All Bangkok Airways articles
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Airline Business
Signs of life in Asia-Pacific but still with pain points
The Asia-Pacific region is starting to open up for air travel, but travel restrictions still impact key markets, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brings additional challenges
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News
Bangkok Airways sinks deeper into red as Q3 revenues plummet
Bangkok Airways sank deeper into the red, as third-quarter revenues declined by 86.5% to Bt903 million ($30 million). Revenue from airlines, which in the year-ago period accounted for more than two-thirds of total revenues, was nearly wiped out, declining by 91.3% year-on-year to Bt394 million. Source: Max Kingsley-Jones ...
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Stiff competition, high costs send Bangkok Airways into Q2 loss
Bangkok Airways slipped into a Bt530 million ($17.2 million) loss in the second quarter as intense competition crimped earnings, exacerbated by higher operating costs.
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Airline Business
ANALYSIS: Thailand country report March-May 2019
Bangkok Airways remained profitable even though expenses grew faster than revenue. It also laid out expansion plans for both its airline and non-airline businesses.
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News
Thai authorities trumpet improved regulatory regime
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has disclosed notable improvements in its regulatory capabilities following a series of ICAO audits.
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Bangkok Airways first quarter profit down 22%
Bangkok Airways posted a 22% decline in its first quarter operating profit to Bt870 million ($27.6 million) as expenses rose faster than revenue.
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Bangkok Airways enters U-Tapao development fray
Bangkok Airways and two other firms have submitted a joint proposal for the development of an aviation hub at Thailand’s U-Tapao airport.
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Bangkok Airways outlines 2019 growth plans
Bangkok Airways is looking to further entrench its Indochina market position through new regional services, expand the number of codeshare partners, and enhance its non-airline businesses, as part of its business plan for 2019.
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Bangkok Airways president elevated to chief executive role
Bangkok Airways president Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth was elevated to the role of the carrier's chief executive and vice-chairman on 24 January.
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Bangkok Airways CEO resigns amid stock manipulation sanctions
The chief executive of Bangkok Airways has resigned his positions in the company following official sanctions that he was involved in a conspiracy to manipulate company stock.
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Airline Business
ANALYSIS: Thailand seat capacity growing at slower pace
Last year saw overall seat capacity for Thailand's key airlines expand by 5.5%, with strong international growth offsetting a decline in domestic seats.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Bangkok Airways president Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth
The Bangkok Airways library is an apt symbol for the small, profitable airline. Leisure and travel titles line the shelves, reflecting the carrier's strong presence in Thailand's lucrative international tourism market. The publications, including several years of National Geographic, also reflect a broad internationalism, replete with overseas guidebooks.
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Bangkok Airways details Sukhothai MRO plans
Bangkok Airways plans to increase its MRO capabilities, with a new hangar at Sukhothai that will be able to hold two Airbus A320s.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Asian airlines growing, but beware the speed bumps
At the recent Routes Asia event, it appeared that the future growth of Asia’s airline industry is all but assured, but there are concerns that governments and airport authorities may not be investing fast enough to keep up.
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News
SINGAPORE: Bangkok Airways signs for four ATR 72s
Bangkok Airways has signed an order for four additional ATR 72-600s at the Singapore Airshow.
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CSeries in contest for Bangkok Airways' narrowbody needs
Bangkok Airways is evaluating the Airbus A319neo, Boeing 737 Max 7 and the Bombardier CS300 for its fleet renewal and expansion needs.
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ICAO yet to decide when Thai safety red flag will be lifted
ICAO has not set a firm date for removing Thailand's red flag status, but says the country's procedures for awarding air operator's certificates have improved.
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Qantas A330 take-off weight discrepancy spurs procedural changes
Qantas Airways has changed its loading procedures from Bangkok after an Airbus A330-300 aircraft departed with a 2,785kg load discrepancy owing to a miscommunication among ground staff.
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News
Thai Airways to up regional frequencies
Thai Airways International will raise frequencies on four routes, starting from 25 October.
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Bangkok Airways expands JAL codeshare
Bangkok Airways has expanded its codeshare with Japan Airlines (JAL), which took effect on 29 March.