NokScoot aims to more than double its passenger volume next year to over 2 million as its expansion plans move full steam ahead. Chokchai: Expansion to Japan, South KoreaChokchai Panyayong, chairman of the medium- to long-haul low-cost carrier, yesterday unveiled the target as the UN aviation watchdog recently removed its red flag on the Thai civil aviation regime. NokScoot, a joint venture between Thailand's Nok Air and Singapore's Scoot, will now aggressively pursue expansion of its fleet and route network. The red flag issuance resulted in international flights of Thai-registered airlines being restricted, if not banned, in several countries, including Japan, South Korea and China, particularly for operating new routes. The airline expects to see its bottom line improve because of the lifting of the red flag.

Source: Bangkok Post October 11, 2017 23:48 UTC