SIA flights not impacted, Scoot experiencing delays due to global IT outage
SIA said customers who wish to make new flight booking or amend existing flight bookings are advised to do so via SIA website or mobile app.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight
Passengers with minor injuries have been offered $10,000 and those with serious injuries can discuss an offer to meet their specific needs.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Singapore turbulence flight investigation finds sharp altitude drop caused injuries
Preliminary findings showed a rapid change in gravitational force and a 54 metre altitude drop caused injuries.
Wed May 29 2024
Singapore Air tweaks seatbelt sign policy, alters route after turbulence incident
The airline is adopting a more cautious approach to turbulence, including not serving hot drinks or meals when the seat belt sign is on.
Fri May 24 2024
Thai hospital says 20 people from Singapore Airlines flight remain in intensive care
Of the 40 people on the flight still under treatment, 22 patients have spinal cord injuries and six have brain and skull injuries, he said.
Thu May 23 2024
EXPLAINER - What is aircraft turbulence and how common is it?
Turbulence or pockets of disturbed air can have many causes, most obviously the unstable weather patterns that trigger storms, said Airbus.
Wed May 22 2024
Bangkok hospital says 20 people from Singapore Airlines flight in intensive care
Samitivej Hospital said a total of 58 people were still under treatment at multiple medical facilities, and 27 had been discharged.
Wed May 22 2024
Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered severe turbulence incident
Nine Malaysians, including one crew were on board Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 that had emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Wed May 22 2024
Shaken passengers arrive in Singapore after deadly turbulence-stricken flight
Singapore Airlines took 131 passengers and 12 crew on the relief flight from Bangkok to Singapore.
Wed May 22 2024
After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling up
Airlines are required by law to switch on seatbelt sign during takeoff and landing, but carriers have own procedures for mid-air turbulence.
Wed May 22 2024
One dead as Singapore Airlines plane makes emergency landing due to turbulence, 30 reported injured
The aircraft with 211 passengers and 18 crew was headed to Singapore when it made the emergency landing, the airline said in a statement.
Tue May 21 2024
Singapore Airlines plane made 'dramatic drop', people flung into lockers, says passenger
There was little warning of the chaos that was about to be unleashed onboard Singapore Airlines flight SQ321.
Tue May 21 2024
Refusal to fasten seatbelts: Scoot's Bali-Singapore flight landing delayed
Scoot said that it will take appropriate actions against any passenger who may risk the safety of its customers and staff.
Wed Nov 16 2022
The longest non-stop flights in the world
Only a handful of airlines fly non-stop over such vast distances, which present a host of challenges.
Tue May 03 2022
Singapore to allow Boeing 737 MAX to return to service
SIA to approve the return to service of the Boeing Co 737 MAX more than two years after the plane was grounded.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024