BuffHello Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 THAI to launch a new airline, "Euarng Luang" a mid-range market airline Thai Airways Tuesday announced that it will launch a new airline for domestic and regional routes as part of its effort to tackle stiff competition from budget rivals. The airline, called Euarng Luang, will target the mid-range market and will begin operations later this year, flying to Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, Thai Airways new president Apinan Sumanaseni.said. It will take about two months to set up a new company that will operate flights for domestic routes and neighboring countries, he added. Euarng Luang, which means Royal Orchid, will be positioned differently from NokAir, Thai Airways' low-cost subsidiary, and is aimed at attracting customers from premium and budget rivals, Apinan said. Euarng Luang will fly from Bangkok's existing Don Muang airport before moving to the new Suvarnabhumi Airport which is expected to open after much delay by the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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