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Singapore Airlines, with its hub at Changi Airport, is the flag carrier of Singapore.
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Hong Kong tour operator says it has asked its clients to bring charging cables instead.

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Mile-high crime club: theft syndicates target Asia’s airlines

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Business class thief jailed after targeting Singapore Airlines passengers

The prosecution said Chinese national Liu Ming’s act was financed by a criminal syndicate.

A passenger was jailed for 20 months after stealing luggage on a Singapore Airlines flight. Photo: AFP
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The brand recently opened a flagship counter at Hong Kong’s Lane Crawford and launched the groundbreaking Absolute Peptide8 Night Serum.

Accidents and personal safety

Overheated power bank catches fire on Scoot flight from Hong Kong to Singapore

Airline says cabin crew extinguished the flame quickly, with none injured on flight TR939 on Saturday evening.

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Singapore Airlines profit nosedives amid Air India losses and fierce competition

Air India, struggling after a fatal crash this year, seeks US$1.1 billion in financial support from its owners, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines.

A Singapore Airlines plane arrives at the international terminal at Sydney Airport. Photo: Reuters
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Singapore Airlines’ new safety video vs Cathay Pacific’s. How do they compare?

Singapore Airlines’ new video and Cathay Pacific’s from 2024 both play on local culture to drive home safety messages. Which does it best?

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

The city state’s Civil Aviation Authority has pledged to enhance turbulence forecasting and detection systems to prevent accidents.

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A Singapore Airlines flight was hit by turbulence last year that flung passengers and crew around the cabin. Photo: Reuters
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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.

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
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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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A Singapore Airlines plane at Changi International Airport in Singapore. Photo: EPA-EFE
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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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.

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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
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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
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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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Singapore Airlines warned that tariff and trade tensions could hurt demand for passenger and cargo flights. Photo: AFP
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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