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Singapore Airlines teams up with famous Calif. spa

10/13/2021

Singapore Airlines is working with wellness experts from California's famed Green Door spa and resort to create a comforting environment for air travelers. "We build our programs around the world's longest flights ... to have that time to dig into the content that Golden Door is creating," said Betty Wong of Singapore Airlines.

Family seating under review by DOT

9/14/2021

The Transportation Department is investigating airline policies that affect the seating together of families. US airlines require families to upgrade to more expensive seats, while Ryanair and Singapore Airlines automatically arrange for families to sit together.

Singapore Airlines orders 11 Boeing 777X aircraft

2/10/2021

Singapore Airlines is giving a boost to the Boeing 777X program with an 11-aircraft order, opting for the 777X instead of previously ordered 787s.

Singapore Airlines beginning 737 flights

2/1/2021

Boeing 737 aircraft will commence operations for Singapore Airlines March 4, with nine 737-800s to enter the fleet in the next year.

All-vaccinated crews could put Singapore Airlines on top

1/26/2021

All-vaccinated crews could put Singapore Airlines on top

1/20/2021

The Singapore government is offering free coronavirus vaccinations to the gate agents, pilots and crew of Singapore Airlines. The airline would be the first in the world to be totally vaccinated, and CEO Goh Choon Phong says it indicates the importance of the industry to Singapore.

Marriott, Singapore Airlines top Business Traveler poll

12/3/2020

Marriott International Inc. ranked as the world's foremost business hotel brand and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as the leading luxury brand in Business Traveler's Best in Business Travel Awards. Singapore Airlines was named top overall airline in the annual reader survey, whose categories also included airports, rental cars and loyalty programs.

Top airlines, hotels ranked in business travel survey

12/1/2020

Singapore Airlines was named top overall airline and airline with best business class service in Business Traveler's Best in Business Travel Awards, while JetBlue came in first for North American travel. Among the other categories ranked in the annual reader survey were hotels, airports, rental cars and loyalty programs.

Singapore Airlines modified Boeing 777s for cargo duty

11/9/2020

Singapore Airlines has converted a pair of its Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft for freighter service. Currently, more than 30 of the airline's planes are operating as cargo aircraft.

Airlines offer BOGOs, experience opportunities

11/3/2020

Airlines are taking a page from the retail playbook, offering BOGOS -- buy-one, get-one deals -- in an effort to get travelers back in the air. In Asia, Singapore Airlines converted its A380 super jumbo jets into restaurants, while Taiwan's EVA Air hosts "aviation camps" that include tours, time in a flight simulator, a fire drill and cooking lessons.