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Formerly known as Tradewinds Airline and founded on February 21, 1989 started as a regional charter company. It used aircrafts which were predominantly hired from its parent company Singapore Airlines and served only leisure destinations. It was later renamed as SilkAir on April 1, 1992 and it transformed from a holiday resort airline to a complete regional airline.

Silkair flights are very popular among business and leisure travellers of Asia. They range from short to medium haul. Silkair flights offer exquisite menu, bar services and good in-flight entertainment. The highlighting features of Silkair Hospitality,service quality and dedicated cabin crew.

Silkair has been declared as the 'Best Regional Airline by TTG Asia PTN Asia Pacific. It has won the same award for three consecutive years particularly in 1995, 1996 and 1997. Additionally it won the award the 10th time in 2009 along with features in TTG Asia's Travel Hall of Fame.

All the information related to Silkair can be easily found on Goibibo.com. You can do this by using your booking details like your PNR number or your booking reference number along with your last name on our travel portal and check all your booking details. For all the accurate details just add the starting and ending point of your travel destinations.

Additionally Goibibo.com gives you the best deals on your Silkair ticket that can be easily booked online at convenience. All of which can be accessed anywhere or through a goibibo app. For further information you can also visit the official website of the airline.

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Checked Baggage
The maximum weight allowance for checked baggage differs on the basis of class of flight. For economy class the maximum limit is 20 kgs whereas for Business Class it is 30 kgs. Additionally infants are permitted to carry 10 kgs of free checked in baggage. They may also carry one fully collapsible pushchair/stroller or infant car seat.

Carry on bags
The food for infants can be carried in a hand-luggage for consumption on board. Special baggage facility is also available. For more details check the official website.

Excess Baggage
Zonal Price and Band: The price and limit for excess baggage allowance depends upon itineraries outside US/ Brazil or outside US/Brazil. Additionally they also differ on the basis of band.

Silk Air started its operations with two hired McDonnell Douglas MD-87 aircrafts in the year 1989.Currently the fleet of SilkAir consists of 18 aircrafts. it is one of the youngest fleets in Asia, with an average age of 5.8 years. SilkAir flights serve 31 destinations around the world. The fleet consists of 12 Airbus A320-200 and 6 Airbus A319-100 aircrafts. Check Out Silk Air Flight status , Silk Air Web Check in process and Baggage Allowance details.

Formed in the year 1975, SilkAir was started as a regional air-charter company as Tradewinds Charters and used aircrafts predominantly hired from its parent company Singapore Airlines which served leisure destinations. The airline was renamed as SilkAir on 1st April, 1992. This transformation market the airline's evolution from a leisure airline to full-fledged regional air carrier. Finally after immense inspection, the airline received present name, logo and its corporate identity.

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Best Time to Visit
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Places to Visit
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Transportation
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