Singapore Airlines’ New CEO Faces Growing Competition in Asia

Manilla Bulletin, 16 Sep 2010
Goh Choon Phong, the incoming chief executive officer of Singapore Airlines Ltd., will face growing competition for both premium and economy-class passengers in Asia as he tries to revive profits from a two-decade low.
Goh, 47, will take over the company in January, the carrier said Sept. 3. Middle East carriers including Qatar Airways Ltd. and Emirates Airline are adding planes to win business-class traffic while AirAsia Bhd. and Qantas Airways Ltd.’s Jetstar are focusing on cost-conscious and first-time leisure travelers. Full story