Loading

Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific shares jump, Japan Airlines steady – Share Wrap

Analysis

Shares in Qantas surged 4.7% yesterday, as the carrier disclosed new agreements to increase its presence in Singapore. A new interline agreement was reached with Singapore-based unit Jetstar Asia for services over the Southeast Asian hub from 01-Aug-2009. Jetstar Asia CEO, Chong Phit Lian, stated, "this agreement provides both Jetstar and Qantas Group airlines with further opportunities to support an expanding pan-Asian network with renewed reach into new customer markets". Qantas earmarked further expansion in Singapore at its recent half-year results conference.

Qantas meanwhile announced the expansion of another partnership, with Japan Airlines, as documented yesterday in Asia Pacific Airline Daily, to cover services between Australia and Japan via Singapore. Codeshare services from Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth to Osaka and Tokyo via Singapore would commence on 01-Jun-2009.

Investors in Singapore Airlines shrugged off the news, sending SIA's shares up 2.2% yesterday. Hong Kong-based rival, Cathay Pacific, also had a good day, rising 3.6%.

For daily updates on American aviation stock prices and a complete wrap of the day's breaking news, sign up now for a complimentary subscription to America Airline Daily.

Asia Pacific selected airlines daily share price movements (% change): 19-May-09

Want More Analysis Like This?

CAPA Membership provides access to all news and analysis on the site, along with access to many areas of our comprehensive databases and toolsets.
Find Out More