Tigerair to Launch Singapore - Wuxi Flights

Tigerair is to launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Wuxi on 28 April 2016.

With the addition of Wuxi to the network, Tigerair will fly to 10 destinations in China, including Xi’an, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Jinan, Nanning, Lijiang, Quanzhou and Haikou.

Lee Lik Hsin, Tigerair’s CEO, said, “Singapore has strong trade relations with the important Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone, of which the metropolitan area comprising Wuxi and Suzhou is a core population and economic activity centre. Our non-stop service to Wuxi offers greater connectivity and convenience to customers as Singapore’s business and bilateral ties with these two cities continue to grow.”

Wuxi and Suzhou are important cities in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) Economic Zone – a pillar of China’s economic growth. Both cities have a combined population of about 17 million and total GDP of more than RMB 2 trillion. The cities’ promising growth prospects have led to Singapore’s investment presence there. The China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park, established in 1994 as the first government to government bilateral project between China and Singapore, has long been a sign of strong ties between the two countries. It has since grown to be a vibrant township that encompasses high tech, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, eco-friendly living and a higher education cluster.

As a tourist destination, Wuxi is home to Taihu Lake - China’s third largest freshwater lake which boasts scenic views. Travellers can also get a glimpse of an ancient world while cruising along the Grand Canal. The historical canal, which runs from Beijing to Hangzhou, is the longest in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby Suzhou, on the other hand, is famed for its meticulously designed classical gardens, which have also been included in UNESCO World Heritage list. The cities, situated in the historical and fertile Jiangnan region of China, are also famous for delicacies such as Yangshan peaches and Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs.

Ticket sales for the flights, which will be operated every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, start today (10 March 2016), with promotional prices starting from S$178 per round-trip.

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