The integration process, uniting Singapore Airlines' and Tata Group's joint venture Vistara with Air India, is set to consolidate their operations into a singular full-service carrier by year-end.
Scoot, Singapore Airlines Ltd.'s budget arm, confronts significant operational challenges with numerous flight cancellations attributed to a pervasive parts shortage.
In a pioneering movement for aviation sustainability, Singapore Airlines Group partners with Neste, marking Changi Airport's first direct SAF supply, aiming to significantly slash greenhouse emissions.
The Singapore Airlines Group has announced that merging Air India and Vistara will enhance its multi-hub strategy and maintain its position in India's expanding aviation market.
Singapore Airlines posted its highest annual profit, driven by robust air travel demand. The profit of 2.675 billion Singapore dollars was attributed to the reopening of borders in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan.
The integration process, uniting Singapore Airlines' and Tata Group's joint venture Vistara with Air India, is set to consolidate their operations into a singular full-service carrier by year-end.
Scoot, Singapore Airlines Ltd.'s budget arm, confronts significant operational challenges with numerous flight cancellations attributed to a pervasive parts shortage.
In a pioneering movement for aviation sustainability, Singapore Airlines Group partners with Neste, marking Changi Airport's first direct SAF supply, aiming to significantly slash greenhouse emissions.
Strengthening its regional connectivity, Singapore Airlines' subsidiary Scoot has received its second Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, bolstering its PaxEx offerings.
A passenger, Ravi Gupta, was awarded £2k for 'mental agony' after his business class seat failed to recline, highlighting issues in premium service expectations.
March 2024 reported a notable increase in both passenger and cargo traffic for Singapore Airlines Group, marking a positive growth trajectory.
Singapore Airlines secures the top spot in the Roy Morgan 2023 International Airline of the Year Award, highlighting its premier status in passenger experience.
Scoot, a low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has become the inaugural operator in the Asia-Pacific region to add the Embraer E190-E2 to its fleet, courtesy of a delivery facilitated by Azorra.
Bringing a wealth of experience from BIAL, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways, Jayaraj Shanmugam is set to spearhead Air India's airport operations globally, enhancing operational efficiencies.
Enhancing its intercontinental network, Singapore Airlines is set to renew its non-stop service to Brussels after a 20-year hiatus, marking the addition of a 14th European destination.
Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan reports a resolution to the recent operational disruptions, with over 98% of pilots signing new contracts, indicating a swift return to stable flight operations.
Air India's workforce has seen a significant expansion with one-third of its current staff hired in the last two years, indicating dynamic growth as it embarks on a merger with Vistara.
In response to a critical pilot shortage, Vistara has canceled over 125 flights since early April, with disruptions prompting regulatory oversight. This operational challenge highlights the aviation sector's broader issues with staffing and reliability.
Amid a significant operational meltdown, Vistara faces over 100 flight cancellations and delays due to pilot protests against revised salary contracts, leading to an intervention request by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Following a brief three-week halt due to regulatory challenges, Singapore Airlines will recommence its services to three major cities in China, enhancing connectivity and route options.
The increasing demand for premium economy class, driven by its comprehensive upgrades, plays a pivotal role in the strategic planning of airlines like Singapore Airlines.
Vistara has received its 70th aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, concluding its current order spree. This significant delivery marks the completion of the airline's fleet expansion as it prepares for the upcoming merger with Air India.
An ATSB investigation into a Singapore Airlines A350 incident reveals the aircraft was nearly dispatched from Brisbane Airport with pitot probe covers intact, highlighting a significant safety oversight.
Launching on March 31, 2024, Singapore Airlines' Premium Economy overhaul includes new dining options, amenity kits, and welcome champagne, marking its first major update since 2015.
In a strategic financial move, Singapore Airlines has initiated a $500 million bond for a 10-year period, leveraging U.S Treasuries plus 110 basis points.
The service agreement between Singapore Airlines Engineering Company and Scoot now encompasses the airline's Embraer E190-E2 jets, broadening SIAEC's line services from the Airbus A320 and Boeing 787 fleets.
Scoot is gearing up to launch its Embraer E190-E2 services to six Southeast Asian destinations including Koh Samui and Sibu, marking a significant expansion in its network footprint starting May 2024.
The merger between Air India and Vistara, set to create India's second-largest airline, cleared a significant hurdle with CCC's conditional nod, focusing on competition concerns and route capacities commitments.
Scoot, Singapore Airlines' budget affiliate, is enhancing its service network throughout Southeast Asia, eyeing a larger market slice as regional tourism recovers post-COVID.
With NZ government approval, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have successfully extended their joint venture, ensuring enhanced route options and collaboration until March 2029.
Scoot, in a tactical move to expand its regional network, has finalized a leasing deal for nine Embraer E190-E2 aircraft. The first aircraft is set for a May 2024 debut, underscoring the airline's commitment to upgrading passenger experience and operational efficiency.
Singapore Airlines is set to gain a 25.1% stake in Air India through a merger with Vistara, moving closer to completion with key regulatory approvals pending.
Benefiting from a strong global resurgence in travel, Singapore Airlines reported a notable 4.9% increase in Q3 net profits, with expectations of continued growth into 2024.