SQ grounds three A380s
SINGAPORE, 10 November 2010 – Singapore Airlines said Wednesday it had grounded three Airbus A380 planes to carry out “precautionary” engine changes following a mid-air engine failure on a Qantas-operated superjumbo.
“Based on further analysis of inspection findings as the investigation into last week’s incident involving another operator’s Airbus A380 is progressing, Singapore Airlines will be carrying out precautionary engine changes on three A380s,” the carrier said in a statement.
SQ plans Brazil service
SINGAPORE, 1 October, 2010 – Singapore Airlines will make its inaugural flight to South America next year when it opens a route to Sao Paulo in Brazil, the airline announced Thursday.
Thrice-weekly flights to Guarulhos International Airport via Barcelona in Spain will commence in March 2011, SIA said in a press statement.
“Singapore Airlines has been eyeing opportunities in the fast-growing South American market for some time,” said Bey Soo Khiang, SIA’s senior executive vice president of marketing and corporate services.
SQ cracks down on Facebook
SINGAPORE, 2 September, 2010 – Singapore Airlines has directed its flight attendants to avoid discussing work-related matters on Facebook and other social networking websites, company officials said Thursday.
The image-conscious airline, which is consistently ranked by passengers as one of the world’s best, took action after some cabin crew were found to have discussed confidential job issues on Facebook.
