Aviation
Asian carriers to make majority of worldwide airline profits this year
Asian carriers to make majority of worldwide airline profits this year
IATA expects asian carriers will earn US$2.1 bn this year, while the rest of the worlds airlines will only make $1.9 bn.
Brace for impact: S$10.6b profit forecast for global airlines going down says IATA
Blame higher oil prices.
Tiger’s JV with Thai Airways still up in the air
Whilst Tiger is still waiting for regulatory approval to start its budget operation with Thai Airways called Thai Tiger, Thai Airways is already...
Japanese air travel slumps 31% in April
Blame it on the earthquake, blame it on the tsunami, but it’s a terrible result for Japan.
Tiger Airways still top generator of ancillary revenues in Asia
The carrier’s ancillary revenue as a percentage of total revenue increased to 20.5% from 19.4% in 2009.
SIA’s move “value destructive”: DMG Research
Although it sees SIA standing a chance unlike many other airlines which failed to differentiate their LCC product.
SIA flying the other way: entering long-haul budget carrier market
But its Malaysian competitor is not worried, saying businesses should stick to what they know best.
How did Tiger rack up $74 million of losses in Australia?
It is a stunning figure only revealed yesterday, and brings in to question the strategy and even viability of its operations downunder.
Budget passengers up 26 % at Changi
And they now account for a quarter of the airport’s traffic.
Tiger burning bright
Burning cash in Australia, that is, and how long can they continue losing down under ?
Disappointing quarter for Tiger Airways: DMG & Partners Research
Below is the highlight from DMG's research note on Tiger Airways May 23, 2011.
Tiger Airways' low fares strategy working well: Phillip Securities Research
Below is the highlight from the research note of Phillip Securities Research on Tiger Airways May 23, 2011.
SIA may fly more Scandinavia routes with new SAS codeshare agreement
WIth Finnair now plying the Singapore to Helsinki route, move is seen as a way to keep SIA competitive in the Northern European market.
Lufthansa upgrades Singapore ops with A380 on European flights
The german flag carrier, which just introduced new baggage allowance rules, says it will grow its passenger traffic 25 % to Singapore.
Margins expected to come under pressure: DMG & Partners Research
Below is the highlight from DMG's research note on SATS May 20, 2011.
Tiger Airways profit before tax nearly tripled to $57mn
Profitable results driven by revenue improvement and cost containment as the group underwent re-allocation of capacity in current financial year to...
Guess how much a private jet from Singapore to Bali is going to cost?
Would be rappers or barons of industry can now find out with the launch of Chapman Freeborn’s “Private Jet” booking iPhone app.
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