Thai International boss seeks anti-AirAsia alliance
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Thai Airways International Chief Executive says Thai-owned carriers should form a united front against foreign rivals, especially the fledging budget carrier AirAsia, whose rapid expansion is seen as a “threat”, the Bangkok Post reports.
“Instead of fighting among ourselves, it would be better for us, Thai airlines, to stick together, co-operate and fight AirAsia, which is the biggest threat,” said Piyasvasti Amranand.
“They are expanding rapidly, taking a lot of passengers away. Their Thai market share has been increasing rapidly.”
In his sixth week as President of the flag carrier, the former Energy mMnister said he was advocating “much closer co-operation” among Thai airlines such as privately owned Bangkok Airways.
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