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Airlines strive to restore their prospects
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/05/2022
» Over the past two years, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the aviation industry has been on the verge of collapse because of stringent border controls and uncertainty over travel rules, causing severe financial strain for many airlines.
TAT targeting 50% occupancy rate
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/05/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has rolled out this year's recovery target based on hotel occupancy, spending and cabin factor to ensure the revival of Thai tourism following the country's full reopening on June 1.
Foreign demand still tepid
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/12/2021
» The country's reopening on Nov 1 marked the first step towards rebuilding the battered tourism industry, but the process will likely take several years as international demand is still sluggish and a new Covid variant just emerged.
Nok Air granted rehab go-ahead
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/11/2020
» Low-cost carrier Nok Air has received permission from the Central Bankruptcy Court to embark on the rehabilitation process, with its business plan scheduled to be rolled out by next January.
The quality conundrum
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 01/08/2020
» The head of Thailand's largest low-cost carrier thinks the country's tourism strategy needs a rethink following the outbreak of the highly contagious virus.
Thai AirAsia faces airport cost strain
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/07/2020
» Thai Vietjet has warned Thai AirAsia about the cost burden of operating a new hub at Suvarnabhumi airport, a move expected to heat up domestic competition at the biggest airport in Thailand.
Most airlines likely to pare back networks
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/05/2020
» Most airlines are expected to shrink their networks with more compact fleet sizes, while the aviation industry is predicted to be 20-30% smaller.
Airlines face social distancing constraints
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/04/2020
» Airlines are set to restart services with more limited seat capacity and possibly higher ticket prices to comply with social distancing rules ordered by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Global-focused NokScoot faces long climb
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/04/2020
» NokScoot is trying to get a grip on its battle with the coronavirus pandemic, while acknowledging that its healing period may take longer in comparison with other airlines because of its dependence on international routes.
TAA reshuffles operations as Chinese market takes a hit
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/01/2020
» Thai AirAsia (TAA), Thailand's largest low-cost carrier, expects to lose 300,000 Chinese passengers during the first quarter, as flights to China make up 30% of its total revenue.