SIA moves to slash fares

SIA moves to slash fares

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has slashed fares to Bangkok, Jakarta, Hong Kong and Taipei in a bid to undercut the prices of budget carriers, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

Round trip tickets to the four cities are going for S$98 (US$59) each for passengers traveling in pairs from Jan. 3 to Jan. 31.

It is the lowest fare the national carrier has offered since Valuair, the first budget airline to operate in Singapore, which took to the skies in May.

SIA's latest deal undercuts the fares offered by Valuair, Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia, the three Singapore-based budget airlines.

Tiger, which is partially owned by SIA, said it would offer 10,000 seats to both Phuket and Hat Yai for travel next month for S$48.88 ($29.62) one way.-- DPA