Airlines are braced for two obstacles that could force them to increase surcharges to survive and maintain revenue. "Every airline must follow this ceiling price rule," Mr Arkhom said. He said the continued rise in global oil prices forced airlines to increase their fuel surcharges, and Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) is among those airlines. "Some low-cost airlines put zero-baht campaigns on the market, but later they can earn revenue from other services such as food and drink, souvenirs, luggage and other items," the source said. An aviation expert said that if the new ceiling price is enforced, most low-cost airlines will have to cut fares.

Source: Bangkok Post September 06, 2018 23:37 UTC