Asean open skies agreement takes effect

BTN News
Thursday, 19 May 2016

Ratification of the Asean open skies agreement by Indonesia and Laos in April finally allows airlines to launch unlimited flights from their home bases to any other ports in the region, subject only to slot availability.


It means airlines can launch any number of international flights and it appears many will do so.


Malaysia's AirAsia plans more services from the Philippines and Indonesia, while Thai Airways, Garuda Indonesia and Philippine Airlines plan to connect more long-haul passengers to more Southeast Asia services via their hubs.


Singapore Airlines is expected to use its long-haul services to feed its two low-fare carriers Scoot and Tiger Airways.


In terms of slot availability, while many airports in the region report heavy use, Singapore's Changi has three terminals that can handle 66 million passengers (and served 55 million in 2015) and is building two more.

Asean open skies agreement takes effect

BTN News
Thursday, 19 May 2016

Ratification of the Asean open skies agreement by Indonesia and Laos in April finally allows airlines to launch unlimited flights from their home bases to any other ports in the region, subject only to slot availability.


It means airlines can launch any number of international flights and it appears many will do so.


Malaysia's AirAsia plans more services from the Philippines and Indonesia, while Thai Airways, Garuda Indonesia and Philippine Airlines plan to connect more long-haul passengers to more Southeast Asia services via their hubs.


Singapore Airlines is expected to use its long-haul services to feed its two low-fare carriers Scoot and Tiger Airways.


In terms of slot availability, while many airports in the region report heavy use, Singapore's Changi has three terminals that can handle 66 million passengers (and served 55 million in 2015) and is building two more.