SilkAir to Operate Daily Flights to Cairns from Singapore from 02 June 2019

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The regional wing of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, will be increasing flight frequency to Cairns, Australia from 02 June 2019. Two additional flights with the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft will be operated on Tuesdays and Sundays each week - this aircraft is fitted with 12 Business Class and 144 Economy Class seats.

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Photo Credit: SilkAir

Photo Credit: SilkAir

In addition to Cairns, SilkAir operates flights to Darwin in Australia. Parent company Singapore Airlines serves Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, while low-cost subsidiary Scoot serves the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. The additional Cairns flights are subject to regulatory approvals. Tickets will be made available for sale progressively through the various distribution channels.

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SilkAir to Operate Daily Flights to Cairns from Singapore from 02 June 2019

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