Singapore Airlines flying into new territory
SIA is counting down to going where no carrier has gone before. The airline will start its "Capital Express" service in September which will link Wellington, Canberra and Singapore four times a week. It will be the first time the Australasian cities have been linked by direct flights and the first ever international services out of Canberra. Driving the project from New Zealand is Simon Turcotte, country GM. "We've done our sums and we looked at it for many years. I think at this point of time the figures add up - it makes sense for us to do it and there's possibility to do it on a profitable basis and now is the time to make that investment and give it a go.' The airline will use a 266-seat retrofitted Boeing 777-200 aircraft, with 38 business class seats and 228 economy class seats. The 35-year-old says the Capital Express is part of a strategy of investing heavily in New Zealand and Australia. "As a network carrier we're always looking out for opportunities and studying options world wide - we see Southwest Pacific as a key part of our network," he said.<br/>
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Singapore Airlines flying into new territory
SIA is counting down to going where no carrier has gone before. The airline will start its "Capital Express" service in September which will link Wellington, Canberra and Singapore four times a week. It will be the first time the Australasian cities have been linked by direct flights and the first ever international services out of Canberra. Driving the project from New Zealand is Simon Turcotte, country GM. "We've done our sums and we looked at it for many years. I think at this point of time the figures add up - it makes sense for us to do it and there's possibility to do it on a profitable basis and now is the time to make that investment and give it a go.' The airline will use a 266-seat retrofitted Boeing 777-200 aircraft, with 38 business class seats and 228 economy class seats. The 35-year-old says the Capital Express is part of a strategy of investing heavily in New Zealand and Australia. "As a network carrier we're always looking out for opportunities and studying options world wide - we see Southwest Pacific as a key part of our network," he said.<br/>
