Air travel between Singapore and China takes off again, but may need time to reach pre-COVID heights

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Some industry watchers believe whether air travel between both countries will reach pre-pandemic levels depends on China's economic recovery and the re-establishing of air networks.

SINGAPORE: Air travel between Singapore and China is seeing a strong recovery since COVID-19 struck, but it may take time for passenger volumes to reach pre-pandemic heights.

Changi Airport handled about 510,000 air passengers travelling between Singapore and China, more than seven times the passenger traffic in January.China is Changi Airport’s third largest market behind Indonesia and Malaysia. It accounts for about 10 per cent of the airport’s air traffic volume. Changi Airport handled some 510,000 air passengers travelling between Singapore and China, more than seven times the passenger traffic in January.

Besides reconnecting previously established routes, the airport is looking to connect Singapore with Chinese cities that are less travelled. “In the coming months, we plan to launch a marketing campaign to introduce unique attractions and experiences of selected Chinese cities to Singapore residents.”interest in visiting China has returnedLocal tour operator ASA Holidays said bookings are up 70 per cent heading into the year-end peak season, compared to the same period before the pandemic.

Business for online agency Trip.com has also grown 160 per cent year-on-year. It is expecting more bookings especially from younger travellers.

 

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