Sky opens between Singapore and KL

Jan 2008

The virtual duopoly between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines on the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route will end in February when the route becomes partly opened to low-cost carriers from both countries. Jetstar Asia and AirAsia have already indicated their interest in operating the route. The Singapore-KL route is one of the most lucrative short-haul routes in the world, with return tickets for the half-hour hop costing about US$280. Full liberalisation took place on 1 December 2008.