Singapore Airlines is the national airline of Singapore. In 2007, the airline became the first airline to fly the A380, the world's largest aircraft. Singapore Airlines also flies the two longest continuous routes in the world, on its Newark and Los Angeles non-stops. The distinctive icon of the airline since 1968 are the stewardesses, referred to as "Singapore Girls", who wear colorful Malay sarongs.
Fast Facts:
- Fleet Size: 94
- Destinations: 65 cities in 35 countries
- Annual sales (2007): $9.552 billion
- Year Established: 1947
- Industry: Aviation
- Frequent Flyer Program: KrisFlyer
- Alliance affiliation: Star Alliance
- Reservations: 800-742-3333
- Phone: +65-6541-4885
- Fax: +65-6542-9605
- HQ: Singapore
- Chairman: Stephen C.Y. Lee
- CEO: Chew Choon Seng
- Staff: 29,125
- Slogan: "A Great Way To Fly"
Key Dates
- 1947: Founded as Malayan Airways Limited
- 1963: Name changed to Malaysian Airlines
- 1966: Name changed to Malaysian-Singapore Airlines
- 1968: Airline's famous stewardess outfit begets the "Singapore Girl"
- 1972: Airline splits, one half becomes Singapore Airlines
- 2004: Begins non-stop flights to Los Angeles and Newark
- 2007: Becomes first airline to operate the A380, world's largest aircraft
Featured Video
Singapore Airlines Hubs
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN): Official Site | Wikipedia
Singapore Airlines Competitors
Cathay Pacific: Official Site |Wikipedia
Japan Airlines: Official Site | Wikipedia
Malaysian Airlines: Official Site |Wikipedia
Air Asia: Official Site | Wikipedia
Air China: Official Site | Wikipedia
United Airlines: Official Site | Wikipeida
Quantas: Official Site | Wikipedia
- This page was created by Melody B., a Part Time Guide in the Mahalo Greenhouse (see the original), and curated by Jen C..
If you'd like to help us create the best spam free search results on the Internet, apply to be a Part Time Guide!</em>
