Singapore - Singapore Airlines is terminating its shuttle service agreement with Malaysia Airlines (MAS) with effect from June 1. The agreement provided for carriers to agree on a common fare to charge customers who turn up at the airport on standby for the next flight. The 2 national carriers started the shuttle in 1982, in response to demand for shuttle-like flights between the 2 cities. However, the progressive deregulation and the ever increasing use of the Internet for a variety of transactions such as booking of tickets and check-in, has changed the travel landscape, removing the need for a shuttle service.
The newly-deregulated market has opened up opportunities for the 2 airlines to offer more frequencies and fare options, which will better serve the needs of the travelling public.
Source: Business Time - May 19,2008
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