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Singapore Airlines, with its hub at Changi Airport, is the flag carrier of Singapore.
Tony Leung Chiu-wai in a still from Silent Friend. Photo: Lenke Szilagyi
SCMP Highlights

Tony Leung’s first European role, Yun-Gui fusion food: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a Chinese star’s best actress win at Venice to the rise of Yun-Gui fusion cuisine, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Asia travel

Singapore Airlines’ new safety video vs Cathay Pacific’s. How do they compare?

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Singapore

‘Stay vigilant’: Singapore elevates turbulence to top aviation safety risk

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Singapore

Singapore’s Temasek mulls three-way split to boost returns

The potential reorganisation of Singapore’s state investor comes amid pressure to outperform global indices.

An executive prepares to take the stage during the annual Temasek Review in Singapore. The state-owned investor is weighing a reorganisation into three investment vehicles. Photo: Reuters
Aviation

Jetstar Asia’s exit spotlights Asia’s budget airline squeeze

Analysts warn a perfect storm of rising costs, competition and economic volatility is forcing low-cost carriers to rethink their strategies.

China travel

Explainer | China’s power bank crackdown: 6 preflight answers for wary travellers

Uncertified devices for charging electronics are banned from domestic flights, leaving some people caught off guard at airports.

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Hong Kong transport

Middle East conflict hits global aviation, Hong Kong routes unaffected

Data from analytics company shows almost 5 per cent of global flights to the region were cancelled this month amid Israel-Iran conflict.

A flight status display shows affected flights at Ben Gurion Airport in Isreal. Almost 5 per cent of international flights to the Middle East have been cancelled this month due to the escalating conflict in the region. Photo: EPA-EFE
Singapore

Singapore Airlines in Gulf flight freeze amid US-Iran escalation

British Airways also cancelled flights and diverted planes mid-journey after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites raise fears of retaliation.

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Singapore

US passenger sues Singapore Airlines over alleged allergy oversight

Dr Doreen Benary claims she suffered a severe allergic reaction during an in-flight meal despite having disclosed her shellfish allergy to cabin crew.

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Indonesia

Singapore, China, India airlines cancel Bali flights after volcano erupts

A towering ash plume 10km high from Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has forced cancellations, with further disruption possible.

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts on Tuesday, spewing ash high into the sky. Photo: Indonesia’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation/Xinhua
Singapore

Jetstar Asia’s exit signals turbulent times for low-cost airlines

The low-cost arm of Australian airline Qantas says it will shut down next month due to rising operating costs and competition.

Singapore-based Jetstar Asia will shut down permanently in July. Photo: AFP
Australia

Qantas partly blames high Singapore airport fees for Jetstar Asia’s closure

The move will free US$326.40 million in capital for the company to invest in its fleet renewal plans.

Accidents and disasters in China

China flight turns back after smoke found coming from camera battery, power bank

Hong Kong regulator and Asian airlines crack down on lithium batteries and in-flight charging after string of safety incidents.

Singapore

Turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines jet’s radar system sent for tests in US

Singapore’s Transport Safety Investigation Bureau said a final report on the incident would be issued once the investigation is complete.

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Officials enter the turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines plane at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok last year. Photo: AFP
SCMP Highlights

Singapore Airlines incident a year on, Kim watches warship flop: 7 Asia highlights

From a year after SQ321’s turbulence to Malaysian youth’s disillusionment, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Kim Jong-un visits the Choe Hyon warship at an undisclosed location in North Korea on April 29. Photo: EPA-EFE/KCNA
SCMP Highlights

China snubs India’s combat helicopter, Hong Kong tourist projects: 7 highlights

From China dismissing India’s combat helicopter to Hong Kong unveiling new tourist projects, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Cathay Pacific

Can Hong Kong’s Cathay compete against rivals dishing out hefty bonuses?

Singapore Airlines offering profit-sharing bonus equivalent to 7.45 months’ pay, with Emirates staff also in line for eye-catching reward payout.

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Broken bodies, shattered minds: lasting toll of Singapore Airlines turbulence

SQ321’s catastrophic 54-metre drop in just 4.6 seconds changed lives forever, as medical aftereffects and legal battles continue.

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The interior of Singapore Airlines flight 321 after an emergency landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport on May 21, last year. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

Singapore Airlines to pay staff over 7 months’ bonus, flags tariff risk

The carrier’s cautious outlook emerged despite full-year profit beating estimates.

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Cathay Pacific

How does Hong Kong’s Cathay stack up among regional airlines in punctuality?

City’s flag carrier secures spot among top 10, edging out rival Singapore Airlines, which failed to make the list in April.

Hong Kong transport

Asia-Pacific air passengers unaware of lithium battery risks, poll finds

A quarter of respondents reported storing batteries in checked luggage, while 28 per cent admitted to having no knowledge of the potential dangers.

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Alarmingly, 24 per cent of passengers reported storing spare rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in checked luggage, while 22 per cent did the same with power banks, despite violating aviation regulations. Photo: Getty Images
India

‘It’s now a 2-player game’: India’s top airlines vie for each other’s customers

Market leader IndiGo is dipping its toe into business-class travel, as Air India completes its merger with Singapore Airlines-owned Vistara.

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An Air India plane passes the sun after take-off in Ahmedabad, India. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

Singapore’s flag carrier to debut first class seats for ultra-long-haul flights

Singapore Airlines pledge to ‘push the boundaries of comfort, luxury and modernity’, comes as other airlines also up their premium game.

Hong Kong transport

Singapore Airlines offers Hong Kong fliers tickets discounted by up to 60%

Move set to put pressure on Cathay Pacific to also offer discounts as competition among regional rivals intensifies.

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Hong Kong society

Man, 71, hauled off flight at Hong Kong airport for ‘verbally abusing’ SIA crew

Singapore Airlines confirms passenger on board flight SQ897 was handed over to authorities at Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday.

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Singapore Airlines says the safety of customers and staff is always its top priority. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

Singapore Airlines follows Cathay’s lead, acts on Airbus A350 safety concerns

Japan Airlines is also conducting checks on its A350 fleet, consulting Cathay following the Hong Kong carrier’s mid-flight engine issue.

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Technicians check a Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 aircraft at Changi International Airport. Photo: AFP
Japan

Smoke from Singapore Airlines plane forces runway closure at Japan airport

The flight, carrying 276 passengers and crew members, reported the incident to the airport after landing.

Singapore

Singapore Airlines warns competition, fuel costs to affect revenues, profits

The warning follows the company’s first results announcement since a London-Singapore flight ran into severe turbulence on May 20, causing dozens of injuries and a death.

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