SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has launched its inaugural flight to Vientiane and Luang Prabang, Laos. With this launch, SilkAir’s route network now spans 51 destinations in 14 countries.
The thrice weekly flights to Laos are scheduled on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with same-day return. The services will be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring both business and economy class cabins.
To mark this special occasion, passengers on the first flight out of Singapore and Laos were presented with exclusively produced SilkAir gifts, as well as inaugural flight certificates signed personally by SilkAir’s Chief Executive, Foo Chai Woo, and Commander of the flight, Captain Sheldon Rasquinha.
Foo Chai Woo, Chief Executive, SilkAir said, “We are very excited to launch this new flight, as the popularity of Laos grows among travellers of the region and beyond. The air-link will be the latest addition to the Singapore Airlines – SilkAir network covering over 100 international cities in 34 countries, providing our customers with enhanced connectivity through our Singapore Changi Airport hub. We hope that travellers will delight in the serene nature of Laos and all its vibrancy in culture and architecture.”
