Special air deals by THAI Airways International

THAI Airways International cuts economy class fares for the remainder of November on selected domestic routes.

It will suit THAI’ loyal customers who need to make a last-minute trip before the end of the month, but the fares are still considerably higher than Nok Air and Thai AirAsia. Nok Air has frequent discounts campaigns with one-way fares of around Bt1,200 to Bt1,400.

The “Colourful November” promotion sells a one-way fare exclusive of airport taxes ex- Bangkok to northern destinations — Chiang Mai starting at Bt1,700 and Chaing Rai at Bt2,000.

Fares to the northeast are: Bt1,350 to Udon Thani; Bt1,450 to Ubon Ratchathani; and Bt1,500 to Khon Kaen.

To South Thailand, fares sell at Bt1,700 to Surat Thani, Bt2,000 to Krabi, and Bt2,100 to Phuket and Hat Yai.

A Bt3,600 fare is on offer for the Phuket-Chiang Mai route.

The promotion is valid on THAI and THAI Smile online at www.thaiairways.com.

Ticketing and travel date are open until 30 November except for the Loi Krathong festival weekend.  The fares save up around 10% to 15% off the standard fares.

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New Air Routes To China & Indochina By Thai Airways International

Thai and its subsidiary Thai Smile will open four new routes this winter to China, Japan and Laos, competing head to head with low cost carriers.

The last Thai Airways International Board of Directors meeting is giving a boost to Thai Smile with more international destinations being served by Thai Airways subsidiary. Thai Smile’s expanding network confirms the repositioning of the carrier into a complementary airline to Thai Airways with lower costs and simplified services.

The Board of Directors approved of the opening of the following four new routes for the winter season starting October 27, in order to increase revenue as targeted and meet market demands.

The first Thai Smile route will link Bangkok to Chongqing in the People’s Republic of China. Flights will be operated with an Airbus A320-200 aircraft with three frequencies per week, At the same date, Thai Smile will also launch three weekly frequencies from Bangkok to Changsha in the People’s Republic of China with an Airbus A320-200 aircraft. The frequency will be increased to five flights per week from January 16, 2014.

The most surprising will be the arrival of Thai Smile on the Bangkok-Luang Prabang (Laos) route which will further dent into another lucrative route served by Bangkok Airways. Thai Smile will propose a daily flight from November 16 with an Airbus A320-200. The carrier will then be in competition with two other airlines, Bangkok Airways and Lao Airlines.

While Thai Smile will be positioned in these three routes, Thai Airways confirmed that it will launch a Bangkok-Sendai route in Japan. The new route which has been planned for at least five years will be operated with an Airbus A330-300 with three flights per week, effective 3 December 2013.

Meanwhile, the Board of Director acknowledged Thai Airways Group performance in August 2013. Available Seat-Kilometer (ASK) increased 10.8 percent due to new aircraft deliveries and route adjustments based on passenger demand. Revenue Passenger-Kilometer (RPK) increased 9.9 percent, resulting in an average Cabin Factor of 78.0 percent, which was lower than the same month last year which showed an average of 78.7 percent. The number of passengers carried increased 6.2 percent, compared to the same month last year.

For Thai Smile in August 2013, Cabin Factor averaged 77.0 percent; lower than the same month last year which averaged 82.5 percent. Thai Smile business unit serves 13 routes, compared to four routes last year.

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Dragon flies to Danang

From Threeland Travel Blog's January

Dragonair announced late last week the launch date of a new service to Danang, its second destination in Vietnam after Hanoi.

The carrier will kick off a three weekly service, 28 March. The flight schedule will vary depending on the day.

Dragonair currently flies 10 times a week between Hong Kong and Hanoi, while sister airline, Cathay Pacific Airways, operates 16 flights weekly between Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City.

Danang authorities have been in talks with various airlines to promote more international flights to the city to support the growth of tourism to match an increase in hotels and entertainment options.

Currently, regional airlines operate flights to Danang are AirAsia (Kuala Lumpur); Asia Airlines (Seoul); China Eastern Airlines (Kunming); Far Eastern Air Transport (Taipei); Korean Air (Seoul); Lao Airlines (Pakse, Savannakhet, Vientiane) and Silk Air (Siem Reap, Singapore).

THAI Smile and Thai AirAsia have both shown an interest in flying to Danang, but no decision has been made on possible launch dates.

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