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Thailand reopens its northern corridor as low-cost capacity returns

Seat capacity on Chiang Mai routes rose at the steepest rate since 2019. Fares have yet to follow, but they are about to.

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Thailand reopens its northern corridor as low-cost capacity returns

Seat capacity on Chiang Mai routes rose at the steepest rate since 2019. Fares have yet to follow, but they are about to.

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