The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group announced on Thursday, September 10, that it will be cutting around 4,300 positions across its airlines.
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International passenger flights to India to remain suspended till September 30
India had announced the suspension of international passenger flights on March 23 in view of the growing coronavirus pandemic.
Delhi to London by bus? Indian company announces unique journey
The journey will be undertaken in a special 20-seater bus, equipped with business class seats and the company will also take care of the visa arrangements of the passengers.
India in talks with 13 countries to establish bilateral air bubble agreements: Civil Aviation Minister
The bilateral air bubble agreements allow airlines of both countries to operate international flights with certain restrictions.
Singapore and Malaysia launch dual-currency card for cross-border travel
Singapore’s EZ-Link and Malaysia’s Touch ‘n Go have launched Southeast Asia’s first dual-currency cross-border contactless smart card, called “EZ-Link x Touch ’n Go Motoring Card”.
Indian government allows tourist visa holders to fly to UAE, US, UK and Canada under air bubble agreement
This includes those with tourist, business, student and transit visas.
Indian Home Ministry allows OCI cardholders from air bubble nations to travel to India
The Indian Home Ministry has given permission for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders from countries with which air bubble arrangements have been finalised by the Civil Aviation Ministry to enter India.
Incoming travellers serving stay-home notice outside of facilities in Singapore to wear electronic monitoring device
Upon arrival in Singapore, travellers serving their SHN at their place of residence will be issued an electronic monitoring device at the checkpoints, after immigration clearance.
Singapore Airlines reports SGD1 billion net loss in 2020Q1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group reported a 99.5 per cent decline in passenger carriage during the first quarter of the 2020/2021 financial year, which led to a net loss of SGD1 billion.
Emirates to cover COVID-19 medical expenses and quarantine costs in industry first
This cover is provided free of cost to all Emirates customers regardless of class of travel or destination.
