Singapore Airlines is increasing its check-in baggage allowance on all SIA and Silk Air flights from Friday (November 15).
The weight limit will increase by 10 kg for all classes of travel. Customers flying in suites (available on the A380 superjumbo only) and first class, therefore, will be entitled to 50 kg of check-in baggage, while business and economy class passengers can bring 40 kg and 30 kg onboard respectively.
For flights to and from the US, where a per-piece allowance applies, customers travelling in suites, first and business class are allowed to check in two pieces of luggage of up to 32 kg each, up from 23 kg previously. Meanwhile, economy passengers have an allowance of two bags at 23 kg each.
SIA made the announcement as it revealed an operating profit of £44 million in the three months to the end of September, which was an increase of 24 per cent on the same period last year.
But despite these improved results, the airline warned that the aviation market “remains challenging amid continued global economic uncertainty”.
“Advance bookings for the coming months are projected to be higher compared to the same period last year on the back of efforts to boost loads,” said the company.
“However, ongoing promotional activities necessitated by intense competition and a strong Singapore dollar are expected to place pressure on yields.”
singaporeair.com