SIA cuts fares to seven cities

SIA cuts fares to seven cities

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced Monday promotional fares of S$98 Singapore (US$60) for return trips from the city- state to seven Asian cities, amid rising competition from budget carriers.

The seven destination cities were Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Hanoi, Taipei, Shenzhen and Perth, the carrier said in a statement.

Bookings for the promotion can only be made between Monday and Thursday this week over SIA's website, while the flights must be taken between March 27 and April 14.

The fares are a steep discount to SIA's normal rates. A standard return trip to Hanoi with SIA normally costs S$550, excluding taxes and fuel surcharges. The promotional rates exclude taxes and fuel surcharges. -- AFP