Thai government to abolish minimum charge on passenger fares for budget airlines

Airline Industry Information, Nov 24, 2003

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The Thai government is to abolish its minimum charge for budget airlines to calculate their passenger fares.

According to the Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the removal of the minimum charge will mean cheaper fares allowing more people to travel within Thailand via aircraft, and will also allow freer competition.

The removal of the charge is expected to take effect next month following approval by the Civil Aviation Committee and signed by the transport minister, The Associated Press reported.

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