When I first reviewed the Conrad Singapore Orchard in December 2023 right after its opening, I concluded it was hotel with good potential, but teething problems meant I recommended its sister property – the Conrad Centennial – instead. Many months and stays later, I am delighted to say my opinion has taken a 180-degree turn…
Singapore Airlines Launches KrisFlyer Global Redemption Sale
Singapore Airlines has launched a Global Redemption Sale, offering KrisFlyer flight redemptions at 25% off. This sale is part of the larger ongoing ‘KrisFlyer Miles Paradise‘ campaign. For a limited time, SIA is offering 25% off Economy Saver redemptions to all destinations, as well as Business Saver and Premium Economy awards to selected destinations. As…
Hilton Extends Asia Pacific “Like A Member” Dining Offer to 31 December 2024
Hilton has once again extended the “Like A Member” dining discount for Asia Pacific region. The offer was previously set to end on 30 June 2024, but this has now been extended to 31 December 2024 instead per the new T&Cs. This is the latest extension of the “Like A Member” offer. The offer had…
Singapore Airlines to Fly to Beijing Daxing Airport
Singapore Airlines has announced plans to fly between Singapore and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), with services to commence on 11 November 2024. The service will operate daily from that date, utilising the 787-10. The new service to Daxing will complement the existing services to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Prior to the Daxing launch,…
Scoot Takes Delivery of First E190-E2
Scoot officially took delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2 last Thursday 11 April, with the aircraft (still wearing a Brazilian registration PR-EEW) touching down in Singapore this afternoon 15 April. The aircraft, to be registered 9V-THA, arrived after a marathon multi-leg journey from Brazil to Singapore via Gran Canaria, Athens, Baku, Hyderabad and Phuket. 9V-THA…
Brussels in 31 Hours: Singapore Airlines’ Brussels Inaugural
Back in December 2019, Singapore Airlines announced its intention to resume service to Brussels in October 2020 after what would have been a roughly 17-year absence from the Belgian capital. That obviously never happened due to Covid-19, but it was clear Brussels remained a high priority addition. Finally, in September 2023, SIA announced (again) that…
Singapore Airlines Enhances Premium Economy In-flight Offerings
Singapore Airlines has announced enhancements to its Premium Economy in-flight offerings, which took to the skies on 31 March. These enhancements include expanded and improved food & beverage offerings, and an amenity kit. The latter is a new addition to the overall Premium Economy soft product. Let’s break down the various enhancements, and I’ll share…
Stay Away For Now: Conrad Singapore Orchard Review
Update: Since this review, I’ve had the pleasure of staying at the Conrad Singapore Orchard on several occasions. It’s now my favourite Hilton property in Singapore. Please read this post for my updated impressions of the Conrad Singapore Orchard: How the Conrad Singapore Orchard Became a Favourite. When Hilton announced they were planning to open…
Review: SWISS 777-300ER Business Class (ZRH-SIN)
As I shared in an earlier instalment, for our return flight back to Singapore after our European holiday, we opted to fly SWISS from Milan via Zurich. SWISS Business was something I’d been wanting to tick off for awhile, and 2 cancelled redemptions – one of which was caused by a technical fault on a…
Hilton Extends Asia Pacific “Like A Member” Dining Offer (Again)
Hilton has once again extended the “Like A Member” dining discount for Asia Pacific region. The offer was previously planned to end on 31 December 2023, but this has now been extended to 30 June 2024 instead per the new T&Cs. This is the third extension of the “Like A Member” offer. The offer had…