Singapore Airlines is a global company dedicated to providing air transport services of the highest quality. The safety of our customers and staff is of the highest priority. Singapore Airlines is an international airline serving 48 countries around the world and our staff members are dedicated to assisting and facilitating every customer’s travels. We support those requiring special assistance at various points throughout their journey with Singapore Airlines. On 1 May 1947, the Malayan Airways Limited (MAL) Airspeed Consul takes off from Singapore Kallang Airport. It’s the first of three flights a week to Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang The Federation of Malaysia forms on 16 September 1963.
To commemorate this, Malayan Airways Limited becomes Malaysian Airways Limited. Malaysian Airways Limited becomes Malaysia-Singapore Airlines (MSA) in May 1966. In 1972 Malaysia-Singapore Airlines (MSA) separates into two airlines, Malaysian Airline System, and Singapore Airlines as we know it today. In 1989 Tradewinds, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is announced in February as Singapore’s second airline. It has since become SilkAir, and grown its flight network to more than 30 destinations across Asia and in Australia. In 1993 A waxwork of the Singapore Girl is unveiled at Madame Tussauds, the world-famous waxwork museum in London. It’s the first commercial figure to be displayed at the museum. Madame Tussauds said the Singapore Girl was chosen “to reflect the ever-growing popularity of international travel”, and commemorate the 21st birthday of both Singapore Airlines and the Singapore Girl.
KrisWorld is the first to provide audio- and video-on-demand to all passengers in all classes, starting October 2001. In October 2006, our comprehensive suite of new generation cabin products are introduced across all classes. These include the world’s widest First and Business Class seats, which transform into fully-flat beds. On 18 May 2010, Singapore Airlines presents its first cookbook, Above and Beyond: A Collection of Recipes from the Singapore Airlines International Culinary Panel, with a collection of 50 delectable recipes contributed by the ten celebrated chefs. On 9 July 2013, Singapore Airlines launches its next generation of cabin products, set to be the new industry benchmark for premium air travel. Nearly US$150 million has been invested to introduce the new products on an initial eight Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
These products are the result of more than two years of working with world-renowned design firms. On 2 March 2016, Singapore Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 in Toulouse. It is the first of 67 A350 aircraft on firm order, including seven of an ultra-long-range variant for which Singapore Airlines will be the launch customer. Singapore Airlines aims to provide a total service experience for all customers. Assistance is available from the check in process, on board a Singapore Airlines aircraft and on arrival at the customer’s destination. Our friendly Reservation staff, service representatives, cabin crew and ground staff are here to assist customers and help facilitate their journey with service and comfort.
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