Thai VietJet Air plans Sept 15 take-off

Thai VietJet Air (TVJA) has set a definite date for its long-pending launch that has been delayed for years. Though the Thai subsidiary of VietJet Air has yet to officially announce its launch, TVJA's debut is fixed for Sept 15. The airline recently commenced taking reservations online for 3 domestic routes. TVJA will become the first Thai-registered LCC in over 2 and a half years to take to the skies, which are increasingly crowded with budget flights. The previous LCC entry was Thai Lion Air, part of Indonesia's Lion Airline Group, which started commercial services in Dec 2013. The arrival of TVJA will intensify competition among no-frills carriers. TVJA's entry in the Thai domestic market will contribute to the oversupply of seat capacity on domestic routes, the airline cautioned. <br/>