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Great Travel perks as Silkair Turns 50

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SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines (SIA) joins in to celebrate SIA’s 50th anniversary in the Philippines with great fares to over 50 destinations around the world.

“SilkAir, as the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, provides seamless connectivity from the Visayas and Mindanao regions to the greater SIA network with renowned service and value as it joins SIA in celebrating 50 fruitful years in the Philippines,” said SilkAir PH manager Ganesh Perumal.

“We are excited to bring our largest countrywide travel sale for our Filipino customers to thank them for their continued support for SilkAir and Singapore Airlines throughout the years,” Perumal added.

As a way of thanksgiving, SIA partners with KrisFlyer members, BPI, Globe Platinum as well as Glorietta and Ayala Center Cebu to give exclusive travel deals to credit cardholders, shoppers, and members. They are in for a treat as SIA offers them all-inclusive round trip promotional fares starting from just USD150, with an option of Real 0% interest for up to 6 months under BPI Special Installment Plan. Promotional sale is valid for purchase from 1 to 29 February 2016, and for travel until 31 December 2016. Travel is valid out of Manila on Singapore Airlines and out of Cebu, Davao and Kalibo on SilkAir.

Economy Class Fares
All-in round trip Economy Class fares to Singapore are available from just USD150 and to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong from USD200. Other Asian countries within reach are Japan and Korea from USD400. Economy Class Fares to Australia are available for as low as USD600 and to Europe at USD880. And from only USD950, passengers can travel to New Zealand and the United States.

Premium Economy Class Fares
Travellers can experience SIA’s latest cabin product with special Premium Economy Class fares to Delhi and Mumbai from USD1,200, Sydney from USD1,350, Auckland from USD1,800 and Europe and US from USD1,850.

Business Class Fares
Enjoy Business Class service on your flight to Singapore starting from just USD950. Other Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia are within your reach starting from just USD850, and Myanmar from just USD950.

Visit the world-class city of Dubai or the beautiful beaches of Maldives from only USD1,800. Promotional fares for Business Class passengers to Australia start at USD 2,000, to India from USD2,000 and South Africa from USD3,000. If the New Zealand Alps and European culture excite you, they are yours to marvel at for only USD 3,000. Customers can also pack their bags for a trip to the US with an all-in round trip ticket from USD 3,500.

DELIGHT IN THESE EXCLUSIVE CELEBRATORY PERKS

Real 0% Special Installment Plan and USD50 Cash Back
On top of the great promotional fares, SilkAir and SIA customers can also enjoy special treats from the Airline’s partners. Customers can avail of Real 0% interest up to 6 months Installment Plan on BPI Credit Card and also receive USD50 cash back for every purchase of two tickets beyond Singapore of the same itinerary valid for travel from February to December 2016, or four tickets to Singapore of the same itinerary valid for travel from 01 April to 30 June and 1 to31 December 2016.

Free 1-night Hotel Stay in Singapore or Free Admission to over 20 attractions
Customers who purchase the aforementioned promotional tickets will have the option to  redeem a complimentary SIA Singapore Explorer Pass or SIA Singapore Stopover Holiday package, subject to terms and conditions. The SIA Singapore Explorer Pass provides travellers access to over 20 different attractions, including Gardens by the Bay, Madame Tussauds, Singapore Cable Car, Singapore Zoo, Singapore Flyer and free rides on the SIA Hop on Bus. The Singapore Stopover Holiday package, redeemable by passengers with beyond-Singapore itineraries, includes 1-night hotel accommodation, return airport transfers and admission to popular attractions.

Free SGD20 Changi Dollar Voucher
Customers traveling beyond Singapore can redeem a complimentary SGD20 Changi Dollar Voucher which can be used with no minimum purchase at participating shops, restaurants and lounge at the Singapore Changi Airport.

Generous baggage allowances
The all-in exceptional value fares come with 30kg baggage allowance for Economy, 35kg for Premium Economy and 40kg for Business Class.

SILKAIR Travel Fair, 19-21 February 2016, Ayala Center Cebu
Happening for the second year in a row, this three-day event brings fantastic airfares around the world to our Filipino customers in Cebu. All the above promotional fares and celebratory perks will also be available at this travel fair.

As the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir operates the Singapore Airlines Group’s narrowbody fleet and extends the Group network by seeding and developing new, exciting destinations in Asia Pacific. The airline took to the skies in February 1989 as Tradewinds the Airline, before evolving into SilkAir in 1992. In its early days, the airline catered to passengers holidaying in exotic destinations in the region, including Phuket and Tioman. As the carrier developed, regional business destinations such as Phnom Penh, Yangon and Kuala Lumpur were added.

Today, the full service airline operates more than 350 weekly flights to 49 destinations in 13 countries. Recent additions to the network include Cairns (May 2015) and Male (October 2015). The airline currently has a fleet of 29 aircraft, comprising 4 A319s, 11 A320s and 14Boeing 737-800s. In August 2012, the airline announced the largest order in its history of up to 68 Boeing 737 aircraft, with firm orders comprising of both Boeing 737-800s and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

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