Is SINGAPORE AIRLINES still the BEST Airline in the WORLD?

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This is a comprehensive Flight Review of Singapore Airlines.
Class: Economy
Route: Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Hanoi (HAN) via Singapore (SIN)
Plane: Boeing 737Max & Airbus A350-900
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[@JoshCahill]

Singapore Airlines or Qatar Airways... who do you think is the best in the world? Let me know!

[@johnaguirre9079]

SQ hands down 😊

[@ozzy-odyssey]

Sq by a long way

[@trevorphilips9933]

Any airline that has 10-abreast long haul 777s and doesn’t bother updating A330 cabins does not deserve the title of “World’s Best Airline”.

[@iamr4mi]

the airline that didn't ban you of being honest is better

[@nbailey9391]

SQ sorry Qatar is not even close.

[@estelitoiiireyes9273]

Flew CDG to SIN last week, upgraded to business class at the gate (you get called by the principal by name type of upgrade). Midway into the flight and while sleeping I was awoken because I was sweating a bit. Imagine my surprise when the flight attendant suddenly appeared from the shadows and asked me if I'm ok, like a ghost suddenly appeared! She offered me a thinner blanket and came back with a selection of snacks. I feel like if I coughed or choked on my saliva they'll come rushing in 0.5 seconds.

[@wholiveswhere]

You got upgraded at the gate by SQ? Do tell more please...hasn't happened ever in my time flying them for over 10 years!

[@estelitoiiireyes9273]

@@wholiveswhere i had a couple of theories about it. Mainly I think it was someone needing the bassinet seats which mine was at premium economy, there was also another person called at the same time which makes me believe this was the reason. I am not a frequent flyer but carry gold elite status from a marriott status match challenge I did earlier in the year since I had a couple of flights planned this year.

[@estelitoiiireyes9273]

@@joannatam6567 got gold elite from the marriott status match challenge, but my main theory is the bassinet seats were needed

[@wholiveswhere]

@@estelitoiiireyes9273 I’m Gold Elite with SQ for 5+ years and has never happened yet - lucky you! SQ is famous for never upgrading. Hope you enjoyed it!

[@paulready8897]

Wow, seems kind of scary lol, but in a good way. Sounds like an amazing FA’s.

[@GuyWithTheCapitalJ]

Just putting it out since it's not brought up (or i missed it out), but WiFi is free (even for Economy classes) as long as you're a KrisFlyer member and put that in before your flight.

[@panos0406]

it's not the first thing he misses, so long for being an "aviation journalist"

[@kenexx]

@@panos0406yes “journalist” is a bit of a stretch.

[@greg4318]

My wife and I are just back from Europe, we live in Australia. We travelled Business Class on SQ - without doubt, the best Airline we have utilised in recent years. The crew are a standout - impeccable service!

[@simonhutchings6073]

I’ve flown hundreds of times with many operators over the years . To this day my Singapore Al flights in 1997 on 4X B744 is still the best service I’ve experienced and Changi my favourite airport .😃

[@spenym14]

The crew on Singapore Airlines are outstanding

[@apiklala]

Not when you're dark skinned, then the racism comes out

[@paulready8897]

@@kimtan95with my luck I’d get the sucky flight for my first flight with them lol. Hopefully not though.

[@ronaldronz4599]

Exactly my experience when I flew from Singapore to London..Amazing service 🎉

[@adelguy67]

I flew business class with Singapore Airlines on the A380 from Singapore to Sydney, it was the best flight I have ever been on, the crew were outstanding and so attentive!

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

One minus point is that SQ considers Australia to be a regional destination even though SIN-SYD is a greater distance than LON-NYC. Maybe if SQ treated SYD as long haul the service would be better still !

[@anja6666]

Never seen a Caucasian crew, they only hire Asians,

[@lucasa.quiroga1246]

Having been to Singapore for a few days some years ago, it comes to me as no surprise that they have both the best airline and the best airport in the world. Singapore is the kind of place where you wonder what the locals might complain about.

[@TobiIshola-q6n]

What a great airline Singapore airlines has always been good

[@beverleyhelmbold]

Hi Josh - I love Singapore Airlines. I have been flying with them to Asia from Cape Town for a while now and no other airline comes close to their service.

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Scamtrax: always makes me chuckle. I flew four sectors with Singapore recently (LGW-SIN-DPS-SIN-LGW). The 'Singapore Girls' are fantastic and so, so polite. But I felt that the airline was pipped by pre-pandemic Qatar. Fully-carpeted Changi? Great. Happy to layover there, or stop in Singapore for a night or two. Good video.

[@axan50transportproductions]

SQ should win an award for not just being one of the best in the world, but also being one of the most consistent airlines in the world. The carpet is sound absorbent but it can be a bit of a hassle to drag four-wheel bags. Edit: My personal rankings would be 1. Emirates 2. Singapore Airlines 3. Cathay Pacific 4. ANA 5. Starlux Airlines 6. JAL 7. Eva Air 8. Qatar Airways 9. Vistara 10. Air Astana/British Airways

[@NemysisPrime]

Tourist kish should be there in the top 5 per my personal experience

[@joshuav9005]

Singapore airport is stunning, a very nice place to have a layover compared to Dubai and other big airports I’ve been to. I’ve never been taken aback by how nice a bathroom is aside from the one in Singapore airport.

[@georgehanna943]

SQ staff are always first class and consistent. Their training shows.

[@edlawrence94]

Great review. If you want to avoid the flicker on your camera either toggle/ change it to 50/60 ghz or shoot or try setting your shutter to 1/60 or 1/40 (I assume you're shooting 1/50?) It's a light frequency thing.

[@grantbarnes1939]

I've flown SQ on several occasions, taking annual trips back to the UK from where I now live in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Both the regional business class on the 737-8 MAX, and long haul business class on the A380, are superb experiences. Genuinely professional, and attentive crew - and the best food I've tasted in the sky. I'm sure the Q Suites onboard Qatar Airways are amazing - but I've not yet tried it. Good work with your videos Josh !

[@AByrne]

Singapore to Los Angeles in Singapore airlines business was the only flawless flight of my life. Absolutely flawless.

[@travellinman382]

Singapore Airlines is my absolute favorite!

[@ianwyj1]

I'm been a last row convert for the last 2-3 years as well, only because it allows me to lean the seat back without any guilt any time during the flight (over 10,000 feet naturally). The only times I don't choose the last row is when it's a red eye under 7 hours in which case I pay a little extra for a seat with generous leg room to stretch out during sleep.

[@MarcusZeba]

Flown with SIA CPH-SIN-MNL and back twice in Economy felt like a king, good crew, great food. I'm not complaining will do the trip again in December 😃 looking forward to it 😊

[@juncast4413]

I have flown several times in singapore airlines, the flight, crew, and food are all superb

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Changi’s JEWEL is beautiful and nice to visit. It’s also nice having a huge mall as part of the airport. One of the first times I saw security scanning being done at the gates themselves.

[@phattravellingdrummer]

I had one of the best experiences with Singapore airlines. With flying from Germany to Australia I really couldn’t of asked for better service and friendliness of the staff. 100% 👍

[@GODHenkie]

I had the fortune to have a 24h layover in Singapore last year, amazing country! and flew on SQ to HKT, 1h20min flight on a 737m with full service, amazign crew. imo the best airline out here.

[@followyourdreams8673]

I chose the back row on Emirates red eye flight from London to Dubai and I got the entire row to myself, it was amazing. Singapore airlines are my favourite by far for service and food, we were given so much food compared to Emirates (where we got off the plane absolutely starving).

[@SShiJie]

Just got recommended this as a Singaporean, very detailed video and great videography/editing skills!

[@kuishi]

I hate the back of any planes: "Close to toilets, you get the remaining food plates, you exit last from the plane (Between the first to exit and last to exit, it can take more than 10 minutes) and often, you can't recline if the seat is sticking to the wall. Plus you feel more the turbulances. But at least, no idiot kicking your seat

[@karenthomas2638]

Hi Josh Changi is my favoirite airport its so organised, modern, free massge chairs, so mamy things to do . I used to pick flights just to go through the airppirt . i love watching your reviews . Keep going !

[@serenefoo145]

I have been living overseas for almost 35 years and Singapore Airline is my favourite airline

[@alicelindores22]

Singapore Airlines has always been our preferred airline when travelling from Australia to Europe.

[@brian402]

I've flown on Singapore Airlines from New Zealand to the UK, via Singapore., have done this three time's & always have been impressed with everything✈👍

[@ivepeters]

Yep, 🇦🇺

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Shame the NZ national airline doesn't return to Europe.

[@HarrySwettenham26]

Thanks for the the review. I'm looking at flying to Auckland from Manchester next year. The toss up is between Emirates and Singapore Airlines but leaning towards Singapore. At 6'1", I think 17 hours non stop from Dubai to Auckland would be too much. Singapore is 13 hours ish and then 10 ish to Auckland so a welcome break would be nice vs 7 to Dubai and then 17 to Auckland.

[@apiklala]

Must be white because people who are dark skinned have the worst experience with the crew on the same route

[@elaine4498]

❤I love Singapore Airlines and Singapore airport, my go to when I am traveling between NZ and UK. Will be doing just that next week and can't wait❤

[@bigtones2575]

Singapore is my favorite in business & economy. It’s the service by the crew that make the difference. Also book the cook in business is the best

[@kenhuntbz]

I flew Singapore Airlines from Houston to Manchester and the service was outstanding. Unfortunately I have not flown some of the other well known big carriers that are known for their outstanding service so cannot compare but I would think Singapore is up near the top. Yes I have done the back row seating many times for the same reasons you do, especially when there are no time constraints at my destination. Sitting at the very back is even better when you are flying to an airport where you get to deplane onto the tarmac from the back as well as the front.

[@Titot182]

Wife did her first international flight in 20 years and boy was I glad it was with SQ - We did the LHR-SIN-CGK sector 2 days before the SQ320 incident, travelling with our 1 year old in a bassinet and 9 year in economy (both on their first flights too). Although it was a bumpy affair over the bay of bengal, I was glad that the flight attendant woke us up to get our infant into our laps. it was quite choppy on the A380, for somebody who does this segment biannually since the age of 4. They couldn't have performed any better with assisting us if they tried. For an economy class passenger, the food was spot on as was the IFE - soft and hard products were as I remembered them pre covid. It was also nice to be able to chat to some of the crew on their views post covid, during their downtime, in the rear galley. What I loved particularly about SQ was their sustainable domestic hot meals with regional flights; SIN - CGK was an eyeopener on the A350! I can't imagine having nasi lemak served in a wax-cartoned box with bamboo cutlery, but that was exactly what I needed to let me know I was most definitely back in SE Asia. My wife was impressed with the experience, despite the turbulence and considering what happened to that chap (who incidentally lives opposite the river to where we are in Gloucestershire), and basically concluded that all european / british carriers leave something to be desired. Well done SQ.

[@endi4654]

Wow, how coincidental that you flew with SQ just weeks before the incident that killed the poor chap who so happened to have lived near to you😢. Great to hear how well my national carrier perform. 😊

[@iAxianguy]

As of 2024, Singapore Airlines is still highly regarded, but it has recently been ranked as the second-best airline in the world. Qatar Airways took the top spot in the 2024 World Airline Awards, pushing Singapore Airlines to second place after holding the top position last year. In my book SQ will always be No. 1 for me. I flew Emirates and Qatar on Biz class, I found the crew be artificial and even racist as they seemed to be nice and more attentive to the white passengers. Especially Emirates I will not fly them again.

[@axan50transportproductions]

I recommend ignoring Skytrax (or Scamtrax) rankings as they take payments from airlines in return for a fake good ranking like in Qatar's/ Lufthansa's cases smh

[@axan50transportproductions]

Imo in terms of crew, Emirates are a tad bit better than SQ as they tend to be more attentive but SQ crew is still world-class nonetheless. Qatar crew are usually nice only on Europe/NA/Australia/NZ flights and quite average on other flights. I recommend not following Scamtrax rankings even if they are the first result on Google for "Top 10 airlines".

[@ragsoh]

Singapore Airlines is my favorite airline. They are consistent with their service and food. In 1985, I was working as a check-in staff (with a subsidiary of SQ) in Singapore Changi Airport. We have an auditor standing behind us every now and then to check our check-in speed. I still remember we were the fastest check in agents in the world. SQ is obsessed with quality. Fast forward to today - they are still the best airline in the world.

[@davidcks]

Nice! Nothing to upset Josh on this SQ flight…😅😅

[@Eric-jo8uh]

Consistently the best.👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@ranelphilip1049]

The SQ landing music is good enough reason for SIA to be called the best

[@plantwithmatt]

Staff on SQ are the best. Food in economy post-pandemic is a low point. Changi well deserves its best airport accolade and I love the carpets!

[@jbsarmiento9703]

Thank you for this review Josh, for me personally, Singapore Airlines is still the world's best ❤️ I love their B737 Max product. Looking forward to your Myanmar flight 😉

[@gman83090]

My grandfather just recently flew with Singapore Airlines with the stop off over in Singapore from Cairns Queensland and there are really good airline he was flying on to Bangkok

[@malaymoei]

The SQ flight experience never fails, been flying with them since my childhood. They treat u first class even when u r in economy, can’t say the same for Qatar economy class.

[@martinhuss9551]

For me SIA is the best in ECO, where the know how to treat passengers and has still a very competitive product in C and F class. Flown with them a couple of times to JFK and had never been let down by the lovely crew.

[@dshock2903]

Really good review. I really enjoyed this airline review.😊

[@briansharkey3511]

Recently flew on SIA from Johannesburg to Singapore in Premium Economy, then onto Da Nang Vietnam on the Max. Premium Economy allows you to choose your meals beforehand (Book The Cook) Free WiFi as a Kris Flyer member. What i can safely say is "The World's Best Airline". Josh you should do a Premium Economy review sometime, you will not be disappointed.

[@serenefoo145]

My sister have lived in California for almost 50 years and she only takes Singapore airline back Malaysia to visit our family who lived in JohorBaru and she never neve takes other airlines since she left Malaysia.

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

We met you in Changi a few years back. We love that airport. Personaly never flown SA but we do like KLM and we fly them all the time

[@vrfan]

I flew SQ from Melbourne to Singapore, onto Japan and return in May. Some of the best flights I've ever been on.

[@peregrino9154]

Cool. The hotel room comes with a strobe light.

[@bobbysup]

Singapore Airlines flight attendants are absolutely superb❤

[@PlaneObsessed-y1q]

Great video! Singapore Airlines is still a very good airline!

[@havenisse2009]

I really like that you are not priviliged like sam chui and randomly can visit the cockpit, loading ramps etc etc. Seems more honest this way.

[@littleowlbooks8514]

Sam chui is like porn to me

[@sergejusustinov64]

I agree, SQ is one of the best that I experienced on my recent flight from Rome to Singapore. Other top airlines I choose when have the chance are Air Astana and KLM

[@monsterzero760]

Great job to the airplane for outstanding service and product. Thanks again Josh for another great video. Safe travels and God bless you.

[@d.g.1594]

Singapore airlines is one of my favorite airlines in the world. I hope to try out this airline.

[@vladilenkalatschev4915]

In comparison to a “five star” airline Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines really deserves five stars.

[@RevolTamba]

Singapore Airlines never fails me. The crew was amazing, and the food was delicious! The best airline in the world.

[@daniello1]

the carpet at SIn makes it the best airport in the world. Makes it so quiet. I've spent there half a day and was all fine. Imagine it at the any other airport -12h o waiting.

[@RayRay79]

When I fly back to Australia from London, 1st preference is SQ, 2nd preference is SQ and 3rd preference is whoever gets me there the cheapest. 😊

[@vijayarora5833]

Definitely it is SQ Cahill Sir👍😊

[@alvaroga1n]

This is so positive it almost feels like an ad. Keep it up with economy reviews! But specially love business reviews of horrible airlines

[@detlefcbiehn8510]

After 41 c-class flights (mainly on A 350-900) with SQ I agree: SQ is the best airline in the world. And Changi certainly joins the best of the best.

[@laurenwybacz1479]

Yes I believe they are I've heard really good feedback

[@pokonaldo8198]

For me, There was a certain period in 2022-2023 that Kuwait Airways was a great airline. Amazing hard working crew, Top tier food, Amazing legroom and entertainment, Truly an airline with a flight you never forget nowadays!

[@danielhartwig6333]

It's the best I've used !🇦🇺

[@peterandkyleemingham3923]

Changi is a great airport and I love the carpet Josh.

[@CatLevanti]

I flew with Singapore Airlines more than 20 years ago, my first flight when i was 9 years old with my family to visit Indonesia (My brother is born there) and Sri Lanka (My sister is born there.)Via singapore twice, (Changi) To see their roots and different places. (We are adopted) . I even flew in one of the 2 special liveries. (The tropical livery). Singapore airlines will always have my heart and is in my opinion the best airline ever. I got the see the cockpit while flying and even got little scale models of their planes! I played Super mario bros and when i slept they put a sticker on the seat with ssh (sleeping) don't disturb. The food was amazing and till this day the best food on a flight i have every tasted. The dresses are amazing looking and they were so kind! The flight itself was a experience itself i will never forget! And i want to fly so much with them again! Hopefully one day to relive this awesome experience and beautiful memory of the whole family together!

[@1960salty]

Great viewing Josh

[@Oriontheaviator]

Another amazing Review 😍

[@kiwiaviation5037]

I flew to changi recently and found the thick carpets very annoying and difficult to roll a suitcase on. I would think this is something the airport would've noticed but i guess not.

[@Hughes500]

Singapore is consistently the best I have experienced over a number of years. Efficient and polite and the A350's are fantastic. I also think Changi Airport is the best in the world by far.

[@foamkilla4999]

Singapore Air is definitely #1 in the world. I'm curious to see how Thai Airways and Japan Airline are doing these days.

[@6726Justin]

Good review, enjoyed it

[@rmd4209]

I have heard great things about Singapore Airlines and have not had the chance to fly with them yet. The airline as well as Changi airport still hold the record for best airline and airport in the world. I tried Qatar airways a few years back and I had a nice experience with them during the flights and transiting through Doha. Thanks for sharing.

[@ailisonkelland]

I love SQ. My airline of choice always! Have flown many times economy, first time business in January! Wow! What an experience! Going again London to penang next January in business. Really good fare too! 3500 GBP or there abouts. Can't wait!

[@aaronukhampshire]

There have been occasions when I’ve booked their extra legroom seats (Row 49) on 737-max, they’ve reserved the middle seats on row 49 for cabin crew for takeoff and landing.

[@sudlor123]

I love the ice cream on SIA.

[@awniyounis7667]

I would love to see a video on fear of flying by you!

[@tmgarcia2002]

SQ for me is so much better, consistent and food is great. Crew are always present, especially on Business. I have flown with Emirates and Turkish for long-haul, in business. I still prefer SQ, too bad they're no longer flying in Duesseldorf.

[@susietoos]

Singapore has always been the best for me. Especially the staff and Changi the best airport by far ❤🇿🇦

[@ThamAlden]

Josh, if you really really want to test Singapore Airlines, you should fly their 737-800 NG (the ones from SilkAir). You can test if SIA can truly still serve exceptional service, even with the old seats that have NO IFE (the 737-800NG can usually be found flying from SIN-PEN)

[@DAR25427]

Im lucky to Live in Asia and use SQ all the time. They are Hard to beat and even in economy I love this new food box. Super tasty and eco friendly

[@andrewsgarage796]

They are an Awesome airline, they are reliable and when things go wrong they look after you. 110% highly recommended Best regards Andrew from Downunder :)

[@ketchupc1051]

SQ and Changi Airport are indeed pride of Singapore, my country!

[@tomtoon2014]

Very big plane for such a short route. Good review as always Josh :)

[@vaughnwilliams1208]

I think Changi is the best airport and the carpet just seems so wacky, I love it

[@ashman870]

I think SQ has the best crew in the sky. I prefer the EK hard product in economy class.

[@Jamesolicous]

Love the the thumbnail, Josh. ;) 😂

[@bwoolno]

I went to Singapore on Singapore Airline's A380 in economy in 2012 . At that time they had been the best airline I had travelled on to date . 2 years later I travelled from Sydney to LA with Air New Zealand in economy and I rated them as high , if not fractionally higher than Singapore.

[@honvitus]

cant believe you didnt chose the hanoi hilton ^^

[@jonathanlovo7391]

I like the video very much Josh well done

[@BrazilSaint]

SIN was my home hub for a while and flew SQ weekly, but not a fan of the carpets - it just made dragging bags that bit heavier. If you visit, you’re going to do some miles seeing it all, and the carpets are nice visually but harder work.

[@sandiekwek4312]

Just wonder what material your bag is made of. Normally, dragging a bag over carpets is smooth and easy.

[@fluke1464]

Pierre Balmain I salute you 🤩 ❤

[@Simon_PieMan]

I love Changi airport. A homely vibe.

[@KoreaWandering]

I used to be terrified of flying and wouldn’t dream of sitting in the back row (because it’s sometimes bumpier). Nowadays I don’t even blink when taking a row in the back; I’ll give you partial credit 😂

[@rrwithsteve895]

Honestly it sounds like Singapore airlines is GOATED at this point as the worlds best airline. Also this might sound super random but this looks like one of the few airlines that seemingly serves ice cream with their meals.

[@Gloria00082]

Josh it’s 534 am here in NewJersey,USA a lil chilly but nonetheless the video came in just time for my coffee and relaxation❤❤❤ Hope you have a great Day and Thank you for the video❤

[@zhuowu]

singapore air so far for me the best.