South East Air Lines to begin flights to singapore

PHILIPPINE budget carrier South East Air Lines said on Wednesday it will begin overseas flights, with a flight to Singapore and added that it would introduce more routes in the new year.SEAIR will launch the service on December 16, flying a leased Airbus A319 from its base at Clark airport north of Manila, said its president Avelino Zapanta.

The introduction of these new flights will create a welcome boost to the Philippine tourism industry and create more high-calibre local jobs,' said Mr Zapanta, a former president of flag carrier Philippine Airlines.Flights to Hong Kong, Macau and Bangkok are also planned to take of some time next year when SEAIR gets its second Airbus, the company said.The airline also said it has signed a partnership with another budget Asian carrier, Tiger Airways, and will be marketing and distributing SEAIR seats using the Singapore company's Internet booking system.The resulting operational and cost efficiencies will ensure more low-fare seats are available and contribute to the growth of SEAIR and the Clark gateway,' Mr Zapanta said in a statement