Chinese airlines see high-speed rail threat; India reacts to increased fare levels
Shares in major Chinese airline stocks plunged on Thursday on speculation a high-speed rail network would eat into the carriers’ market shares. Air China led the slump with its share prices plummeting 6.1% in Hong Kong trading. Shares in China Southern (-4.9%), China Eastern (-4.1%), Hainan Airlines (-4.0%) and Shandong Airlines (- 2.1%) were also weaker. In contrast, high-speed railway-related stock gained strongly.
