http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...-dismays-tiger
Meanwhile, the usual bun fight between Malaysia & Singapore continues regarding Tiger's proposed start up in Thailand. It appears pressure is mounting against the TTA (Thai Tiger) Airways setup in Bangkok.
'White guys' comment dismays Tiger- Published: 16/10/2010 at 12:00 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
Tiger Airways yesterday hit back at AirAsia, the region's largest low-cost airline, for what it called "racial slurs" about the Singapore-based budget carrier.
Saying it was "disappointed and surprised" by the comments by AirAsia chief Tony Fernandes, Tiger Airways stated that "resorting to racial slurs is unbecoming and unnecessary."
Mr Fernandes made a comment about "white guys" running an Asian airline in an interview with the Bangkok Post. He was expressing scepticism about having Westerners running any successful Asia-based business, referring to some Tiger management.
"Tiger Airways is proud of our employees' contributions regardless of their race or cultural background." the Singapore airline said.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...gths-thai-told
Focus on core strengths, THAI told
AirAsia chief questions budget plan - Published: 15/10/2010 at 12:00 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
KUALA LUMPUR : Thai Airways International should focus on its core strength - the premium airline business - rather than getting involved in low-cost carrier (LCC) ventures, says the founder of Asia's biggest budget carrier.
Tony Fernandes, chief executive of AirAsia Group, questioned the need for the Thai flag carrier's contentious plan to create Thai Tiger Airways (TTA), in addition to the budget operator Nok Air, in which THAI has a 39% share.
"My question is, is it necessary? Is it being done for the right reasons?" Mr Fernandes asked rhetorically, referring to the proposed partnership with Singapore-based Tiger Airways.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...-to-be-delayed
Thai Tiger launch likely to be delayed- Published: 19/10/2010 at 12:00 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
The launch of Thai Tiger Airways (TTA) could be delayed up to two months from its scheduled March 2011 takeoff due to complications, said Ampon Kittiampon, the chairman of Thai Airways International (THAI).
Ryan: TTA venture to be a big success
One complication is additional time is required to complete the negotiations of the joint venture between the Thai flag carrier and the Singapore-based no-frills carrier Tiger Airways.
THAI also faces possible legal opposition from the Transport Ministry on whether the creation of TTA is legitimate.
Back in Australia today
Tiger Airways to charge 'membership' fee for air fare sales
And be warned: there's no refund of the fee if you want to quit later and, after the first year, fees can change "at any time without notice to the member".
And if you want to argue the point, you'll need a Singaporean lawyer, because the membership will be "governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore", the airline says.
Really......so do we grant them Australian ASAs under Singaporean laws as well?
WOW! It never ends.... nothing is straight forward at TR anymore.
