Singapore Airlines has announced travel deals for passengers travelling from Mumbai to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang (Malaysia), Australia and New Zealand.
The promotion is valid on the airline’s daylight flight, SQ 421, from Monday to Thursday. Under the offer, passengers have the facility of making a change in their travel dates at a later point.
Tickets for outbound travel (planned by August 18) to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang are available for purchase from June 20 till July 2. A return ticket will cost Rs 10,699 exclusive of taxes.
Tickets to Australia and New Zealand will be available from June 20 till July 31 for outbound travel planned by September 30.
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