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SilkAir Online Booking

SilkAir is the regional arm of Singapore Airlines and is a wholly owned subsidiary. It began its journey in 1989 with the name of Tradewinds and was renamed to SilkAir in 1992. It is positioned as a premium, short to medium-haul carrier that gives it a unique appeal among business and leisure travelers in the region.

On-Board SilkAir

The carrier connects Singapore to cities in Southeast and South Asia, China and Australia. The regional flair of the carrier is conveyed through their cabin crew and cuisine choices, and this is an instrumental part of the SilkAir experience.

The airline has been recognized by the industry, and some of the recent awards won by it include:

• Regional Airline of the Year in the Air Transport News (ATN) 2013 Awards.
• Part of the Top 10 List of Best Airlines Worldwide for Cabin Service by Smart Travel Asia, a Hong Kong based travel magazine.

Connectivity and Fleet Information

SilkAir online bookings may be made to Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Passengers in the Middle East can use this airline as a preferred choice when traveling between any of these destinations.

The fleet of the carrier contains Airbus A320-200 and A319-100 aircraft that are configured into Business Class and Economy Class. The average age of the fleet as of 2013 is 6.5 years, making it one of the youngest in the skies.

Services and Baggage Allowance

Starting from 48 hours before the departure of your flight, you can avail the SilkAir online check in service, which is available for all cities in the airline's network. It is also recommended to check your SilkAir PNR status a few hours before leaving for the airport.

Business Class passengers may relax at the airport lounges before boarding their flights and once on board would be greeted by the ergonomically designed leather-upholstered seating. Add to this the excellent service from the cabin crew and the delectable meal choices, and they would definitely have a memorable experience. Passengers in Economy may also enjoy comfortable seating and a variety of regional cuisine choices. The in-flight entertainment on the overhead drop down screens and the Silkwinds magazine complete the experience. Contact the customer service of the airline here.

The SilkAir baggage policy allows check-in baggage of 30 kg in Economy, and 40 kg in Business Class. For travel to the UAE, a single piece may not weigh more than 32 kg. Cabin baggage may weigh up to 7 kg, with one such piece allowed in Economy and 2 in Business Class. For more details of baggage policy, please check here.

Cleartrip: Runway for SilkAir Flights

Cleartrip provides you all the information regarding SilkAir flights and schedules, to plan your travel itinerary in just a few minutes. The clear and clutter-free pages are sure to make you want to come back for your future travel searches. Do not forget to check out the Cleartrip app that you can download and use on your mobile!