https://worldofaviation.com The world's leading aviation news website Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:22:56 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-Favicon-150x150.png https://worldofaviation.com 32 32 https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/singapore-airlines-group-passenger-traffic-grows-7-4-in-october/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:21:36 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97099 Singapore Airlines Group carried 3.3 million passengers in October 2024, up 7% from last year, as passenger capacity rose 9.2% across its network. The group’s overall passenger load factor declined slightly to 86% from 87.4% a year earlier, with main carrier Singapore Airlines achieving 86.1% and budget subsidiary Scoot recording 85.4%. Cargo performance strengthened significantly,]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/singapore-airlines-becomes-exclusive-carrier-for-cristal-2015-champagne/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:10:29 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97090 Singapore Airlines will be the only airline globally to serve Cristal 2015 champagne in its premium cabins from December 1, 2024, following an exclusive agreement with Louis Roederer. The premium champagne will initially be offered on flights between Singapore and eight major destinations including London, Los Angeles and Sydney. Singapore Airlines Senior Vice President Customer]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/singapore-airlines-unveils-1-1bn-airbus-cabin-upgrade-program/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:37:13 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97058 Singapore Airlines will invest S$1.1 billion to upgrade cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, including the introduction of first class on ultra-long-range routes. The retrofit program will cover both long-haul and ultra-long-range A350-900 variants, with completion targeted for late 2030. The airline will install new first class cabins on seven A350-900ULR aircraft serving the]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/09/singapore-airlines-launches-early-bird-deals-for-2025-travel/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 01:04:48 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96865 Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled its Early Bird promotion, offering discounted fares to over 90 destinations for travel from January to September 2025. The deals cover flights from seven Australian cities – Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney – as well as connections from Canberra, Gold Coast, Hobart and Launceston through SIA’s partnership]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/08/singapore-airlines-boosts-flight-frequencies-for-2025-summer-season/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:58:19 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96739 Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase flight frequencies and passenger capacity across its network for the 2025 Northern Summer operating season, responding to higher travel demand. The airline announced several key changes to its schedule for the period from 30 March to 25 October 2025. SIA will offer a daily service to London Gatwick, up from]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/08/singapore-airlines-unveils-revamped-heathrow-lounge-after-six-month-renovation/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:13:33 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96718 Singapore Airlines has reopened its SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 following a six-month refurbishment. The modernised 10,689 square-foot facility now offers increased seating capacity and upgraded amenities for travellers. Located in Terminal 2B, the lounge features separate areas for First Class and Business Class passengers and can accommodate up to 242 customers.]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/07/singapore-airlines-group-reports-strong-passenger-and-cargo-growth-in-june/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 23:08:00 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96699 Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reported robust passenger and cargo growth for June 2024, with passenger numbers up 9.7% year-on-year to nearly 3.2 million. The Group, which includes Singapore Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary Scoot, saw passenger capacity increase by 11.0% compared to June 2023. Singapore Airlines’ passenger load factor was 87.1%, while Scoot achieved]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/06/singapore-airlines-to-launch-daily-flights-to-beijings-daxing-airport/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 23:07:04 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96602 Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced plans to start daily flights between Singapore and Beijing’s Daxing International Airport from 11 November 2024, pending regulatory approvals. The new service will give travellers convenient access to Beijing, Hebei and Tianjin regions via the airport’s transport links. SIA will also increase flights to Beijing Capital International Airport to 21 weekly]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/05/singapore-airlines-group-reports-record-full-year-profit-as-demand-for-air-travel-soars/ Fri, 17 May 2024 00:53:24 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96487 The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reported its highest ever full-year operating and net profits, driven by robust demand for air travel that saw record passenger revenue and load factors. For the financial year ended 31 March 2024, the SIA Group posted a net profit of $2.68 billion, up 24% from the previous year’s $2.16]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/05/singapore-airlines-group-posts-record-full-year-net-profit-of-2-67-billion/ Thu, 16 May 2024 00:03:07 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96474 The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reported its highest-ever full-year operating and net profits, driven by robust demand for air travel and record passenger revenue and load factors. However, the company cautioned that geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic uncertainties, inflationary pressures, and supply chain constraints pose challenges for the aviation industry. For the financial year ended 31]]>