Archive for May, 2008

Budgetairline Singapore


Singapore Budget Terminal



There are many budgetairline operating from/to Singapore Changi Airport. Only Tiger Airways and Cebu Pacific operate from Singapore Budget Terminal. All other budgetairlines operate from/to Changi Airport Terminal 1, 2 & 3. These airlines are: Air Hong Kong (AHK), Air India Express (AIE), AirAsia Berhad (AXM), Bangkok Airways Co Ltd (BKP), Jetstar Asia Airways (JSA), Lion Mentari Airlines (NIL), Valuair (VLU) and Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited (VIR)

Success Factors For Budgetairline Singapore



Budgetairline Singapore depends on regulation and population to succeed. Singapore’s regulatory environment is favourable to budgetairline. A total population of 500 million people lives within the 3-hour flying distance from/to Singapore. These are positive factors propelling budgetairline towards greater success.

Lifestyle Of Budgetairline Travelers



Budgetairline offering affordable international travel to millions will foster better integration within Asia countries divided by water, politics, and poor infrastructure. Budgetairline is already seeing a large and growing market. Asians are less less affluent and are hardly expecting attentive service. The business model of budgetairline fit nicely into the lifestyle and travel budget of many Asians. Low fares are the deciding factor for Asian holiday makers. Asians’ lower average incomes are the booster for budgetairline when travelling has become more and more expensive due to the ever increasing oil price.

Economy For Budgetairline Singapore



The growth of budgetairline is spilling over into the broader tourist and business travel economy for Singapore. More air passengers have generated higher demand for more hotel rooms. Budget hotels and homestay business are seeing sharp upturn in demand. Budgetairline allows travelers to Singapore to mix business with pleasure by extending trips or bringing family members along for business trip. Within Asia there is virtually no interregional highways and no high-speed international rail, Air travel is the only way to develop interconnectivity and budgetairline is there to play the role.


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Impressions from Thailand

Andrea Ross of Journeys Within, which offers tours of Southeast Asia, answers our questions about travel safety and day-to-day life in Bangkok since military leaders took seized control of the government on September 19

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Singapore’s Mint Museum of Toys

Singapore native Chang Yang Fa, an engineering consultant, still has his first toy, a Matchbox 73 RAF refueling truck he bought when he was 6. This month, at age 57, Chang officially opens the Mint Museum of Toys to hold the 50,000 pieces he’s acquired since then. He believes his five-story glass building is the first purpose-built toy museum ever. Among the rarest objects in the collection is a water pistol from the 1950s based on the English sci-fi comic book hero, Dan Dare (”It’s the only one known to exist in the world,” says Chang). The toys, many in their original packaging, are arranged by theme, rather than by country of origin. “Toys from Brazil and Japan are next to each other to provoke visitors to ask: Why are they so similar?” says Chang. “The world of toys is universal.” 26 Seah St., 011-65/6339-0660, emint.com, $6.50….

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Air Asia: FREE seats to ALL International Routes!

As the truly low-fare carrier, AirAsia is offering a ground-breaking promotion that will get you coming for more. Flying International is now FREE! You can now go on that long awaited holiday with your family and friends.

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Dubai: Just Add Money

On my first morning in Dubai, I sat beside a stone fireplace, sipping hot chocolate and watching a video loop of a roaring fire. The fireplace was inside the St. Moritz, a re-creation of an alpine ski lodge, which is located beside a ski slope, which is located inside the Mall of the Emirates, one…

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Laos: A Tour That Even Loners Can Love

Everything I had heard about Laos–that it’s beautiful, friendly, and not yet overrun with Westerners–stirred my sense of wanderlust. But the prospect of planning a trip there was intimidating. I was nervous about being overwhelmed, making the wrong decisions, and feeling like a slave to my…

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10 Great Innovations in the Modern Age of Cruising

After lifeboats and radar were invented, cruise ship designers had the time to dream up more exciting outlets for their creative impulses. Today, cruise lines wouldn’t dream of building a ship without cool gimmicks, funky features and new-fangled twists on fun at sea.

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Where’s Johnny Jet? Riding Elephants in Chiang Mai

If you’re up for seeing a slew of temples, checking out one of the nicest hotels on earth, taking an elephant ride and floating through the jungle, then sit back and follow us to Chiang Mai.

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Fine Dining and Hang Out Place in Singapore

Colonial splendor has always been the hallmark of this Singapore hotel legend. The colonnaded dining room overlooking the garden pool is no exception. Pastel colors, affable service and excellent food put you into a gently festive mood,

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