Author Archives: Kate A

Singapore Airlines to unveil new cabins products soon

Singapore Airlines is preparing to undertake a major refurbishment of its cabins. The airline has invited a select group of its most loyal members, the Solitaire PPS Club and PPS Club, to an exclusive event on November 7 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The project dates back to November 2024, when Singapore Airlines announced… Read More »

Oman Air launches a direct flight between Muscat and Singapore

On July 2, Oman Air launched a direct flight between Muscat and Singapore, marking the Omani airline’s return to the South Asian market after nearly a decade of absence. The announcement was welcomed by the Omani Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, which sees it as a key driver for attracting more foreign tourists to the… Read More »

Scoot launches direct flight between Singapore and Pontianak

The first flight announced by Scoot connecting Singapore to Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan, took off on June 29. This route will operate three times a week; every Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday; aboard an Embraer E190, with the following schedule: Saturday Sunday Monday One-Way Flight (from Singapore-Changi) Departure: 11h25 Arrival: 12h00 Departure: 5h55  … Read More »

Scoot postpones the resumption of its flights to Jeddah

Scoot Airlines is not expected to resume flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, before the end of this month. While the Singaporean low-cost carrier announced the suspension of all its flights between Singapore Changi and Jeddah King Fahd last March due to the political conflict in the Middle East, passengers had hoped for a return to… Read More »

Singapore Airlines unveils its new summer offer

Singapore Airlines is already starting to unveil its new features for the next summer season. In its press release, the national carrier announced its intention to inaugurate new routes and strengthen its services on several international routes. Among the airports that will have brand new routes from Changi: Rome-Fiumicino in Italy, Colombo-Bandaranaike in Sri Lanka,… Read More »

Singapore Changi: A green tax added to flight prices

Starting next year, passengers traveling from Singapore Changi Airport will be subject to a new tax capped at USD 50. This tax, known as the Green Fuel Tax, is scheduled to come into effect in April 2026. Its purpose is to fund the purchase of sustainable fuel used by airlines to reduce their environmental impact.… Read More »

Singapore Airlines expands flights to Manila

Singapore Airlines continues its expansion in the Philippines by announcing an additional flight to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino Airport. SIN has introduced a new route to the Philippine capital, bringing its total to five weekly flights from Changi Airport. This new service allows Singapore Airlines to increase its seat capacity on this route by 27%. “The… Read More »

Scoot adds a processing fee paid with these three payment methods

Scoot now charges a fee for payments made and settled by its passengers using three electronic wallets: PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. This includes payments for any type of booking made with the airline, whether using cash or award miles. All Scoot customers are charged an estimated fee of 2.2% of the total transaction… Read More »

Scoot expands flights to Subang Jaya

Scoot plans to strengthen its presence and services to Subang Jaya in Malaysia, following the agreement signed with the government of the West Asian country. The Singaporean low-cost airline will increase the number of seats on the Changi-Subang Jaya route, following the success and excellent results recorded on this route during the current year. The… Read More »