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New flight path
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/03/2016
» Southeast Asia's aviation industry has lost some momentum in the past two years but could revive soon, while more growth is shifting to secondary cities in China and India, which analysts say will brighten Asia-Pacific skies over the next decade.
Oil price gyrations make fuel hedging riskier for airlines
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 15/02/2016
» In the face of plummeting oil prices that are expected to stay low at least through the end of this year, airlines might be expected to step up hedging to secure low-priced jet fuel and improve their bottom line.
Flagging carriers
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 15/02/2016
» Flag carriers across Asia Pacific risk having their wings crippled if they don't restructure their standard hub operations and establish subsidiaries that cater specifically to diversifying passenger segments, say industry analysts.
'New age' airline
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 02/11/2015
» As Southeast Asia's skies grow increasingly crowded, it's getting harder for airlines to stand out, let alone make money, when rivals are slashing fares to fill seats. But that hasn't deterred VietJet Air from staking its claim to a piece of the pie.