Business Class … Use airplane seat map to find which ones are more comfortable and which should be avoided. [48] For Apple users, the SilkAir Studio app has to be downloaded prior to flight in order to enjoy the in-flight entertainment. Singapore Airlines' regional arm SilkAir is now flying new Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, a fuel-efficient evolution of the popular Boeing 737-800 series (and which Virgin Australia will take up from late 2019, with Qantas also mulling the MAX from the 2020s). On 20 December 2006, SilkAir signed an agreement to purchase 11 Airbus A320-200 aircraft with nine more on option. Kabar ‘buruknya’ adalah seluruh pesawat tersebut masih belum menerapkan kursi business class lie-flat Thompson Vantage. In-seat audio is also available on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Taking advantage of the 50% discount on redemption, a Business Class ticket up to Chiang Mai was just 20,000 miles with taxes of $67. For the year ending 31 March 2015, the airline flew over 3.5 million passengers and made an operating profit of S$40.8 million. [3] It was a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines and operated scheduled passenger services from Singapore to 38 cities in 14 countries in Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, East Asia and Northern Australia. [30] Soon after its first A320 was delivered, SilkAir took delivery of its first A319-100 aircraft on 3 September 1999. Flying Business Class twice in one month!? [4], SilkAir announced the appointment of Mr Foo Chai Woo as Chief Executive as of 18 May 2016, succeeding Mr Leslie Thng. The seats themselves were spacious, similar to a domestic US First Class set, but these were old and not very functional. And this flight is operated by MI's Airbus A320ceo, and has a 3-3 seat configuration in Economy Class. [49], SilkAir shares the KrisFlyer frequent flyer program with its parent company, Singapore Airlines. [47] In 2020, there were new lie-flat seats in Business class, and the installation of seat-back in-flight entertainment systems in both Business and Economy classes.[6]. It began replacing its Boeing fleet with Airbus aircraft when the first Airbus A320-200 arrived on 18 September 1998, and retired all Boeing aircraft a year later. The business-class cabins offer a seat pitch of between 39 and 40 inches and legroom of 19.3 inches. In addition, customers should look forward to a step up to SQ’s in-flight offering suite on regional routes. [36] Following the events of the Boeing 737 MAX, plans to transfer the Boeing 737-800 were suspended in April 2019.[37][38]. As the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, it serves the short to medium haul destinations in the Singapore Airlines Group network. As the carrier matured, regional business destinations such as Jakarta, Phnom Penh, and Yangon were added to its network, thereby broadening the airline's appeal beyond the holiday-maker to include the business traveller. On 4 February 2014, SilkAir received its first Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Airplane Airbus A320 SilkAir with 2 classes and 150 seats on board. Thank you! The crew were as attentive and polished as mainline Singapore Airlines and a substantial and tasty breakfast was all one could ask for. The chartered operations were hence continued to be handled by Tradewinds Tours and Travel. SilkAir Business Class Reviews Business Class from Cochin, India to Singapore, Singapore on 28 Nov 2018 MI467 BOEING 737-800 First time on Silk Air, very disappointed, cannt believe it's managed by Singapore Airlines. [5], On 18 May 2018, Singapore Airlines announced that the SilkAir fleet would undergo a major cabin product upgrade from 2020 before being fully merged into the parent company. Publishing Office:39 Jinella Court, Suite 301 Boonton, NJ 07005admin@businesstravelerusa.com, © Business Traveler USAAll Rights Reserved 2020, Publishing Office:39 Jinella Court, Boonton, NJ 07005admin@businesstravelerusa.com. The legroom seemed to be similar to what you’d get on a US airline in domestic first class, though the seats had legrests. With the transfer, the airline boosted its Yangon operations to 15 non-stop services a week. Not a Business Class lounge that I feel is in the must-visit category. [32] On 14 November 2012, the commitment was then converted to a firm order. Currently, business class passengers only have access to a partial recliner seat. First time on Silk Air, very disappointed, cannt believe it's managed by Singapore Airlines. Up to 24 hours before the flight (32 hours for some destinations), you can choose a … SilkAir flies one of the youngest fleets in the Asia Pacific, with an average age of 5 years and 9 months (as of 01 Oct 2019). Singapore Airlines confirmed that the B737-800 NG would also have 12 business and 150 economy class seats. Read how we use and protect your data in our privacy policy. Finished in a dusky chocolate, the 12 leather-clad seats offer more room for premium passengers compared to the ageing Airbus A319 and A320 jets which will be retired in favour of the MAX … This trip was from Singapore to Danang and is a part of our Honeymoon Series. SilkAir’s 737 MAX aircraft are getting flat beds In order to bring SilkAir in line with Singapore Airlines, the airline is investing more than $100 million to upgrade SilkAir’s cabins with fully flat seats in business class, as well as Enjoy the sights and delicious food onboard the 737 service to Singapore on Silkair, Singapore Airline's regional airline. Economy class cabins have a seat pitch of 31 inches and seat width between 17-18 inches. Our review of a SilkAir Business Class flight on board a Boeing 737-800. SilkAir has pulled back the curtains on a smart-looking set of  business class seats for its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet, which is expected to fly to Darwin and Cairns in 2018. However, do not be mistaken that the Airbuses are old and dated. Both variations are accompanied by a dark blue skirt. For your next Silkair flight, use this seating chart to get the most comfortable seats, legroom, and recline on . As of 31 December 2020, the SilkAir fleet consists of the following aircraft:[39], There are two classes of cabins available on all SilkAir flights — Business class and Economy class. The company was incorporated in 1975, and became a fully licensed tour operator in 1984. It was definitely a long working day for them, operating 3 [14] On 22 November 2018, SilkAir announced plans to transfer 17 routes to Scoot including Luang Prabang, Chiang Mai, Kota Kinabalu, Yogyakarta and Wuhan over the months of April 2019 to July 2020, ahead of its merger with Singapore Airlines in the late 2020 or early 2021.[15]. The agreement includes a firm order for 23 Boeing 737-800s and 31 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and purchase rights for another 14 aircraft. SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, was once known as Tradewinds Charters at its founding in 1976, before earning its present name in 1991. With a focus on enhanced personal space and comfort, our luxurious and stylish leather-upholstered seats are fitted on all of our aircraft. Jika Anda sudah familiar dengan produk SilkAir, maka produk tersebutlah yang akan didapat ketika terbang dengan pesawat Boeing 737 SilkAir Singapore Airlines. On Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft there are seat-back tablet and phone holders, and personal in-seat USB charging ports. Do you accept cookies? [35], On 21 June 2018, Singapore Airlines announced that it plans to transfer a number of Boeing 737-800 to Scoot between late-2018 to early-2019 to better optimise the overall group's network. This system will complement the existing overhead systems. SilkAir launched their All-Time Favourites dishes in July 2016 where they served a selection of Asian, Western and local cuisine such as Nasi Lemak, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Beef Tenderloin, etc. The key business trends for SilkAir are shown in the following table (as at year ending 31 March): As of 7 July 2020,[update] SilkAir flies to 35 destinations in 14 countries. Passengers in Business Class on flights more than two hours were to be offered a tablet. SilkAir (Singapore) Private Limited,[2] operating as SilkAir, was a full-service regional airline with its head office in Airline House in Singapore. During operations, SilkAir codeshared with the following airlines:[25][26], SilkAir began operations with two leased McDonnell Douglas MD-87 aircraft in 1989, before investing in its own fleet of six Boeing 737-300s, the first of which began operations in 1990. SilkAir offers Oriental and Western menus. The business class cabin consisted of 12 seats, spread across three rows in a 2-2 configuration. SilkAir's Airbus A320 aircraft operate short- to medium-haul flights. SilkAir MI 522 Yangon (RGN) - Singapore (SIN) A320 9V-SLQ Business Class Flight Time: 2H55M Re-boarding the aircraft and welcomed back by the same set of crew. Inflight entertainment is provided by programs shown on drop-down overhead screens and also through SilkAir Studio. SilkAir’s remaining A319 and A320 aircraft are set to be retired, and the carrier’s current and future fleet of 737 Max SilkAir A320-200 Economy Class cabin Business Class Business class cabins are available on all SilkAir flights. There are two variations of the uniform - aqua-blue for junior crew and a plum-red version for senior crew. In its business class, SilkAir offers its “All-Time Favourites” menu. I'm flying on Economy Class. As of October 2019, SilkAir flies one of the youngest fleets in the Asia Pacific, with an average age of its aircraft at 5 years and 9 months old. These aircraft were delivered between 2009–2012. On Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, seat pitch has been increased significantly to 49 inches in Business Class with additional seat recline. The mid-1990s saw two Airbus A310-200 aircraft in use and the expansion of services to India as well as mainland China. We currently operate 26 aircraft: 17 Boeing B737-800NG, 7 Airbus A320-200 and 2 Airbus A319-100 aircraft. Your submission did not go through :-(, Singapore Air Sets Sights on Fully-Vaccinated Workforce, Etihad and Emirates Roll Out IATA Travel Pass, Singapore Air Launches Trials of Digital Health Verification, Singapore Airlines Boosts US Nonstop Schedule, Hong Kong-Singapore Travel Bubble Pushed Out to 2021, Singapore Air Rolls Out New Economy Class Meal Concept. It operated two Airbus A310-200s for a brief period from 1993 to 1995 before they were transferred to Singapore Airlines, and two Fokker 70s from 1995 to 2000. Take a look at the lounge available to Business Class passengers in Siem [34] On 4 October 2017, SilkAir received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. SilkAir offers a selection of magazine titles on board and screens a series of short features on their 11-inch inflight screens. On each seat were a pillow and a blanket. Click any seat for more information SilkAir Business Class Review – Summary This was a very good intra-Asia Business Class experience with a comfortable seat for the short 2hour 45 minute flight up to Danang. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, analyze traffic and personalize content. that Business Class passengers can pre-book before their flight. [31], On 3 August 2012, SilkAir had signed a letter of intent with Boeing for a purchase of 68 aircraft. The merger of the regional carrier into its parent company’s brand was announced in 2018. Silkair mostly flies the Airbus A320-200 on this route, with the exception of a few flights a week operated by the newer Boeing 737-800. [12], On 29 October 2017, SilkAir took over Scoot's services to Yangon. [47] In 2020, there were new lie-flat seats in Business class, and the installation of seat-back in-flight entertainment systems in both Business and Economy classes. In May 2017, the service was enhanced and upgraded; there are now more than 150 international blockbuster movies and TV sitcom shows available on SilkAir Studio. Tradewinds Tours and Travel Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of SilkAir, providing package tours to destinations flown by the airline, as well as chartered flights within the Asia region. It was the first Asian carrier to offer handheld portable video-on-demand (VOD) in-flight entertainment in the form of the DigEplayer 5500, available on flights to selected countries. SilkAir Studio was introduced in 2014 where passengers will be able to stream blockbuster hits, short features, and music, to their personal laptops and handheld devices via Wi-Fi. The re-branded airline utilised up to six of the new Boeing 737-300s introduced just a year earlier. Scheduled services were introduced as Tradewinds Airlines on 21 February 1989, when it leased McDonnell Douglas MD-87 aeroplanes for services to 5 destinations: Pattaya, Phuket, Hat Yai, and Kuantan from Singapore's Changi International Airport, and Tioman from Singapore's Seletar Airport. Your submission was successfully sent :-), Opps! SilkAir Studio features films, television programs, and music that are streamed directly to your personal mobile device (s). Business class cabins consist of leather seat pitch of between 39 and 40 inches and seat width between 20-22 inches. The Silkwinds inflight magazine is complimentary for all passengers. 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In the other rows, there isn’t direct aisle access for every seat. [6][7][8] As part of the merger, SilkAir's website was discontinued and integrated into Singapore Airlines' website on 31 March 2019.[9]. [33] The 737 aircraft will be used to replace the older A320 fleet and for the expansion of the airline. Singapore Airlines has officially started the integration of SilkAir into its operations, ending 30 years of SilkAir as a separate wing of Singapore Airlines. Two of the regional carrier’s routes will begin flying under the SIA brand in March. Not sure how this happened, but I wanted to take you guys along with on my Silk Air Business Class experience! The new seats come in an alternating 2-2, 1-1, 2-2 configuration, with every second row featuring a ‘throne’ style seat that allows some passengers to have more privacy. The aircraft are configured with 12 business class seats with an eight-inch recline, and 150 economy class seats. The airline had its roots as a regional air-charter company as Tradewinds Charters formed in 1975,[10] serving leisure destinations using planes predominantly leased from parent airline Singapore Airlines. SilkAir A320 Business Class Seat The plane and seating were very similar to the first SilkAir Business Class flight we took two years before. The A319 is currently utilised on certain routes within Southeast Asia, and to some cities in India, while the larger A320 is used on most of the airline's major routes. Light snacks are also available on selected flights of less than one and a half hours. And taking pride of place at the pointy end of the new jet, SilkAir has also rolled out a new business class … A major marketing overhaul was started in 1991, culminating on 1 April 1992, by giving the airline its present name and logo as a new corporate identity. [13] On 30 October 2017, SilkAir launched its inaugural flight to Hiroshima, marking the first Japanese destination that SilkAir has added to its network. Past SilkAir A320-200 Economy Class cabin There are two classes of cabins available on all SilkAir flights — Business class and Economy class. There are definitely many more better home-carrier lounges out there. The B737-800 aircraft are configured with 12 business class seats with an eight-inch recline, and 150 economy class seats. [11], On 10 April 2015, SilkAir launched a new collection of uniforms, the fourth uniform change in over 26 years. SilkAir Business Class Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, you have the option to relax, work or sleep in our Business Class cabin. [50] However, unlike Singapore Airlines, SilkAir is not a member of Star Alliance, so frequent flyer miles on SilkAir flights may only be credited on the KrisFlyer programme, but not on other Star Alliance frequent flyer programs.[51]. 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