Singapore Airlines loses almost $800mn on Air India bet — with more pain forecast - Financial Times
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Singapore Airlines has suffered nearly $800 million in losses from its investment in Air India, with analysts forecasting additional losses ahead. The disappointing performance underscores the challenges of a bold bet on India's booming yet highly competitive aviation market.
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