THAI told to explain Tiger deal

Tuesday, 05 Aug, 2010 0

The Thai government wants THAI Airways International to explain why it is hopping into bed with low-cost carrier Tiger Airways.

Transport Minister Sohpon Zarum told parliament following this week’s decision to create Thai Tiger Airlines, “I got into the muddle when I first learned about THAI’s plan to join with Tiger Airways to set up a no-frills carrier in Thailand. The completion of the joint venture deal was too fast.”

The minister confirmed that a letter would be sent to the national flag carrier demanding its top management explain whether the deal would affect Nok Air, its affiliate low cost airline.

Management must also make it clear whether Thai Tiger Airlines would snatch clients from THAI, he added.

THAI president Piyasvasti Amranand and Tiger Airways group president Tony Davis on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding to set up low cost carrier, Thai Tiger Airlines, 51 percent owned by THAI and 49 percent by Tiger.



 

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