The Low Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific conference took place in Singapore this January, with industry players looking for growth strategies as they emerge from the economic crisis.

Over the last 18 months, Asian low cost airlines have gained considerable market share from the legacy carriers as businesses cut costs and leisure passengers looked for cheaper alternatives. The liberalisation of markets has also helped to bring about a boom in low-cost travel, especially in Southeast Asia.

At the same time, there are questions over whether the low-cost airlines can sustain this growth in an environment of rising fuel prices and higher costs. Legacy carriers are also fighting back, offering cheaper products that narrow the divide between the market segments.

We speak to airline executives and industry experts to find out about their future strategies, and if the low cost carrier segment is poised to ride out the downturn and emerge as a true force in the region.

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