that services would be offered on routes subject to regulatory approvals from individual countries. A map showing the services’ availability over specific countries will be published in the airline’s in-flight magazine.

“As our customers’ preferences towards entertainment and connectivity options change over time, so must we. Mobile and internet connectivity capabilities are just the start, enabling our customers to stay connected even when flying at 35,000 feet. There will be much more investment in the months and years ahead to keep our customers both connected and entertained,” said SIA’s Senior Vice President Product & Services, Tan Pee Teck.

“We have always been a leader in embracing technology and are confident that these initiatives will both meet and exceed our customers’ high expectations, keeping us at the forefront of airline product innovation,” he added.

In addition to the investment in in-flight connectivity services, SIA is upgrading its cabin products including new screen and handset technology for its in-flight entertainment systems.

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SIA to fly to Myanmar https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-fly-to-myanmar/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-fly-to-myanmar/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:41:40 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=136989 The post SIA to fly to Myanmar appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch flights to Myanmar on 28 October 2012. The airline’s regional subsidiary SilkAir currently offers 16 weekly flights between Singapore and Yangon, but next month SIA will take over seven of these, upgrading them to a 323-seat Boeing 777-200 aircraft. Silkair will continue flying nine weekly flights to Yangon, meaning the […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch flights to Myanmar on 28 October 2012.

The airline’s regional subsidiary SilkAir currently offers 16 weekly flights between Singapore and Yangon, but next month SIA will take over seven of these, upgrading them to a 323-seat Boeing 777-200 aircraft. Silkair will continue flying nine weekly flights to Yangon, meaning the group will still offer a total of 16 weekly services on the route.

“Demand has been growing strongly for both business and leisure travel to Myanmar, and Singapore Airlines looks forward to serving the country for the first time,” said SIA’s Executive Vice President of Commercial, Mak Swee Wah, who is also Chairman of SilkAir.

“SIA and SilkAir are constantly looking at new market opportunities and the launch of SIA services enables us to quickly meet the growing demand for travel to this increasingly popular destination.”

A series of airlines have expressed interest in relaunching flights to Myanmar since the country started opening up. Among these, ANA, EVA Air, Qatar Airways and AirAsia have already confirmed new or additional services to the country.

 

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SIA to revamp airport lounges https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-revamp-airport-lounges/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-revamp-airport-lounges/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:29:49 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=135823 The post SIA to revamp airport lounges appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

SIA has 15 SilverKris Lounges

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is embarking on a SG$20 million (US$16m), five-year redevelopment of its airport lounges. The airline has appointed interior design firm Ong&Ong to develop a concept for all of the airline’s SilverKris airport lounges worldwide. The new design will be rolled out progressively from the middle of next year, starting with the SilverKris […]

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SIA has 15 SilverKris Lounges
SIA has 15 SilverKris Lounges
SIA has 15 SilverKris Lounges

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is embarking on a SG$20 million (US$16m), five-year redevelopment of its airport lounges.

The airline has appointed interior design firm Ong&Ong to develop a concept for all of the airline’s SilverKris airport lounges worldwide. The new design will be rolled out progressively from the middle of next year, starting with the SilverKris Lounge at Sydney airport. While no specific details of the new lounge were given, SIA’s Senior Vice President Product & Services, Tan Pee Teck, said they would aim to offer a more homely environment for passengers.

“Many of our customers tell us that the moment they step on board a Singapore Airlines aircraft, they feel an immediate sense of ‘home’. We hope to replicate that ‘home away from home’ experience in our lounges, along with the warm Asian hospitality that Singapore Airlines is renowned for,” said Tan.

“Apart from providing customers with an inviting and exclusive contemporary space, the next generation of SilverKris Lounges will meet the changing needs and expectations of both business and leisure travellers and better integrate the ground and air travel experience,” he added.

Singapore Airlines has 15 SilverKris Lounges at airports around the world, including its new lounges in India and Korea. The lounge at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport is due to officially opened in September, with the new SilverKris Lounge at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport due to follow by the end of this year. In addition, SIA’s lounge at Melbourne airport is being expanded, and is expected to reopen at the end of November.

The lounge revamp follows the SIA’s recent announcement that it plans to redesign its aircraft cabins.

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James Park Associates will revamp SIA's business class

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has appointed two design firms to update its cabins. The carrier has signed up DesignworksUSA, a subsidiary of BMW, and James Park Associates (JPA) to revamp its seats and aircraft interiors. The new designs will initially be rolled out on SIA’s Boeing 777-300ERs in the second half of next year followed by […]

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James Park Associates will revamp SIA's business class
James Park Associates will revamp SIA's business class
James Park Associates will revamp SIA's business class

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has appointed two design firms to update its cabins.

The carrier has signed up DesignworksUSA, a subsidiary of BMW, and James Park Associates (JPA) to revamp its seats and aircraft interiors. The new designs will initially be rolled out on SIA’s Boeing 777-300ERs in the second half of next year followed by its new Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s when they enter service. SIA operates more than 100 wide-body aircraft, with firm orders for a further 60.

“Singapore Airlines is always looking towards the future and we have many major investments lined up for the years ahead to help us retain our leadership position. In this business if you are staying still you are moving backwards, as your competitors can catch up quickly. It is therefore important to always be planning for the future,” said Tan Pee Teck, SIA’s Senior Vice President Product & Services.

“DesignworksUSA and JPA are working with us to develop our newest generation of cabin products and the collaboration has been extremely positive to date. Working with our own teams in our dedicated Product Innovation Department, and taking into account customer feedback, we are all genuinely excited about the in-flight products that will be introduced from next year, which will improve upon our existing award-winning cabin offerings,” he added.

DesignworksUSA, which has offices in Los Angeles, Singapore, Shanghai and Munich, is working on the first class cabin for the B777-300ERs, with the revamped interiors expected to enter service from the second half of 2013. While specific details are yet to be announced, SIA did say the work would include a “revamped seat… [with] more privacy and personal stowage space and improved seating comfort”.

JPA, which has worked with SIA on earlier seat programmes, will develop the new business class, which SIA said will “offer improved comfort in both seating and sleeping positions and more stowage space”.  SIA’s economy class meanwhile, will feature a new seat, headrest comfort and more personal space.

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Singapore Airlines has appointed two design firms to update its cabins ready for late 2013. The carrier has signed up DesignworksUSA, a subsidiary of BMW Group, and James Park Associates (JPA) to revamp its seats and cabin interiors as well as its in-flight entertainment offering. It will initially be rolled out on SIA’s Boeing 777-300ERs […]

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Singapore Airlines has appointed two design firms to update its cabins ready for late 2013.

The carrier has signed up DesignworksUSA, a subsidiary of BMW Group, and James Park Associates (JPA) to revamp its seats and cabin interiors as well as its in-flight entertainment offering. It will initially be rolled out on SIA’s Boeing 777-300ERs in the second half of next year followed by its Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s.

Its economy class will remain ontouched although it is working on an improved seat, space and headrest for travellers across all cabins. Los Angeles-based DesignworksUSA will oversee its new first class cabin and seats, while Singapore-based JPA will work on its business class.

“Working with our own teams in our dedicated Product Innovation Department, and taking into account customer feedback, we are all genuinely excited about the in-flight products that will be introduced from next year, which will improve upon our existing award-winning cabin offerings,” said Tan Pee Teck, SVP product & services at SIA.

Yesterday the carrier announced it will fly from Manchester daily to Singapore from October. 

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir have announced an all-inclusive special fares for outbound travel from India to Australia and New Zealand. With booking starting 1 August, both the airlines are currently offering special fares to Australia at INR58,000 and New Zealand at INR61,000 for travel upto 31 October 2012 and 30 September 2012 respectively. “With […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir have announced an all-inclusive special fares for outbound travel from India to Australia and New Zealand. With booking starting 1 August, both the airlines are currently offering special fares to Australia at INR58,000 and New Zealand at INR61,000 for travel upto 31 October 2012 and 30 September 2012 respectively.

“With 85 weekly flights from India to Singapore, 105 weekly flights from Singapore to Australia and 19 weekly flights from Singapore to New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir have been the preferred carriers for travellers on the India-Australia and India-New Zealand routes. These special fares, introduced to promote travel to some of the most exotic locations in Australia and New Zealand, offer our customers a full-service travel experience at very attractive prices,” said G M Toh, General Manager for SIA in India.

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced a series of changes to its flight schedules for the forthcoming winter season, including extra services to Perth and Mumbai. From the start of the winter schedule on 28 October 2012, SIA will add boost its Singapore-Perth route from three to four daily flights, while Singapore-Mumbai will increase from 19 […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced a series of changes to its flight schedules for the forthcoming winter season, including extra services to Perth and Mumbai.

From the start of the winter schedule on 28 October 2012, SIA will add boost its Singapore-Perth route from three to four daily flights, while Singapore-Mumbai will increase from 19 to 21 flights per week. As previously announced, SIA will also add a fourth daily service to London.

Flights to Istanbul however, will be cut from five to four times a week, while the Athens and Abu Dhabi routes will be suspended entirely.

SIA has also unveiled plans to fly its Airbus A380 daily to San Francisco (via Hong Kong), as well as adding a second daily A380 service to Tokyo Narita. The existing A380 flights to New York via Frankfurt however, will be downgraded to a Boeing 777-300ER.

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The new City Lights Tour focuses on Marina Bay

Singapore’s Changi Airport and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have joined forces to offer relaunch the ‘Free Singapore Tour’ for transiting passengers. First introduced in 1987, the tour is offered to passengers with long layovers at Changi. The new tour offers two new itineraries. The ‘Heritage Tour’, which is available four times a day, features trips to […]

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The new City Lights Tour focuses on Marina Bay
The new City Lights Tour focuses on Marina Bay
The new City Lights Tour focuses on Marina Bay

Singapore’s Changi Airport and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have joined forces to offer relaunch the ‘Free Singapore Tour’ for transiting passengers.

First introduced in 1987, the tour is offered to passengers with long layovers at Changi. The new tour offers two new itineraries. The ‘Heritage Tour’, which is available four times a day, features trips to the Colonial District, Merlion Park, Chinatown and Little India. In addition, a new evening ‘City Lights Tour’ will take guests to the Marina Bay waterfront, taking in attractions such as the Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore Flyer.

“We are very excited about the new tour itineraries which have been developed following a request for proposals from the inbound travel sector,” said Peh Ke Wei, Changi Airport Group’s Vice President for Passenger Development.

 “We have received very positive feedback from our passengers about the tour through the years, but with the changing tourism landscape in Singapore, it is an opportune time to refresh the programme. At Changi, we believe very much in providing our passengers with the best experience, and we hope that those who have gone on the tour will want to return to Singapore for a longer stay soon.”

The Free Singapore Tour is available for passengers of any airline with layovers in excess of five hours. 

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a fourth daily flight between Singapore and London Heathrow from October. SIA currently operates three flights per day between Singapore and London Heathrow, all using its Airbus A380s. The additional flight, which will have a late-night departure from Singapore, will be operated with a Boeing 777-300ER. The increase in frequency […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a fourth daily flight between Singapore and London Heathrow from October.

SIA currently operates three flights per day between Singapore and London Heathrow, all using its Airbus A380s. The additional flight, which will have a late-night departure from Singapore, will be operated with a Boeing 777-300ER.

The increase in frequency will be carried out progressively, starting the week of 9 September when the number of flights per week will rise from 21 to 25 per week. The full complement of 28 weekly flights will take effect from the week of 21 October.

“We have been looking for opportunities to increase our London flights for many years and are pleased that we can now do so,” said SIA’s Executive Vice President of Commercial, Mak Swee Wah.

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SIA’s fourth daily London flight will be operated using a B777-300ER

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a fourth daily flight between Singapore and London Heathrow from October. SIA currently operates three flights per day between Singapore and London Heathrow, all using its Airbus A380s. The additional flight, which will have a late-night departure from Singapore, will be operated with a Boeing 777-300ER. The increase in frequency […]

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SIA’s fourth daily London flight will be operated using a B777-300ER
SIA’s fourth daily London flight will be operated using a B777-300ER
SIA’s fourth daily London flight will be operated using a B777-300ER

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a fourth daily flight between Singapore and London Heathrow from October.

SIA currently operates three flights per day between Singapore and London Heathrow, all using its Airbus A380s. The additional flight, which will have a late-night departure from Singapore, will be operated with a Boeing 777-300ER.

The increase in frequency will be carried out progressively, starting the week of 9 September when the number of flights per week will rise from 21 to 25 per week. The full complement of 28 weekly flights will take effect from the week of 21 October.

“We have been looking for opportunities to increase our London flights for many years and are pleased that we can now do so, to provide even more travel options to our customers,” said SIA’s Executive Vice President of Commercial, Mak Swee Wah.

“Not only are London and Singapore popular destinations in their own right, the additional flights will allow for more convenient connections beyond London to other points in Europe, and beyond Singapore to other points within Asia and South West Pacific,” he added.

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bmi Regional completes sale bmi Regional is to continue operating flights from Manchester and East Midlands after its sale to Sector Aviation Holdings was completed last week. Forty jobs are expected to be created at its East Midlands head office with its operating centre in Scotland to stay open. “We are continuing with the existing […]

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bmi Regional completes sale

bmi Regional is to continue operating flights from Manchester and East Midlands after its sale to Sector Aviation Holdings was completed last week. Forty jobs are expected to be created at its East Midlands head office with its operating centre in Scotland to stay open. “We are continuing with the existing route network while BA will provide support during the transitional phase of the operation and we will be working closely with them to ensure as seamless a transfer as possible,” said Ian Woodley, chairman of bmi Regional. Click here for full story 

 

SAA scraps direct Cape Town flights

South African Airways (SAA) is to stop flying direct to Cape Town from 16 August. The airline announced it is to fly to the city via Johannesburg or Tambo International Airport using larger aircraft to boost capacity by 13%. It comes as the airline shuffles its services to better serve its growing Accra, Mumbai and Perth routes.  Click here for full story 

 

Finnair flights mainly ‘unaffected by strike’

Finnair has said the majority of its flights will be unaffected by a week-long strike by its technical staff. Unions have rejected the carrier’s proposal for redundancy packages as it prepares to source services from an outside supplier and have walked out for seven days (starting yesterday). Finnair said some cancellations should be expected as talks continue to 12 June.

 

Turkish Airlines backs down on LOT

Turkish Airlines has pulled out on funding part of LOT Polish Airlines’ privatisation. The carrier’s directors said the move would not deliver the medium to long term benefits it had initially believed when LOT signed a confidentially agreement back in March. Over-lapping administration, management restrictions and funding were amongst the reasons. 

 

Air Europa announces Santa Cruz route

Air Europa has announced it will launch flights between Gatwick to Bolivia via Madrid later this year. The carrier will use an Airbus 330-200 on the twice weekly service to Santa Cruz. “In what has been a challenging time for the airline industry, we are extremely proud to introduce yet another long-haul route to our growing portfolio of services to South America,” said Colin Stewart, UK general manager at Air Europa.

 

Third A380 London-Singapore

A third Airbus A380 has been introduced on Singapore Airlines’ flights between London and Singapore. The carrier hinted it would have liked to have added more flights at Heathrow but has ‘faced barriers’ due to the airport’s limited capacity. “Operating a larger aircraft is one of the only means we have to grow but this too is unsustainable as with all our routes now operated by A380s, we have now exhausted this option too,” said Phee Teik Yeoh, general manager UK & Ireland at SIA on the launch. “We hope that this summer’s government consultation on the future of aviation will tackle the important issue of capacity and suggest viable solutions which take into account the vital contribution the aviation industry makes to the British economy”. Here Yeoh and Ellser Chan, Heathrow station manager SIA with cabin crew.

 

 

 

Amadeus launches new booking tool with AirAsia  

Amadeus has joined forces with AirAsia’s new Philippines-based subsidiary to launch Amadeus LCC Smart – a new booking tool specifically designed for low-cost airlines. 

The tool offers airline content using a web-like interface within the Amadeus GDS, rather than the traditional ‘green screen’ booking platform. Amadeus said the solution has been designed to “reduce the complexity of the booking process by simplifying the number of key strokes required to finalise a booking”.

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Scoot's B777s will feature 370 economy class seats

Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ new long-haul low-cost carrier, will take to the skies for the first time tonight. The airline’s first Boeing 777-200 aircraft, which has been named ‘Goin Scootin’ will depart Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 at 2325 on Monday 4 June, and arrive at Sydney International Airport at 0920 the following day. The flight […]

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Scoot's B777s will feature 370 economy class seats
Scoot's B777s will feature 370 economy class seats
Scoot's B777s will feature 370 economy class seats

Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ new long-haul low-cost carrier, will take to the skies for the first time tonight.

The airline’s first Boeing 777-200 aircraft, which has been named ‘Goin Scootin’ will depart Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 at 2325 on Monday 4 June, and arrive at Sydney International Airport at 0920 the following day. The flight is expected to carry approximately 400 passengers.

“Tonight marks a significant milestone in Singapore’s aviation history. A new airline, offering fantastic value airfares, empowerment to choose only the extras you want and an expanding range of destinations, will take to the skies,” said Campbell Wilson, Scoot’s CEO. “It’s been a great journey bringing this from spreadsheet to fully-functioning airline in just 12 months, and so many, many people have contributed. All of us in the Scoot team are passionate about what this airline stands for and we’re here to change the way people travel long distance.”

Following the launch of Scoot’s daily Sydney services, the airline will add daily flights to the Gold Coast on 12 June. These will be followed by daily services to Bangkok, which start on 5 July, and four weekly flights to Tianjin in late August.

Speaking to Travel Daily last month, Wilson revealed that Scoot will add one or two more B777 aircraft each year to 2015. All aircraft will come equipped with 402 seats in two classes – 370 in economy class and 32 in ScootBiz, which will be similar to a premium economy product. While the aircraft will not have seatback monitors, Scoot will offer iPads to passengers.

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Virgin Atlantic to offer mobile connectivity Virgin Atlantic has announced it is to become the first British airline to offer full mobile phone connectivity onboard its aircraft. The carrier is to launch a new mobile phone system on its A330-300 which allows customers to make and receive phone calls; send and receive text messages, email […]

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Virgin Atlantic to offer mobile connectivity

Virgin Atlantic has announced it is to become the first British airline to offer full mobile phone connectivity onboard its aircraft. The carrier is to launch a new mobile phone system on its A330-300 which allows customers to make and receive phone calls; send and receive text messages, email and have web access. It will be available in all cabins originally on flights from London to New York, before being rolled out across its B747s. “We have listened to what customers want and connectivity in the air is always on the wish list,” said Greg Dawson, director of corporate communications at Virgin Atlantic.

 

 

Air India halts international bookings

The ongoing Air India pilot strike has forced the national carrier to halt all international bookings until 15 May. Forty-six pilots have been sacked by the airline, after more than 400 captains called in sick last week in protest against the training of former Indian Airlines pilots. Meanwhile, Kingfisher Airlines pilots also staged called in sick last week to protest against non-payment of salaries.

 

US Airways boosts trans-Atlantic routes

US Airways has announced it will fly from Glasgow to Philadelphia this summer. The new route will operate daily from the Scottish airport, as well as Barcelona, Athens, Glasgow, Venice and Lisbon. Flights from Dublin to Charlotte will also be available in seasonal travel periods, alongside flights from Madrid and Rome to the hub. US Airways is also rolling out its new Envoy business class cabin on its fleet of Airbus A330s.


 

Aer Lingus Regional marks London Southend launch

Aer Lingus Regional launched its flights between London Southend and Dublin last week with traditional ceilidh music, cocktails and a plane-shaped cake. The flights, operated by Aer Arann, offer further connections onto New York, Orlando, Boston and Chicago and offers pre-clearance US immigrations at Dublin so passengers can fly as domestic travellers. “Dublin is a welcome addition to the services we offer, especially with the very exciting potential for convenient onward journeys to the USA,” said Alastair Welch, managing director at London Southend Airport.      

 

SIA, SAS seal joint venture  

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a joint venture with Scandinavian airline SAS. The new deal, which follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in January, covers joint operations on routes between Singapore and Scandinavia. Subject to regulatory approval, the Star Alliance partners will co-ordinate flight schedules and sales activities for services connecting Singapore’s Changi airport with both Denmark and Sweden. SIA and SAS currently operate three weekly codeshare flights between Singapore and Copenhagen, while a new route connecting Changi to Stockholm is also being planned

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SIA will take delivery of three more A380s in the 2012-13 financial year

Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) has posted a significant drop in full-year profits. The airline group reported net income of SG$336 million (US$268 million) for the financial year 2011-12 – down 69% from the SG$1.09 billion profits it achieved the previous year. Like many other airlines, SIA achieved a rise in full-year revenues (+2% to SG$14.86 […]

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SIA will take delivery of three more A380s in the 2012-13 financial year

Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) has posted a significant drop in full-year profits.

The airline group reported net income of SG$336 million (US$268 million) for the financial year 2011-12 – down 69% from the SG$1.09 billion profits it achieved the previous year.

SIA will take delivery of three more A380s in the 2012-13 financial year
SIA will take delivery of three more A380s in the 2012-13 financial year

Like many other airlines, SIA achieved a rise in full-year revenues (+2% to SG$14.86 billion), driven by a 4% rise in passenger traffic, but rising fuel costs hit the company’s bottom line. SIA revealed that its jet fuel bill had jumped 29% year-on-year, contributing to an overall 10% rise in group expenditure.

The group’s mainline carrier, Singapore Airlines was the most severely hit, with operating profits slumping from US$851 million in 2010-11 to just SG$181 million last year – a drop of almost 79%. Regional carrier SilkAir also saw a drop in operating profits, falling 13% to SG$105 million. The group’s cargo and engineering units also saw worsening results.

Commenting on its prospects for the 2012-13 financial year, SIA said that an “anaemic” economic outlook is likely to “place downward pressure on passenger yields, especially in Europe and the United States”. It added that high fuel prices are also likely to “adversely impact the group’s operating performance”.

“The group will stay committed to maximising operating efficiency to ensure containment of costs. With a strong balance sheet, the group is well positioned to meet the challenges ahead,” the SIA statement added.

In the year to March 2013, SIA expects to take delivery of three more Airbus A380s and one A330-300, while three B777s will be decommissioned. Two B777s will also return to the airline’s fleet following the expiry of their lease to Royal Brunei Airlines. This will bring the company’s operating fleet to a total of 102 aircraft by March 2013.

The company’s capacity is expected to increase 3% for the full year, although the airline said that it would “continue to monitor the patterns of demand, seeking out growth opportunities and reviewing unprofitable routings”.

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a joint venture with Scandinavian airline SAS. The new deal, which follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in January, covers joint operations on routes between Singapore and Scandinavia. Subject to regulatory approval, the Star Alliance partners will co-ordinate flight schedules and sales activities for services connecting Singapore’s Changi airport […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a joint venture with Scandinavian airline SAS.

The new deal, which follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in January, covers joint operations on routes between Singapore and Scandinavia.

Subject to regulatory approval, the Star Alliance partners will co-ordinate flight schedules and sales activities for services connecting Singapore’s Changi airport with both Denmark and Sweden. SIA and SAS currently operate three weekly codeshare flights between Singapore and Copenhagen, while a new route connecting Changi to Stockholm is also being planned.

“We are pleased that the joint venture agreement is now signed and we can proceed with expanding our partnership and thereby also improve the service and benefits for Scandinavian travellers. Singapore Airlines will be a vital part of our Asian strategy and we look forward to jointly explore further growth opportunities in this exciting and important market,” said Rickard Gustafson, President & CEO of SAS.

“This agreement is a win-win for SIA and SAS, and benefits our customers by making air travel more convenient between Asia and Scandinavia. We look forward to coordinating schedules to enable more seamless connections to points in Northern Europe, as well as Asia and Southwest Pacific, through our respective hubs. When market conditions allow for it we also look forward to expanding frequency between Singapore and Copenhagen, and adding new destinations in Scandinavia,” added SIA’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong.

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Scoot to create new travel demand for Singapore – CEO https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/scoot-to-create-new-travel-demand-for-singapore-ceo/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/scoot-to-create-new-travel-demand-for-singapore-ceo/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 11:25:58 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=124566 The post Scoot to create new travel demand for Singapore – CEO appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Campbell Wilson at the launch of Scoot last year

Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, will boost travel demand for Singapore and destinations across Asia, its CEO has said. Speaking to Travel Daily today, Campbell Wilson confirmed that Scoot will launch services to Sydney on 4 June, followed by the Gold Coast a week later on 12 June. Bangkok flights will start on […]

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Campbell Wilson at the launch of Scoot last year

Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, will boost travel demand for Singapore and destinations across Asia, its CEO has said.

Campbell Wilson at the launch of Scoot last year
Campbell Wilson at the launch of Scoot last year

Speaking to Travel Daily today, Campbell Wilson confirmed that Scoot will launch services to Sydney on 4 June, followed by the Gold Coast a week later on 12 June. Bangkok flights will start on 5 July, with Tianjin services commencing in late August. Both Sydney and Bangkok are already served by SIA, but Wilson rejected the suggestion that Scoot’s services could have a negative effect on its parent company.

“We want to create new demand for travel and bring incremental revenue to the group,” Wilson told Travel Daily. “Low-cost carriers have been proven to stimulate new demand. A few years ago all the traffic coming through [Singapore’s] Changi airport was on full-service carriers. Today about 26% of that traffic is on LCCs, but the demand for full-service carriers is still rising.”

Wilson added that Scoot would complete the SIA group’s portfolio of airlines, filling a gap in the market.

“We have Singapore Airlines as a long-haul full-service carrier, SilkAir as the short-haul full-service airline, and our affiliate Tiger Airways is a short-haul low-cost airline. Scoot fills in the remaining space in the quadrangle as the group’s long-haul, low-cost carrier,” Wilson said.

Commenting on the airline’s expansion plans, Wilson revealed that Scoot plans to announce “two to four” new destinations in the coming months, at least one of which will be in China. When asked about the possibility of launching flights further afield, Wilson said that Europe is “on our radar”, although he added that the price of fuel meant that it was “not a very attractive proposition” at present. Flights to India are also a possibility, Wilson said, but the airline is in “no rush” to make a decision.

Scoot will launch with a fleet of two Boeing 777-200 aircraft, both of which are currently being fitted out with the airline’s products. The twin-aisle aircraft will be configured with 402 seats – 370 in economy class and 32 in business class, although Wilson said ‘ScootBiz’, as the front cabin is branded, would be more like a premium economy product. While no seatback screens will be available in either cabin, the airline is planning to offer other in-flight entertainment options, possible in the form of tablet devices, which will be available at a charge for economy passengers and free for those in ScootBiz.

Two more B777s will arrive by October, and one or two new aircraft will be introduced every year until 2015.

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Library tie-up boosts SIA’s audiobook collection https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/library-tie-up-boosts-sias-audiobook-collection/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/library-tie-up-boosts-sias-audiobook-collection/#respond Thu, 03 May 2012 00:53:02 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=123977 The post Library tie-up boosts SIA’s audiobook collection appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has partnered with Singapore’s National Library Board to increase its selection of in-flight audio books. The initial batch of 13 audio books includes classics such as Dracula, The Wizard Of Oz and The War Of The Worlds, which will be made available through SIA’s KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system. “While audio books have […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has partnered with Singapore’s National Library Board to increase its selection of in-flight audio books.

The initial batch of 13 audio books includes classics such as Dracula, The Wizard Of Oz and The War Of The Worlds, which will be made available through SIA’s KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system.

“While audio books have been a feature in our in-flight entertainment offering for some time, this new selection of titles recommended by the National Library Board has broadened our range of fiction books. We are constantly seeking to improve the entertainment experience for our customers and hope this will be just the start, with more audio books to be offered in future,” said Tan Pee Teck, SIA’s Senior Vice President of Products & Services.

“Audio books are the next best thing for busy travellers who do not have time for a good read. They can help bring a story to life using voices, tonations, accents, and sound effects that spark the listener’s imagination. The listener can also hear the words exactly as the author intended, enhancing the ‘reading’ experience,” added Tay Ai Cheng, Assistant Chief Executive and Chief Librarian at Singapore’s National Library Board.

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SIA to add third daily A380 flight to London https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-add-third-daily-a380-flight-to-london/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-to-add-third-daily-a380-flight-to-london/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:53:08 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=122877 The post SIA to add third daily A380 flight to London appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will add a third daily Airbus A380 service on the Singapore-London route from June 2012. Currently, two of the airline’s three daily London Heathrow flights are operated with the superjumbo, with the other using a Boeing 777-300ER. But from 1 June 2012, all three daily services will be operated by the 471-seat […]

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will add a third daily Airbus A380 service on the Singapore-London route from June 2012.

Currently, two of the airline’s three daily London Heathrow flights are operated with the superjumbo, with the other using a Boeing 777-300ER. But from 1 June 2012, all three daily services will be operated by the 471-seat A380.

The switch to the larger A380 will increase seat capacity on the route by 17% per day. 

London was the first destination in Europe to receive the SIA’s superjumbo in March 2008. This was increased to double-daily A380 operations six months later.

SIA currently operates the A380 to 10 destinations: Sydney, London, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Zurich, Los Angeles, Frankfurt and New York

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Qantas fails to strike Malaysian deal https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/qantas-fails-to-strike-malaysian-deal/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/qantas-fails-to-strike-malaysian-deal/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:18:44 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=121551 The post Qantas fails to strike Malaysian deal appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Qantas' new Asian carrier may be known as RedQ

Qantas has failed to strike a deal with Malaysia Airlines (MAS) in its bid to set up a new premium airline in Southeast Asia. The company announced on Friday that it had been unable to reach “mutually agreeable commercial terms” with the KL-based national carrier, and would start looking elsewhere. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce […]

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Qantas' new Asian carrier may be known as RedQ

Qantas has failed to strike a deal with Malaysia Airlines (MAS) in its bid to set up a new premium airline in Southeast Asia.

The company announced on Friday that it had been unable to reach “mutually agreeable commercial terms” with the KL-based national carrier, and would start looking elsewhere.

Qantas' new Asian carrier may be known as RedQ
Qantas' new Asian carrier may be known as RedQ

Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce reiterated that the new Asian airline remained a key part of the airline’s strategy to stem international losses. “The transformation of Qantas’ international business remains vital, with plans to return the international business to profitability in the short-term on track,” he said in a statement.

Announced in August 2011, Qantas’ controversial international strategy outlined plans to set up a new Asia-based premium carrier, which may be known as ‘RedQ’. Malaysia was considered the favoured base for the carrier, rather than Singapore, due to lower operating costs and the fact that MAS will soon join Qantas in the oneworld alliance.

The recent announcement by MAS that it was planning to launch a new “regional premium airline to connect Malaysia to ASEAN destinations and key cities in South Asia and Greater China” mirrored the RedQ plan and appeared to confirm a potential tie-up with the Australian carrier.

Failure to agree terms with MAS however, leaves Qantas in limbo. Singapore Airlines is already in partnership with its rival Virgin Australia, so any tie-up with the Changi-based carrier appears unlikely. Jakarta is another potential base for the Asian airline, although there has been no talk of any discussions with Garuda Indonesia.

Since it was first announced last year, Qantas’ international strategy has met with fierce opposition from unions, which accused the airline of off-shoring Australian jobs.

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Tiger Airways to establish Sydney base https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tiger-airways-to-establish-sydney-base/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tiger-airways-to-establish-sydney-base/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:29:48 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=121483 The post Tiger Airways to establish Sydney base appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Tiger will base three A320s at Sydney airport

Tiger Airways will establish a second Australian base in Sydney later this year. In a statement released today, the low-cost carrier said that it would base three Airbus A320 aircraft at Sydney from July 2012, providing up to 10 additional daily services from the hub. “Three aircraft operating from our second Australian base will provide […]

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Tiger will base three A320s at Sydney airport

Tiger Airways will establish a second Australian base in Sydney later this year.

In a statement released today, the low-cost carrier said that it would base three Airbus A320 aircraft at Sydney from July 2012, providing up to 10 additional daily services from the hub.

Tiger will base three A320s at Sydney airport
Tiger will base three A320s at Sydney airport

“Three aircraft operating from our second Australian base will provide up to 3,600 extra seats a day through Sydney Airport,” Andrew David, Chief Executive Officer of Tiger Airways Australia said.

The airline currently operates from a single base in Melbourne. It had also operated a small base at Adelaide airport, but was forced to close this following its enforced grounding in July 2011. Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) lifted Tiger’s flight ban the following month, but initially only permitted the airline to operate 18 daily flights, which it used on the high volume Melbourne-Sydney route, forcing the closure of its Adelaide base.

Tiger Airways, which is part-owned by Singapore Airlines, currently operates 38 flights per day, but this is expected to rise to 64 by October 2012. It offers three routes from Sydney, to Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, but the new base could allow it to expand to new destinations such as Perth and Cairns.

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SIA A380 now in the paint shop https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sia-a380-now-in-the-paint-shop/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:37:15 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=20078 The post SIA A380 now in the paint shop appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

AIRBUS has announced that it’s finally completed the cabin installation of Singapore Airlines’ first A380 super-jumbo, and will now start the plane’s paintwork. The long-delayed aircraft will spend about three weeks in the paint shop, with 3600 litres of paint to be applied in three coats. The first A380 is scheduled to be delivered to […]

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SIA’s first Airbus’ A380 cabin installation finally completed

AIRBUS has announced that it’s finally completed the cabin installation of Singapore Airlines’ first A380 super-jumbo, and will now start the plane’s paintwork.

The long-delayed aircraft will spend about three weeks in the paint shop, with 3600 litres of paint to be applied in three coats.

The first A380 is scheduled to be delivered to SQ in Oct.

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