Two-airport strategy criticised

IATA chief: Two hubs means no hub

Published: 21/02/2012 at 02:29 AM
Newspaper section: Business

Thailand should not be tempted to turn Don Mueang airport into another international option, focusing instead on developing Suvarnabhumi airport as a single hub, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Tyler: Streamlined process to help

The statement was in response to recycled suggestions that Bangkok's old airport should resume its previous role in serving flights beyond point-to-point domestic routes.

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khunbj
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Discussion 2 : 02/03/2012 at 07:21 AM2
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Suvarnabhumi is getting closer to being at full capacity or even stretched a bit, should be expanded, it is expensive and will take time so get started now, no time to waste.
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Discussion 1 : 22/02/2012 at 07:53 PM1
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IATA director-general Tony Tyler - an experienced and qualified expert who knows what he is talking about. Power reg. this matter - zero.

Airports of Thailand Plc's board - a group of executives with little experience or qualifications, but with family members in all the right places. Power reg. this matter - total.
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