Thailand Flight News

Koh Samui to Get Another Airport

Koh Samui Island is in the works of having another airport as the present airport is not enough to cater to the needs of the growing number of travelers.

Tuesday, 8th May 2012 at 9:23am

Nok Air to Add Regional Charter Flights

In an attempt to get a new place to get revenue, Nok Air will add regional charter flights to its main domestic network business.

Tuesday, 8th May 2012 at 9:21am

Budget Airlines to Move to Don Mueang Airport

In an attempt to ease traffic and delays of the millions of Thailand's passengers, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra planned to move all budget airlines Don Mueang Airport.

Monday, 23rd April 2012 at 10:17am

Nok Air to Add More Flights to Nan

Nok Air, Thailand's airline that flies smiles, will be having more flights on its Bangkok (Don Mueang) - Nan route.

Wednesday, 18th April 2012 at 2:15pm

THAI and Boeing Join To Launch Biofuels Sustainable Project

Thai Airways, PTT, AEROTHAI and The Boeing Company have combined their efforts towards saving the environment and preventing further rise of petrol prices through the "Aviation Biofuels Sustainable Project."

Monday, 16th April 2012 at 10:30am

Bangkok Airways Flies to Kuala Lumpur on a New Route

Bangkok Airways is launching its newest route, as Asia's Boutique Airlines adds another route to Kuala Lumpur.

Monday, 16th April 2012 at 9:45am

Thai Airways to Offer in-Flight Wi-Fi and Mobile Phone Services

THAI Airways recently announced working with OnAir, an airline communications group, to set up in-flight Wi-Fi and mobile services in their aircraft.

Saturday, 14th April 2012 at 11:43am

Debit Card for Thailand's Foreign Investors Launched

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) where a Miracle Thailand Card is issued by Krungthai Bank for Thailand's foreign visitors.

Friday, 13th April 2012 at 11:06am

Phuket Airport Reopens After Warning Lifted

Phuket International Airport reopened on Wednesday after the government lifted a tsunami warning on 6 of the country's West coast provinces, an official said.

Thursday, 12th April 2012 at 12:14pm

Thailand Airports Prepared for Thai New Year Festival's Extra Flights

The Songkran Thai traditional New Year which happens for 10 days is expected to bring in more people and extra flights

Friday, 6th April 2012 at 9:46am

Bangkok Airways Announces Expansion Plans

Bangkok Airways has announced it will push through with its plans for expansion by increasing the number of flights on its existing routes, while taking advantage of code-share opportunities to expand its network.

Saturday, 10th March 2012 at 4:12pm

AirAsia And Tune Group Launch BIG Loyalty Program In Thailand

AirAsia's BIG Loyalty Program, a collaboration between the Thailand budget airline and Tune Group, was publicly launched nationwide Wednesday.

Saturday, 10th March 2012 at 4:10pm

AirAsia Announce 30% Off Pre-Booked In-Flight Meals

AirAsia announced it has slashed prices off its pre-booked in-flight meals for regional Malaysian flights starting March 1, 2012.

Thursday, 8th March 2012 at 12:00pm

Don Mueang Airport Finally Re-Opens, Only Nok Air Return

Don Mueang International Airport opened for business this Tuesday, five months after having been closed in October 25 due to the worst flooding seen in Thailand in nearly 60 years.

Thursday, 8th March 2012 at 11:29am

New Orient Thai Airlines Promos Announced

Orient Thai Airlines have announced a set of new promotions - Orient Thai Gift Card and Orient Thai Ni Ni I Pass.

Thursday, 1st March 2012 at 11:49am

Thai AirAsia Unveils flights from Bangkok to Nakhon Phanom

A new route has been added to Thai AirAsia's domestic flights connecting Bangkok (BKK) to Thailand's northeast area, Nakhon Phanom (KOP)

Thursday, 1st March 2012 at 11:38am

Don Mueang Airport To Reopen on March 6

Thailand's Don Mueang Airport, the second biggest airport in the country, is set to reopen on March 6 for commercial flights, the Bangkok Post reported Airports of Thailand (AOT) President Anirut Thanomkulbut as saying.

Tuesday, 21st February 2012 at 12:11pm

Phuket Airport Arrivals Hit a Record High

Last year's statistics for Phuket International Airport arrivals showed a 20.22 percent increase - a record high.

Friday, 27th January 2012 at 3:07pm

Thai Airports to Charge for New Security Info System

Security concerns at airports around the world have prompted Airports of Thailand (AoT) to institute a new system to be put into place in the near future.

Friday, 27th January 2012 at 10:07am

Nok Air Flies to Chiang Rai Again

Nok Air has resumed their flight route between Bangkok (BKK) and Chiang Rai after cancelling it 4 years ago in a move to cut costs.

Friday, 13th January 2012 at 11:33am

Solar Air Flights Suspended

Low cost airline, Solar Air has announced that it has temporarily suspended all flights due to the effects of flooding at Don Muang Airport and the added air traffic congestion at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Wednesday, 11th January 2012 at 2:49pm

AirAsia Adds Bangkok to Trang Flight.

Thai AirAsia has announced regular flights between Bangkok and Trang commencing in the middle of January.

Tuesday, 10th January 2012 at 10:44am

Suvarnabhumi Airport Development to be Completed One Year Early

The second phase of the expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport will be completed in 2016, a whole one year ahead of its scheduled completion in 2017.

Friday, 23rd December 2011 at 11:44am

New Thai Airline 'PC Air' Takes Off With Charter Flights

Boutique private Thai airline PC Air has announced that it will begin operating charter flights from December 2011 with a Bangkok to Vientiane service and will start serving mainland China in January 2012.

Friday, 23rd December 2011 at 11:40am

Nok Air Adds New Bangkok to Chiang Rai Route

Nok Air, the low cost Thai airline has announced that it will expand its network for Thailand domestic travellers. The airline will now offer two daily Bangkok to Chiang Rai flights.

Friday, 23rd December 2011 at 11:38am

Thai Airways Plan First BioFuels Flight in Asia.

Thai Airways (THAI) is set to become the first commercial airline to fly passengers using only BioFuels .

Wednesday, 14th December 2011 at 10:58am

Don Muang Airport to Reclaim Eastern Runway

The plans to refurbish Bangkok's Don Muang Airport will initially concentrate on the eastern runway, the area where floodwaters are first receding.

Tuesday, 13th December 2011 at 10:00am

Thai AirAsia Add Bangkok to Trang Service

Mid January will see the Thai AirAsia introduce a new route from Bangkok to Trang.

Tuesday, 13th December 2011 at 9:59am

Thai Airways Win Best Airline in Southeast Asia

Thai Airways International (THAI) have been awarded the 'Best Airline in Southeast Asia' award by Global Traveler Magazine's 2011 GT Tested Awards.

Tuesday, 13th December 2011 at 9:58am

Bangkok to Phuket Flights Still Operating as Normal.

Flights between Bangkok and Phuket operated by Thai Airways are still operating as normal for now according to the airline.

Monday, 21st November 2011 at 8:42am

Don Mueang Airport Recovery in 3 Months

The Airports of Thailand (AoT) have announced that they expect that it will take 2-3 months to restore Don Muang Airport after the flood waters recede.

Monday, 21st November 2011 at 8:41am

Don Muang Airport Still Flooded

Don Muang airport is still reported to be underwater with all flights transferred to Suvarnabhumi.

Monday, 7th November 2011 at 4:40pm

Suvarnabhumi Still Safe

Suvarnabhumi Airport is has set up a thorough flood-prevention system consisting of a 3.5 meter-high, 37-metre-wide earth dyke and sheet piles.

Monday, 7th November 2011 at 3:24pm

Happy Air Flights Cancelled

Happy Air, then newest of Thailand's airlines is reporting that all flights have been cancelled due to a business reorganization.

Tuesday, 18th October 2011 at 3:53am

Air Asia Adds More Bangkok-Phuket Flights

Thai AirAsia will increase daily flights between Phuket and Bangkok as well as other domestic routes starting October 1.

Thursday, 22nd September 2011 at 7:47am

Thai Air to Launch New Airline "Thai Smile"

Thai Smile, the new sub-brand airline of Thai Airways is set to start operating in July 2012.

Thursday, 25th August 2011 at 8:42am

Thai AirAsia Adds More Domestic Flights

Thai AirAsia, already the airline with the most domestic flights in Thailand, is adding more schedules to some if their most popular routes.

Friday, 5th August 2011 at 4:36am

Record Flight Numbers at Thai Airports.

The Airports Authority of Thailand (AoT), have announced that they expect record numbers of passengers at 6 Thai airports this year.

Tuesday, 2nd August 2011 at 4:07am

Renovation for Don Mueang Airport

Bangkok's aging Don Mueang Airport was downgraded 5 years ago when Suvarnabhumi came into operation on the other side of the city.

Tuesday, 2nd August 2011 at 3:39am

Low Cost Airlines Given Rules on Delayed Flights

Low-cost airlines have been given new instructions to provide food and drinks or ticket refunds to delayed passengers according to Thai Transport Ministry regulations.

Monday, 30th May 2011 at 5:44am

Thai Airways to Launch Low-Cost Airline Next Year

Airways International has announced that they will launch their low cost airline in April 2012.

Monday, 30th May 2011 at 4:36am

U-Tapao Upgrade Planned

The Transport Ministry has completed a plan to have the Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) to run the U-Tapao Airport.

Monday, 16th May 2011 at 8:18am

Thailand Flights Exempt from AirAsia Fuel Surcharge

AirAsia will be re-imposing fuel surcharges to almost all its flights. However, domestic flights in Thailand will not be subject to the increased charges

Tuesday, 3rd May 2011 at 3:14am

Improvements for Phuket Airport

The Airports Authority of Thailand (AoT) has agreed to a 6 billion Baht plan to make improvements to Phuket Airport, to commence in November 2011.

Tuesday, 3rd May 2011 at 3:02am

Nok Air Add More Destinations

Low cost carrier, Nok Air plans to launch four new domestic flight routes.

Tuesday, 12th April 2011 at 8:29am

More Flights Over Thai New Year

According to the The Airports of Thailand (AoT) the number international and domestic flights at Suvarnabhumi Airport has increased for the Thai New year.

Tuesday, 12th April 2011 at 8:11am

Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport Re-Opens

Following flooding in the South of Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat airport has re-opened allowing flights to take off and land.

Friday, 8th April 2011 at 6:25am

Koh Sami Flights Resume

Air access to and from Koh Samui will resume again, with the backlog of stranded passengers due to be cleared by the morning.

Thursday, 31st March 2011 at 10:57am

Koh Samui Flights Cancelled Due to Flooding

Fights in the island of Koh samui continue to be cancelled today, Tuesday 29th March 2011, due to flooding from heavy rain.

Tuesday, 29th March 2011 at 3:43am

Thai Tiger Airlines Approaches

Prospective new Airline, Thai Tiger Airlines (TTA), is one step closer to becoming a reality.

Thursday, 24th March 2011 at 4:05am

Thai Airways to Reduce Fares for Thailand Flights

Thai Airways has announced a reduction in its Thailand domestic airfares from March 15 until 30th September 2011.

Tuesday, 22nd March 2011 at 2:45am

THAI Airways Announce Summer Schedule 2011

Thai Airways International have announced its flight schedules for the Summer Schedule 2011

Friday, 11th March 2011 at 3:46am

Etihad Starts Australia to Koh Samui Link

Etihad Airways has launched the airline's first service from Brisbane to Koh Samui, Thailand.

Friday, 11th March 2011 at 3:45am

Thai Airways Upgrade

Thai Airways International (THAI) will be show off their new audio/video-on-demand systems on their Boeing 747-400 aircraft this week.

Tuesday, 8th March 2011 at 9:43am

Singapore to Chiang Mai Direct

Thai AirAsia has introduced daily, direct flights from Singapore to Chiang Mai.

Wednesday, 9th February 2011 at 2:56am

PC Airlines Hiring Transsexuals

A newly formed Airline, PC Airlines has hired 6 transsexuals as flight attendants.

Saturday, 29th January 2011 at 9:52am

New Thai Airline Launch South Korean Service

Thai - Korean joint venture Crystal Thai Airlines (CTA) plans to begin flying Bangkok to Incheon and Bangkok to Muan on February 3.

Friday, 28th January 2011 at 2:56am

AirAsia Chiang Mai Hub Takes Off

Thai AirAsia has launched its third hub in Thailand, in Chiang Mai hub, with new daily direct flights to Hat Yai and Singapore.

Friday, 28th January 2011 at 2:54am

New Melbourne and Brisbane to Phuket Services

Strategic Airlines will launch services to Melbourne to Phuket and Brisbane to Phuket starting in February.

Friday, 21st January 2011 at 1:05am

Suvarnabhumi Rail Check in Launched

The Airport rail link from Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi is launching its check-in service today, (Jan 4th, 2011) at Makkasan City Air Terminal.

Tuesday, 4th January 2011 at 2:15am

Air Asia and Jetstar to Expand in Asia Pacific

Both AirAsia X and Jetstar airlines have released plans to expand services in the Asia Pacific region.

Wednesday, 29th December 2010 at 4:16am

Thai AirAsia Opens Chiang Mai Hub

Thai AirAsia is making Chiang Mai its newest regional hub in Thailand, about a year after it had given Phuket similar status.

Thursday, 9th December 2010 at 5:40am

U-Tapao Airport To Upgrade for International Flights

Pattayas' Utapao International Airport is aiming to draw more regular international flights following its million expansion is completed in 2013.

Thursday, 9th December 2010 at 5:39am

At Last Phuket to Bali Flights

Low-cost airline AirAsia has just introduced the Phuket-Bali route scheduled four times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, marketing it as from paradise to paradise.

Friday, 12th November 2010 at 3:39am

AirAsia to Fly to New Zealand

AirAsia X has secured a new route - to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch.

Monday, 1st November 2010 at 7:46am

Phuket to Bali Flights

An eagerly awaited announcement is rumoured to be due next week from Air Asia concerning direct Phuket to Bali flights.

Thursday, 21st October 2010 at 3:26am

Thai Airways to Cut Domestic Air Fares

With increased competition from low cost airlines Thai Air has announced it will decrease its domestic airfares in the future.

Wednesday, 20th October 2010 at 6:32am

More Scheduled Flights to Phuket

More good news for international travel to and from Phuket with 2 new international routes through Phuket being announced.

Wednesday, 20th October 2010 at 6:11am

Air Asia Increase Thailand to India Flights

Travelling between Thailand and India is getting even easier now Air Asia have announced new routes between the 2 countries.

Wednesday, 13th October 2010 at 12:38pm

Air Asia Celebrate Flying 100 Million Passengers

After 8 years in operation, this week Air Asia have announced that they have flown over 100 million passengers.

Wednesday, 13th October 2010 at 3:13am

Jetstar To Add Darwin to Manila Route

Low cost carrier Jetstar has announced that they will add a new Darwin to Manila, multiple-weekly service starting early 2011, as part of its pan Asia strategy.

Tuesday, 12th October 2010 at 6:14am

Myanmar Airways Starting Bangkok-Singapore Service.

Myanmar Airways International (MAI) will launch daily flights between Bangkok and Singapore from the end of this month.

Thursday, 7th October 2010 at 5:46am

Thai Tiger Airways Set to Fly in March 2011.

Tiger Air and Thai Airways International (THAI) are working to ensure that their merged entity, Thai Tiger Airways, can begin service by March 2011.

Thursday, 2nd September 2010 at 6:10am

Suvarnabhumi Airport Expansion Approved

The Thai cabinet has announced approval for a 63 billion Baht expansion plan for Suvarnabhumi Airport

Tuesday, 24th August 2010 at 9:30am

Airport Link Begins Operation Today

Suvarnabhumi airport's Airport Link begins commercial services today, Monday 23rd August 2010, with special discount fares offered until the end of 2010

Monday, 23rd August 2010 at 1:54am

Train Linking Bangkok's City and Suvarnabhumi Airport to Open Next Week

An elevated train line linking Bangkok's city centre and its main Suvarnabhjumi airport will be fully open for service next week after months of delays, the Thai state railway said Wednesday.

Thursday, 19th August 2010 at 9:57am

Air Asia Sale for Flights to India

Air Asia have announce a sale on flights to India.

Tuesday, 17th August 2010 at 4:52am

Thai Airways Adds New Japan Routes

Thai Airways International (THAI) is to add a new route to Japan and increase frequencies on seven of their international routes.

Tuesday, 17th August 2010 at 4:40am

More Australian Flights to Thailand

After less than a year of operating Australia to Phuket flights, both Pacific Blue and V Australia are increasing the frequencies of the flights from 5 to 7 per week.

Monday, 9th August 2010 at 3:30am

Thai Tiger - The New Thai Budget Airline

A new joint venture between Thai Airways and Singaporean Tiger Airways, Thai Tiger, is due to launch in the first quarter of next year.

Wednesday, 4th August 2010 at 10:23am

Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Service to Start in August

The new rail link connecting Suvarnabhumi Airport with Bangkok will begin commercial operations on August 23.

Friday, 23rd July 2010 at 10:01am

Australians Flocking to Thailand

This year has seen the number of Australians visiting Thailand rise by 18%.

Friday, 23rd July 2010 at 9:18am

Thai Airways Growth

The news of forecasted growth in Thailand has preceded shares in Thai Airways International to gain almost four per cent.

Thursday, 15th July 2010 at 6:11am

Tiger Airways Mix and Match Sale

Tiger Airways have announced a new "Mix and Match" Sale.

Friday, 9th July 2010 at 3:52am

Tiger Airways Announce Awesome August Airfare

Singapore based Tiger Airways have announced their latest promotions for August 2010.

Friday, 2nd July 2010 at 9:09am

New Flights To Thailand From Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways has announced that it will be adding 6 new routes to its network, including more flights to Thailand.

Wednesday, 30th June 2010 at 5:11am

Thai Airways Meals Grounded

Fans of Thai Airways menu will soon be able to enjoy their food without taking a flight.

Tuesday, 22nd June 2010 at 11:32am

AirAsia Urges Don Mueang to Become Hub for Low-Cost Carriers

AirAsia group chief executive Tony Fernandes suggests turning Don Mueang Airport into a low-cost carrier hub, complete with lower operating charges than the main terminal.

Monday, 31st May 2010 at 10:18am

Firefly to Samui

Firefly, the Malaysian budget airline, is planning on increasing its number of flights to Samui despite the troubles that have been experienced in recent months.

Monday, 31st May 2010 at 10:17am

Thailand Faces Competition

The Thai government has launched a huge campaign in an effort to welcome back tourism and boost the country's economy.

Monday, 31st May 2010 at 10:16am

Indonesia AirAsia to Bandung

Indonesia AirAsia currently a 2x daily service between Bandung and Kuala Lumpur and 4x weekly between Bandung and Singapore but have threatened to pull out if Bandung's Husein Sastranegara Airport isn't updated by the end of the year.

Tuesday, 25th May 2010 at 10:37am

Bangkok Returns to Calm

With local residents armed with brooms and brushes the streets of Bangkok are returning to normal after the red shirts finally left the city just a few days ago.

Tuesday, 25th May 2010 at 10:15am

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