Thai AirAsia X Launches Inaugural Flight From Bangkok(DMK) to Seoul(ICN) With 100% Load Factor
18 June 2014-Thai AirAsia X, Thailand’s first low-fare, long-haul carrier launched its inaugural flight on June 17th 2014 with a 100% full load factor of 377 passengers.
Nadda Buranasiri, CEO of Thai AirAsia X said, “Our inaugural flight between Bangkok (DMK) and Seoul (ICN) marks a huge milestone for Thai AirAsia X. In addition to being the airline’s first commercial flight, it is also a historical moment in Thai aviation as it marks the day when the first Thai low-fare, long-haul carrier took off to the skies . I would like to thank every person in our team and everyone who has made this dream a reality. As a new member of the AirAsia family, Thai AirAsia X is pleased to compliment and strengthen the Group’s existing network with its long haul flights and we look forward to connecting people to farther destinations with our affordable fares and excellent connectivity.”
Thai AirAsia X will operate daily direct flights between Seoul and Bangkok with an Airbus A330-300 wide-body aircraft which has a total of 377 seats, 365 of which are economy class seats while 12 are Premium Flatbed business class. Apart from direct flights from Bangkok to Seoul, Thai AirAsia X’s next destinations will be direct flights from Bangkok to Tokyo (NRT) and Osaka (KIX).
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Flight Schedule:
Flight number
Route
Time
Frequency
XJ 700
DMK-ICN
08:05hrs-15:25hrs
Daily
XJ 701
ICN-DMK
16:50hrs-20:40hrs
Daily
About Thai AirAsia X:
Thai AirAsia X is Thailand’s first low-cost, long-haul carrier. In 2014, the airline has launched direct flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Seoul (ICN). In the near future, the airline also plans to operate direct flights from Bangkok to Tokyo (NRT) and Osaka (KIX). Thai AirAsia X will operate a fleet of 2 Airbus A330-300s, each with a seat configuration of 12 Premium Flatbeds and 365 Economy seats (a total of 377 seats). As an affiliate carrier of the AirAsia Group, Thai AirAsia X aims to solidify their position as the national and global leader in low-cost, long-haul aviation and to build a strong network that will contribute to the connectivity offered in AirAsia’s multiple hubs.
Photo Caption IMG_3363:
Thai AirAsia X’s inaugural flight, XJ 700 took off on 17 June 2014 with a full load of passengers from Bangkok (DMK) to Seoul (ICN) on an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Prior to departure, VIP guests congratulated Nadda Buranasiri, CEO of Thai AirAsia X at Don Mueang Airport. (Left to right): Siva Ramanathan, Director of Business Development, AirAsia X Berhad, Azran Osman-Rani, CEO of AirAsia X Berhad, Ms. Vilaiwan Nadvilai, Senior Executive Vice President, Airports of Thailand Public Co. Ltd, Flying Officer Chaturongkapol Sodmanee, General Manager of Don Mueang Airport, Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia X.
Photo Caption IMG_3679-Nadda Buranasiri, CEO of Thai AirAsia X personally congratulated a lucky winner who was the first person to check-in at the counter for the inaugural flight of XJ700 on 17 June2014. The lucky winner received 2 round-trip tickets from Bangkok(DMK) to Seoul (ICN) as a surprise onboard.
Photo Caption IMG_3740-Thai AirAsia X’s inaugural flight XJ700 took off from Bangkok(DMK) to Seoul (ICN) on 17 June 2014. The daily direct flight is operated with an Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a capacity of 377 seats, (12 Business Class Premium Flatbed Seats, and 365 Economy Class Seats).
