Singapore Airlines, which was long relying on its top-spot in the long-haul first and business class market in the Asia to Europe routes and has finally found a reason to ‘Scoot’ around.
Singapore Airlines hopes to gain solid grounds in the burgeoning no-frills air travel market with the advent of its wholly owned subsidiary, Scoot. The airline might kick-start its services by June 2012. Scoot plans to operate four Boeing 777-200 jets by the end of next year.
Initially, the airline might route flights to five to ten hour destinations from the Changi International Airport. As per reports, the airline might start cheap flights to four or more cities in China and Australia.
Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot informed that the new long-haul budget market was rapidly germinating and Scoot hopes to increase the business for Singapore Airlines.
Wilson was also reported as informing that Scoot will initially offer two cabin classes, with approximately 40 percent cheaper tickets as compared to other premium airline’s tickets. Also the customers would be enabled to choose seats, meals and baggage options.
Additionally, Scoot also plans to offer various customized options to the budget travellers to offer a delightful flying experience.
Scoot plans to buy several Boeing 777-200ER planes to route regular flights to European and African destinations. The airline’s plans further include hiring 52 pilots, 250 flight attendants and 40 ground staff next year.
However, the new carrier might face challenges from Air Asia X and JetStar which already operate cheap flights in the region.
Analysts expect Scoot to add extra frills to beat the challenge.
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia Join Hands
Days are not far when those who fly frequently with either Singapore Airlines or Virgin Australia will see a trail of benefits coming their way. The two carriers have signed a codeshare agreement! The agreement takes effect from 1st August 2011 after it gets approved by relevant authorities.
Codeshare agreements are common amongst airlines that seek to have a better penetration across the distant destinations or aim to tap the untapped market. However the players involved here may cause few competitors in the region some lack of sleep! Who doesn’t know about Qantas-Virgin rivalry!
It is certain that the passengers will reap the benefits from this alliance. Even those frequent flyers who might have dismissed these airlines in the past for not selling cheap flight tickets may not mind heading to their booking counter, given the host of benefits and comforts available now!
If not cheap flights, the passengers benefit from the following:
Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Programmes – The frequent flyers members of Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer can earn and redeem the miles flown on Virgin Australia. Similarly, members of Velocity, Virgin Australia loyalty program, can earn and cash-in the miles flown on Singapore Airlines operated flights.
Reciprocal Lounge Access – Both the airlines’ airport lounges will be accessible by the passengers of either airline!
One Ticket Many Destinations – The joining of the networks of two airlines has added 70 destination to the route map of Virgin Australia while Singapore Airline’s passengers can now travel to added 30 destinations on one ticket.
Codeshare agreements are common amongst airlines that seek to have a better penetration across the distant destinations or aim to tap the untapped market. However the players involved here may cause few competitors in the region some lack of sleep! Who doesn’t know about Qantas-Virgin rivalry!
It is certain that the passengers will reap the benefits from this alliance. Even those frequent flyers who might have dismissed these airlines in the past for not selling cheap flight tickets may not mind heading to their booking counter, given the host of benefits and comforts available now!
If not cheap flights, the passengers benefit from the following:
Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Programmes – The frequent flyers members of Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer can earn and redeem the miles flown on Virgin Australia. Similarly, members of Velocity, Virgin Australia loyalty program, can earn and cash-in the miles flown on Singapore Airlines operated flights.
Reciprocal Lounge Access – Both the airlines’ airport lounges will be accessible by the passengers of either airline!
One Ticket Many Destinations – The joining of the networks of two airlines has added 70 destination to the route map of Virgin Australia while Singapore Airline’s passengers can now travel to added 30 destinations on one ticket.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Singapore Airlines voted favourite by travellers
Anyone who is looking for flights to India or Australia may want to consider travelling with Singapore Airlines after the carrier received a host of industry awards in 2009.In a global survey conducted by the Official Airline Guide (OAG), the company came top among frequent business travellers.
It also received the accolade of OAG airline of the year for the seventh time at the organisation's industry awards in 2009.
Other notable successes include being named the best global airline for the 21st consecutive year in a poll of readers of the Conde Nast Traveller and being rated as the best Asian airline in the Business Traveller UK Reader's Poll Awards.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Airline award winners announced
Singapore Airlines was the biggest winner at the Official Airline Guide (OAG) annual awards this week.
The Asian-based carrier picked up four gongs, including the title of best international first class airline.
Additionally, Singapore Changi was voted the best airport in the world by the registered OAG members and frequent fliers who took part in the ballot.
Other winners included Continental - which picked up the accolades for best airline based in North America and the best executive/business class carrier - and Virgin Atlantic which was awarded best airline based in Western Europe and best transatlantic airline.
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The Asian-based carrier picked up four gongs, including the title of best international first class airline.
Additionally, Singapore Changi was voted the best airport in the world by the registered OAG members and frequent fliers who took part in the ballot.
Other winners included Continental - which picked up the accolades for best airline based in North America and the best executive/business class carrier - and Virgin Atlantic which was awarded best airline based in Western Europe and best transatlantic airline.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Frequent fliers boosted by Air India and Singapore Airlines partnership
Air India and Singapore Airlines have announced a partnership that will benefit frequent flyers with both carriers.
A new bilateral frequent flyer programme agreement between the businesses means that passengers on both airlines can now redeem miles on flights offered by either company.
Both airlines claim that this will offer their customers a greater level of choice as well as increasing the number of available routes.
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A new bilateral frequent flyer programme agreement between the businesses means that passengers on both airlines can now redeem miles on flights offered by either company.
Both airlines claim that this will offer their customers a greater level of choice as well as increasing the number of available routes.
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