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Changing IFE forever – Singapore Airlines’ Super-Smart A350 Wireless KrisWorld

Inflight entertainment systems are developing at a very rapid rate, with incredible changes happening now and scheduled for the future. The most booming aspect is wireless internet, phone services and general connectivity. Last year, Panasonic announced they had partnered with Singapore Airlines to deliver a specialised companion app for passengers to pair/ link their…

New Singapore Airlines Suites – Fewer but Better

It’s been well talked about that Singapore Airlines plans to debut an all new Suites class with the delivery of 5 new A380s commencing 2017/2018. Recently, CEO Goh Choon Phong revealed that the new Suites cabin (which currently features 12 Suites in the forward main deck of the A380) will have a reduced number of…

The Ins and Outs – A guide to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer/ PPS Club

Frequent flyer programs are by far and away the most intricate, loved, widely used, and severely under-used parts of the entire airline industry. Each airline’s system varies in complexity and benefits. Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer is one of the industry’s most simple and straight forward systems, with incredible rewards within reach of most travellers. The Singapore…

The Ins and Outs – A guide to Qantas Frequent Flyer

The Qantas Frequent Flyer program is one of the best frequent flyer programs available to business and leisure travelers using the Qantas network. Being a member of the oneworld alliance, the benefits extend to all other oneworld airlines and a select few other partnerships. This post will provide an overview of the system and…

How to pull off the best ever travel surprise and push a waitlist!

On a recent trip, I decided to burn a pile of my Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles to upgrade my mother to Suites all the way from Sydney to London. It was to be a belated birthday present, and served as her gift in January, despite her actual birthday being in September. Secrecy was the key,…

Triple Silver Status – How, why and so what?

Airline Elite status is one of the most valuable an coveted things within the entire travel industry. By being loyal, you’re rewarded with Business/ First Class treatment even in lower cabins. The perks vary massively across various airlines and various statuses, but as any avid traveler knows: miles and status are the keys to happiness!…

High Tech Flight welcomes a new crew member!

Hi All, My name is Harry and I am looking forward to bringing a series of airline reviews to you all. I am a good friend of Ashan, the operator of this blog, and share a passion for aviation and flying. I hope to enter the world of piloting or engineering in the future. While…

Happy Valentine’s Day, from Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines always tries to do little things for every major celebration: Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Valentine’s Day and more. A previous Valentine’s celebration saw cabin crew perform love songs through Changi’s Terminal 3, and hand out chocolates and SIA Batik roses to passengers throughout the airport. Really nice touches! Whilst I don’t know what exactly…

Review | Singapore Airlines New Next-Gen Business (Singapore – Sydney)

The business class that outshines other airlines’ first class! Singapore Airlines Business (Sydney – Singapore) Singapore Airlines Business (Singapore – London) Scandinavian Airlines Economy (London – Oslo – London) Norwegian Air Shuttle Economy (Oslo – Kirkenes – Oslo) Singapore Airlines Business (London – Singapore) Singapore Airlines Business (Singapore – Sydney) Flight Details: Carrier: Singapore Airlines (SQ)…

Review | Norwegian Air Shuttle (Oslo – Kirkenes – Oslo, via Tromsø)

Once again, as this is a simple Economy report, it will be kept short, with both legs included in one report. Singapore Airlines Business (Sydney – Singapore) Singapore Airlines Business (Singapore – London) Scandinavian Airlines Economy (London – Oslo – London) Norwegian Air Shuttle Economy (Oslo – Kirkenes – Oslo) Singapore Airlines Business (London –…

Review | Scandinavian Airlines (London – Oslo – London)

I tend to keep most Economy Class reviews short, because, well… there’s generally nothing new to report on. In this case, that’ll follow suit, however I’ve made a point of doing the review, purely because it’s a new airline that I haven’t previously flown. Singapore Airlines Business (Sydney – Singapore) Singapore Airlines Business (Singapore –…

Review | Singapore Airlines Business (London – Singapore)

Just a quick trip with a new (for me) and reputable airline. Singapore Airlines Business (Sydney – Singapore) Singapore Airlines Business (Singapore – London) Scandinavian Airlines Economy (London – Oslo – London) Norwegian Air Shuttle Economy (Oslo – Kirkenes – Oslo) Singapore Airlines Business (London – Singapore) Singapore Airlines Business (Singapore – Sydney) Flight Details:…