Singapore Airlines Ltd. and its budget carrier Scoot will launch new routes and increase existing flight frequencies beginning in August, a spokesperson said, filling gaps left by the exit of Qantas Airways Ltd.

The low-cost arm of Australian airline Qantas says it will shut down next month due to rising operating costs and competition The shutdown of Singapore-based airline Jetstar Asia is a sign of turbulent times ahead for budget carriers in the region as they grapple with higher costs and stiffer competition,