Singapore, Jan. 20 -- Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) are set to ink a joint venture deal, a tie-up that will give the Singapore air hub a boost and the national carrier a significant foothold in the growing North-east Asian market.
The agreement is expected to be sealed before the end of the month, The Straits Times has learnt.
If approved by the authorities on both sides, the partnership will pave the way for SIA and ANA to pool and share resources on routes as well as discuss and coordinate networks, flight schedules, capacity, fare pricing and inventory.
The scope of the proposed joint venture is for flights between Japan and Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India and Australia.
This means ANA travel...