Singapore and the Philippines have reached an agreement that will increase the number of codeshare flights between Singapore and Manila from 35 to 150.
Third-country carriers may act as codeshare lovers.
By the end of March 2026, the new cap of 150 regular codeshare services will have doubled, and it will be completely repealed by March 2020.
Additionally, there will be no cap on codeshare services between Singapore and other Philippines-related airports or the European Union, as well as between Singapore and any Philippines-related airports operated by members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN ).
On May 9, Enrique Antonio J. Esquivel, the Philippines ‘ Assistant Secretary for Aviation and Airports, and Singapore’s deputy secretary of state for transportation, Yee Ping Yi, signed the memorandum of understanding ( MOU).
The bilateral Air Services Agreement ( ASA ), which was signed in 2010 and last amended in 2015, is improved.
As long as their primary place of business is in the Philippines, Asian carriers that are wholly owned by or under the control of foreigners may use the traffic right exchanged in the ASA.
Prior to this, merely Philippine nationals who were largely owned and properly controlled by them could operate the airlines.
According to Mr. Yee, “it is crucial to provide a favorable regulatory environment so that our ships can capitalize on potential business growth.”
This Memorandum will result in improved air connection between and outside of both nations, and it will also bring both countries ‘ goals together. “