More flights to Bangkok on cards

Kolkata: Connectivity to the Thai capital is expected to get a fillip from December 1 when AirAsia introduces daily flights between Kolkata and Bangkok, with the prospect of increasing the frequency to twice daily in six to eight months.
With Thai Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways and Air India Express already operating between Kolkata and Bangkok, the addition of AirAsia's daily service is set to spark a fare war. Experts in the travel trade industry predict a fierce dogfight over the Bay of Bengal as airlines slash margins to corner market share.
AirAsia, that reduced its frequency in the Kolkata-Kuala Lumpur sector from daily flights to thrice-a-week, is betting big time on Kolkata- Bangkok route. It will reportedly begin the onslaught with a return fare of Rs 5,000, promising that its highest fare would be at least 20% cheaper than legacy carriers at all times. At present, the average return fare to Bangkok is around Rs 11,000.
21/10/10 Times of India

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Categories: airports Oct 2010, Foreign Oct 2010