This well-awarded airline could be perfect for your next holiday

When you’re 30,000 feet in the air, the only thing you can think about is getting comfortable. On a long-haul journey, that goes tenfold and generally extends to staying warm and getting a little shut-eye too. But why is it only once you’re at cruising altitude that what seemed so insignificant during the booking process now becomes so paramount? When it comes to the battle of the airlines, Singapore Airlines is one that has a massive reputation for fabulous service and on board comfort – and with their dedication to innovation, they’re certainly a great airline to consider when jetting off to faraway destinations.

Sky-high comfort

For some, getting comfortable is all about the seats and how much space there is on board. For others, it’s about attentive and personalised service or the reassurance of having a full belly. Spacious seats, high-quality service and top-notch food are all part of the Singapore Airlines experience. To what level though, depends on the travel class you choose. First Class provides the most opulent experience, where passengers get their own luxuriously private cabin touting the largest bed in the sky, a gourmet food service and state of the art entertainment. The long-haul Business Class also impresses, with the largest full-flat bed of its class to accompany the gourmet meals and in-flight entertainment on 15.4 inch LCD screens. In Economy, you’ll enjoy 11.1 inch touch screen monitors, a range of Asian and International dishes and maximised leg room. Some aircraft feature even more spacious highlights, as Singapore Airlines has been rolling out a new generation of seats across all travel classes since July 2013, including shell design First Class seats. Entire First Class Suites are another new feature exclusive to A380 aircraft.

Loyalty programs

There’s nothing better than getting more bang for your buck – or bang for your miles. With Singapore Airlines’ frequent flyer program KrisFlyer, your bang isn’t limited to only the one airline. You can earn miles with over 170 airlines partners, and redeem them with Singapore Airlines, SilkAir or 30 other airline partners. Fly and accrue points to reach Elite Silver or Elite Gold status to enjoy extra benefits including priority airport standby, priority boarding, increased baggage allowance, lounge access and many others.

Awards

Singapore Airlines is a renowned name with a reputation that travellers trust – and they have a stack of awards to prove it. Here’s just a glimpse at a few of the most recent awards to their name.

• Best Economy Class, Business Traveller UK 2014
• Best Cabin Service, SmartTravelAsia.Com 2014
• Best Airline in the World, BusinessInsider.com 2014
• Ranked 18 in the Top 50 World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune Magazine 2014
• International Airline of the Year, Roy Morgan Research 2013

Highlights

We won’t bore you with every little detail, but here’s a quick rundown of the top highlights and things to consider that stand out about Singapore Airlines and could make all the difference for your journey.

• Code-share partners include Air Canada, Air New Zealand, SilkAir, Virgin Australia and many more.
• Singapore Airlines serves more than 60 destinations in over 30 countries across the globe.
• Environmentally-friendly initiatives include embracing new technologies and partnering with the Harapan Rainforest Initiative
• Family-friendly flying is made easy with child-friendly meals, bassinets and general baby amenities available onboard upon request.
• Singapore Airlines is based out of Singapore, which is a great city for a stopover en route to your final destination.

Have you ever flown Singapore Airlines? What was your experience on board?

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