Singapore Airlines U-turns on credit card fee for tickets issued in Singapore

Singapore Airlines has decided not to introduce a credit card fee for tickets issued in Singapore. The airline issued a circular to all its sales agents and other business partners to inform them of the latest development. SIA wrote: "Following a further review, Singapore Airlines will not be proceeding with the implementation of the CCSF (credit card service fee)." No further reason was given for the decision. The airline first informed its sales agents about the proposed fee on Jan 3. At the time, SIA said that with effect from Jan 20, a credit card service fee of 1.3% of the total fare amount, capped at $50, would be introduced for flights departing from Singapore. It would affect only those who purchase discounted tickets - Economy Lite. SIA first introduced credit card fees in 2016. Currently, they apply to routes departing from Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Credit card surcharges are common among budget carriers, including Scoot, AirAsia and Jetstar, but not many full-sevice airlines impose them.<br/>