Singapore Airlines shares fell by as much as 6% after the airline reported a nearly 50% drop in net profit for the first half of the fiscal year, citing increased competition and lower yields. Despite a 3.7% rise in revenue, operating profit also fell by 48.8%. The airline maintained its interim dividend and announced a SG$1.1 billion cabin retrofit program for its Airbus A350 jets. SIA's passenger traffic grew, but not as fast as its capacity, leading to a drop in passenger load factor. The airline expects robust demand but acknowledges a competitive landscape.
Singapore Airlines is set to revamp its Airbus A350 fleet with a major cabin retrofit, including a new first-class cabin for its ultra-long-haul routes. The upgrade, valued at approximately $834 million USD, will also feature refreshed business, premium economy, and economy cabins, along with an updated inflight entertainment system. The first upgraded long-haul A350 is expected to enter service by mid-2026, with the entire retrofit program slated for completion by 2030.
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence over Myanmar, resulting in the death of a 73-year-old passenger and multiple injuries, including life-changing spinal fractures for 29-year-old Bradley Richards. The turbulence caused the plane to drop 178 feet in four seconds, leading to chaos and injuries among passengers. Richards, who is currently receiving treatment in Bangkok, may not be able to return to his job as an engineer due to his injuries. Preliminary investigations by the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau are ongoing.
A Singaporean couple on their honeymoon experienced severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, causing the plane to drop 178 feet in four seconds and injuring many passengers. The plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok, where the couple, both medical doctors, helped tend to the injured. Despite sustaining injuries themselves, they praised the airline and medical teams for their response. One passenger died of a suspected heart attack, and several others remain hospitalized.
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence over Myanmar, causing the plane to drop 178 feet in under five seconds. The incident resulted in the death of a 73-year-old British man and injuries to 71 others. The plane was diverted to Thailand, where it landed safely. Singapore's Transport Ministry released a preliminary report detailing the sudden changes in altitude and airspeed that led to the injuries.
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence, causing significant gravitational force swings and a sharp altitude drop, leading to injuries and the death of a passenger. The plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok. Investigations by Singapore's Transport Ministry and other aviation authorities are ongoing.
A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER experienced severe turbulence, causing a rapid altitude drop of 178 feet, resulting in the death of a British passenger and injuries to dozens of others. Preliminary investigations suggest rapid changes in gravitational force as the cause. The plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok, and investigations are ongoing.
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced deadly turbulence over Myanmar, caused by rapid changes in gravitational forces, injuring 104 passengers and killing one. The plane, a Boeing 777-300, encountered severe updrafts leading to uncommanded altitude changes and extreme G-forces. The flight diverted to Bangkok, and an investigation is ongoing.
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence, causing the plane to drop 178 feet in 4.6 seconds, resulting in injuries to at least 30 passengers and crew and the death of a 73-year-old British man. The incident, which led to the plane diverting to Bangkok, is under investigation by the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore.
A Singapore Airlines jet experienced severe turbulence, causing significant gravitational force swings and a sharp altitude drop, leading to injuries among unbelted passengers and the death of a 73-year-old man. The plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok, and investigations are ongoing.
A preliminary investigation into a Singapore Airlines flight that encountered severe turbulence over Myanmar, resulting in a 175-foot altitude drop, revealed that rapid changes in gravitational force caused injuries to dozens of passengers and crew, and the death of a 73-year-old passenger. The flight diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing, and the probe is ongoing with cooperation from international aviation authorities.
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence, causing a sudden 178-foot drop in altitude over 4.6 seconds, leading to injuries among passengers and crew and the death of a 73-year-old passenger. The incident, which occurred over Burma, prompted an emergency landing in Bangkok. Investigations are ongoing with cooperation from various aviation authorities.
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence over Myanmar, causing rapid altitude changes that resulted in one passenger's death and injuries to dozens of others. The plane was diverted to Bangkok, where injured passengers received medical treatment. Preliminary investigations revealed the turbulence caused unbelted passengers to be thrown around the cabin. Singapore Airlines is cooperating with investigators and supporting affected passengers and crew.
Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence over Myanmar, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The aircraft experienced rapid changes in G-force, causing unsecured passengers to be thrown against the cabin. The pilots managed to stabilize the plane and made an emergency landing in Bangkok. The incident is under investigation by the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore, in collaboration with international aviation authorities.
