New S'pore-M'sia air links
By Karamjit Kaur, Aviation Correspondent 
Singapore low-cost carriers Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia both welcomed the liberalisation, adding that the further opening of the market would allow them to move in quicly when there is demand. -- ST PHOTO: ASHLEIGH SIM
NEW air links have been opened between Singapore and six destinations in Malaysia, including the islands of Labuan and Sibu.
Airlines flying between the two countries have also been given the green light to operate services to Alor Setar, Kota Bahru and Kerteh, as well as Bintulu in East Malaysia.
Following air talks held earlier on Monday, both governments have also decided to allow more flights between Singapore and 10 other destinations in Malaysia, including Ipoh, Langkawi, Malacca and Kuantan.
Singapore and Malaysia carriers can also operate an unrestricted number of cargo servics to selected points including Kuala Lumpur and Penang, Singapore's Transport Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Malaysia Airlines low-cost arm Firefly is keen on Alor Setar and Kota Bahru. It currently flies out of Singapore to Subang near Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Kuantan and Terengganu.
Singapore low-cost carriers Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia both welcomed the liberalisation, adding that while there were no immediate plans to start new routes or increase frequency on existing ones, the further opening of the market would allow them to move in quicly when there is demand.
Source:
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking...ry_444000.html 
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