SilkAir teams up with local travel agents to offer attractive fares
KUCHING: as the network carrier of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir Private Ltd (SilkAir) has teamed up with local travel agents to offer attractive fares at the Sarawak Matta Fair held at Boulevard Shopping Mall Kuching this weekend.
Locals will be able to enjoy over 100 SilkAir and Singapore Airlines destinat ions via Singapore at promotional fares if they book through selected local agents from now until March 23 for travel between March 12 to September 30 this year.
Fares will start as low as RM299 for dual all-in return tickets to Singapore from Kuching where passengers can enjoy inclusive amenities such as 30kg baggage check in allowance, in- f light entertainment, and in- f light meals.
For travellers looking for a holiday further from home, allin return fares to East Asian destinat ions such as Hong Kong, Japan, China and South Korea will cost from RM848, RM1,448, RM1,468 and RM1,678, respectively.
Meanwhile, travellers looking for more exotic destinations such as Australia, Europe, South Africa and the United States can enjoy promotional fare prices from RM2,118, RM2,498, RM3,448 and RM3,848, respectively.
Appointed travel agencies authorised to provide these attractive promotional fares include Ming Ming Travel Services Sdn Bhd, Borneo Tours Sdn Bhd, Borneo Exploration Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd, Orient Holidays Sdn Bhd, and Intercontinental Travel Centre Sdn Bhd.
While all flights will require a transit at Singapore’s Changi International Airport, travellers can rest easy knowing SilkAir will be servicing their needs even after they’ve stepped off their aircrafts as holders of SilkAir boarding passes waiting for transit will be eligible for a SGD$ 20 voucher useable anywhere within Changi International Airport.
“SilkAir is the subsidiary of SIA, and has been operating its Kuching- Singapore route for almost 12 years now with our anniversary coming this month on the 28th. By joining the Matta fair, we hope to further boost our brand awareness in Sarawak by collaborating with our agents,” said Chang Jin Jen, Manager of Sarawak’s SilkAir operations.
Chang went on further to urge the public to attend the Matta fair as there are free goody bags for redemption for all travellers who have purchased SilkAir tickets or tour packages with SilkAir flightsvalued RM1,000 and above.
“There is also a special lucky draw during the fair to win a pair of tickets to Chendgu,” Chang added.
Additionally, attendants of the Sarawak Matta fair who have liked SilkAir’s facebook page, downloaded SilkAir’s application or are Kris f lyer members will have a chance to participate in the Spin and Win mini game located at the SilkAir booth where spin is a win for a small prize.
This promotional event is part of SilkAir’s 12 year anniversary in Sarawak and also its first appearance in Sarawak Matta Fair’s 10-year run.