Out of *A? Not just a rumour! Announcement pending?
Sep 29, 2000, 2:39 am
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I will be sorry to see Thai leaves Star. It does offer a better hub position in Bangkok than Singapore's Changi. Someone in Star should do something to keep Thai in the alliance.
Sep 29, 2000, 9:31 am
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Jazzhou-- I like TG in *A, but Im not sure I agree with BKK being a better hub than SIN. Would you kindly elaborate why you think BKK is better?
Oct 2, 2000, 10:26 am
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True, BKK is not as nice an airport as SIN, but for my part, I would opt for BKK over SIN for distance. You can shave a good hour off of travel times to other Asian regions. SIN's only real geographic advantage is flight to AUS/NZ and CGK.
If you are connecting, say, HKG-SIN-DEL versus HKG-BKK-DEL, the latter will save you a good two hours of flying time.
If you are connecting, say, HKG-SIN-DEL versus HKG-BKK-DEL, the latter will save you a good two hours of flying time.
Oct 5, 2000, 8:11 am
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Well, as a mileage maniac who's in the past (but for not much longer) has been too loyal to DL and flown BOS - ATL - LGW, I think I would opt for the miles and fly through SIN, a far nicer airport IMHO than BKK. Hopefully, the new BKK airport will be a lot nicer than the current one.
Nov 23, 2000, 10:15 am
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Doc,
You usually provide us with a source.
This is the thread that just won't die.
If you were TG what would you do? Push for a revenue/traffic sharing agreement with SQ (which was probably the conditition for TG to drop objections to SQ joining), or join a smaller network.
The reality is, * is still going to feed more traffic to TG than Skyteam will.
You usually provide us with a source.
This is the thread that just won't die.
If you were TG what would you do? Push for a revenue/traffic sharing agreement with SQ (which was probably the conditition for TG to drop objections to SQ joining), or join a smaller network.
The reality is, * is still going to feed more traffic to TG than Skyteam will.
Nov 23, 2000, 2:36 pm
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Sorry for the oversight! 
http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/4/news/nseas01.html
I'd personally be inclined to avoid SKYTEAM- but would do what's best for the company, as that would be my job!
I think that there is some "ego" aspect involved here too!
Mr. Bhisit Kuslasayanon, THAI’s new President, has just been "crowned" - so we'll see!
http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/4/news/nseas01.html
I'd personally be inclined to avoid SKYTEAM- but would do what's best for the company, as that would be my job!
I think that there is some "ego" aspect involved here too!
Mr. Bhisit Kuslasayanon, THAI’s new President, has just been "crowned" - so we'll see!
Nov 24, 2000, 9:58 am
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Not that puts a different complexion on things. Thanks, doc. As always, you are as reliable as a press scan.
I still don't think anyone is going to up with a better deal for them--but who knows?
I still don't think anyone is going to up with a better deal for them--but who knows?
Mar 19, 2001, 6:24 am
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Air France top executives remain unshaken and confident in the potential growth of the Thai national carrier.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the investigation of the incident, the French carrier would not change its mind about attempting to acquire a stake in THAI, executives said.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/today/190...iness15-1.html
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the investigation of the incident, the French carrier would not change its mind about attempting to acquire a stake in THAI, executives said.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/today/190...iness15-1.html
Mar 19, 2001, 6:46 am
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Another English-language paper in Thailand, The Nation, also ran a similar article on AF wooing TG, based, I think, on an interview or news conference given by this same AF official. It appeared in the March 16 edition.
But not so sure if AF would turn out to be successful in getting TG into SkyTeam.
TG is apparently enhancing its cooperation with LH. I read a few months back the two are going further than codesharing. They are plannig revenue sharing on some Thailand-Germany routes. This I think would enable them to issue interline tickets (for discount sales). I hope they will start soon.
But not so sure if AF would turn out to be successful in getting TG into SkyTeam.
TG is apparently enhancing its cooperation with LH. I read a few months back the two are going further than codesharing. They are plannig revenue sharing on some Thailand-Germany routes. This I think would enable them to issue interline tickets (for discount sales). I hope they will start soon.
May 29, 2001, 11:29 am
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Star Alliance risks losing two member airlines
The Star Alliance faced the risk of losing two member airlines on Tuesday as one carrier said it might quit, while another looked like it might have to shift to the rival Oneworld grouping.
Thai Airways International Plc said it would review its membership because it had lost business after Singapore Airlines Ltd joined Star last year.
http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/010529/l29269399.html
The Star Alliance faced the risk of losing two member airlines on Tuesday as one carrier said it might quit, while another looked like it might have to shift to the rival Oneworld grouping.
Thai Airways International Plc said it would review its membership because it had lost business after Singapore Airlines Ltd joined Star last year.
http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/010529/l29269399.html