Low-cost carrier AirAsia can now fly the lucrative Kuala Lumpur-Singapore route after both countries agreed to liberalise their air services agreement.
This route is now dominated by Malaysia Airlines and Singapore International Airlines. Singapore’s low-cost carrier Tiger Airways would also reportedly be able to fly the route. [Bernama]
Good news for me at least… I could visit my relatives more often if the ticket price is significantly reduced. MAS, SIA and some bus operators might not be too happy though.