Aviation

Japanese air travel slumps 31% in April

Blame it on the earthquake, blame it on the tsunami, but it’s a terrible result for Japan.

Japanese air travel slumps 31% in April

Blame it on the earthquake, blame it on the tsunami, but it’s a terrible result for Japan.

Tiger Airways still top generator of ancillary revenues in Asia

The carrier’s ancillary revenue as a percentage of total revenue increased to 20.5% from 19.4% in 2009.

SIA’s move “value destructive”: DMG Research

Although it sees SIA standing a chance unlike many other airlines which failed to differentiate their LCC product.

SIA flying the other way: entering long-haul budget carrier market

But its Malaysian competitor is not worried, saying businesses should stick to what they know best.

How did Tiger rack up $74 million of losses in Australia?

It is a stunning figure only revealed yesterday, and brings in to question the strategy and even viability of its operations downunder.

Budget passengers up 26 % at Changi

And they now account for a quarter of the airport’s traffic.

Tiger burning bright

Burning cash in Australia, that is, and how long can they continue losing down under ?

Disappointing quarter for Tiger Airways: DMG & Partners Research

Below is the highlight from DMG's research note on Tiger Airways May 23, 2011.

Tiger Airways' low fares strategy working well: Phillip Securities Research

Below is the highlight from the research note of Phillip Securities Research on Tiger Airways May 23, 2011.

SIA may fly more Scandinavia routes with new SAS codeshare agreement

WIth Finnair now plying the Singapore to Helsinki route, move is seen as a way to keep SIA competitive in the Northern European market.

Lufthansa upgrades Singapore ops with A380 on European flights

The german flag carrier, which just introduced new baggage allowance rules, says it will grow its passenger traffic 25 % to Singapore.

Margins expected to come under pressure: DMG & Partners Research

Below is the highlight from DMG's research note on SATS May 20, 2011.

Tiger Airways profit before tax nearly tripled to $57mn

Profitable results driven by revenue improvement and cost containment as the group underwent re-allocation of capacity in current financial year to...

Guess how much a private jet from Singapore to Bali is going to cost?

Would be rappers or barons of industry can now find out with the launch of Chapman Freeborn’s “Private Jet” booking iPhone app.

Tiger pounces on Mandala airlines

Tiger Airways today announced its acquisition of a 33% stake in Indonesia's PT Mandala Airlines. And as Mandala undergoes a financial restructuring...

Lufthansa introduces new charges on excess baggage

The german flag carriers says the new rules are in line with new IATA standards, but charges for bringing on a second piece of luggage start at 50...

Guess which top 10 SGX listed companies were not ranked as Singapore's best run companies ?

Financeasia.com news website has polled institutional investors and other fund managers on which companies they reckon are the best managed in...