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Northern Flights Grounded by Airport Fees | Thailand News
Ezy Airline’s dream of speedy northern Thailand flights just crashed — literally — due to a crippling 40,000 baht airport fee that makes even full flights unprofitable. With tiny 10-seat planes unable to absorb fixed costs, routes to Pai, Mae Hong Son, Nan, and Mae Sot are on indefinite hold, leaving tourists and locals back on winding mountain roads. The province is now demanding a review of the fee structure from Transport and Airports of Thailand, as the current model ignores the reality of small aircraft operations. Until charges change, those promised 40-minute hops remain grounded — and…
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