Several airlines have kicked off the new year with airfare promotions for travellers departing Singapore, offering discounted fares and long travel windows well into 2026. From Korea city breaks and New Zealand adventures to new Japan routes, here is a clear summary of the latest deals worth noting.
Korean Air x UOB Cardholder Promotion (from Singapore)
Korean Air has partnered with United Overseas Bank (UOB) to offer a limited-time fare promotion for Singapore-based travellers planning trips in early 2026. The offer is exclusive to UOB cardholders and applies to selected Economy and Prestige Class fares, with bookings made via Korean Air’s Singapore website only.
Key promotion details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Booking platform | Korean Air Singapore website |
| Sale period | 5 January – 28 February 2026 |
| Travel period | 5 January – 30 June 2026 |
| Discount | 10% off Economy Standard & Saver fares |
| 5% off Prestige Standard fares | |
| Eligibility | UOB cardholders only |
| Destinations | Up to 20 destinations across Asia and North America |
| High season exclusions | USA & Canada: 5–11 January 2026, 1–30 June 2026 |
This promotion targets travellers planning off-peak trips in the first half of 2026, with clear savings for UOB cardholders across multiple long-haul and regional routes.
T’way Air New Year Fare Promotion (Singapore–Korea)
T’way Air has launched a New Year promotion for flights from Singapore to Seoul (Incheon) and Jeju Island. Book by 31 January 2026 and travel up to 24 October 2026. Savings are offered via a promo code and multiple coupons, applicable to Economy and Business Saver fares.
Key deals and routes
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Promo code | FLYJAN for up to 7% off Singapore–Incheon and Singapore–Jeju |
| Regular coupon | S$30 off bookings over S$350 |
| Early bird coupon | S$35 off bookings over S$400, travel 1 May–24 Oct 2026 |
| Bundle coupon | S$8 off selected bundles on bookings over S$78 |
| Welcome coupon | S$20 off bookings over S$180 for new sign-ups |
| Seoul flights | Daily on A330-200/300, overnight services |
| Jeju flights | 5 weekly (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat), daily from 15 Mar 2026 |
| Booking site | twayair.com |
This promotion suits travellers planning Korea trips later in the year, with long booking and travel windows and multiple stackable savings options.
Qantas ‘New Year, New Zealand’ Sale (from Singapore)
Qantas has launched its ‘New Year, New Zealand’ sale for travellers flying from Singapore, with promotional Economy Class return fares available for booking from 22 to 31 January 2026. Travel is valid across selected periods from March to November 2026, offering a long planning window for New Zealand trips. All fares include checked baggage, meals, beverages, and in-flight entertainment as standard.
Key fares and travel details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Sale period | 22–31 January 2026 |
| Travel period | March–November 2026 (selected dates) |
| Cabin class | Economy Class |
| Routing | Via Sydney |
| Inclusions | Checked baggage, food and beverages, in-flight entertainment |
| Booking channels | qantas.com and travel agents |
Return fares from Singapore
| Destination (via Sydney) | From (Economy, return) |
|---|---|
| Christchurch | S$880 |
| Auckland | S$895 |
| Wellington | S$908 |
The sale provides access to Qantas connections into New Zealand’s main North and South Island hubs, with the option to add Qantas Explorer fares for onward domestic travel within New Zealand when booked with an international ticket.
Vietjet Hanoi–Shizuoka Route Launch Promotion
Vietjet will launch a new direct Hanoi–Shizuoka service on 28 April 2026, marking the first-ever scheduled flight connecting Shizuoka with Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The route operates three times weekly and expands Vietjet’s Vietnam–Japan network to 11 routes, strengthening travel links between the two countries.
Key route and promotion details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| New route | Hanoi (HAN) – Shizuoka (FSZ) |
| Launch date | 28 April 2026 |
| Frequency | 3x weekly (Tue, Thu, Sun) |
| Aircraft | Modern, fuel-efficient fleet |
| Promo offer | 20% off Deluxe fares (excluding taxes and fees) |
| Booking period | Now – 22 January 2026 |
| Travel period | 1 March – 31 December 2026 |
| Promo code | HELLOSHIZUOKA |
| Booking channels | vietjetair.com, Vietjet Air mobile app |
Flight schedule (local time)
| Flight | Route | Departure | Arrival | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ1980 | Hanoi – Shizuoka | 02:40 | 09:30 | Tue / Thu / Sun |
| VJ1981 | Shizuoka – Hanoi | 10:30 | 14:00 | Tue / Thu / Sun |
The Deluxe fare includes 20kg checked baggage, complimentary seat selection, free itinerary changes, and bundled benefits. The promotion applies across all Vietnam–Japan routes, including the new Hanoi–Shizuoka service, with blackout dates applying on selected routes.