SIA fare type changes unlikely to push passengers away: Experts
SIA's move to charge some economy passengers for advance seat selection might have drawn some flak, but aviation experts said this will not deter customers from flying with the airline. From Jan 20 next year, advance seat selection will be chargeable under the new Lite category of economy fares, starting from US$5 per flight segment. Currently, this can be done across all economy fares without a charge. “This is a fairly modest move, so I wouldn't expect it to greatly impact SIA's customers, especially those who fly business class,” a Flightglobal editor said. “The idea of passengers paying a few dollars to select a seat may be new for SIA, but it's by no means new in the industry.” Among the other changes in economy class, passengers who pay for Flexi fares will get an increased baggage allowance of 35kg, up from 30kg <br/>
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SIA fare type changes unlikely to push passengers away: Experts
SIA's move to charge some economy passengers for advance seat selection might have drawn some flak, but aviation experts said this will not deter customers from flying with the airline. From Jan 20 next year, advance seat selection will be chargeable under the new Lite category of economy fares, starting from US$5 per flight segment. Currently, this can be done across all economy fares without a charge. “This is a fairly modest move, so I wouldn't expect it to greatly impact SIA's customers, especially those who fly business class,” a Flightglobal editor said. “The idea of passengers paying a few dollars to select a seat may be new for SIA, but it's by no means new in the industry.” Among the other changes in economy class, passengers who pay for Flexi fares will get an increased baggage allowance of 35kg, up from 30kg <br/>
