Most observers of Thailand agreed from day 1: Thailand's national carrier's newest low cost venture with Singapore-based Tiger Airways would turn into a source of problems. From a strategic point of view, Thai Airways' step-up into the low cost business is a wise move. The airline has been losing market shares on domestic and regional routes with the growth of budget carriers such as AirAsia and its subsidiaries, Cebu Pacific, Jetstar, Jin Air or Tiger Airways. Full story
OPINION: Tiger Airways : welcomed in the Philippines, unwelcomed in Thailand...
eTurboNews.com, 3 Dec 2010
Most observers of Thailand agreed from day 1: Thailand's national carrier's newest low cost venture with Singapore-based Tiger Airways would turn into a source of problems. From a strategic point of view, Thai Airways' step-up into the low cost business is a wise move. The airline has been losing market shares on domestic and regional routes with the growth of budget carriers such as AirAsia and its subsidiaries, Cebu Pacific, Jetstar, Jin Air or Tiger Airways. Full story
Most observers of Thailand agreed from day 1: Thailand's national carrier's newest low cost venture with Singapore-based Tiger Airways would turn into a source of problems. From a strategic point of view, Thai Airways' step-up into the low cost business is a wise move. The airline has been losing market shares on domestic and regional routes with the growth of budget carriers such as AirAsia and its subsidiaries, Cebu Pacific, Jetstar, Jin Air or Tiger Airways. Full story
