Laos’ New High-Speed Rail Taking Passengers Away From National Carrier Lao Airlines
Laos’ national airline, Lao Airlines, has axed one domestic passenger route arguing the country’s new high-speed rail line has caused it to lose business. Lao Airlines says in a statement…
Laos Government Establishes Govt Committee To Restructure Loss-Making Lao Airlines
The Laos Government has established a committee, led by the finance ministry, to restructure loss-making national carrier Lao Airlines. Local news reports, quoting the government, says Laos deputy finance minister,…
Laos Government Plans To Sell Stake In Loss-Making National Airline
The Laotian government plans to sell as much as 49 percent of loss-making national airline, Lao Airlines, in an attempt to stem the drain on public finances. Laos prime minister, Phankham…
Lao Airlines Expands Operations As Borders Reopen
Flag carrier Lao Airlines, which the government has earmarked for restructuring, is resuming services and adding more international flights following Laos’ reopening. The country re-opened its borders, including all 32…
Lao Airlines and Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways Aim To Jointly Develop Maintenance Base In Laos
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways is exploring with flag carrier Lao Airlines the possibility of having a hangar in Laos to provide maintenance services. Bamboo Airways says in a statement it has…