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New Thailand Budget Airline to Expand; AirAsia Targeted.
Byline: Boonsong Kositchotethana
Dec. 4--Thailand's first fully fledged budget carrier, One-Two-Go, took to the skies yesterday, heralding a new chapter in the local aviation field, which is poised to grow much more competitive.
The 55-minute inaugural flight OX126 from Bangkok to Chiang Mai signalled the Thai-owned airline's aggressive plan, which includes offering at least four additional domestic routes and acquiring four more Boeing 757-200 jets next year.
One-Two-Go, owned by Orient Thai Airlines, also intends to offer scheduled services to neighbouring countries.
In fact, it has its sights firmly on direct flights from Bangkok to ...
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...senselessly with rivals, Orient Thai would now devote...from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai...Bangkok Guagzhou). Orient Thai and One-Two...from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and...1,350 baht. Orient Thai and One-Two...
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Source: HighBeam Research, New Thailand Budget Airline to Expand; AirAsia Targeted.