Brief History
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is the flag carrier of Singapore. Founded in 1947, it was called Malayan Airways Limited when Singapore was still a part of Malaysia.
After Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent state, Malaysian Airways Limited became Malaysia-Singapore Airlines (MSA) in 1966. It was one of the largest airlines in Southeast Asia.
In 1972, due to Singapore and Malaysian governments’ different needs and strategies, they decided to split MSA into Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysian Airlines System (MAS).
Since then, Singapore Airlines has come a long way to more than just offering a seat and a bag of peanuts. Throughout its history, they have been at the forefront of innovation and have set many industry firsts such as
- the first to give out free headsets for the inflight entertainment system and offer a choice of meals and drinks in Economy Class in the 70s
- the first airline to send a Boeing 747-400 commercial flight from Singapore across the Pacific in 1989
- the first commercial figure to be displayed at the world-famous waxwork museum, Madame Tussauds in 1993 in London
- having the world’s widest First and Business Class seats which transform into fully-flat beds in 2006
- received the world’s first Airbus A380 in 2007
- and becomes the first airline to operate regularly scheduled international services to and from Canberra. It is also the first airline with flights between Canberra and Wellington.
Singapore Airlines is not just acknowledged by industry experts but also by travellers around the world. Therefore, they are not short in awards. Recently, they are considered
- the Best Airline from Business Traveller Awards 2022 (Asia Pacific, UK)
- the Best International Airline by Conde Nast Traveler (USA) Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
- and the World’s Best Cabin Staff by Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.
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Planes and Types
Singapore Airlines operated 6 types of amazing fleets: Airbus A350-900, Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-10, Boeing 737-8 and Boeing 737-800 NG.
All 6 aircraft offer Economy Class and Business Class cabins. Meanwhile, the Premium Economy Class cabin is only available on Airbus A350, A380 and Boeing 777. For First Class and Suites cabins, they are only in Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 respectively.
Economy Class
- Singapore Airlines’ Economy Class seats are designed to give you more personal space, even if the seat in front of you is reclined. If you want extra legroom, you can choose the Extra Legroom Seats. The seat pitch is wider and located near the exits. It’s a really comfortable spot to be in.
- If you like to be among the first to leave the plane, you can choose the Forward Zone Seats. They are located nearer to the doors.
Premium Economy Class
- For the ultimate snoozing position, just recline and stretch out with the calf rest and footrest that are already built right into your seat.
- Moreover, your seat are equipped with two USB ports, an adjustable personal reading light and the power supply to charge your personal electronic devices. There are also dedicated storage areas right next to you to keep everything you need easily.
Business Class
- When you’re travelling for business, everything must go smoothly as planned. Reserve your meal with Book the Cook and sleep uninterrupted on your cosy fully-flat bed. As soon as you land, you’re refreshed and ready to crush the meeting.
First Class
- A headrest sculpted for comfort together with plush seat back cushions cradles your body, while extended curved partitions provide more privacy.
- Your personal reading lights can be set to your preferred intensity for reading, working or enjoying KrisWorld. When the cabin is dimmed, ambient lights will come on at the touch of a button to illuminate your seat and serve as a night light.
Suites Class
- A sliding door that blocks the outside world away. Window blinds that can be closed effortlessly with just a tap of a button. High-standard, spacious washrooms with a sit-down vanity counter that comes with a marvellous range of toiletries such as the EDT, body lotion and facial mist from Lalique. Your private space, truly yours.
- Travelling with a loved one? Be alone together with the Double Suites for a luxurious double bed. Just like that, your world just got bigger.
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
KrisFlyer is Singapore Airlines’ loyalty programme special for both frequent flyers and non-frequent flyers. Just like other airlines’ loyalty programmes, you will earn miles for each flight and with enough miles collected, it can be redeemed for exclusive perks and benefits. The more you fly with Singapore Airlines and their airline partners, the more KrisFlyer miles you will earn.
Alternatively, you can also earn miles on the ground. Just use the services of their more than 200 non-airline partners, from cards to hotels, car rental companies, telcos and more.
Learn more about KrisFlyerhere.
Destinations
Together, Singapore Airlines and Scoot fly to over 130 destinations around the globe including Southeast Asia, North Asia, West Asia and Africa, Southwest Pacific, Europe and America.
Check the full list of destinationshere.
Singapore Airlines Website
For more information on promotions such as student privileges, requests such as nut allergy, visas and immigration requirements, check-ins and other special assistance, hop on towww.singaporeair.com.
