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Passengers in limbo as TRA stalls

Hundreds of people lured by cheap tickets offered by Thai Regional Airlines (TRA) have been left in limbo after the carrier's launch of regular services this week was aborted due to the lack of an airline operating licence.

The Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and the Civil Aviation Department have summoned TRA executives for a meeting next Thursday on how to deal with a case that has reportedly affected more than 500 consumers.

OCPB officials said they have not filed charges against the Thai-owned airline for deceiving consumers, as amicable solutions such as booking refunds or finding seats on other airlines could be forthcoming for affected passengers.

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  • barryw

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    Discussion 1 : 30 Dec 2012 at 08.491

    '...there was no answer from its call centre or office'. No flights either. This airline is never going to get off the ground, is it (excuse the pun).

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