Singapore Airlines
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Singapore Airlines, which purports to be the world's most awarded airline, operates from a hub at Singapore Changi Airport - SIN. It is one of the largest airlines in Asia, focusing on southeast Asia, as well as flying to Europe, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, and the United States. Singapore Airlines' Singapore-Newark, NJ flight is the longest nonstop flight in the world at 10,315 miles and 18 hours 40 minutes.
Planes Flown
Singapore Airlines is the launch customer of the Airbus A380, meaning it is the first airline to take delivery of and operate the A380.
- Airbus A340-500 (345) - View Seatmap
- Version 2 - View Seatmap
- Airbus A380-800 (380) - View Seatmap
- Boeing 747-400 (744) - View Seatmap
- Version 2 - View Seatmap
- Version 3 - View Seatmap
- Version 4 - View Seatmap
- Boeing 777-200 (772) - View Seatmap
- Version 2 - View Seatmap
- Boeing 777-200 (772) - View Seatmap
- Boeing 777-300 (773) - View Seatmap
- Boeing 777-300 (773) - View Seatmap
Frequent Flyer Program
KrisFlyer is Singapore's frequent flyer program. KrisFlyer has a two-tier elite program (silver and gold), which is in line with Star Alliance's shared two-tier elite setup. Round-trip rewards flights from Singapore to Europe or the west coast of the US begin at 70,000 miles.
On-Time and Safety Statistics
Carry-on and Baggage Rules
On flights to and from the US, two checked bags weighing no more than 50 pounds each are allowed. Each bag must not exceed 62 linear inches and additionally the two bags combined must not exceed 106 linear inches. Economy passengers to all other destinations are allowed 44 pounds of luggage, regardless of weight. Business and first class passengers are allowed additional baggage and weight.
One carry-on item is permitted in economy, not to exceed 15 pounds or 45 linear inches. In business and first class, two pieces of carry-on luggage are allowed, provided they each meet this restriction.
What You Get In Each Class
Singapore Airlines is world renowned for its service and in-flight amenities. Singapore placed first in nearly every category of a Zagat airline poll in 2007.
Economy:
- Headrests adjust up and down for passengers of varying heights, and also have "flaps" which can be bent inwards or set flat.
- Meals have been designed by world-class chefs and are served along with drinks free of charge in economy.
- Seat-back on-demand entertainment systems are standard in all classes on long-haul flights. 80 movies are available, along with many other entertainment options.
Partners/Alliances
Established in 1997, Star Alliance travels to 795 destinations in 139 countries. Combined fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft. 21 member airlines.
- Air Canada
- Air New Zealand
- ANA - All Nippon Airways
- Andria
- Asiana Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- Blue 1
- BMI British Midland
- Croatia Airlines
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- German Airlines
- SAS - Scandinavian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- Spanair
- Swiss
- TAP Air Portugal
- Thai Airways
- United Airlines
- US Airways
- Varig Brazilian Airlines
Lounges
Taxes
Many times, advertised (or "published") airfares do not include government-imposed taxes. Put another way, the low price consumers first see is usually not what they will end up paying. See airline taxes for a current breakdown of domestic and international airfare taxes.
Fees
Many airlines have additional fees associated with booking or flying. Fees may include additional charges for booking tickets over the telephone or at city ticket offices, penalties for itinerary changes, or excess baggage fees.
Airline Mile-Earning Credit Cards
Promo/Coupon Codes
Contests
Lower Price Refund Policy
Traveling with Pets
Contact Information
Telephone
Reservations/General Information: 800-742-3333