Thai Lion Air spreads wings at home, in region
Thai Lion Air is going full steam ahead with its expansion, undeterred by lingering concerns over Thailand's aviation safety expressed by some countries. The no-frills subsidiary of Lion Air Group is zeroing in on spreading its wings internationally and enlarging its domestic network. Myanmar, Vietnam and China are on TLA's radar screen for launch this year with a resumption of flights to Indonesia from its Bangkok base forming part of the international expansion, said TLA CE Aswin Yangkirativorn. Domestically, the airline, now in its third year of operation, plans to add Trang, Khon Kaen and Phitsanulok while considering connecting Hat Yai with Chiang Mai. The route expansion is consistent with TLA's increased aircraft capacity as 5 more jets, a combination of Boeing B737-900ERs and 737-800s, are due to join the fleet this year. <br/>
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Thai Lion Air spreads wings at home, in region
Thai Lion Air is going full steam ahead with its expansion, undeterred by lingering concerns over Thailand's aviation safety expressed by some countries. The no-frills subsidiary of Lion Air Group is zeroing in on spreading its wings internationally and enlarging its domestic network. Myanmar, Vietnam and China are on TLA's radar screen for launch this year with a resumption of flights to Indonesia from its Bangkok base forming part of the international expansion, said TLA CE Aswin Yangkirativorn. Domestically, the airline, now in its third year of operation, plans to add Trang, Khon Kaen and Phitsanulok while considering connecting Hat Yai with Chiang Mai. The route expansion is consistent with TLA's increased aircraft capacity as 5 more jets, a combination of Boeing B737-900ERs and 737-800s, are due to join the fleet this year. <br/>
