From 1 February 2016, Virgin Australia will withdraw from the Perth-Phuket route, with the last flight operating on 31 January 2016. These changes will be effective in Virgin Australia’s booking system from 10am AEST today, Friday 7 August 2015. Customers who have already booked on these services for travel after the last flights will be […]
Thai Airways International has agreed to reduce several international and regional flights to save costs and, at the same time, increase flights to Europe which have more potential to make profits. THAI president Mr Jarumporn Chotikasathien disclosed over the weekend that the flights on four routes namely Bangkok-Seoul-Los Angeles, Bangkok-Rome, Bangkok-Calcutta and Bangkok-Hyder Rabat would […]
The transport minister revealed yesterday that Indonesia has restricted Thai flights to Indonesia but this does not affect current operation by Thai Airways International. The restriction came in a notice Indonesia sent on July 16 to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) prohibiting all Thai airlines flying to Indonesia. Read more: thaipbs.or.th
BANGKOK, 30 May 2015 (NNT) – The Japanese government has decided to extend the period during which Thai airlines are allowed to operate flights to and from Japan while the agreement on railway development cooperation has been inked by the two countries. Upon his return from Japan, Minister of Transport ACM Prajin Juntong revealed that […]
Thai Lion Air’s Flight SL 8531 from Hat Yai international airport to Don Muang airport was aborted after the plane skidded off and blocked the runway. The plane was taxing on the runway before taking off with about 100 passengers Saturday morning. Read more: thaipbs.or.th Thai PBS
The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has reminded Thailand to keep its promise of regular updates on steps being taken to resolve safety problems after the agency postponed sanctions against Thai airlines. The Department of Civil Aviation had successfully lobbied its Japanese counterpart to allow Thai-registered airlines to continue operating in Japan from April 11 to […]
Thai Airways International Plc ( THAI) President Charamporn Jotikasthira yesterday said the airline aims to be the safest carrier in the Asia-Pacific region within this year. The airline is now running internal audit procedure in the wake of safety issues raised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Read more: The Nation
PHUKET – A Thai airline has apologized for misspelling the names of two historical figures in its in-flight magazine, which was deemed offensive by some residents of Phuket province. In the April issue of Thai Smile’s magazine, the names of Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Sri Sunthon, two warriors who led a local resistance against […]
