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Clearing the air
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 17/06/2013
» If you were travelling from the US to Israel via Europe and the flight was delayed, how would you be compensated by the airlines, given there are three different regimes that apply, with different levels of trigger points for different levels of compensations?
Asian airlines' profits soar
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 12/06/2013
» Asia-Pacific airlines posted a 6.7% increase in net profit last year as strong passenger demand offset lacklustre cargo markets and high oil prices.
Oneworld: Bangkok's dual-airport policy risks its hub status
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 12/06/2013
» Oneworld, one of the biggest airline alliances, has warned that Bangkok risks diminishing its strategic air hub position by pursuing a dual-airport policy.
Nok Air sets IPO price at low end to ensure sizzling debut
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 11/06/2013
» Budget carrier Nok Air has opted for a lower share price for its initial public offering (IPO) to reflect the local capital market environment and to ensure a successful launch on the Thai bourse on June 20.
Airline industry improves profits
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 04/06/2013
» CAPE TOWN : The global airline industry's profitability is proving better than expected this year despite weak economies and relatively high fuel prices.
Ranong Rising
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 27/05/2013
» The emerging large-scale development in Myanmar's southern region is enhancing the economic flow to that country through Ranong, Thailand's largest border gateway to its neighbour.
Middle East stakes claim
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 17/05/2013
» Airports in Asia-Pacific recorded slower growth in passenger traffic than those in the Middle East in this year's first quarter, reflecting the latter's rising importance as a new air transport hub.
Airlines say speedy trains are no threat
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 15/05/2013
» The government's proposed high-speed train network is unlikely to win over passengers from budget airlines if operating costs are the main factor.
Asian airlines outperformed rivals in Q4
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 12/04/2013
» Asia-Pacific airlines outperformed those in other regions in terms of profitability in the last quarter of last year, with benchmark airlines registering a rise in net profit of nearly 200%.
Baggage handling improves
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 11/04/2013
» Carriers and airports have done a better job of baggage handling, with fewer items reported delayed, damaged, lost or stolen last year.