Singapore Airlines - SIA

Advantages: Friendly, service second to none
Disadvantages: no eye shield

...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 ...
...and this I achieved in Singapore Airlines. When I checked at the counter I asked could I claim them at that point in time and the lady said I could; after sighting my credit card she did the computer work on the spot and the deed was done. I had to book-in three hours before the flight at Heathrow and it was just as well I was early as the queue was long; I got into the snakelike behaviour which the ropes dictated and it was not too long before ... Read review

Advantages: Very good level of service
Disadvantages: No premium economy

...enough this year. However, flying Singapore Airlines, and flying 1st class would have earned me a third of the points needed. This review is about that flight.... History: Malay airlines I can't remember the exact name) was formed in the 40's serving both Malaysia and Singapore. In the 1950's it split into the now Singapore Airlines and Malaysian Airlines. Singapore airlines fly across the world, and, amongst other first, fly the longest route I ...
...are based, funnily enough, from Singapore and serve SE Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. Pretty extensive, it has to be said. The cost: Now, this is the interesting part. Go onto expedia (or you're fave travel site) and pick a flight between singapore and london, travelling first class. Yes, the price that comes up is truly staggering! However, there is extreme competition between Singapore airlines and Malaysian airlines between Singapore ... Read review

Advantages: What advantages? Should be renamed the NoStar Alliance.
Disadvantages: Too many to list.

...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 refreshments. On top of the delays, there was the food poisoning incident when I flew with them from Hong Kong to Singapore. Did I mention they are also ...
...ever flown with. Fail not, Singapore airline has topped the worse airline I have ever flown with, with some qualification that is, from a developed country. Check in and reconfirmation At the check-in counter, customer service of Singapore airline happily informed us that for some 'strange' reasons, they had cancelled our tickets to Melbourne from Singapore. They had absolutely no idea why. When they tried to rebook ... Read review

Advantages: Great food, service and entertainment
Disadvantages: Not direct, except to Singapore

I flew Singapore Airlines, in economy, on the first two legs of a round the world trip with Star Alliance. They were without question the best two flights of the trip, and among the best flights I have ever taken (and I have been flying regularly since I was an infant). My route with SA was Manchester to Singapore, then after a four day stopover, Singapore to Auckland. I flew out on Thursday morning, which is the one day of the week when SA flies ...
...rest. We had very friendly Singapore Girls (and a few Singapore Blokes!), and they were attentive. The crew (including flight deck) changed in Zurich, and the new crew was equally good. Call bells were answered promptly throughout the flight, and service was always with a smile. They were very helpful with my seating problem, and I had a few nice chats with some of them. ON-BOARD COMFORT Apart from the problems that I already mentioned, which only ... Read review

Advantages: really great service, friendly staff
Disadvantages: flights are really full now because the airline is so successful!

...start, where to start.... Singapore Airlines fares are definitely a shade more expensive than say BA or any other leading airline that flies to Singapore, but remember you have paid a premium and you are getting an excellent service. On average you will pay over £4,000 for a first class ticket (return) from London Heathrow (Term 3) to Singapore Changi Airport, but "oh, my, god!" it is definitely worth it. For those of us not made of money (or who ...
...are often deals about. Singapore airlines is part of the Star Alliance which includes airlines such as Quantas, BMI & Air Canada. This often means that you could have booked a flight on Quantas to go to say Sydney and turn up to your departure gate and find that you have a Singapore Airlines plane - Bonus! A benefit of the Star Alliance is that if you are collecting your air miles and you fly any airline that is part of the Star Alliance, your ... Read review