Singapore Airlines Cargo will commence direct freighter services to Kuwait from 16th September 2003.

The twice-weekly services, operated with 110-tonne capacity B747-400 Mega Ark freighters, will depart Singapore to Kuwait and then on to Amsterdam.

The twice-weekly return service will commence from New York, proceeding to Brussels and Kuwait before arriving in Singapore.

The commencement of services to Kuwait will provide important direct freighter capacity to a fast growing region. President of Singapore Airlines Cargo, Mr. Hwang Teng Aun said, "Kuwait is a good fit and an important addition to our existing network. With these services, we will be able to serve the growing opportunities in the region".

Singapore Airlines Cargo now serves 70 cities in 36 countries. It operates a fleet of twelve 747-400 Mega Ark freighters and also markets the entire belly-hold cargo capacity on services operated by Singapore Airlines. Singapore Airlines Cargo is a fully owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines.

For further information, please contact:
Singapore Airlines Cargo,
Shum Velu,
Tel.: +65 6541 5746
Fax: +65 6546 3798
Email: Shum_Velu@singaporeair.com.sg
www.siacargo.com

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