Singapore Airlines is the national airline of Singapore. It was founded in 1947 as Malayan Airways and has now evolved into one of the most respected airline travel brands worldwide. Singapore Airlines has a young, efficient fleet, educated staff attuned to quality, and a top-ranked travel gateway, Singapore's Changi Airport, at the centre of their extensive route network. Their route network today spans 99 destinations in 36 cities, serving Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East, the South West Pacific, and Africa.