Prices of flights go up as Singapore fully opens border, pent-up travel demand spurs bookings

Those looking to satisfy their wanderlust are increasingly encountering the nightmare of unexpectedly high fares. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, May 8 (The Straits Times/ANN): A round-trip economy class flight to London on Singapore Airlines (SIA) cost S$1,800 (RM5,680) before the pandemic began in early 2020. As at this week, travellers can expect to fork out 80 per cent more for their holiday in Britain, with tickets to the capital for next month and July going for $3,200.

A round-trip economy class ticket to New York on SIA for June costs $3,000 this week, while flying to Seoul in the same month will set one back $1,380. Nearer to home, a round-trip to Bangkok in June can cost as much as $384 on the national carrier.