SIA, Cathay lock horns with Chinese carriers

The duo is suffering two common problems.

According to a report from Reuters, Asia’s aviation hub model is showing signs of wear and tear as Singapore Airlines and Hong Kong rival Cathay Pacific face intense competition with Chinese carriers.

The report said the two airlines are facing two common problems. First, the rapid growth of direct flights from China to a raft of international destinations has done away with the need to stop in either city en route to a third destination. That is especially painful because China's outbound tourist market, by number of visitors, is already the biggest in the world. And second, a rising Asian middle class wants to fly cheap.

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