A Singapore Airlines plane had to turn back mid-flight due to a technical malfunction. Flight SQ661, which was scheduled to depart Hokkaido-New Chitose (CTS) from Singapore-Changi (SIN) on January 10, had to turn back fifty minutes after its 9:30 a.m. takeoff, returning to its point of origin. Passengers ultimately endured a journey of approximately seven… Read More »
Singapore Airlines has some exciting news: this spring, the national carrier will deploy a new wide-body aircraft on its Changi (SIN) – Dubai (DXB) route. According to data provided by Cirium, Singapore’s national carrier plans to deploy its Airbus A380 at the end of March to replace the Boeing 777-300ER currently operating on this route.… Read More »
Scoot Expands Its Winter Service from Changi Airport. The Singaporean low-cost carrier launched its first flight to Chiang Rai, Thailand, on January 1st. Scoot operates five weekly flights on this international route, deploying its 112-seat Embraer E190-E2 aircraft every weekday (except Sunday and Wednesday) to Mae Fah Luang Airport. The launch of this route is… Read More »
A passenger boarding a Singapore Airlines flight from Dubaï to Singapore was detained upon landing at Changi Airport. The reason? He was accused of stealing the carry-on luggage of a couple traveling in business class. The incident reportedly occurred on December 20th when a 26-year-old passenger named Liu Ming took the luggage of an Azerbaijani… Read More »
New York State is facing another wave of travel disruptions. A snowstorm has hit the city hard, causing the cancellation of hundreds of flights. Due to these weather conditions, which are unsuitable for aircraft takeoff, cancellations and schedule changes to flights to and from LaGuardia, Newark, and JFK airports are expected in the coming days.… Read More »
Hong Kong Air Cargo has announced two new routes. The Chinese airline will resume flights to Singapore Changi and Chennai. These two routes complement the two flights launched by HKAC to Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Hanoi, Vietnam, last September. Flights to the Singaporean capital will resume on January 4, 2026. Two weekly round trips will be… Read More »
Singapore Airlines will deploy Business Class on one of its flights connecting its Changi hub to Brisbane, Australia. Currently operating four daily flights to the Queensland capital with its medium-haul A350, the Singaporean national carrier has decided to redeploy the long-haul version of this aircraft on this international route, which is configured with four travel… Read More »
Scoot is positioning itself as a new challenger on three new routes connecting its Changi hub to three major destinations in Asia. The three new routes announced by the Singaporean low-cost carrier include one that began service on December 15th, connecting Changi to Okinawa, Japan, with three weekly flights operated on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays… Read More »
Oman Air will soon launch a direct flight from Muscat to Singapore. This exclusive route will enhance its summer flight schedule. Officially launching on July 2, 2026, this international flight will operate three times a week, on Sundays, Thursdays, and Fridays, aboard a 162-seat, two-class Boeing 737-8 MAX, departing from Muscat International Airport at 8:00… Read More »
Singapore Airlines is preparing to open a brand new lounge at Melbourne Airport in Australia. The new SilverKris will be located on the upper level of Terminal 2 at the Australian airport. Access to this lounge will be reserved for Singapore Airlines passengers traveling in Business and First Class, including KrisFlyer Silver, Gold, and Platinum… Read More »