Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier of Singapore, based at Changi Airport. It began as Malayan Airways in 1947 and took its present name in 1972, after Singapore and Malaysia separated their airlines.
The airline flies to destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, Africa and Oceania. Its fleet includes the Airbus A350 and A380 and the Boeing 787 and 777. It has often been ranked among the best airlines for service, and it operates some of the longest flights in the world.
The group includes the regional carrier Scoot and the cargo division SIA Cargo. Its loyalty program is KrisFlyer. Temasek Holdings, a Singapore state investment firm, is its largest shareholder. It has won many industry awards for service and cabin products. The airline links Singapore with Europe and North America through some of the longest nonstop flights, including routes to New York.