Fire and ice as low-cost carriers battle in the Asia Pacific

written by Tom Ballantyne | September 28, 2019

This story by Tom Ballantyne on the operating environment for low-cost carriers (LCC) in Asia first appeared in the August 2019 edition of Australian Aviation.

One of Asia's biggest low-cost carriers. The AirAsia lineup at Kuala Lumpur. (Rob Finlayson)
One of Asia’s biggest low-cost carriers. The AirAsia lineup at Kuala Lumpur. (Rob Finlayson)

The Asia Pacific’s low-cost airline sector is dominating the region’s skies and aircraft manufacturers’ order books. But their phenomenal growth hasn’t come without turbulence and the next few years could be a test of survival for some.

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Comment (1)

  • Mick D

    says:

    400 jets on order! Wow, puts Tigerair and Jetstar into the small basket!

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