Jetstar Asia expands fleet and routes to keep up with competition
Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia is taking steps to catch up with other low-cost carriers.
It is adding three new Airbus A320 planes to its fleet in Singapore by early 2010. This will expand its current capacity by 46 per cent.
Currently, Jetstar operates seven Airbus A320 planes to 17 destinations from Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 1. It hopes to add two new countries to its routes by the year-end.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/450077/1/.html
Singapore reports 12th H1N1-related death
A 41-year-old male foreigner is Singapore's latest H1N1-related fatality, and the 12th so far.
The Health Ministry said the man had a history of diabetes. The cause of his death at Tan Tock Seng Hospital was certified as pneumonia due to H1N1 flu infection.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1000040/1/.html
Travellers advised to plan journey when using land checkpoints
With the National Day holiday coming up on 9 August 2009, traffic flow through the land checkpoints at Woodlands and Tuas is expected to be heavy over the coming long weekend. For departures, the traffic build-up is expected to start from Thursday (6 August). For arrivals, traffic is expected to be particularly heavy on Sunday and Monday (9 and 10 August). Travellers intending to use the land checkpoints during the peak periods should take note of the following messages.
Travellers Have a Part to Play
2 The best way to avoid the congestion is to adjust your travel plans and avoid the peak periods altogether. With enhanced security checks, traffic build-up is inevitable, particularly when a large number of travellers want to use the checkpoints at the same time.
3 If you really need to travel during the peak periods, you can play a part to ease congestion at the land checkpoints by maintaining lane discipline. To avoid the congestion at the checkpoints, you are also encouraged to car-pool or make use of public transport. Singaporean travellers with valid passports and who are registered with the National Registration Office can use the eIACS (Enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System) lanes at the Bus Halls for immigration clearance. The eIACS allows you to clear immigration through automated lanes within 12 seconds at no additional cost.
4 Travellers are reminded to ensure that they are carrying their own passports before presenting themselves for immigration clearance at the checkpoints. ICA has detected a number of cases where travellers presented the wrong passports for immigration clearance. This has affected clearance efficiency and caused inconvenience to other travellers.
5 In addition, travellers should also make sure that they do not bring unlawful or prohibited goods into Singapore. The list of controlled and prohibited items is set out on ICA’s website http://www.ica.gov.sg.
Traffic Information
6 Travellers departing Singapore by land will be able to know in advance the traffic situation at Tuas and Woodlands Checkpoint from the LTA's Expressway Monitoring & Advisory System (EMAS) installed along AYE and BKE respectively. You can also call the traffic information hotline at 6863-0117, listen to TrafficWatch on the radio or visit LTA's One Motoring website (http://www.onemotoring.com.sg) to check on the latest traffic conditions at the land checkpoints before embarking on your journey.
Security is Our Utmost Concern
7 Our borders are our first line of defence in safeguarding Singapore's security. The enhanced security checks are critical to our nation’s security. ICA will put in every effort and continue to take the necessary measures to improve clearance efficiency as much as possible without compromising security. We seek your understanding and cooperation, as your security is our utmost concern.
IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
4 August 2009
Haze back in Singapore as 50 hot spots detected in Sumatra
The haze is back in Singapore and you can expect more hazy days ahead. Smoke haze shrouded Singapore on Thursday morning, with an acrid burning smell hanging in the air.
And the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI), which measures the air quality in Singapore, was around 60 on Thursday. Though this is still in the moderate range, it is however slightly higher than Wednesday’s reading of 52.
News courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20090806/tap-289-haze-singapore-50-hot-spots-dete-231650b.html
