Singapore Air

While Singapore Airlines operates long haul flights as well as short haul flights, it has a wholly-owned subsidiary Silk Air, which operates regional flights to secondary cities. Another subsidiary, Singapore Airlines Cargo is its freighter fleet. Singapore Airlines also has 49% shareholding in Virgin Atlantic and Tiger Airways, a low cost carrier. Singapore Airlines has established itself as a recognized brand name in the aviation industry as well as the corporate world. It has set a benchmark in innovation, safety and service excellence and aircraft purchases. In fact, Singapore Airlines was the launch customer of the Airbus A380.

Singapore Air History

Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier of Singapore. With its hub at Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore Airlines operates short haul as well as long haul flights including trans-Pacific flights. Commencing as Malayan Airways, the airline began its operations with a chartered flight from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in 1947. Soon it expanded to include regular weekly flights from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. Over the next few decades, the airline was renamed Malaysian Airlines, Malaysian Singapore Airlines and then finally Singapore Airlines in 1972. The sarong kebaya uniform worn by female flight attendants became an icon of the airline and Singapore Airlines was on its way to extensive expansion.

Singapore Air Flights Source & Destinations

Singapore Airlines connects Singapore to 65 destinations in 35 countries across the world. The airline along with its subsidiary SilkAir services maximum destinations in the Southeast Asian region. Singapore Airlines offers flights to destinations within Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Egypt, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and 10 countries in Europe. Within the United States of America, Singapore Airlines operates flights out of Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Newark. In fact, Singapore Airlines offers two of the world's longest non-stop commercial flights from Singapore to Newark, New Jersey and Los Angeles, California. Singapore Airlines also offers flights to Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata in India.

Singapore Air Fleet

The Singapore Airlines fleet comprises 107 wide body aircrafts including Airbus A330-300, Airbus A340-500, Airbus 380-800, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300 and Boeing 777-300ER. The airline has placed an order of 62 additional aircrafts including Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A350-900 XWB.

Singapore Air Services

Singapore Airlines offers a range of services to its passengers. The Singapore Airlines frequent flyer program has two categories - KrisFlyer and The PPS Club. KrisFlyer miles are earned and redeemed on the services of Singapore Airlines as well as KrisFlyer partners including Star Alliance members, SilkAir, Virgin Atlantic and numerous hotel chairs and car hire companies. The Priority Passenger Service or PPS Club is the elite program of Singapore Airlines. PPS Value is accrued while flying Business Class on SilkAir or Singapore Airlines Suites, First Class or Business Class on Singapore Airlines. Benefits include priority check-in, baggage handling and access to business class section of the Silver Kris Lounge. Singapore Airlines also prides itself on its in-flight services. The airline served World Gourmet Cuisine on all its flights while local fare is served from selected major destinations. The in-flight entertainment system, KrisWorld, offers on-demand movies, music, games and interactive programs.

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