Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Monday, December 31, 2007
Saturday, December 29, 2007
ERP Rates
Received some useful info from Deepa on publishing PDF files. Here's my first try at it.
For more info on the latest ERP rates, plse click here.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
SIA News 02
Singapore Airlines To Advertise All-Inclusive Prices For Tickets Globally - 21 December 2007
From 1 January 2008, Singapore Airlines will advertise the price of air tickets on an all-inclusive basis, worldwide.
This means, in its advertising, the airline will show the full price payable by the customer at the time of sale, inclusive of all taxes, surcharges and fees.#
In some countries, where it is mandated by law or direction that pricing be shown as all-inclusive, the Airline already complies with these requirements. In others, it is still very much up to the market. However, from 1 January 2008, Singapore Airlines will adopt the all-inclusive fare practice in all markets, irrespective of what competitors do.
Commenting on the reason for the change, Singapore Airlines Executive Vice President Marketing and Regions, Mr Huang Cheng Eng, said the wide variety of extra charges in recent years, and the fact that they now form a greater part of the total price, has led to consumer demand for all-inclusive pricing.
“We will standardise our advertising practices to provide consumers with the full price in all advertisements, wherever we advertise.
“In some markets, this may mean we look more expensive than our competitors at first glance. But we think consumers understand that there are a variety of extras that form part of the ticket price now. And we think it’s time the industry moved to do this across the board.
“In those markets where this practice is not adopted widely, we will take the lead, and give consumers the full picture,” Mr Huang said.
Singapore Airlines extended the policy of all-inclusive price advertising on its website to all country sites in November 2007.
In the interests of transparency, customers will still see a breakdown of what they pay when they book online – the separation of fare, taxes, surcharges and fees will be maintained as part of the booking process.
In some cases, the actual price charged may vary by a small amount on the date of payment. This is caused by exchange rate variations where taxes and charges are levied in a currency that differs from the currency of payment. The all-inclusive advertised price does not include optional charges, such as ticketing fees levied for buying tickets at ticket offices, telephone sales or travel agencies.
#A few countries still levy airport taxes, which can only be paid by the passenger, in cash, at the airport prior to departure. For example, New Zealand, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei and Turkey.
Source
Friday, December 14, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Saturday, December 1, 2007
SIA News 01
Singapore Airlines To Increase Fuel Surcharge
29 November 2007
As a result of a further escalation in the price of jet fuel recently, Singapore Airlines will increase its fuel surcharge for tickets issued on or after 4 December 2007. The price of jet fuel has increased sharply in recent weeks, and is now hovering around US$115 per barrel.
The new levels will apply to Singapore Airlines and SilkAir flights as follows:
· On regional routes, US$26 (from US$24) per sector, for flights between Singapore and ASEAN countries.
· US$123 (from US$104) per sector, for flights between Singapore and gateways in the United States and Canada on a single-sector basis; and
· US$75 (from US$67) per sector, on all other flights.
The new surcharge is subject to official approval in some markets, and some local variations may apply where regulatory approvals dictate.
The adjustments will offer only partial relief of higher operating costs arising from increases in the price of jet fuel.
Singapore Airlines will continue to monitor the price of jet fuel and keep the application of the fuel surcharge under active review.
Source
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Sold
Hurt myself tis morning after i was injured by a box of chicken essence. Can you believe it? Stupid me for sleeping late last nite. Not tat i dun wan to sleep but juz cant sleep. Insomia??? Most prolly since i had history of it.
Still trying to get use to my new baby. After all, i had been using nokia since my 1st fone.
Met sh at Orchard MRT. Went to Mobile Square to fix our fone screen protector. Shop is located at Far East. Our Martin Field screen protector costs us $32 which includes the camera portion.
Din know that Scotts Food Court was no longer around for quite some time as I still dragged sh to search for it. No more BK at Far East too. So we ended up sharing KFC buddy meal. Dar dar met up with us after his work. Returned to Mobile Square to fix his fone. While waiting, i decided to sell my N73 for 300 bucks after finding the price ok. Where to find such gd price......
Saturday, October 27, 2007
My 1st SE Fone
Took & changed bus at Simei to go Great World City. Waited around 5~15mins before the bus arrived. It was a long long journey. To make it worse, I'm stuck in few traffic jams. Almost late for appt. Waited for the rest at Mac. Thot of selling their old fones at one of the dealer shop dere since they gave better rates. Ended up the shop owner juz gave excuse tat he quoted Daryl wrong rate when he went to ask last nite. Hence, they din sell their fones.
Lunch was at Zion Rd market. Had noodle. From there, the 5 of us took bus to Orchard. Went Sony Ericsson Gallery and was informed by the staff that the model, K850i which we wanted was SOLD OUT. Hard to believe tis as seconds ago we saw another customer purchased it.
The staff there turned so defensive when we tried to reason with them. In the end, we contacted the Gallery at Paragon branch ourselves. The manager promised to keep 3 sets for us when we told him we would be going over there to get it. Told the staff there we would not be getting from them anymore.
Out of the blue, they managed to reproduce 3 sets which we wanted for us. Still kept saying tat it's the best tat they cud do 4 us. We ignored them and proceeded to Paragon. Cliff Lee served us personally when we reached there. Gave our feedback abt the staff attitude at Wisma branch. Rushed off after getting my new fone plus all the freebies which includes photo printer with courtesy from Dave.
Met Patricia while waiting for bus. Talked a bit during the journey. Nice to hear that she got promoted during the last round of promotion.
Tonite is also YES933 金曲奖 nite. Heard the live broadcast from web radio. Congratz to 飛輪海 who won quite a number of awards.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Sick~
Had not been feeling ok since Mon night. Took leave yesterday coz not feeling well. Who knows today is just as bad. Kept feeling nauseous as if pregnant. Finally called to fix doc appt near lunch time. Didn't ate much during the makan session given by Stacy.
Endured until it's time for appt. Diagnosis: URTI with fever of 39 degrees C. Was given MC for tomorrow and Fri. Cancelled Fri leave application which was approved much earlier. Didn't meet up with sh too as really cmi.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
1/2 Day Joy
Applied half day leave to settle some personal stuff. Ended up certain items not able to complete. Left office together with Terence who gave me a ride to Changi Village bus-stop. Met up with him at CV carpark. Left for his errands first before ended up somewhere near Kovan.
After tat, had lunch at Macpherson kway chap. When done, left for Marine Parade for long over-due haircut + colouring. Fell asleep during the haircut process. Bought sleeping baju & some hand wash.
Met up with Kerin & Keith for dinner at Swensen Parkway. Changed watch battery for a hefty $8 at Parkway while waiting for our turn to be served. Ordered Salmon N Mushrooms baked rice & pasta. Jalan jalan around Parkway before chilling out at McCafe for a very short while after dinner.
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