THAI Smile set to play greater role
THAI has begun the process of transferring its regional services to its budget subsidiary THAI Smile Airways as part of its rationalisation. The move will see THAI Smile taking over two routes -- Bangkok-Chongqing and Bangkok-Penang -- from the flag carrier from July 1 and July 16, respectively. THAI president Charamporn Jotikasthira said THAI Smile would play a greater role in operating flights in this region as THAI concentrates mainly on mid- and long-haul services. THAI Smile, which until now has operated largely on domestic routes with only four international routes, was mandated to operate to secondary cities in Asean and the region. The budget carrier plans to launch three new routes in Q4 as it spreads its wings into neighbouring countries. <br/>
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THAI Smile set to play greater role
THAI has begun the process of transferring its regional services to its budget subsidiary THAI Smile Airways as part of its rationalisation. The move will see THAI Smile taking over two routes -- Bangkok-Chongqing and Bangkok-Penang -- from the flag carrier from July 1 and July 16, respectively. THAI president Charamporn Jotikasthira said THAI Smile would play a greater role in operating flights in this region as THAI concentrates mainly on mid- and long-haul services. THAI Smile, which until now has operated largely on domestic routes with only four international routes, was mandated to operate to secondary cities in Asean and the region. The budget carrier plans to launch three new routes in Q4 as it spreads its wings into neighbouring countries. <br/>
