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Airlines contend high fares are justified
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/03/2024
» As consumers cry foul over expensive domestic airfares, Thai AirAsia says ceiling prices should not be slashed as airlines have carried a higher cost burden since the pandemic.
Workshop aims to raise tourism status
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/03/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is preparing to organise a workshop for both the public and private sectors this month on elevating Thailand to a global tourism hub by 2030.
Srettha maps air hub goal as Songkran festival nears
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has set an ambitious goal to make Thailand a regional aviation centre and one of the world's five largest cargo distribution hubs.
Extra flights to reduce ticket costs for holiday
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/03/2024
» Six airlines will add 38 flights during the Songkran holiday to help ease the problem of expensive tickets for domestic flights, said Transport Minister Suriya Juengrungreangkit yesterday.
Brunei's GallopAir, buyer of Comac planes, eyes year-end launch
Published on 23/02/2024
» SINGAPORE: Brunei-based airline startup GallopAir hopes to start operations by the end of 2024 should Brunei's aviation regulator approve the regional jet made by Chinese state-owned planemaker Comac it wants to fly in time, the carrier's chief executive said.
Thai Airways earnings jump as travel boom boosts sales
Published on 23/02/2024
» Thai Airways International (THAI) Public Company Limited's full-year earnings jumped as booming air travel demand boosted ticket sales.
Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand urges airlines to increase flights
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is in discussion with all six airlines in Thailand to increase the number of flights during holidays and lower the flight price ceiling in a bid to address excessive fares.
Tibet Airlines finalises orders for 40 C919, 10 ARJ21 jets from China
Reuters, Published on 20/02/2024
» SINGAPORE: China's Tibet Airlines on Tuesday finalised an order for 40 C919 narrowbody jets and 10 ARJ21 regional jets from Chinese state-owned planemaker Comac.
Singapore to impose green fuel levy on flights from 2026
Published on 19/02/2024
» SINGAPORE: Travellers will need to bear the cost of the transition towards green jet fuel, Singapore's transport minister said as he announced the city state's plans for a levy on flight ticket prices as the aviation industry seeks a viable funding model.
Transport minister pushes for lower domestic air fares
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/02/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Juangruangreangkit has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand to try and persuade airlines to lower domestic air fares, in response to travellers' complaints.