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			<title>SIA and Southwest  - Interline Partnership</title>
			<link>http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/forum/singapore-airlines/all-about-singapore-airlines/361112-sia-and-southwest-interline-partnership</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:47:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[This has been widely reported in the industry press, although I haven't seen this on SQ's own website yet. 
 
Here's the Southwest press press...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This has been widely reported in the industry press, although I haven't seen this on SQ's own website yet.<br />
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Here's the Southwest press press release:<br />
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<a href="https://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1930/southwest-airlines-begins-interline-partnership-with-singapore-airlines" target="_blank">https://www.southwestairlinesinvesto...apore-airlines</a><br />
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Time Out Article:<br />
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<a href="https://www.timeout.com/singapore/news/you-can-now-fly-to-nearly-120-us-cities-with-a-single-ticket-via-singapore-airlines-061026" target="_blank">https://www.timeout.com/singapore/ne...irlines-061026</a>]]></content:encoded>
			<category domain="http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/forum/singapore-airlines/all-about-singapore-airlines">All About Singapore Airlines</category>
			<dc:creator>yflyer</dc:creator>
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			<title>business class seat selection based on fare type, KrisFlyer membership status</title>
			<link>http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/forum/singapore-airlines/all-about-singapore-airlines/361085-business-class-seat-selection-based-on-fare-type-krisflyer-membership-status</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:50:35 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>This sucks. So now only the super privilege get to select seats. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This sucks. So now only the super privilege get to select seats.<br />
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<a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/sia-restricts-business-class-seat-selection-based-on-fare-type-krisflyer-membership-status?ref=more-on-this-topic" target="_blank">https://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...-on-this-topic</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>SQ218</dc:creator>
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			<title>Straits Times (5 June 2026)  - SIA In Talks for Major New Jet Orders</title>
			<link>http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/forum/singapore-airlines/all-about-singapore-airlines/361077-straits-times-5-june-2026-sia-in-talks-for-major-new-jet-orders</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:53:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>This has been making the news this week.  Sources say that SQ is in discussions with both Airbus and Boeing for up to 50 planes, with both the Boeing...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This has been making the news this week.  Sources say that SQ is in discussions with both Airbus and Boeing for up to 50 planes, with both the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350-1000 in contention.<br />
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<a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-in-talks-for-major-new-jet-order-sources" target="_blank">https://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...-order-sources</a><br />
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			<dc:creator>yflyer</dc:creator>
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			<title>SQ321 - Final Report released</title>
			<link>http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/forum/singapore-airlines/all-about-singapore-airlines/361072-sq321-final-report-released</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:25:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>TSIB has ruled out that Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) was responsible for the SQ321 incident. 
 
SQ321 flew straight into a storm formation and while 4...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[TSIB has ruled out that Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) was responsible for the SQ321 incident.<br />
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SQ321 flew straight into a storm formation and while 4 other flights diverted, SQ321 did not.<br />
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&#8220;The investigation team is unable to understand why the flight crew of the occurrence flight did not see the widespread clouds,&#8221; said TSIB.<br />
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			<dc:creator>SMK77</dc:creator>
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			<title>Hardcopy SilverKris Magazine Returns!</title>
			<link>http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/forum/singapore-airlines/all-about-singapore-airlines/361050-hardcopy-silverkris-magazine-returns</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:32:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Just saw on Facebook that SIA has re-introduced hardcopy SilverKris magazines since April 2026 ! I didn't see one on my SQ flights in early April,...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Just saw on Facebook that SIA has re-introduced hardcopy SilverKris magazines since April 2026 ! I didn't see one on my SQ flights in early April, but maybe these had not yet been loaded. I have really missed flipping through these magazines since they were pulled from planes around the time of the pandemic, and it is great that they are back.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/singaporeair/videos/950041824498119/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/singaporeai...0041824498119/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>yflyer</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bangkok Exotic - EK, UU &amp;amp; MK - Reunion and the Mauritius]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:23:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>In this TR, I review 3 airlines between Hong Kong, Bangkok, La Reunion and the Mauritius. The major leg being BKK-RUN on UU. 
 
My trip begins in HKG...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this TR, I review 3 airlines between Hong Kong, Bangkok, La Reunion and the Mauritius. The major leg being BKK-RUN on UU.<br />
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My trip begins in HKG on the usual EK fifth freedom to BKK. I walk into the terminal around 90 minutes before departure.<br />
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The check-in area is deserted. Unfortunately, this will not be the case for the actual flight. A kind but efficient Hong Konger checks me in for my flight.<br />
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Our gate for tonight, gate 60, necessitates using the automated people mover.<br />
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Once at the gate, I learn it is a completely full flight.<br />
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A6-EEE being prepared for EK385 HKG-BKK and onwards to DXB.<br />
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			<dc:creator>RedEyeflight</dc:creator>
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			<title>SQ Captain Retires After 35 Years...</title>
			<link>http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/forum/singapore-airlines/all-about-singapore-airlines/361040-sq-captain-retires-after-35-years</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:10:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Just saw this Instagram post on the retirement of SIA's Captain Subra, who has retired after a distinguished career of 35 years as a commercial pilot...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Just saw this Instagram post on the retirement of SIA's Captain Subra, who has retired after a distinguished career of 35 years as a commercial pilot with SIA, and prior to that 12 years as a fighter pilot in the RSAF.    Nice to see SQ has traditions to mark a momentous occasion such as this...<br />
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYn7lenkwMZ/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DYn7lenkwMZ/</a><br />
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			<dc:creator>yflyer</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lufthansa  747-8 with special &amp;quot;100th Anniversary&amp;quot; XXL Crane Livery]]></title>
			<link>http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/forum/other-airlines/star-alliance-partners/361039-lufthansa-747-8-with-special-100th-anniversary-xxl-crane-livery</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:49:11 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>What a beautiful special livery this plane has.    This new livery was launched on D-ABYN in March this year, and since than it has flown to...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[What a beautiful special livery this plane has.    This new livery was launched on D-ABYN in March this year, and since than it has flown to Singapore at least once, on May 7/8.<br />
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Hope to see this in Singapore some time soon!<br />
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<a href="https://newsroom.lufthansagroup.com/en/queen-of-the-skies-now-also-features-xxl-crane-for-100th-founding-anniversary/" target="_blank">https://newsroom.lufthansagroup.com/...g-anniversary/</a><br />
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			<category domain="http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/forum/other-airlines/star-alliance-partners">Star Alliance Partners</category>
			<dc:creator>yflyer</dc:creator>
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			<title>Scoot to Tokyo and Okinawa (B777/A321neo): Cherry Blossoms, Spam and Awamori</title>
			<link>http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/forum/general/trip-reports/361032-scoot-to-tokyo-and-okinawa-b777-a321neo-cherry-blossoms-spam-and-awamori</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:26:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>After arriving back in Singapore from Seoul...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[After arriving back in Singapore from <a href="http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/forum/general/trip-reports/361014-sq-a359-economy-to-incheon-and-3-days-in-seoul" target="_blank">Seoul</a> on SQ605 on an early Saturday morning in April, I headed back to Changi Airport that same afternoon to catch Scoot TR882 to Haneda.<br />
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My trip to Seoul was a last minute work trip, which thankfully did not clash with our family vacation to Tokyo and Okinawa, planned months earlier.<br />
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The vacation dates were picked by <b>Miss yflyer no.1 </b>and her partner, based on their work schedules. This was also one of those rare vacations where I did not plan the flight schedules. They chose the flights. I merely booked a matching itinerary for myself, <b>Mrs yflyer</b>, and <b>Miss yflyer no.2</b>. We would head to Tokyo on TR882 SIN-HND, departing 5.15pm and arriving at 1.05am. Then we would spend a few days in Tokyo before heading to Okinawa on ANA. We would spend a few days exploring Okinawa, before heading back to Singapore on Scoot's new nonstop service from Naha, Okinawa's main city and airport, to Singapore, operated by an Airbus A321neo.<br />
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Scoot began serving Okinawa in December 2025. This is currently the only nonstop service from Singapore to Okinawa, and makes it much easier for Singaporeans to head there for holiday.<br />
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Okinawa has a lot going for it as a holiday destination. The warm weather there is ideal for beach resorts...<br />
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...and the local culture and food are quite distinct from the Japanese mainland...<br />
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...with the difference extending to their wines and spirits as well.<br />
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Before Okinawa, we spent 4 days in Tokyo. It was a happy coincidence that Cherry Blossom season came a bit late this year, and there were Sakura in full bloom while we were there.<br />
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It is notoriously difficult to plan a trip to Japan to catch the Sakura. They bloom for just a couple of weeks, with dates impossible to predict with certainty. We were very fortunate to experience the tail end of the Sakura season, with many trees in full bloom.<br />
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The current JPY SGD exchange rate has made Japan a very popular holiday destination for Singaporeans. Compared to Tokyo and other major cities, Okinawa offers even better value for money for holiday makers. Prices for hotels and F&amp;B in Okinawa were pretty good value, and we felt very welcome as visitors to Okinawa, where tourism is an important part of the local economy.<br />
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I think Scoot made a great decision to launch nonstop services to Okinawa. I can see this route doing very well.<br />
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