Monday, July 8, 2024 Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Geneva Airport officials have engaged in discussions with Singaporean counterparts, including Singapore Airlines, to pave the way for potential direct flights linking Geneva Airport (GVA) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Sources from Simple Flying indicate that Singapore Airlines is enthusiastic about this potentially lucrative and business-focused route. However, the main challenge is the current shortage of Airbus A350 aircraft.
A Geneva-based aviation consultant remarked in an interview that while the aspiration to connect Geneva and Singapore is not new, it now seems more achievable than ever. Last month, a Swiss delegation from Geneva traveled to Singapore with the goal of convincing the renowned airline to start direct flights to GVA. Meyer highlighted that this route is especially appealing for high-yielding business travelers.
Data from the previous year shows around 37,000 round-trip passengers, making Singapore Geneva’s fourth-largest unserved long-haul market after Bangkok (BKK), São Paulo (GRU), and Seoul Incheon (ICN). Geneva Airport has underscored the significant premium demand for this route. According to the airport’s website, there is substantial travel demand from Singapore, with approximately 45% of the traffic being high-yield.
The robust business relations in sectors like finance, pharmaceuticals, and watchmaking further enhance the route’s potential success. Additionally, Geneva has recently.
