Just when Thai Airways International (THAI) has given the impression that its budget affiliate Nok Airlines has been too slow to seek growth, mainly to justify its joint venture with Tiger Airways to set up a new low-cost carrier in Thailand, Nok Airlines is doing exactly the opposite.
Nok undaunted by THAI-Tiger deal SURAT THANI: Just when Thai Airways International (THAI) has given the impression that its budget affiliate Nok Airlines has been too slow to seek growth, mainly to justify its joint venture with Tiger Airways to set up a new low-cost carrier in Thailand, Nok Airlines is doing exactly the opposite. Nok’s board on Wednesday endorsed a major plan to add eight planes – four Boeing 737-800s and four ATR-72 turboprops – to its fleet currently comprising six Boeing 737-400s and two ATR-72s. The board, chaired by Siam Commercial Bank executive chairman...
