Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air jets at Don Mueang airport. (Photo by Apichit Jinakul)Low-cost carriers are ready to lower domestic airfares after the cabinet approved the extension of jet fuel tax reduction. Santisuk Klongchaiya of Thai AirAsia (TAA), Thailand's largest low-cost carrier, said the decision from the government will help airlines save costs and allow them to maintain average airfare prices. "We still have weak demand for weekday flights because of the lack of international tourists who would normally fill this void," said Mr Santisuk. "The average price before the pandemic was too low as there was fierce competition.

Source: Bangkok Post November 04, 2020 00:22 UTC