Nok Air in talks with Deccan, Kingfisher
Nok Air is in talks with Kingfisher Airlines and Air Deccan for a strategic alliance to enter India accoridng to this Business Standard story. “We have initiated a dialogue with Kingfisher Airlines and Air Deccan for an operational alliance to fly to Indian destinations soon,” said Nok Air CEO Pastee Sarasin. He said this proposed alliance would mean better reach for Nok Air through operational alliances with Indian low-cost carriers ensuring more connectivity to other Indian towns. Nok Air VP Nattapote Kuslasayanon said the airline was keen on starting services to New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai.
Prahok @ October 8, 2005
[...] Asia News Desk is a fairly new blog covering Southeast Asian budget airlines, and it looks promising. According to one story, Thailand’s Nok Air is in talks with Deccan and Kingfisher (2 Indian budget airlines) to fly to India. When that happens, I’ll be a happy travelfish. (In addition to Jetstar already flying to Kolkata, and Bangalore soon, from Singapore.) [...]