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Self Service Airports
Self service at airports is exploding in popularity globally, and, although it may be a while before we see some of the very sophisticated methods being used around the world at Phuket Airport, it is inevitable that self-service becomes the norm at the airport.
Tuesday, 2nd August 2011 at 3:48am
Check in Nightmares
Oh no! A huge check-in queue at 5am at Phuket International Airport after too many farewell drinks the night before.
Tuesday, 2nd August 2011 at 3:44am
Middle Eastern Airports Set Good Examples For Phuket
Air traffic at Dubai International Airport has been increasing due to it's strategic location and airport service quality, setting a good example for Phuket.
Wednesday, 30th March 2011 at 4:04am
Phuket's Tourism Industry Recovery
Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are two crucial markets leading the way for Phuket's tourism industry recovery.
Tuesday, 22nd February 2011 at 3:37am
THAI and Tiger Airlines Tie Up
Thai Airways International's announced joint venture with low cost carrier Tiger Airways of Singapore will benefit Phuket travelers wanting direct flights beyond Thailand and cheaper domestic flights.
Friday, 11th February 2011 at 1:50am
B787 Dreamliner Fights for Phuket
Long distance flights will become a distinct possibility when the Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" finally starts commercial service
Monday, 7th February 2011 at 3:59am
Airline Meals on the Rise
The much maligned airline meal is going through a revolution... But there is plenty of evidence to show why passengers always think the food is bland.
Wednesday, 26th January 2011 at 2:22am
Low Cost Carriers in for the Long Haul.
The long haul low cost carrier is now firmly established and it is only a matter of time before such an operation is established in Phuket, with the associated job and tourism benefits.
Wednesday, 12th January 2011 at 6:02am
2010 South East Asia Aviation Roundup
Take heart, in Thailand we live in by far the fastest growing aviation market in the world.
Monday, 3rd January 2011 at 5:30am
Phuket Aviation in 2010
Phuket aviation in 2010 can be summed up as the year of the growth in direct flights from new destinations, the surging power of the low cost carriers (LCCS), the Australian and Russian connections and air traffic into Phuket heading for a new annual record.
Tuesday, 28th December 2010 at 1:40am
Mobile Barcode Flight Check-In
Mobile barcode check-in to airlines is a fast growing reality around the world that will eventually probably be necessary at Phuket Airport as passenger numbers - and queues - continue to grow toward the airport's target of 12-13 million passengers a year.
Wednesday, 15th December 2010 at 1:09am
Phuket Airport's Five Year Plan
The Thai cabinet's approval in principle of a five year plan (2009-2013) for the development of Phuket International Airport is a welcome commitment toward growing this vital cog in Phuket's tourism wheel.
Wednesday, 15th December 2010 at 1:00am
Airline Safety Records
Airline Safety Records. OK, we all have complaints in Phuket about airlines, airports and things aviation from time to time...
Wednesday, 8th December 2010 at 4:58am
The Evolution of Thai Airports
I want to take you on a small personal journey through Phuket International Airport and Suvanarbhumi Airport in Bangkok.
Friday, 3rd December 2010 at 1:13am
Airport Security and Underpants
A pair of men's underpants has sent the world's aviation security authorities and governments into a right spin, which could result in air marshals being on planes coming in and out of Phuket.
Friday, 3rd December 2010 at 1:11am
What Is Code Sharing?
Travelling on a different aircraft from what you originally thought you were going to travel... this is called code sharing.
Tuesday, 26th October 2010 at 6:55am
Phuket International Airport Development
Development of the Phuket International Airport
Tuesday, 26th October 2010 at 1:55am
Phuket Will Bounce Back
The need for Phuket hoteliers and travel industry operators to pull together more to market the island in the off season.
Tuesday, 26th October 2010 at 1:55am
Phuket Will Bounce Back
The need for Phuket hoteliers and travel industry operators to pull together more to market the island in the off season.
Tuesday, 26th October 2010 at 1:52am
Phuket International Airport Development
Development of the Phuket International Airport
Tuesday, 26th October 2010 at 1:50am
Phuket Airport Growing
In the last couple of months month airlines from the Middle East, Russia, Australia and China have announced either increased flights, or new routes, to Phuket.
Wednesday, 20th October 2010 at 2:46am
Passenger Rights
The thousands of passengers stranded in Thailand, including hundreds in Phuket, by the eruption of Iceland volcano Eyjafjallajokul , had every right to claim for expenses to cover the inconvenience caused by the disruption.
Monday, 11th October 2010 at 5:48am
Eyjafjallajökull Pronouciation
OK there's no prize for being able to correctly pronounce Eyjafjallajökull, especially the O with two dots above it, but you can have the satisfaction of knowing you tried.
Monday, 11th October 2010 at 5:46am
Aircraft Toilets, Airport Toilets
This is a story about toilets, airport toilets on the ground and toilets in the air.
Tuesday, 5th October 2010 at 8:33am
General Aviation Safety in Phuket
Phuket is a Mecca for general aviation (GA), which covers small, single engine aircraft, more often than not flown by business people.
Tuesday, 5th October 2010 at 8:31am
Airline Industry Characters - Richard Branson and Tony Fernandos.
Profile of characters in the airlines industry including Richard Branson and Tony Fernandos, Michael O'Leary and Stelios Haji-Ioannou.
Monday, 13th September 2010 at 3:53am
Airline Services in Asia
What mix of airline services and customer friendly experiences achieves the best results?
Thursday, 2nd September 2010 at 6:14am
And Now For Something Completely Different.
Usually in these columns we examine the impact of various events on tourism and aviation in Phuket.
Monday, 30th August 2010 at 9:36am
Conde Nast Announce Top Islands in Asia
Maldives, Bali, Indonesia and Phuket Thailand. That is how the 2009 Reader's Choice Award in Conde Nast Traveler, the bible of travel publications, ranked the top islands in the Asia/Indian Ocean region.
Monday, 16th August 2010 at 2:55am
Behaving Badly At 32,000 Feet.
That back seat pocket in front of you can often contain a lot more frightening things of interest than the airline in flight magazine.
Wednesday, 11th August 2010 at 2:28am
EU Emmissions Charges
The EU has decided that from 2012 onwards the Emissions Trading Scheme [ETS] for aviation will come into effect
Wednesday, 11th August 2010 at 2:23am
Phuket Cannot Escape Impact Of World Aviation Turmoil.
The airline industry is in one of the worst tailspins it has experienced since the September 11, 2001 attacks and Phuket will not escape the fallout.
Monday, 9th August 2010 at 3:04am
Baggage Blues
You have arrived in Phuket for your holiday of a lifetime and are waiting to collect your bags off the carousel at the airport... and you wait... and wait... and wait.
Wednesday, 4th August 2010 at 10:10am
Mobile Phones and Airlines
Do you turn off your mobile phone when requested to do so by the airline you are traveling on before takeoff from the Airport?
Monday, 2nd August 2010 at 3:51am
Getting Rover To A New Home By Air.
Many visitors to Phuket, believe it or not, return home with a Thai dog as a pet, usually one from the Soi Dog Foundation.
Wednesday, 28th July 2010 at 3:05am
2009: Not a Bad Year For Phuket Aviation
2009: Not a Bad Year For Phuket Aviation
Wednesday, 28th July 2010 at 3:04am
Phuket Aviation History
Visitors to Phuket arriving on a Thai Airways International Boeing 747 on 9 February this year were part of aviation history.
Friday, 23rd July 2010 at 9:31am
Thailand's First VIP Terminal
In May 2009 Hong Kong based ASA Group announced plans to develop Thailand's first VIP terminal for private jets at Phuket International Airport.
Friday, 16th July 2010 at 7:20am
Asian Innovation
Phuket now sits squarely in the middle of the world's largest air travel market today-and also one of the most innovative both in the air and on the ground.
Friday, 16th July 2010 at 7:19am
Phuket Airport Facilities
News that Phuket International Airport's 5.70 billion baht expansion is moving ahead will delight many people as Phuket will continue to attract increased numbers of visitors in the coming years, despite political, economic and Mother Nature setbacks.
Friday, 16th July 2010 at 7:18am
The Impact of Technology on Airport Security
Airport security measures are the bane of many travelers lives but, hold on, help is at hand through new technology.
Thursday, 15th July 2010 at 6:28am
Airline Food: There Have Been Many Jokes About it.
Airline food: there have been many jokes about it.
Thursday, 16th July 2009 at 7:21am
Thai Change From Don Meaung to Suvarnabhumi
Thai Airways International's moving of its domestic flight operations from Don Meaung back to Suvarnabhumi Airport on 29 March, 2009 is good news for Phuket tourism.
Wednesday, 1st April 2009 at 10:08am
Air Aisa Set To Make Major Announcement
Air Asia, a major low cost carrier servicing Phuket, of which the Thai company Thai Air Asia is a joint venture partner, is set to make a major announcement relating to Phuket in the third week of October.
Sunday, 28th September 2008 at 12:54am
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