These aircraft were delivered between 2009–2012. SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) will resume flights to Dubai, Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, Moscow and Munich from January, the carrier said on Friday (Dec 18). The regional subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir focuses mostly on short- to medium-haul routes. Photo: Singapore Airlines Despite Singapore Airline’s larger Airbus A350-900 flying the additional service, this would appear to be an overall capacity decrease if SilkAir’s Boeing 737-800 will stop its three weekly flights. We look forward to serving you there. The airline complements the scheduled passenger services of Singapore Airlines with flights to many leisure and business destinations across Asia. The Silkwinds inflight magazine is complimentary for all passengers. The chartered operations were hence continued to be handled by Tradewinds Tours and Travel. Singapore Airlines will begin absorbing the Boeing 737 fleet of its regional arm SilkAir in early 2021, although the first single-aisle jets may not be upgraded with the promised flatbed business class seats. It operated two Airbus A310-200s for a brief period from 1993 to 1995 before they were transferred to Singapore Airlines, and two Fokker 70s from 1995 to 2000. SilkAir also has codeshare agreements with Bangkok Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Malaysia Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Virgin Australia and Vistara, as well as its parent company Singapore Airlines. © 2020 Singapore Airlines. There are two variations of the uniform - aqua-blue for junior crew and a plum-red version for senior crew. Scheduled services were introduced as Tradewinds Airlines on 21 February 1989, when it leased McDonnell Douglas MD-87 aeroplanes for services to 5 destinations: Pattaya, Phuket, Hat Yai, and Kuantan from Singapore's Changi International Airport, and Tioman from Singapore's Seletar Airport. Its positioning as a premium, short-to-medium haul regional carrier gives it a unique appeal amongst leisure and business travellers. The announcement comes as the airlines continue to restore services and rebuild their networks in the wake of the global pandemic. [31] Soon after its first A320 was delivered, SilkAir took delivery of its first A319-100 aircraft on 3 September 1999. [50] For Apple users, the SilkAir Studio app has to be downloaded prior to flight in order to enjoy the in-flight entertainment. Singapore Airlines is Singapore’s flag carrier airline and its hub is Singapore Changi Airport. Whilst offering carefully selected meals, a full bar service and elements of inflight entertainment, SilkAir places great emphasis on providing attentive, friendly and relaxing service. SilkAir (Singapore) Private Limited, operating as SilkAir, is a full-service regional airline with its head office in Airline House in Singapore; previously the head office was on the fifth storey of the SIA Superhub in Singapore. It was the first Asian carrier to offer handheld portable video-on-demand (VOD) in-flight entertainment in the form of the DigEplayer 5500, available on flights to selected countries. At the time of the initial announcement, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed to Mainly Miles that the seat model chosen for the 737 MAX was the Thompson Vantagemodel, as used in a sing… The re-branded airline utilised up to six of the new Boeing 737-300s introduced just a year earlier. The merger will see SilkAir’s routes being distributed between Scoot and Singapore Airlines, with the latter also taking over SilkAir’s fleet of 737s. Passengers now receive leather seats on all aircraft. The key business trends for SilkAir are shown in the following table (as at year ending 31 March): As of 7 July 2020,[update] SilkAir flies to 35 destinations in 14 countries. The first 737-800 to get the livery has the registration code 9V-MGA, and … No. SilkAir launched their All-Time Favourites dishes in July 2016 where they served a selection of Asian, Western and local cuisine such as Nasi Lemak, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Beef Tenderloin, etc. Singapore Co. Reg. Provides high security of valuable and dangerous goods, perishables and live animals. that Business Class passengers can pre-book before their flight. A Singapore Airlines A-380 Airbus aircraft on the runway at Sydney's main international airport, Kingsford Smith, on March 15, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. To find out more about how additional baggage charges are levied Singapore Airlines and its subsidiary serving regional routes, SilkAir, will reinstate certain flights in June, July while also increasing the number of destinations as the aviation industry is opening up for the travelers after the Covid-19 induced travel restrictions Singapore Airlines and SilkAir will reinstate passenger services to Johannesburg, Penang, and Dhaka in October 2020. From January 2021, SIA will reinstate services to Dubai, Tokyo-Haneda, Moscow and Munich, and increase the frequency of its existing services to points in the United States, Europe and South Africa. SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, was once known as Tradewinds Charters at its founding in 1976, before earning its present name in 1991. [9][10][11] As part of the merger, SilkAir's website was discontinued and integrated into Singapore Airlines' website on 31 March 2019.[12]. By continuing to use the website, you will be agreeing to our Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions and Cookie Policy. Photo: Singapore Airlines. However, Singapore Airlines is pushing ahead with its SilkAir merger, which it first announced in 2018. Additional Baggage When you fly with us, we offer you a generous baggage allowance across all classes of travel. [6] It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines and operates scheduled passenger services from Singapore to 38 cities in 14 countries in Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, East Asia and Northern Australia. This will bring the total number of points served out of Singapore to 37. [8], On 18 May 2018, Singapore Airlines announced that the SilkAir fleet would undergo a major cabin product upgrade from 2020 before being fully merged into the parent company. [32], On 3 August 2012, SilkAir had signed a letter of intent with Boeing for a purchase of 68 aircraft. Business class cabins offer a seat pitch of between 39 and 40 inches and seat width between 20-22 inches. You can view and manage your cookie settings anytime. SilkAir, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is a full-service regional airline. SilkAir Studio was introduced in 2014 where passengers will be able to stream blockbuster hits, short features, and music, to their personal laptops and handheld devices via Wi-Fi. Partner airlines SilkAir Scoot Virgin Australia Air New Zealand More Flying with us Our story Our heritage The Singapore Girl Our fleet Making every journey personal More Before the … For the year ending 31 March 2015, the airline flew over 3.5 million passengers and made an operating profit of S$40.8 million. SilkAir offers Oriental and Western menus. On Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, seat pitch has been increased significantly to 49 inches in Business Class with additional seat recline. Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) and its regional wing, SilkAir, join a slew of airlines that have implemented mandatory mask-wearing measures. Further information on Singapore Airlines’ travel waiver policy may be found here. Singapore Airlines restores flights to San Francisco On November 19, Singapore Airlines (SIA) released details of the new flight schedules for SIA, SilkAir, and low-cost subsidiary Scoot. 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For Covid-19 related assistance, please click here. Book flight tickets from Singapore to international destinations with Singapore Airlines. An Airbus A350-900XWB will be flown from Changi once a week, departing on Wednesdays at 1:30 a.m. and touching down in Johannesburg at 6:10 a.m. local time. [35] On 4 October 2017, SilkAir received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. SilkAir is the regional wing of Singapore Airlines. The airline's fleet of 31 planes features both Business Class and Economy Class cabins. [37] Following the events of the Boeing 737 MAX, plans to transfer the Boeing 737-800 were suspended in April 2019. It describes SilkAir as a “wholly-owned subsidiary” and a “regional wing [that] flies to more than 40 destinations across Asia and the Pacific”. We have also increased the frequency of selected services in our passenger network between October and … Its timetable has not been pushed back by the Covid-19 pandemic, and senior figures from SIA say the phasing-out process for SilkAir is currently making good progress, with the full merger expected to be complete sometime in early- to mid-2021. It began replacing its Boeing fleet with Airbus aircraft when the first Airbus A320-200 arrived on 18 September 1998, and retired all Boeing aircraft a year later. 197200078R. [7], SilkAir announced the appointment of Mr Foo Chai Woo as Chief Executive as of 18 May 2016, succeeding Mr Leslie Thng. Eligibility: Get up to S$110 worth of shopping vouchers when you book Singapore Airlines/SilkAir flight ticket from singaporeair.com, SingaporeAir Mobile App or packages from Singapore Airlines Holidays with minimum spend on HSBC card from 5- 19 March 2020. [15], On 29 October 2017, SilkAir took over Scoot's services to Yangon. SilkAir (Singapore) Private Limited,[4] operating as SilkAir, is a full-service regional airline with its head office in Airline House in Singapore;[5] previously the head office was on the fifth storey of the SIA Superhub in Singapore. You are about to log out from corporate booking account.Do you want to continue? If your baggage exceeds this free allowance, additional baggage charges will apply. Passengers in Business Class on flights more than two hours were to be offered a tablet. [17] On 22 November 2018, SilkAir announced plans to transfer 17 routes to Scoot including Luang Prabang, Chiang Mai, Kota Kinabalu, Yogyakarta and Wuhan over the months of April 2019 to July 2020, ahead of its merger with Singapore Airlines in the late 2020 or early 2021.[18]. SilkAir has been Singapore Airlines’ regional arm since 1989 when it was founded as Tradewinds Charters. On 20 December 2006, SilkAir signed an agreement to purchase 11 Airbus A320-200 aircraft with nine more on option. Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir will continue to restore services and rebuild their network in the coming months. Singapore Airlines and SilkAir will temporarily reduce services across our network due to weak demand as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. There are a handful of new destinations, including Bandar Seri Begawan, Dhaka and Johannesburg, on top of the previously announced non-stop service to New York JFK . In-seat audio is also available on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. [34] The 737 aircraft will be used to replace the older A320 fleet and for the expansion of the airline. On 4 February 2014, SilkAir received its first Boeing 737-800 aircraft. By using the website, you are agreeing to our, 中國香港特別行政區 - 繁體中文. [51], SilkAir shares the KrisFlyer frequent flyer program with its parent company, Singapore Airlines. SilkAir is the regional wing of Singapore Airlines. Singapore Airlines selected British seat manufacturer Thompson Aero Seatingfor its new flat-bed Business Class seats on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft fleet, and according to the analyst briefing these are the seats planned to be fitted instead to the Boeing 737-800s coming across to the airline from SilkAir from next year. The agreement includes a firm order for 23 Boeing 737-800s and 31 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and purchase rights for another 14 aircraft. [49] Singapore Airlines will replace SilkAir’s Kolkata service with an additional A350 service of its own. In fact, the process has already been in the works for two years as Simple Flying reported on November 22, 2018, that SilkAir was giving up routes to Scoot ahead of the merger. Singapore Airlines and Silkair has published their schedules up to January 2021, with a published schedule to a total of 43 cities across 28 countries/territories. As Vijay Aditya and Quinn Ng mentioned, SilkAir is Singapore Airlines’ regional arm, which means they codeshare with each other. The carrier’s regional flair is expressed through both its cabin crew and its cuisine – ensuring that your experience of the destination you’re heading to begins when you step onto the aircraft. Pin. First announced in 2018, the upcoming merger between Singapore Airlines and its regional arm SilkAir will go ahead as planned next year. SilkAir offers a selection of magazine titles on board and screens a series of short features on their 11-inch inflight screens. SilkAir will merge with parent company Singapore Airlines as part of a plan to restructure the group’s business and optimize its network. The company was incorporated in 1975, and became a fully licensed tour operator in 1984. In addition to Singapore Airlines and Scoot, SilkAir codeshares with the following airlines:[26][27], SilkAir began operations with two leased McDonnell Douglas MD-87 aircraft in 1989, before investing in its own fleet of six Boeing 737-300s, the first of which began operations in 1990. As the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, it serves the short to medium haul destinations in the Singapore Airlines Group network. It began operations in 1989 under the name, Tradewinds, and was renamed as SilkAir in 1992. Any transaction you haven't completed on this page of our new website will no longer be valid. National carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) is offering its cabin crew early release or retirement as it continues efforts to cut costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Its positioning as a premium, short-to-medium haul regional carrier gives it a unique appeal amongst leisure and business travellers. 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