Dress your little one in this specially tailored junior sarong kebaya uniform. Made from the same batik fabric that is used for the Singapore Girl’s uniform, the sarong kebaya comes with a blouse and a matching skirt for girls.
Synonymous with the heritage and grace of Singapore Airlines, this exclusive junior sarong kebaya set is bound to be a cherished and memorable gift.
Available in sizes XS, S, M, L and XL (refer to measurements chart). Do note that the skirt comes with an elastic waist band.
Singapore Airlines launches the limited edition Singapore Airlines Mahjong Set last month and demand was so strong that it got sold out soon after their release. The mahjong set that features the Airlines’s signature batik motif retails for S$338 or 42,250 miles on KrisShop and scalpers are reportedly reselling it on Carousell for twice the price.
Good news. Singapore Airlines has announced that it has start taking pre-orders for the mahjong set, with delivery scheduled to be in July 2021.
It will, however, be the final batch and it will be the last chance to pre-order for those who are looking to add this to their collection. It is limited to 1 set per customer and a longer delivery lead time may occur in case of an overwhelming response.
Want to get your hands on the set? Click here to pre-order now.
To celebrate 20 years of partnership, American Express (“Amex”) and Singapore Airlines (“SIA”) are holding “The Perfect Vacation at Home Draw”. 20 lucky Card Members will win a 2D1N themed staycation at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore or The Barracks Hotel, 20,000 KrisFlyer miles, and a welcome bag filled with Amex and SIA merchandise to bring home^. Here’s how you can participate in The Perfect Vacation at Home Draw.
Apply for an American Express Singapore Airlines Credit Card
To participate in the Perfect Vacation at Home Draw, start by applying and receiving approval for an American Express Singapore Airlines Credit Card between 1 Dec 2020 and 31 Jan 2021. All American Express Singapore Airlines Credit Cards award 2 KrisFlyer miles per S$1 spent (with no cap) on Singapore Airlines and KrisShop. Moreover, receive 5,000 KrisFlyer miles upon first spend for first-time applicants of the Amex – SIA Credit Card. This is a precious head start in your miles collection journey and one that is not to be underestimated. You can redeem a return to flight to Bali starting from 15,000 KrisFlyer miles!
Without further ado, here are the 4 iconic American Express Singapore Airlines Credit Cards, each with their unique SIA benefits, that you can apply for:
The American Express® Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Credit Card
Receive S$150 Cashback for use on your next purchase on singaporeair.com when you spend S$12,000 on eligible purchases with your American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Credit Card between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021.
The American Express® Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card
Card Members of American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card enjoy an accelerated upgrade to KrisFlyer Elite Gold Membership tier. Simply spend above S$15,000 on eligible purchases on singaporeair.com within the first 12 months upon Card approval to be automatically upgraded to the KrisFlyer Elite Gold Membership tier. This paves the way for more privileges and faster accumulation of your miles.
The American Express® Singapore Airlines PPS Club Credit Card (Exclusively for existing Singapore Airlines PPS Club members)
Card Members of American Express Singapore Airlines PPS Club Credit Card will receive a 50% KrisFlyer miles Redemption Voucher when they spend S$75,000 or more on eligible purchases from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. This voucher entitles the Card Member to a one-off 50% saving (capped at 50,000 KrisFlyer miles) when he/she redeems the KrisFlyer miles for an eligible redemption award booking. It gets even better as Card Members can receive a Double KrisFlyer miles Accrual Voucher simply by spending S$15,000 or more on eligible purchases on singaporeair.com with their Cards during the same period (capped at 10,000 bonus KrisFlyer miles).
The American Express® Singapore Airlines Solitaire PPS Credit Card (Exclusively for existing Singapore Airlines Solitaire PPS Club members)
The one Card worth its weight in gold is the American Express Singapore Airlines Solitaire PPS Credit Card. Enjoy a complimentary one-sector upgrade from Business class to the Singapore Airlines Suites or First Class by spending S$50,000 or more on eligible purchases on singaporeair.com from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. This is in addition to receiving a 50% KrisFlyer miles Redemption Voucher (capped at 50,000 KrisFlyer miles) when they spend S$75,000 or more on eligible purchases during the same period.
How to Further Maximise Your Lucky Draw Chances
Since there is no limit to the number of chances you can earn, here’s how you can maximise your chances at The Perfect Vacation at Home Draw. Upon receiving approval for your Credit Card, every cumulative spend of $50 on eligible transactions (local and overseas spend included) earns you 1 chance at the lucky draw.
Receive upsized chances by spending on Singapore Airlines and KrisShop.com (2 chances for every cumulative spend of $50). Furthermore, tell your friends about the amazing benefits and every successful referral nets you 10 chances. Sharing is indeed caring!
There is no need to register for this draw as enrolment is automatic. Who knows you could be one of the lucky 20 winners on 5 March 2021*? Click here to find out more^!
^Restrictions, Terms and Conditions apply.
*All winners will receive a call on 5 March 2021 or within 7 business days for more details on how to redeem The Perfect Vacation at Home Prize. Card members can also revisit this site to see if you have won.
You may have come across in the news that earlier this year in February and August, the S$112 million Aviation Sector Assistance Package and S$187 million Enhanced Aviation Support Package were rolled out respectively.
There is no doubt that the aviation sector is one of the hardest-hit sectors in Singapore and abroad due to COVID-19. To give you an idea, we have some numbers. The report has it that the number of passenger traffic movements at Changi Airport last month saw a 98 per cent year-on-year decline.
“Given ongoing border restrictions and the resurgence of COVID-19 in many countries over winter, air travel will not recover soon. It is therefore critical that we maintain our support for the sector to help aviation companies and workers tide through the crisis,” said the CAAS.
Also, with selected aviation firms putting in place safety measures to enable air travel, many may require additional infrastructure, equipment, and workforce aid. The authority highlighted that firms would not be able to recoup these costs from passengers at the moment.
Government funding & rebates to calm the storm
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“To help mitigate some of these costs, the Government will provide funding to support the development, adoption and deployment of innovative technologies and measures to protect our airport workers and aircrew from contracting COVID-19,” added CAAS in its media release.
There will also be some rebates between Apr 1 this year and Mar 31 next year to appease the situation. Specifically, the CAAS will not charge Certificates of Airworthiness fees for Singapore-based airlines.
On top of the abovementioned, they will also drop licence charges for those providing scheduled air services. Licence fees for ground handling and catering services at Changi and Seletar airports can also enjoy a 50 per cent deduction.
CAAS noted that such measures would cost about S$39 million in full.
Sustenance of aviation workers
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With the ongoing pandemic with no clear end in sight, many aviation workers with lesser working hours have had income drops, while some have to settle with no-pay leaves.
In response, the CAAS mentioned that they would work with SkillsFuture Singapore, Workforce Singapore, NTUC LearningHub, and the NTUC Aerospace and Aviation Cluster to help these workers build up their skills. In turn, this will enable them to switch to other job openings within the sector.
“Pilots need years to get their licence and certification. To ensure that we have a sufficient number of pilots for the eventual recovery, we will also work with SkillsFuture Singapore to provide funding support to Singapore-based airlines to re-train their pilots and keep their skills current,” CAAS commented.
As for local pilots, Senior Minister of State for Transport Chee Hong Tat said the authorities would help convert their licences to fly other aircraft types from now on.
Mr Chee further remarked that retrenched Singaporean pilots working for foreign airlines who have returned to Singapore could apply for a Singapore pilot licence. This will allow them to work with a local airline in the future.
According to the CAAS, such measures to sustain workers amount to about S$20 million.
“Together, we will tide through this arduous journey and take our place in the skies again,” Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung said in a recent year-end video.
Singapore Airlines has announced that they will be giving 15% more KrisFlyer miles when you convert your bank reward points from now till 27 December 2020. For example, 10,000 DBS Points will now get you 23,000 miles instead of 20,000 KrisFlyer miles.
KrisFlyer is the frequent flyer programme of Singapore Airlines and members can also redeem their miles in numerous ways – from flight tickets and upgrades on Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, Scoot and other partner airlines, to using miles to pay for flights, hotel stays, car rentals, purchases on KrisShop.com and more.
This promotion is valid across local participating banks in Singapore including UOB, OCBC, Maybank, Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC, Citibank, Bank of China, American Express, Diners Club International — and also other participating foreign banks.
Alternatively, you can also use the Kris+ app to convert DBS (Singapore) or UOB (Singapore) reward points to miles^ instantly to enjoy the same 15% bonus miles.
How to convert
Log in to your bank rewards account.
Convert your bank reward points to KrisFlyer miles, with a minimum of 10,000 KrisFlyer miles in a single transaction to qualify for bonus miles.
Receive 15% more miles on your base KrisFlyer miles converted in your KrisFlyer account.
For more information on the T&Cs and FAQs, click here.
