Nok Air, a leading low cost airline based in Thailand, stranded hundreds of passengers last Sunday when the airline’s pilots went on strike. The pilots walked off the job as the airline boosted its auditing standards to comply with the European Aviation Safety Agency. After the incident, aviation authorities called for a meeting with the top airlines operating flights in Thailand. Nok Air failed to show up at the meeting, but released a statement that it was engaged in an internal meeting to address the issue. Nok Air continues to cancel some of its scheduled domestic services, including some flights between Khon Kaen, Trang, and Surat Thani suspended through to Sunday. The airline stated that it is taking action against 10 pilots believed to be behind for Sunday’s strike. Nok Air was established in early 2004 as the Sky Asia Company, and began operating in July 2004. The airline began international service in May of 2007, with daily flights the nation of India. Nok Air has 24 routes in Thailand, making it the largest domestic carrier. Trouble at the airline could have an effect on Boeing, as the airline currently has 8 of the 737 Max 8 aircraft on the order book.
