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Court throws out bid to ground foreign pilots
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/11/2025
» The Supreme Administrative Court has dismissed an interim relief request made by the Thai Pilots Association in an effort to suspend the disputed permission that allows foreign pilots to operate domestic flights under a wet-lease arrangement.
Airlines: Aviation hub goal requires work
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/03/2024
» Airlines have applauded the government's policy to develop the country as an aviation hub, but remain concerned about congestion at key airports, which requires time and a large investment in order to serve growing demand.
Really Cool Airlines aiming to diversify risk
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/11/2023
» Really Cool Airlines wants to diversify risks by securing non-air ticket revenue of at least 40% of total revenue, while it searches for long-term fundraising via an initial public offering (IPO) in an overseas stock market.
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.
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.
Oil price hike hits airlines' profits
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/02/2022
» The oil price surge has taken a toll on airlines' profitability, disrupting the opportunity to capitalise on rising domestic demand.
Thai AirAsia X looking for new investors
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/12/2021
» Thai AirAsia X needs a major restructuring and new investors to prep the airline to resume international routes next year, after Thai AirAsia (TAA) already secured additional funding for the carrier last week.
Scoot dependent on cargo services to survive virus
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/06/2021
» Scoot airline credits its survival to strong financial support, cutting its employee numbers and robust cargo services during the pandemic.
Cargo helped Scoot survive pandemic
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/06/2021
» Low-cost airline Scoot has survived the pandemic with the help of strong shareholder support, income from robust cargo services and employee cutbacks, according to the airline's chief executive.