The operating results for May 2017 are given in the table below.

In May 2017, SIA Group airlines' passenger load factor (PLF) improved 3.4 percentage points to 77.0%. Passenger carriage (measured in revenue passenger kilometres) increased 6.5% compared to last year, outpacing capacity (measured in available seat kilometres) expansion of 1.8%.

Singapore Airlines' passenger carriage increased 4.2% compared to the previous year, against a capacity contraction of 1.2%. PLF improved 3.9 percentage points to 76.6% as all regions recorded higher loads. In particular, higher passenger volumes contributed to the PLF improvement on the Kangaroo route. The restructuring in the Americas network, and the capacity reduction in West Asia and Africa led to higher PLFs in the respective regions. The competitive landscape remains challenging and promotional efforts will continue in relevant markets.

SilkAir's systemwide passenger carriage grew 9.2% year-on-year, ahead of capacity growth of 7.9%. Consequently, PLF increased by 0.8 percentage points to 70.3%. Growth in passenger carriage exceeded capacity injection in Southeast Asia and West Asia.

Budget Aviation Holdings (BAH) recorded a 16.1% year-on-year increase in systemwide passenger carriage, exceeding capacity expansion of 14.0%. Consequently, PLF improved by 1.5 percentage points to 81.4%. PLF increased in East Asia and West Asia regions as demand on routes to Indonesia, Thailand and most of India continued to improve. In particular, Jaipur recorded strong PLF following the transfer from wide-body to narrow-body services since the start of the Northern Summer season. During the month, BAH took delivery of its second 787-8 aircraft fitted with crew rest bunks, for long-haul services, which led to a wide-body fleet of 14 aircraft, compared to 11 a year ago.

Overall cargo load factor (CLF) was 4.2 percentage points higher with growth in cargo traffic (measured in freight-tonne-kilometres) of 10.1% surpassing overall capacity expansion of 3.1%. CLF improved across all regions as demand outpaced capacity changes.

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For further information, please contact: Karl Schubert Public Relations Manager Singapore Airlines Tel: (02) 9350 0293 Mob: 0407 708 470 Karl_Schubert@singaporeair.com.sg

Jemma Lee Liquid Ideas for Singapore Airlines Tel: (02) 9667 4211

About Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has proudly operated services to Australia since 1967. Over the past 50 years, SIA has grown from twice-weekly flights to Perth and Sydney to operating 121 weekly flights from six Australian cities.

Alongside its regional wing, SilkAir, and low cost carrier Scoot, SIA provides Australian travellers with access to a global network of 115 destinations in 36 countries through the world famous Changi Airport hub, from:

In 2017 - the 50th Anniversary year in Australia - Singapore Airlines celebrates a number of milestones, including the company's 70th Anniversary, launch of a new on-board product offering, 1st Anniversary of the Capital Express, and the 10th Anniversary of the Airbus A380 (Singapore Airlines was the first airline to fly the world's largest commercial aircraft).

As part of its commitment to operating a young and modern fleet, SIA has welcomed into service 14 of the latest-generation Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with a further 53 on firm order. SIA has also placed on firm order 20 Boeing B777-9 and 49 B787-10 aircraft to achieve additional growth and fleet modernisation through the next decade.

While travelling through or to Singapore, Australian customers can take advantage of the 'Changi Transit Programme' - offering S$20 worth of vouchers per adult and child ticket to use at more than 510 Changi Airport stores - and the 'Singapore Stopover Holiday' package - offering accommodation and entrance to major attractions from just AUD$49 per person twin-share