In 2026, Airline Ratings once again analysed full-service carriers across the globe, examining fleet age, pilot training, incident records, international audit compliance, and overall safety management systems.
Singapore airlines
East Asia is home to some of the world’s most competitive and passenger-focused airlines.
Singapore Airlines restores strong Airbus A380 operations in Summer 2026, serving eight cities with improved fleet readiness and premium cabin availability across key global routes.
Singapore Airlines resumes Singapore to Riyadh flights in 2026, opening strong Business Class award availability and competitive fares for early travelers.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) has long been associated with wide-body aircraft and premium long-haul travel, making its growing reliance on the Boeing 737-8 MAX a notable shift in fleet strategy.
Singapore Airlines will operate Airbus A380 flights between Singapore and Dubai year-round, ensuring higher capacity and continued access to premium cabins while strengthening competition on Gulf routes.
Koito Industries triggered a major aviation scandal in 2009 by falsifying safety tests on aircraft seats, delaying Singapore Airlines (SQ) Airbus A380 deliveries from Toulouse Airport (TLS) and affecting over 150,000 seats worldwide.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) will resume nonstop flights between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh (RUH), from June 2026, restoring a long-haul route suspended since 2014.
Singapore Airlines (SQ), is in discussions with Thai aviation authorities to launch nonstop flights between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Singapore Airlines (SQ) will introduce a 7th daily flight between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) from March 2026, increasing capacity on its second-busiest route.