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New Paper
2 days ago
- Business
- New Paper
SIA flights from S'pore to Cambodia and Thailand operating normally amid border dispute
All Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights between Singapore and Cambodia, as well as between Singapore and Thailand, continue to operate normally despite a deadly border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. A spokesperson for the SIA Group said its top priority is the safety of customers and its employees. "We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will adjust our flights where necessary," the spokesperson added. A long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated to deadly violence on July 24 as their military forces clashed at multiple spots, leaving at least 12 people dead. The flare-up is part of a broader disagreement with origins stretching back more than a century and involves parts of a region known as the Emerald Triangle, where the boundaries of Thailand, Cambodia and Laos meet. The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia will attend mediation talks over their deadly border conflict in Malaysia on July 28 at 3pm local time at the Malaysian Prime Minister's Office in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited representatives from both countries. Malaysia, which chairs the regional grouping Asean, has informed the Thai government that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet would also be attending the talks, the statement said. According to The Nation, flights between Thailand and Cambodia are continuing as normal, as Cambodia's declared restricted area is limited and does not significantly impact air traffic departing from Thailand. Alternative flight paths are also readily available.
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
SIA flights between Singapore-Cambodia, Singapore-Thailand, operating normally amid border dispute
A spokesperson for the SIA Group said its top priority is the safety of customers and its employees. - ST SINGAPORE: All Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights between Singapore and Cambodia, as well as between Singapore and Thailand, continue to operate normally despite a deadly border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. A spokesperson for the SIA Group said its top priority is the safety of customers and its employees. 'We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will adjust our flights where necessary,' the spokesperson added. A long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated to deadly violence on July 24 as their military forces clashed at multiple spots, leaving at least 12 people dead. The flare-up is part of a broader disagreement with origins stretching back more than a century and involves parts of a region known as the Emerald Triangle, where the boundaries of Thailand, Cambodia and Laos meet. The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia will attend mediation talks over their deadly border conflict in Malaysia on July 28 at 3pm local time at the Malaysian Prime Minister's Office in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited representatives from both countries. Malaysia, which chairs the regional grouping Asean, has informed the Thai government that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet would also be attending the talks, the statement said. According to The Nation, flights between Thailand and Cambodia are continuing as normal, as Cambodia's declared restricted area is limited and does not significantly impact air traffic departing from Thailand. Alternative flight paths are also readily available. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
SIA flights between S'pore and Cambodia, S'pore and Thailand, operating normally amid border dispute
Find out what's new on ST website and app. A spokesperson for the SIA Group said its top priority is the safety of customers and its employees. SINGAPORE – All Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights between Singapore and Cambodia, as well as between Singapore and Thailand, continue to operate normally despite a deadly border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. A spokesperson for the SIA Group said its top priority is the safety of customers and its employees. 'We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will adjust our flights where necessary,' the spokesperson added. A long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated to deadly violence on July 24 as their military forces clashed at multiple spots, leaving at least 12 people dead. The flare-up is part of a broader disagreement with origins stretching back more than a century and involves parts of a region known as the Emerald Triangle, where the boundaries of Thailand, Cambodia and Laos meet. The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia will attend mediation talks over their deadly border conflict in Malaysia on July 28 at 3pm local time at the Malaysian Prime Minister's Office in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited representatives from both countries. Malaysia, which chairs the regional grouping Asean, has informed the Thai government that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet would also be attending the talks, the statement said. According to The Nation, flights between Thailand and Cambodia are continuing as normal, as Cambodia's declared restricted area is limited and does not significantly impact air traffic departing from Thailand. Alternative flight paths are also readily available.
Malay Mail
14-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Singapore Airlines Group offers job lifeline to 300 Jetstar Asia staff ahead of July 31 shutdown
SINGAPORE, June 14 — The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will provide employment opportunities across its carriers for affected Jetstar Asia employees, following news of the budget airline's closure on July 31. In a statement issued yesterday, an SIA spokesman said, 'Our aim is to support as many affected staff as possible in continuing their careers within the aviation sector.' The group is offering roles for about 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew members. Jetstar Asia, which announced its impending closure on June 11, cited rising operational costs — including supplier fees, airport charges and intensifying competition — as reasons behind the decision. Over 500 employees are expected to be impacted. The airline has pledged redundancy benefits and employment support services for those affected. Its parent company, Qantas, has also said it is working to find job placements within the group and across other regional airlines. Since June 11, SIA Group has been collaborating with Jetstar Asia to explore ways to absorb some of its staff. Representatives from SIA and its low-cost arm Scoot will be stationed at Jetstar Asia's office from June 17 to 19 to meet with interested employees and share information on available roles. 'We understand that this is a time of uncertainty, and are committed to providing the necessary support to help make the recruitment and onboarding process as smooth as possible,' said the SIA spokesman, adding that the group values the experience Jetstar Asia's staff bring. SIA is also planning to ramp up regional operations to fill the gap left by Jetstar Asia's departure. From August, it will progressively adjust flight frequencies and network coverage, with Scoot expected to take over certain routes. Among the additions are flights to Okinawa (up to four times weekly) and Labuan Bajo (twice weekly), both previously served exclusively by Jetstar Asia. These services are pending regulatory approvals. 'The SIA Group continues to monitor the demand for air travel and adjust our network and capacity as needed,' the spokesman said. Details of the updated schedules will be announced in due course.
CNA
13-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
SIA Group to create employment opportunities for affected Jetstar Asia staff, including positions for about 100 pilots
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will create opportunities across its airlines for affected Jetstar Asia staff members, including positions for about 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew. An SIA spokesperson on Friday (Jun 13) said the group has been 'working closely' with Jetstar Asia since Wednesday to explore employment opportunities for those affected by the airline's impending closure. As part of this effort, the spokesperson said representatives from SIA and Scoot will be at Jetstar Asia's office from Jun 17 to Jun 19 to meet with interested employees and share more about the available roles, the spokesperson added. 'We are creating a number of opportunities across our airlines, including positions for around 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew. Our aim is to support as many affected staff as possible in continuing their careers within the aviation sector. 'We understand that this is a time of uncertainty, and are committed to providing the necessary support to help make the recruitment and onboarding process as smooth as possible.' The spokesperson added that the SIA Group appreciates the experience of Jetstar Asia employees and looks forward to welcoming successful candidates. Australia's Qantas announced on Wednesday that it will close Jetstar Asia, the group's Singapore-based budget airline, as it reels with rising supplier costs, higher airport fees and intensifying competition among low-cost carriers. The airline will continue flights for the next seven weeks before ceasing operations on Jul 31.
