China's Flight Suspensions Are Bad for Singapore Ties

(Bloomberg Opinion) — At first glance, the suspension of flights to two Chinese cities doesn't look like a big deal for Singapore Airlines Ltd. After all, Chongqing and Chengdu aren't major routes for the renowned carrier that boasts 130 destinations around the world, but the move could put a dampener on one of the strongest friendships in the region. From March 31, services between the city-state and China's fourth and sixth largest metropolises will be halted less than five months after they began, the Straits Times reported citing a company spokesperson, who declined to elaborate. The airline didn't receive approval…