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Agency upbeat on long-haul arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects at least 1.5 million tourists from North and South America this year, the same level recorded in 2019, with an increase in tourism receipts by combining the Easter holiday with the Songkran celebration in April.
THAI confirms order for 45 Boeing jets
Published on 14/02/2024
» Thai Airways International confirmed on Wednesday that it had placed an order with Boeing for at least 45 aircraft, giving the US planemaker a much-needed boost as it grapples with intense scrutiny following an accident on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this year.
Boeing scrutiny spreads as FAA seeks checks on another 737 model
Published on 22/01/2024
» Scrutiny of Boeing’s manufacturing quality expanded after federal regulators told airlines to check the door plugs on a second 737 model, where operators have also found issues with fasteners.
US regulator tightens scrutiny of Boeing
Published on 12/01/2024
» WASHINGTON - America’s aviation regulator plans to significantly increase oversight of Boeing, with the head of the agency saying publicly that it believes there are “other manufacturing problems” at the company.
The Bleisure Traveler -- Coming to the Rescue of Airlines Everywhere
Business, Published on 17/12/2022
» A new group is rivaling corporate road warriors as airlines' favorite customers. They travel on strange days, buy extra perks on top of already expensive tickets and are changing the economics of the business.
Don't Expect Cheap Airfares to Come Back Soon, Airline Executives Say
Business, Published on 10/11/2022
» Airfares are sky high, and airline executives expect them to stay that way.
Italy to inject another 400 mn euros into airline
AFP, Published on 09/11/2022
» MILAN - The Italian government on Tuesday approved injecting another 400 million euros ($400 million) into state-owned ITA Airways as efforts to sell off the airline stall.
Equities revive on optimism about China reopening
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/11/2022
» RECAP: Global equities trimmed their losses yesterday as Chinese shares surged amid signs that authorities are trying harder to ease the severe economic impact of the zero-Covid policy. The MSCI index of Asian shares headed for its biggest weekly jump since July.
TAT signs airline deals in bid to lure 1m Americans
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/11/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hoping to welcome at least 1 million tourists from the US next year after securing partnerships with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air to bring travellers from 17 gateway cities across the country.
Faster Wi-Fi on Planes Is Taking Off. Profits Aren't.
Business, Published on 24/10/2022
» The long-awaited arrival of free, dependable Wi-Fi on planes will be a boon to fliers in the coming years. Investors, maybe not so much.