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Boeing to train Nok Air pilots
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/03/2016
» Boeing instructors have arrived in Bangkok for three-month mission to raise skills of Nok Air pilots to global standards.
Nok Air: 61 flights cancelled, critics urge swift action
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/03/2016
» Nok Air cancels 61 flights on Friday but charter flights arranged so passengers not affected. Critics say Nok is danger to Thailand's tourism industry.
Nok Air postpones again as chief admits pilots have quit (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/02/2016
» Nok Air has put off for another 10 days its planned resumption of normal operations. At least 17 Nok Air pilots have quit the company, a fact previously denied by its chief executive.
Nok Air gets warning, dismissed captain blames pilot shortage
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/02/2016
» The dismissed Nok Air pilot blames a severe lack of pilots for Sunday's crisis as the government warns the company it could lose its licence if it allows passengers to be affected by its problems.
Nok Air skips meeting, faces probe
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/02/2016
» Nok Air faces a probe as its executives failed to show up for a scheduled meeting Monday with aviation authorities after hundreds of passengers were left stranded on Sunday during a pilot strike.
Minister calls meeting over Nok Air pilot action (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/02/2016
» An unannounced strike by discontented pilots forced cancellation of nine Nok Air Sunday flights as airline officials meet today to decide what action to take against them.
Learn Thai: Ticketless passenger boards NOK Air flight
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/04/2014
» NOK Air CEO admits letting a passenger board with out a ticket and boarding pass was a bad mistake.
What's new in business news: January 23, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2014
» Sexy promotional calendars issued by low cost airlines, unpaid rice farmers block highway in protest & Thailand's stock exchange to allow foreign IPOs.
Young girls only, please
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/09/2011
» Hiring only "beautiful girls with nice personalities" in their early 20s, budget airline Nok Air seeks to "rejuvenate brand image" & "improve service efficiency."