AirAsia QZ8501: Singapore says approval for flight based on agreement between countries

A file picture of an AirAsia aircraft at Singapore

SINGAPORE: The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said in response to media queries that approval had been given for the Surabaya-Singapore sector based on the air rights that were available under the air services deal between both countries.

Indonesia AirAsia had applied to operate a daily flight between Surabaya and Singapore, arriving at Changi Airport at 8.30am and departing for Surabaya at 2.10pm.