Overview
- The final aircraft, 9V-MGN, is scheduled to complete its last run with a landing on October 26, 2025, after recent Singapore–Penang shuttles and occasional Singapore–Kathmandu services.
- The retirement closes the chapter on SilkAir-sourced 737-800s that entered the mainline fleet after the 2021 merger.
- Singapore Airlines will operate 19 Boeing 737 MAX 8s as its only narrowbody type, with further deliveries expected.
- The phase-out reflects higher operating costs and inferior cabins on 737-800s compared with MAX 8s, which feature flat-bed business seats, inflight Wi‑Fi, and seat‑back entertainment.
- Remaining 737-800s will be returned to lessors at the end of the IATA summer 2025 season, with several earlier airframes already moving to Qantas and Virgin Australia.