Australian Airlines increases Singapore services

Australian Airlines today announced it would more than double its weekly services from Singapore with the introduction of two new holiday destinations.

The airline is adding three weekly flights to Bali in Indonesia from 25 July and a weekly service to Sabah in Malaysia from 30 July.

There are currently three services per week from Singapore to Cairns and on to the Gold Coast.

Regional General Manager Asia Stephen Thompson said Singapore's Changi Airport was an important hub for the leisure carrier.

"Singapore has certainly been part of our plans from day one and we are pleased to announce these additional services and new travel destinations," Mr Thompson said.

"With seven services flying into and out of Singapore, we will be significantly increasing capacity," he said.

"Since we began operating three services a week to Cairns in November 2002, Singaporeans have confirmed their enthusiasm for holiday destinations that are just a short hop away and embraced our fresh approach to air travel.

"Singapore is also a hub for our European customers who can now travel to a choice of resort destinations - Bali, Sabah, Cairns and the Gold Coast - on Australian Airlines."

As an introductory offer, Australian Airlines is offering fares from Singapore to Bali or Sabah for S$250 return.

Australian Airlines also flies beyond Bali to Sydney and Melbourne, beyond Kota Kinabalu in Sabah to Sydney and beyond Cairns to the Gold Coast.