http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=176228
Low-Fare Travel Right Model For Asia, Symposium Told <Davis said it was important that key stakeholders such as the government, airport authorities, policy regulators as well as the tourism sectors to become aware of the benefit of the LCCs, for only then could the industry grow a healthy growth. ... Other issues touched on by panel speakers today included the need to stay competitive by delivering the best possible service at the lowest possible cost.> --------- With the stunning move by Jet Airways to acquire Air Sahara the need for public opinion to ensure that low cost carriers get a fair deal is more vital than ever before. Jet is anti-low cost and with Sahara in its stable low cost carriers will face an uphill battle to expand the market unless government actively facilitates low cost air travel. This translates into de-militarisation of civil enclaves (like Dabolim) and right sizing of greenfield airports so that they dont end up as Taj Mahals.