SQ Flags New Low Cost Long Haul Airline

Singapore Airlines to join longer haul low cost airline battle

Singapore Airlines has set the scene for consolidation among Asia-Pacific carriers by announcing it will launch a wide body longer range low fare second brand airline.

The move will bring enormous pressure to bear on Qantas plans for expanding its Jetstar franchise in the region and its projected low cost but ‘premium’ single aisle Asia based brand.

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