SilkAir 2014 outlook: more rapid expansion and major milestones for Singapore Airlines subsidiary

Singapore Airlines (SIA) full-service regional subsidiary SilkAir is planning more rapid capacity and network expansion for 2014. The carrier plans to expand its fleet by four aircraft to 28 as eight 737-800s are delivered and four A320s exit.

2014 will also be a year of major milestones. SilkAir turns 25 years old in Feb-2014 and will celebrate the occasion by taking delivery of its first of at least 54 new 737s.

Normally low key SilkAir is also using its silver anniversary to come out of its shell with a major marketing campaign. Product improvements will be introduced and several more destinations will be added, starting with Mandalay in Myanmar and Kalibo in the Philipinnes.