Singapore: More expensive air tickets on the horizon as oil prices soar and Russia's invasion continues

Singapore Airlines said in response to queries that it no longer flies through the Russian airspace, without elaborating on when this began. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, March 4 (The Straits Times/ANN): Travellers should expect longer flights to parts of Europe and higher air ticket prices if Russia's invasion of Ukraine drags on.

The conflict has led to soaring oil prices and increased insurance costs for airlines, which will in turn lead to higher ticket prices, said industry observers.