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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children

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About SilkAir
SilkAir is a full-service regional Singaporean airline, headquartered at Singapore Changi Airport. The airline is a premium short to medium haul airline.
The airline flies to many destinations including Cairns, Darwin, Brunei, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Dili, Kathmandu, Busan, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Macau, Solo, Semarang, Lombok, Jakarta, Badung and many others.
SilkAir offers two classes of cabin: Economy and Business. As a full service carrier, a number of services and facilities are included in the price of both the ticket, for both Economy and Business passengers.
SilkAir is the regional wing of Singapore Airlines and serves the short-haul destinations in the Singapore Airlines Group network. All SilkAir bookings and online check-ins are managed by Singapore Airlines.
SilkAir Update: Merger Announced
SilkAir is currently undergoing a merger with Singapore Airlines, which will be ongoing through 2020.
SilkAir remains operational. Some of SilkAir's routes are being transferred to Singapore Airlines's other low-cost subsidiary, Scoot Air. Ahead of this eventual merger, SilkAir is also to undergo a significant investment programme to upgrade its cabin products. This will see the cabins fitted with new lie-flat seats in Business Class, as well as seat-back in-flight entertainment systems which are to fitted in both Business Class and Economy Class.
Information on this page is correct as of October 2019, but is subject to change as the merger continues.
Codeshare Agreements
SilkAir has codeshare agreements with a number of airlines. Under its codeshare agreements, some flights will be ticketed by SilkAir, but the ticket might be issued with a flight number for a flight with a different airline, an airline which will actually operate the flight. Through its codeshare partners, SilkAir aims to offer greater choice to customers by providing more routes.
Note: Short to medium range and regional flights booked through Singapore Airlines are likely to be operated by SilkAir, as SilkAir is the regional arm of the Singapore Airlines Group.
Other codeshare partners include:
Air China | Fiji Airways | Malaysia Airlines |
Singapore Airlines | Air New Zealand | Garuda Indonesia |
Scoot | Virgin Australia | Bangkok Airways |
Lao Airlines | Shenzhen Airlines | Vistara |
Airline Alliance
Unlike Singapore Airlines, which is a member of Star Alliance, SilkAir is not a member of an airline alliance. However, passengers can benefit for the airline's extensive partner network (see Codeshare Agreements above) and still collect/redeem KrisFlyer Miles (see below).
Frequent Flyer Program
KrisFlyer Miles
Earn KrisFlyer miles every time you fly with SilkAir or Singapore Airlines. You can easily sign-up online through Singapore Airline's website, then receive your digital card via the the KrisFlyer App. Passengers can also earn and redeem KrisFlyer miles on partner airlines.
You can collect your KrisFlyer miles when you make a booking through Alternative Airlines; simply select 'SilkAir - KrisFlyer' as the frequent flyer program and add your membership number when you make your online booking. More information on collecting frequent flyer points through Alternative Airlines can be found here.
Baggage Allowance
Carry-on Baggage
Passengers flying on SilkAir in Business Class, may bring one item of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 7kg per bag and the maximum overall dimensions of 115cm. Passengers flying on SilkAir in Economy are entitled to one item of baggage with the same weight and size allowance.
Checked Baggage
Passengers flying on SilkAir that are flying to and from any destination except for the USA are entitled to 30kg of checked baggage and 40kg in Business Class.
For flights to the USA, SilkAir passengers flying in Economy Class and Premium Economy are allowed up to two pieces of checked baggage weighing 23kg each. Passengers flying in Business Class, First Class and Suites Class are allowed two pieces of checked baggage that can't weigh more than 32kg each.
For all fares, classes and routes, no single piece of baggage can weigh more than 32kg on SilkAir flights.
SilkAir Check-In
Online Check-In
Online check-in opens 48 hours before your SilkAir flight and closes 1.5 hours before. You can choose to either print off your boarding pass or download it to your mobile. You can check-in online by entering your flight details on the SilkAir online check-in page.
Airport Check-In
At Changi Airport, you're able to check-in at the airport check-in desks from 48 hours before your flight to 40 minutes before. You can also use the self-serve check-in kiosks to check-in to your flight.
Economy Class
Economy Class Facilities
SilkAir has a cosy cabin ambience, warm tones and clean/bright cabin interior.
The airline’s cabin crew will welcome passengers with a refreshing drink and reading material once boarded. Depending on the time of day, snacks or light meals are served, along with beverages (cold and hot).
Economy Class Seats
Enjoy spacious, ergonomically designed seats with adjustable headrest and plenty of legroom.
Economy Class - Extra Legroom Seats
These seats provide more room to stretch out your legs, as well as a wider seat pitch.
Business Class
Business Class Facilities
Before flying, relax in one of SilkAir’s lounges/partner lounges.
Onboard, enjoy a personalised service dedicated to taking care of all your needs. Complimentary hot or cold snacks, meals, and refreshments are served.
Business Class Seats
The Business Class cabin is focused on enhanced personal space and comfort.
Enjoy ergonomically designed leather-upholstered seats, with 39 to 40 inches of seat pitch. The seat has been specially designed to optimise legroom, allowing you to stretch out and get comfortable.
SilkAir Entertainment
SilkAir does not currently provide a personal in-flight entertainment system.
SilkAir Movies
Passengers are able to download the SilkAir Studio entertainment app to watch a variety of movies for free.
SilkAir TV Shows
On some aircraft there is an overhead TV screen showing popular Korean TV shows (Subtitles, no sound).
Is WiFi available?
WiFi can be used for free-of-charge for passengers streaming through SilkAir Studio, the airline's entertainment app.
In-Flight Meals
Meals are included in the price of the ticket and are served at main meal times, although this will depend on your flight time and route.
Special Meals
Passengers can order from a wide range of special meal options. Special meal requests must be made at least 24 hours before flight departure. Kosher Meal and Non-strict Nut Free Meal requests must be made at least 48 hours before flight departure.
Special meal options include:
Child Meal | Baby Meal | |||||
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Children’s Meal | ||||||
Dietary Meal | Low salt Meal | |||||
Gluten Intolerant Meal | ||||||
Low lactose Meal | ||||||
Low fat Meal | ||||||
Low Calorie Meal | ||||||
Diabetic Meal | ||||||
Bland Meal | ||||||
Fruit Platter Meal | ||||||
Vegetarian Meal | Vegetarian Asian (Hindu) Meal | |||||
Vegetarian vegan Meal | ||||||
Vegetarian lacto-ovo Meal | ||||||
Vegetarian oriental Meal | ||||||
Religious Meal | Hindu Meal | |||||
Kosher Meal | ||||||
Muslim Meal | ||||||
Vegetarian Jain Meal |
Fleet
Accurate as of October 2019
AIRCRAFT TYPE | NUMBER IN SERVICE | NUMBER ORDERED | NUMBER OF PASSENGERS | NOTES |
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Airbus A319-100 | 2 | / | Economy Class: 120 Business Class: 8 |
To be replaced by 737 MAX 8 |
Airbus A320-200 | 8 | / | Economy Class: 138 Business Class: 12 |
To be replaced by 737 MAX 8 |
Boeing 737-800 | 17 | / | Economy Class: 150 Business Class: 12 |
/ |
Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 6 | 31 | Economy Class: 144 Business Class: 12 |
Deliveries until 2022 |
Destinations
International Destinations
COUNTRY | CITY | AIRPORT | NOTE |
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Australia | Cairns | Cairns Airport | / |
Australia | Darwin | Darwin International Airport | / |
China | Chengdu | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | / |
China | Chongqing | Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | / |
China | Shenzhen | henzhen Bao'an International Airport | / |
China | Xiamen | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport | / |
India | Bangalore | Kempegowda International Airport | / |
India | Chennai | Chennai International Airport | / |
India | Kochi | Cochin International Airport | / |
India | Kolkata | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | / |
country | Balikpapan | Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | Ends 29 June 2020 |
Indonesia | Bandung | Husein Sastranegara International Airport | / |
Indonesia | Denpasar | Ngurah Rai International Airport | / |
Indonesia | Lombok | Lombok International Airport | Ends 13 July 2020 |
Indonesia | Makassar | Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport | Ends 15 June 2020 |
Indonesia | Manado | Sam Ratulangi International Airport | Ends 4 May 2020 |
Indonesia | Medan | Kualanamu International Airport | / |
Indonesia | Semarang | Achmad Yani International Airport | Ends 1 June 2020 |
Indonesia | Surabaya | Juanda International Airport | / |
Indonesia | Yogyakarta | Adisucipto International Airport | Ends 19 May 2020 |
Japan | Hiroshima | Hiroshima Airport | / |
Malaysia | Kota Kinabalu | Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Ends 2 December 2019 |
Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | / |
Malaysia | Penang | Penang International Airport | / |
Maldives | Male | Velana International Airport | / |
Myanmar | Mandalay | Mandalay International Airport | / |
Myanmar | Yangon | Yangon International Airport | / |
Nepal | Kathmandu | Tribhuvan International Airport | / |
Philippines | Cebu | Mactan–Cebu International Airport | / |
Philippines | Davao | Francisco Bangoy International Airport | / |
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore Changi Airport | / |
Sri Lanka | Colombo | Bandaranaike International Airport | / |
Thailand | Koh Samuii | Samui Airport | / |
Thailand | Phuket | Phuket International Airport (HKT) | / |
Vietnam | Da Nang | Da Nang International Airport | / |
Vietnam | Hanoi | Noi Bai International Airport | / |
Hub Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is a major airport serveing Singapore, and is one of the largest transportation hubs in Asia. Other airlines to use the hub include Jetstar Asia Airways, AirAsia, Scoot, XiamenAir, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and ANA, among many other airlines.
For more information, check out our Singapore Changi Airport Guide.