In this issue:

• Iraqi Airways To Add 30 New Aircraft to the Fleet
• Singapore Airlines New SilverKris Lounge Changi Airport
• Trip Report: The 2021 Singapore Airlines Experience
• Interview with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) CEO Anko van der Werff
• The Longest Narrow-body Routes in the World by Aircraft Type
• Video: What Happened to Singapore Airlines? The Latest Flying Experience

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Iraqi Airways To Add 30 New Aircraft to the Fleet

Iraqi Airways have around 30 aircraft on order. The carrier sees enormous potential not only in religious traffic but also in the huge numbers of Iraqi living abroad. The carrier is also working hard to be removed from the EU flight ban list, which it has been on in June 2020 regarding safety concerns. “Regarding […]

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Singapore Airlines New SilverKris Lounge Changi Airport

Last week I travelled on Singapore Airlines from Dubai via Singapore to Bangkok. My first SQ flight in 2 years! There have been quite a few changes to the Singapore Airlines experience. Watch the video below to find out more.Video You can view the full trip report below: Transit at Changi + New SilverKris Lounge […]

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Trip Report: The 2021 Singapore Airlines Experience

This week I traveled on Singapore Airlines from Dubai via Singapore to Bangkok. My first SQ flight in 2 years! There are quite a few changes to the Singapore Airlines experience. Watch the video below to find out more. Video Dubai to Singapore Singapore Airlines operates a daily flight between Dubai and Singapore on A350-900 […]

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Interview with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) CEO Anko van der Werff

Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) Group’s new President and CEO Anko van der Werff says the carrier has to reach a lower cost structure to be able to sustain the new competition coming to its Stockholm Arlanda base. Stockholm Competition The Star Alliance member will be faced with new rivals at one at its main hubs. […]

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The Longest Narrow-body Routes in the World by Aircraft Type

More and more airlines have opted to operate long-haul narrow-body flights. This is apparent on my recent JetBlue A321LR flight across the Atlantic. Airbus A321neo, including the LR and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, are already used widely to operate long-haul narrow-body flights. Long-haul narrow-body flights typically cost lower trip costs than widebody aircraft. They're easier […]

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Video: What Happened to Singapore Airlines? The Latest Flying Experience

This week I traveled on Singapore Airlines from Dubai via Singapore to Bangkok. I haven't flown on Singapore Airlines for almost 2 years. I was able to discover the latest changes onboard both flights.

Both of my flights are operated by A350-900 in medium-haul configuration. In Business Class, it features fully flat bed in staggered configuration. There are quite a few changes to the Singapore Airlines experience. Watch the video to find out more. At the end of the video, I gave my verdict on flying Singapore Airlines.

I transited Singapore Changi for 4 hours and visited the newly opened SilverKris Lounge. During my time in the lounge, I met 2 friendly Indonesian AvGeek who are traveling on my flight to Bangkok. They shared their travel experience.

After arrival in Bangkok, Thailand. I showed my experience of using Thailand Pass on the arrival formalities.

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