Singapore Airlines and Agoda announce new travel initiatives

Singapore Airlines has launched its Time to Fly Virtual Travel Fair 2026, offering exclusive fares and privileges to travelers in the Philippines. The event provides access to deals for travel between September 20, 2026, and August 31, 2027, covering destinations such as Sydney, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Manchester, and Madrid via the Singapore hub.

Mastercard is serving as the exclusive payments and privileges partner for the fair. Mastercard cardholders can access various benefits, including dining and shopping vouchers, hotel stays, and other travel-related perks.

In the digital travel space, Agoda has begun the beta rollout of its new AI Assistant. Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 model and utilizing Google Gemini’s ‘Grounding with Google Maps’ feature, the tool is designed to help users plan, compare, and book trips within a single app experience. The assistant connects conversational planning with Agoda’s inventory of over 6 million accommodations, flights, and activities.