Is SINGAPORE AIRLINES still the BEST Airline in the WORLD? 

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

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.

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.

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

Just travelled Surabaya to Singapore with Singapore Airlines on the 737 Max-8 and had the same meal as Josh. Simply outstanding. Travelled outbound Frankfurt to Singapore with Lufthansa on Premium Economy. And Singapore to Jakarta on Singapore Airlines in Economy. Prefers Singapore Airlines Economy in above Lufthansa Premium Economy.

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.

The crew on Singapore Airlines are outstanding

What a great airline Singapore airlines has always been good

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.

That thumbnail will haunt me forever

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

I always try to book a seat in the last row as I can't recall an aircraft ever reversing into a mountain 😊

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.

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.

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✈👍

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.

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

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!

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 .😃

Singapore Airlines is my absolute favorite!

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.

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.

7:20 - do you mean June 2025? It's already end of August...

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

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.

I love the carpet when I have a backpack, I really dislike the carpet when I have a wheeled carry-on 😂

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

Josh I don’t like this thumbnail it looks bad, I feel it looks to ai generated and lo-quality not really your level but other than that great video love your work👍

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!

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.

Cool. The hotel room comes with a strobe light.

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.

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 !

If I am not remembered wrongly, KrisFlyer member can get on board WiFi for free, regardless of any fare class.

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

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

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

My old home i miss Singapore so much and lots of memories there

cant believe you didnt chose the hanoi hilton ^^

I flew business class this year to and from Singapore. Service excellent but ground crew have no idea what is going on. 2 hour delay and we in glass room with out toilet. Our bags have been left on rain for 2 hours , by the time we arrived to Brisbane my bag content was wet and some items ruined as clothes have stained each other. Crew fantastic but no communication between ground floor crew , everyone just looking at each other. I know the system as I did work for 25 years at the airport in Australia.

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% 👍

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

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!

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!

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

It's the best I've used !🇦🇺

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

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.

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

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Last row doesn't usually have reclining seats. So if the person in front of you pushes back, it can be claustrophobic

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!

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)

Singapore is the best. Used to find Qatar the best but had a miserable crew from Manchester to Doha, next leg to Bangkok was brilliant.

Pierre Balmain I salute you 🤩 ❤

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.

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.

Wild to me that they are operating the LH version of the A350 on KUL-SIN with Y+ (which they don’t sell on that route) but they’re still sending the regional product to Australia.

❤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❤

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.

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

3:45 the best airport and best airline in 2024 according to skytrax is qatar airways and hamad international airport

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

I never flown SQ in economy so cannot really judge that but I just flew multiple times SQ A380 in the last month in business class and whit out a doubt it was one of my best experiences even after flying countless other business class flights even if being just 13… really kind crew, excellent food, good seat and phenomenal lounges!!

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

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 😂

Depends where you're flying to or from. I used Turkish on long flights and I would say the experience is better than Qatar Airways

Simple answer one: Yes, SQ is the best passenger airline in the world :-) Both in plain economy as well as in business, the cabin crew is always incredibly and genuinly friendly and helpful. Once talked to a first officer at the gate before the flight, he oso very friendly one. Sarong Kebaya is such a nice uniform, the food is delicious.

"In between now (?) and the end of June". "Now" is August 20, baby :-)

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

Love the the thumbnail, Josh. ;) 😂

Singapore Airlines make British Airways look like Ryanair.

The deeply fried thumbnail 😂

"Scamtrax" Ooh, shots fired Josh 😂

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).

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.

Just flew Turkish Airlines into Istanbul. Wow, there streamline and efficient Airport was the best!

You know it’s a fancy operation when they serve you lurpak and not a generic!

SIA have always been a solid choice!! ❤🇸🇬

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.

Had the pleasure to fly with SIA in July 2024 (787 and an older 737) as well as with Garuda (737) and Malaysia Airlines (737), and found them all very good with excellent cabin crews, well-presented and tasty meals, efficient baggage handling and on-time performance on all the flights we took, just lucky? As for the lounges, I prefer the MH Regional Lounge at KLIA (bright and airy and comes with nice views) over the SIA lounge at Changi T2 (relatively dark, no view, no windows). The Marhaba Lounge at Changi T3 used by Garuda is not too bad in terms of plane spotting, either. Call me old fashioned and grumpy, but I don't find these small cardboard meal boxes appetizing - sure, these are used by so many airlines, and I should just get used to them. Still working on it...

My hotel in Hanoi reached out to me before my trip to recommend getting a car from the airport. I really appreciated it. I found the hotels in Vietnam to be so nice. I partial to SQ because I grew up flying them, and went to high school in Singapore. For me, SQ is kind of a home town airline. I flew SQ economy in 2019. I was disappointed in what they offerred before the flight (I didn't like having to pay extra to choose my seat). The product in the air was nice for economy. In hindsight paying for my window seat turned out to be good. A family put a young child in my window seat and asked if I was willing to switch next to dad in the middle-middle seat (16 hours from SIN-SFO). Yeah- that ain't happening. I told mom that I paid extra, and no issues with the family.

I think SQ is still the best airline in the world not only because of its product and the crew but also because of its consistency. I'd put JAL a close second. As for QR, Qatar doesn't recognise Israel so their airline isn't worthy of my consideration. As for Changi's carpets, I love the design but it must cost a bloody fortune to keep them clean. Dirty shoes, spilt food and drink, wheel ruts, frayed seams, etc. If I ran an airport it would be tiled floors from wall to wall.

Great viewing Josh

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

If I review my last 100 flights or so, with BA, LH, SQ, AA, UA, Condor, SW and AF, I agree that Singapore is the best of the lot. The planes always are ok, the handling was good and the crew extraordinary. My children got pampered with extra portions of ice cream and the crew was always very attentive. I happily award Singapore the first place.

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

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.

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.

Kuwait airways right now is having a good economy product as well. You should try their business class as well!!

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.

with that bamboo 787 in the video, this one has been recorded before November 2023 🙂 Hello from Vietnam 🇻🇳

Uganda Airlines. Flew to Entebbe in a packed Economy cabin and back to Dubai in an empty Premium cabin. Either way the cabin crew were friendly and the service was amazing.

Singapore Airlines interiors have always impressed. I like Cathay Pacifics hospitality & food above all other airlines. Air NZ have always impressed with both their hospitality & interiors...

Going on a lot of diving trips in asia I always make sure to fly with Singapore airlines, doesn't matter which cabin, Service is always great, flights on time, Entertainment System good and transit in singapore smooth

The Singapore airlines crew is always professional and top notch. If you are nice to the crew you can get freebie snacks if u ask, as a Singaporean flying SQ over the years it is the crew that has made it what it was. The front line service is not the hardware but the heartware and the trained professional Singaporean crew always keeps the Singapore flag flying high

That thumpy touchdown is a 737 thing. I have experienced it in may 737s. Maybe the very low slung engine pods create a force that pulls the plane down at the last second.

His Josh in the meal did you eat the peas lol?

Consistently the best.👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

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