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Singapore enjoys soaring visitor arrivals

Singapore enjoys soaring visitor arrivals

Singapore visitor arrivals reached 3.12 million in Q1 2011, representing a 15.7% year-on-year growth. All three months in Q1 2011 saw record high arrivals with January registering the largest increase. March however remains the top visitor-generating month in Q1 2011. This follows Singapore Changi Airport being voted “World’s Leading Airport 2010” by World Travel Awards.

Singapore Airlines to launch long-haul budget carrier

26 May 2011 Airline News

Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a low-cost, long-haul carrier. The new carrier is expected to start operations within a year, and will be wholly owned by SIA but managed independently. It is expected to fly routes over five hours, competing with the likes of Jetstar Airways and AirAsiaX.