Five years after stepping down as chief executive of budget carrier Nok Air, Patee Sarasin is making a comeback in Thailand’s aviation industry by launching his own carrier.
Really Cool Airlines is the name of the newcomer in an industry badly damaged by the pandemic and still climbing back to pre-crisis levels.
“We are thrilled to introduce Really Cool Airlines and look forward to providing travellers with an exceptional flying experience,” Patee said at the March 22 press conference to launch his new brainchild.
Veteran in aviation industry
The industry veteran revealed his plans to set up the new long-haul airline, with flight routes set to be announced in June followed by the inaugural flight in December.
The Bangkok-based airline will be marketed as a full-service “lifestyle carrier”, aiming to offer a unique experience to passengers that falls between…
