30th Mar 2010
Singapore Airlines Launches Service from Singapore to Munich to Manchester
Singapore Airlines has started up new services to Munich and Manchester, giving travelers the opportunity to fly here on a Boeing 777-300ER 5 times out of the week. The planes will feature seats for economy, business
22nd Dec 2009
Technical error grounds Air France Airbus A380
A technical error on an Airbus A380 superjumbo has forced Air France to ground the aircraft in New York, making it the second technical fault reported since the jet began flying the route last month.
According to a spokeswoman for the airline, the Air France flight from New York to Paris
22nd Dec 2009
Air rage attacks on the rise
A marked rise in the frequency of air rage attacks has been reported on in the last year, with the most recent case on board a Singapore Airlines flight when two passengers got involved in an altercation over baggage compartment space.
It was reported that punches were thrown when two passengers
20th Nov 2009
Air France set to fly first Airbus A380
An Air France Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airliner, is due to depart across the Atlantic today in spite of production and delivery delays still plaguing the aircraft manufacturer.
The flight is scheduled to depart from Paris shortly before noon, with 537 passengers on board, and is due to arrive
16th Mar 2009
Cathay Pacific calls deep discounts unsustainable
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According to Cathay Pacific Airways, the largest carrier based in Hong Kong, the low fares it is currently offering for economy-class travel are “unsustainable”. It has discounted airfares in an attempt to attract customers, as demand for air travel fell last month to its lowest in three years.
“The market has
28th Oct 2008
Greenhouse gas rules will lead to increased airfares
Most aircraft that land at or take off from European airports such as Frankfurt, London and Paris will be required to comply with new EU rules on greenhouse gas emissions by early in the coming decade. The rules will apply to all airlines, including non-European carriers, such as American Airlines
12th Sep 2008
Singapore Airlines increasing A380 service to Heathrow
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that is making preparations to increase its Airbus A380 service between Singapore and London's Heathrow Airport.
Beginning 20 September, the Singapore national carrier will boost weekly service on the route from four days to seven days, with two flights operated daily.
The augmented service is aligned with
13th Jul 2008
New Heathrow VIP lounge for Star Alliance members
Heathrow airport's largest VIP lounge to date has opened, with a 1.650 square metre facility in terminal 1 for Star Alliance airlines.
The new lounge, which seats up-to 300 comfortably, includes wireless internet access, full catering, a business centre with fax and printers, as well as showers in the ablution rooms.
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7th Jul 2008
Another A380 joins the Singapore fleet
The world's biggest aircraft is now available to more passengers as Singapore airlines took delivery of its fifth Airbus A380, and it will be introduced on the London Heathrow to Changi route.
Singapore airlines became the first airline to use this much vaunted new double-decker aircraft earlier this year and now
26th May 2008
New airbus A380 for Singapore
Singapore Airlines recently added another service on their Airbus A380 jet service between Singapore and London. The new service will take off following the delivery of the an additional A380 aircraft which is scheduled for late June this year. With the additional plane, Singapore Airlines will have a fleet of
4th Apr 2008
Turkish airlines becomes a new entrant into Star Alliance
Turkish Airlines has become the latest airline to join the global airline alliance known as Star Alliance, that includes carriers like United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Singapore airlines.
With this addition, Turkey's national airline has added 31 more destinations to the alliance. These are mainly in Turkey, Middle East and
19th Mar 2008
Superjumbo flies into UK
The world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus 380, arrived at London's Heathrow Airport, following its debut flight. The 240 ft long Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 landed here after its 6,800 miles journey from Singapore, which took 13 hours, 44 minutes. On its debut flight, it ferried 471 passengers, each having