Singapore Airlines - SIA

Singapore Airlines. As part of my recent trip to Penang, Malaysia we were given the choice of airlines to get us out there. Seeing Singapore airlines were available for a £30 supplement I thought we would give it a try due to its reputation as a five star airline. Once confirmation was made that we were now booked on Singapore airlines I had a look at the connection timings in Singapore. Our connection between flights was 50 minutes however on Singapore’s web site they ask that there is a minimum of one hour between connecting flights. I rang the holiday company we had booked with and told ... more

As a nervous flyer, the excitement of a holiday abroad is for me always tempered by the thought of the discomfort I’ll experience getting there and back. I’m ashamed to admit that when we were invited recently to stay with a relative in Singapore, my first reaction was nervousness about the 13 hour flight that the trip would entail, as my previous experiences on long-haul flights had not been good. Thoughts of spending so many hours potentially feeling ill in a hot, claustrophobic environment with tiny uncomfortable seats and drinks guarded by grumpy cabin crew filled me with a quiet dread ... more

An armchair in the sky. I'd never flown Singapore Airlines on my long-haul flights to and from New Zealand, my home country, and now I must ask myself why? I have used three other major airlines and they definitely do not come anywhere near the service and comfort of Singapore Airlines. I flew at a busy time, four flights to and from Kiwi Land early December (2005) and late February (2006) so all trips were a full plane and this I believe is a good time to judge how staff cope with people of all nations, cooped up in a confined space and no-where else to go! . The booking system is easy, I did ... more

Well, when I was working in warehouses and things before uni, if you'd have told me I'd have been galavanting around the atmosphere flying first class, I'd have called you a fruit loop and have awaited the van with the padded walls to have appeared. However, for reasons that will become known, I did just that today! The context: I'm quite brand loyal, VERY when it comes to some brands, including Virgin! Now, I get the chance to travel with work, and try to fly with Virgin whenever I can so I can keep my Gold status with their frequent flyer scheme. This brings perks, such as access to their ... more

As many of you know, I am a frequent flyer on several of the major airlines. My travels have taken me to many parts of the world on several different airlines, some good, some bad, some not worth mentioning. This is an extremely long review. So, you have been warned! Personal History = The last time I flew with Singapore Airlines (SIA) was more than 10 years ago. On that fateful flight, the plane was delayed many hours, due to 'unforeseen technical problems'. They boarded , and unboarded (alighted) us many many times and did not even have the courtesy to provide the passengers with ... more