VIRGIN ATLANTIC AND SINGAPORE AIRLINES (SIA) ANNOUNCE CODESHARE SERVICES

Virgin Atlantic Airways is pleased to announce a code-share agreement with Singapore Airlines (SIA) commencing on 1 October 2001.

The deal is a non-reciprocal partnership and will offer passengers three-times-daily services in economy class on SIA’s London-Singapore-London service.

From 10 September 2001, passengers will be able to purchase an economy class ticket on the SIA service which will carry the Virgin Atlantic VS designator code.

This development in our relationship follows the recent successful launch of a reciprocal frequent flyer programme, a joint lounge agreement and a round-the-world Great Escapade fare.

Virgin Atlantic first linked up with SIA’s frequent flyer scheme in September 1999 when members were able to earn frequent flyer mileage and redeem travel rewards on one another’s services. Virgin Holidays will be adding holidays to Singapore to its portfolio.

Steve Ridgway, Managing Director of Virgin Atlantic, said:

“Since Singapore Airlines bought a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic we have been working on ways in which we can co-operate in order to enhance our services for our passengers offering an overall seamless travel experience across both networks.

“Today’s announcement demonstrates how we can do this by offering our passengers the chance to enjoy SIA’s award winning economy class service on their London-Singapore route.”

Virgin Atlantic and SIA operate two of the world’s youngest fleets and are among the first to order the Airbus A380 which represents the latest in aircraft technology. Virgin Atlantic operates 34 aircraft to 23 destinations and SIA operates 87 aircraft to 71 cities in 38 countries.