Asia's Budget Carriers Go Long Haul for Growth
February 13, 2012 at 12:58 PM EST
By the end of 2012, there will be an estimated 50 budget carriers operating in Asia, but only four will be in the long haul segment. Air Asia X of Malaysia and Australia's Jetstar currently fly long distance. They'll be joined by Singapore's Scoot in mid-2012 and Philippines' Cebu Pacific in 2013.