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AS the Singapore dollar strengthens against the Australian dollar, there has been a surge in flight searches from Singapore to Australia while average flight prices to Down Under has tumbled, according to data from Kayak.sg.
Compared to the same period last year, flight searches from Singapore to Australia increased by an average of 20 per cent in 3Q2015, recording 32 per cent in June, 23 per cent in July and 10 per cent in August.
Other than getting a better deal for goods and services in Australia due to a favourable exchange rate, Singaporean travellers can also save on airfares. Based on flight prices found on Kayak.sg, airfares to Australia has dipped 18 per cent on average in August (S$610 or US$428) compared to the previous month (S$744).
Debby Soo, vice president, Asia-Pacific at Kayak.sg, said: “The tumbling Aussie dollar offers the perfect opportunity for travellers to experience Australia at a better price point than usual.”
