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CAPA > Aviation News > Air China and Singapore Airlines discuss possible codeshare, SIA willing to share LCC experience

Air China commercial committee vice chairman Shi Zengqi met with Singapore Airlines VP marketing Li Wenfen on 16-Aug-2012 in which Ms Li expressed a willingness to codeshare with Air China on certain routes. As reported by Carnoc.com, Ms Li also stated the carrier is very willing to share with Air China its experience in the establishment of LCCs. Both carriers expressed the outlook for the aviation industry over the next few years will be bleak and airlines should strengthen exchanges and cooperation. 

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