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Airlines push Pita to help reduce expenses
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/07/2023
» Airlines are urging the new government to relieve the huge burden from exaggerated operational costs, which is 15-20% higher than in other countries, attributed largely to taxes on fuel, revenue and importing aircraft, saying this issue should be fixed within the first 100 days.
Phuket banking on administrative reform
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/05/2023
» Phuket tourism operators hope the right to vote for their own provincial governor will help solve prolonged local issues as the island still needs tailor-made policies to address specific problems, such as the taxi mafia.
Nok Air veteran to launch new carrier
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/03/2023
» Amidst the Thai tourism recovery, airline veteran Patee Sarasin is setting up a new long-haul carrier with venture capital, starting with four wide-body aircraft and a goal of 70% foreign passengers.
Carriers upbeat on recovery prospects
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/02/2023
» Airlines are optimistic about recovery this year, with an expansion of services to China being a key driver, following a significant improvement in 2022, particularly during the fourth quarter.
Thai AirAsia aims to lure 20m passengers next year
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/12/2022
» Thai AirAsia is setting goals for next year in line with tourism growth and revenue from the international market increasing to 60%, up from 40%, aiming for total passengers of at least 20 million.
Airline sees weak October spending
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/10/2022
» Subdued tourism spending is expected this month as people remain concerned about flooding and economic uncertainties, according to Thai Lion Air.
Cathay Pacific sees clearer skies
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/09/2022
» Cancellation of the mandatory quarantine in Hong Kong is the key to recovery for Cathay Pacific as the airline has prepared both seat capacity and is recruiting more air crew for business resumption.
AirAsia X set to ramp up cargo services
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/09/2022
» AirAsia X plans to ramp up its cargo service to increase its revenue contribution to 20-25%, from single digits, in addition to synergising passenger routes with airlines in its group to improve efficiency as airfares rise.
Thai AirAsia X ramps up Australian flights
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/08/2022
» With a lack of inbound flights still posing a challenge for tourism, Thai AirAsia X is planning two new routes to Australia and one to India to increase seat capacity, as the markets have shown signs of recovery following the lifting of all travel restrictions.
Nok Air announces redress
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/08/2022
» Nok Air has offered compensation to all 164 passengers of a flight that skidded off the runway after landing amid heavy rain at Chiang Rai airport on Saturday, saying it will put more stringent safety protocols in place in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).