Recent announcements from major airlines show that commercial aviation continues to rebound in the region. But it may take some time before airfares fall.
Last week, Singapore Airlines and Scoot
they're adding dozens of flights to cities across Asia. Citing strong demand and relaxed border restrictions, both airlines announced more flights between Singapore and Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.Most of the flights are reinstated ones, but Scoot's adding a few new routes. This month, it will start flying from Singapore to Lombok and Makassar, Indonesia. Scoot is also adding a seasonal nonstop flight to Sapporo for travelers who want to hit the slopes in Japan this winter.
Both airlines are gearing up for more flights to China. Singapore Airlines launched services to Beijing in September; this month, it will start flying to Chengdu, with a second weekly flight going to Shenzhen. Scoot is already flying into four Chinese cities, with flights to Wuhan and Zhengzhou starting this week.
Scoot isn't the only budget carrier ramping up services in the region. Cebu Pacific is restarting its first international route from Davao to Singapore this month. And AirAsia is resuming several flights between Malaysia and Indonesia, including a new route linking Bali to Penang., Cathay Pacific's budget carrier HK Express announced plans to add more than 400 flights linking Hong Kong to Singapore, Bangkok and several cities in Japan before the end of the year.
"The fact that airlines are increasing their capacity is a very good thing," he said. But as for whether flight prices are at their peak right now, Marshall said, "It's very difficult to say."
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