Singapore Airlines retires its last Boeing 737-800 so it can claim an important milestone
Published on Oct 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Oct 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Singapore Airlines has retired its last Boeing 737-800, and it has claimed an important milestone in the process.
The airline has stated that October 26th, 2025, will be the last time the jet will take to the skies, and has allowed it to claim a fleet-wide flat-bed goal that it has recently been seeking.
This refers to what it offers inside its various aircraft, involving things such as business class seats or WiFi connectivity.
Even though it has achieved an important goal, it’s still sad to see the airline say farewell to its 737s.
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The final flight of Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 737-800
The final flight for the aircraft is SQ441 from Kathmandu to Singapore.
This flight will depart Kathmandu at 10:50pm on Saturday, touching down in Singapore at 6:14am Sunday morning.
The aircraft in question is Boeing 737-800 9V-MGN, and it’s just 10 years old.
Remarkably, the airline only introduced the 737-800 to its fleet in 2021.
Its short-lived time in the main fleet came after its subsidiary, Silk Air, merged with the main airline.
Nine examples of the Boeing airliner were absorbed into the Singapore Airlines fleet.
While their time has been short, the Boeing 737 will remain a part of the airline.
However, the duties will now fall to the Boeing 737 MAX 8 instead.
A fleet-wide flat-bed goal has been achieved
Retiring the 737-800 means Singapore Airlines has achieved an important goal.
The airline’s entire fleet, including the Airbus A380, will now offer flatbed seats in business class.
This is something the earlier version of the 737 could not offer.
Every aircraft it operates will now have those seats, as well as WiFi connectivity and individual seatback entertainment screens.
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 also offers a considerable upgrade over its predecessor.
Premium guests can now enjoy the lie-flat business class seats, with 10 on each aircraft.
When flat, the beds measure 76 inches long, which increases passenger comfort and allows for some nice downtime on each flight.
Singapore Airlines has 19 of these Boeing in its fleet, but while one type of 737 has bid farewell, another version is ready to carry on in its place.
Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
