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Entries for July 26th, 2009

Singapore Air Loses Passengers to ‘McDonald’s Model’ Carriers

July 24 (Bloomberg) — Jimmy Lim Chin Hwa abandoned Singapore Airlines Ltd.’s coach class for budget carrier Jetstar Asia Airways Pte two years ago to save 65 percent on the cost of flying. He’s noticed more people following suit.
“Normally, the flights are half full [...]

More MAS flights to Tawau and Sandakan

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines will increase flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau as well as the Kuala Lumpur-Sandakan route to twice daily from Sept 16.
Tawau and Sandakan are popular destinations for business and tourism, said MAS senior general manager for network and revenue management Dr Amin Khan.
“The second daily flight will enable more [...]