SINGAPORE – The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has been urged to woo major airlines in China to strengthen the clout of the association on the global stage.
Chew Choon Seng, CEO of Singapore Airlines, said, “China now has a centre seat, up front, on the world stage.
“The APEC Summit underlined the fact that the Asia Pacific countries now account for more than half the world’s trade, and is the fastest growing region to boot.â€
Chew said the region’s share of international traffic was of similarly significant proportions.
“Our association will be more representative and reflective of the region’s strength and rising stature, and have more influence in international aviation matters, if we have members from China.
“It is timely for the association to reinvigorate our courtship of the principal airlines in China,†Chew said.
