While the Singaporean economy continues to roar in East Asia in the midst of global economic stagnation, it doesn’t mean its citizens are living like Saudi royalty. The frugal lifestyle is as much of a necessity here as it is in any other country hit by recession thanks to the uncomfortably high costs of living in Singapore.

This means that air travel is just as much of a monetary thorn in the foot of corporate professionals and travel enthusiasts as it is to everyone else. Luckily, the emergence of budget airlines has helped resuscitate the airline industry because of their minimalist approach in fulfilling the essentials for their customers. They cut down all the insignificant amenities and inconveniences such as:

- Landing at odd hours to lower airport taxes

- Eliminating travel agents who elevate costs via charging commission fees from passengers by providing them with direct online     (Read more...)