Airlines expand operations
Southeast Asia’s airlines are growing rapidly as the region
continues to develop economically. Low-cost carriers (LCC)
are expanding and gaining market share, stimulating
passenger demand with attractive fares and new routes.
Some Southeast Asia LCCs have launched subsidiaries or
franchises to expand their operations into other countries or
regions. A few LCCs have even ventured beyond singleaisle operations to provide widebody services that connect
to destinations that exceed the range capabilities of
single-aisle airplane. Network carriers have restructured to
expand their product offerings for growth and increased
competitiveness in the quickly developing marketplace. The
heightened competition has increased the availability and
affordability of air travel within the region.