All posts tagged: Singapore

Singapore Airlines to start operating Boeing 737s from 2021

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But the lie-flat business class seats will have to wait for now Singapore Airlines will begin operating Silkair’s Boeing 737-800 fleet from early 2021. The commencement is ‘slated to happen between January and March 2021’, Singapore Airlines reportedly told Executive Traveller in a report. On top of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft, Singapore Airlines will also add 737-NG aircraft type to its fleet, providing the company with more flexibility to navigate through the recovery period. Lie-flat business class seats on hold for now According to Executive Traveller, the flag carrier is however not rolling out the lie-flat business class seats as yet. The airline was planning to upgrade the recliner seats on Silkair’s Boeing 737-800 to the lie-flat Vantage model made by Thompson Aero. This will bring the premium cabin experience in line with the wide-body fleet, providing a more consistent offering across the airline. The Vantage seat will be laid out in with either one or two seats on each side of the aisle, with the number of seats alternating between each row. Singapore Airlines …

OCBC VOYAGE offers 2.5mpd on dining in August

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This is a 1.2 additional mpd on top of its usual 1.3mpd OCBC VOYAGE cardholders finally have something to shout about: the bank will offer 2.5 miles per dollar spent on dining spending in August 2020, capped at S$1,000. This enhanced earn rate applies to all versions of the VOYAGE card and the enhanced rate of 2.5mpd holds same, regardless of what’s your base earn rate (either 1.3 or 1.6 mpd). Registration for this promotion is not required and all cardholders are automatically included in the promotion. For any reason you are dining overseas (perhaps you are just based in UK and decides to use your Singapore credit card anyway), you will still earn only 2.5 mpd on dining spend. Bonus miles will be awarded by October According to OCBC’s terms and conditions, the bonus miles will be awarded two months after the end of the promotional period, i.e. by 31 Oct. Note that OCBC has moved to a S$5 block for the award of miles, so that means that you will earn a total …

Singapore Airlines and Silkair add four destinations in September

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Despite more services and new destinations, Singapore Airlines and Silkair still operating at 7% of previous year’s capacity. Update 8 August: Singapore Airlines will commence flights to Perth from 18 August, as well as to Istanbul from 26 Aug. The new additions have been reflected below. Singapore Airlines and Silkair has published their schedules for September, operating to a total of 35 cities across 23 countries/territories. There are 4 new destinations for the month (Cebu, Phnom Penh, Milan and Taipei), along with increased frequencies on some routes,including Hong Kong and Seoul. In addition, SIA will also recommence services to Perth and Istanbul from mid-August. Between Singapore Airlines and Silkair, the two carriers will operate about 700 flights in September. Key changes Some of the key changes include: Southeast Asia SilkAir will commence services to Cebu and Phnom Penh from September. Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi remains one way services to Singapore in September. North Asia Singapore Airlines will serve Taipei with three flights a week. Hong Kong services will increase to a daily …

Best Singapore Staycation Deals going on in Phase 2

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Here’s a specially curated list for you to consider With more than 170 hotels now approved to take in leisure guests for stays, Singapore hotels are offering a plethora of packages to entice Singapore residents to do a staycation. While the post-Covid-19 staycation experience will definitely be different from what you used to know, it’s still at least a break from your day-to-day work-from-home life. Here are some of the best deals you can take advantage of: Shangri-La Singapore – from S$319++ per night If there’s a time to check out one of Singapore’s lushiest’s resort-in-a-city, this is probably the best time. Even though Shangri-La has been around for decades, its sprawling compound makes it an ideal city holiday spot. There’s options for everyone: whether you just want a room for your family to lounge in, or indulge in the Valley Wing Indulgence package with a 90-minute massage, unlimited all-day Champagne, daily afternoon tea and more. Deals available: Garden Wing Staycation (from S$319++, booking & details) Daily breakfast for 2 adults A picnic basket complete …

Singapore Airlines and Silkair to operate over 600 flights in August 2020

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No new destinations for the month; Singapore Airlines and Silkair operating at 7% of previous year’s capacity. Singapore Airlines and Silkair has published their schedules for August, operating to a total of 27 cities across 18 countries/territories. There are no new destinations for the month, but the Group has published some increased frequencies on some routes. A total of just 612 flights will be flown in August, barring any changes in the coming weeks. Key changes Some of the key changes include: Southeast Asia Kuala Lumpur will be served daily, although flights are split between SIA and Silkair through the week Singapore-Bangkok services will not carry passengers on the outbound sector Singapore-Manila services will now carry passengers in both directions North Asia Osaka services will be doubled to twice a week Southwest Pacific Services from Singapore to Melbourne will not carry passengers up to 7 Aug owing to a second lockdown currently in place Europe London moves to a daily service in August Amsterdam and Paris increase services from 2 to 3 times weekly Frankfurt …