Singapore Airlines (SIA) has stopped the use of self-service check-in kiosks at Changi Airport as passengers are increasingly inclining to Internet and mobile check-ins.

The Straits Times reported on Tuesday that self-service check-in kiosks were no longer available for SIA customers at Changi Airport as the airline pulled the plug on the machines due to low usage. The SIA had introduced the check-in kiosks in late 2006.

Singapore Airlines' new budget carrier Scoot has announced that its first route will be between Singapore and Sydney.

The new low-cost offshoot of Singapore Airlines has plans to start daily services on the Singapore-Sydney route from sometime in the middle of 2012.

It has been revealed according to a recent report that there has been a deal signed between Virgin Airlines firm from Australia and Singapore Airlines. This is going to lead to better trade for both the firms and benefits for travelers from both the countries. It shall mean additional flights at affordable prices to different exotic locations, which previously did not have flights with these firms.

On Tuesday Singapore Airlines Ltd. (C6L. SG) has revealed plans for a wide-ranging alliance with Virgin Australia Ltd. (VBA. AU). It is expected that this would refocus its network in the region and increase pressure on Qantas Airways Ltd. (QAN. AU).

As per aviation analysts, Singapore Airlines decided to launch long-haul budget carrier within one year using wide body aircraft. It has become necessary for the airline because of growing pressure at both ends of the market.

Flying to Singapore will become more cheaper than travelling to Mumbai or Delhi or Bangalore because Singapore airlines is trying to find out ways to introduce low cost module and a Kolkata-connection is very much on the cards.

In April Singapore Airlines (SIA) has filled 74.6 per cent of its available seats. There was a decline of 3 percentage points which was compared to the previous year.

Though there was a rise in the number of passengers carried, it increased by 6.3 per cent touching to 1.4 million. This increase was due to the carrier increased capacity.