Thai AirAsia X Launches Direct Flights From Bangkok to Tokyo and Osaka X-citing Low Fares start from 2990THB* per way! Experience New Fly-Thru Routes Via Bangkok
Thai AirAsia X officially launches direct flights between Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK)-Tokyo (NRT) and Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK)-Osaka (KIX) starting from as low as THB2,990 per way (inclusive of airport tax and fees). Bookings can be made at
www.airasia.com starting from 23.00hrs of 7 July 2014 (Thailand time, GMT+7) until 13 July 2014. The promotional fare is valid for travel during 1 September 2014-31 July 2015. VIP guests who attended the official opening include (from left to right):Mr. Wiboon Nimitrwanich, Executive Director, Advertising and Public Relations, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Mr. Nadda Buranasiri, CEO of Thai AirAsia X and Ms. Izumi Amano, Bangkok Office Director, Japan National Tourism Organization.
BANGKOK, 7 July 2014-Thai AirAsia X, Thailand’s first low-fare, long-haul carrier officially announces direct flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) and Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX). Both routes will start operating on 1 September 2014. To celebrate the special occasion, X-Citing low fares to Japan are available starting from 2,990THB* per way while Business Class seats start from as low as 9,990THB* per way!To enjoy the amazing promotional fare, tickets must be booked on
www.airasia.com starting from 23.00hrs today, (7 July 2014, Thailand time) until 13 July 2014. The fare is available for travel during 1 September 2014-31 July 2015.
Nadda Buranasiri, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia X said, “Today we are very excited to be Thailand’s first long-haul, low-fare carrier to offer direct flights from Bangkok to Tokyo and Osaka. This has been a highly anticipated moment for us and for many Thai travelers who are looking forward to convenient, low-fare and high-value travel options to Japan. Travelers can choose from a variety of seating options including comfortable economy class seats, Hot Seats with extra leg-room, a special Quiet Zone where children below 12 years of age will not be seated, or a very comfortable Business Class with premium flatbeds.”
The Business Class Premium Flatbed seats feature universal power sockets, adjustable headrests and built-in personal utilities such as tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy screen. Business class guests also enjoy premium complimentary products and services including Pick A Seat, Priority Check-in, Priority Boarding, Priority Baggage, 25kg Baggage Allowance, Complimentary Meal and Pillow & Duvet.
The CEO added, “We are pleased to contribute to the further increase number of tourists travelling between the two countries with our daily direct flights between Bangkok (DMK)-Tokyo (NRT) and five flights per week between Bangkok (DMK)-Osaka (KIX). We are also confident that the demand for this market will continue to substantially grow.”
According to Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), 453,600 Thai people traveled to Japan in 2013, a significant increase of 74% from the previous year. Meanwhile 294,300 Thai visitors traveled to Japan during January-May 2014, an increase of 62.3% compared to the same period last year. Japan is an accessible and popular destination for many Thai people, especially after the cancellation of tourist visas for Thai passport holdersin July 2013.
Likewise, Thailand is also a very popular destination for Japanese travelers with over 1.5 million Japanese visitors in 2013, an increase of 11.9% from 2012. Although the first 6 months of 2014 was affected by Thailand’s political situation, visitor numbers from Japan are expected to recover by the second half of the year and remain at 1.5 million this year.
“As we continue to expand our network to farther destinations, we have also created new Fly-Thru options by offering seamless transit connections from Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Phuket and Krabi to Japan via Don Mueang Airport. Apart from enabling Thai people who live outside of Bangkok to conveniently reach Japan via Don Mueang, Japanese travelers can also easily reach destinations that are beyond Bangkok with this Fly-Thru option. This is just the beginning of how Thai AirAsia X’s long haul flights and Thai AirAsia’s short haul network can be combined to create amazing connectivity”, said Nadda.
International destinations that Japanese visitors can also conveniently connect to via Don Mueang Airport include Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam.
To celebrate the special occasion, BIG Loyalty Card members (
www.airasiabig.com) and those who wish to purchase AirAsia Go’s flight and hotel package deals (
www.airasiago.com) can exclusively enjoy the special promotional fareat the respective websites starting from 13.00hrs Thailand Time (GMT +7).
X-citing low fares starting from 2,990THB* per way for flights between Bangkok-Tokyo and Bangkok-Osaka will be available on
www.airasia.com starting from 23.00hrs today, (7 July 2014, Thailand time) until 13 July 2014. The fare is available for travel during 1 September 2014-31 July 2015.
For more information, please visit
www.airasia.com or follow us on
www.facebook.com/AirAsiaThailand.
*Promotional fares displayed are inclusive of airport tax and fees. Terms and conditions apply.
TOKYO FLIGHT SCHEDULE: Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK)- Tokyo (NRT)
Inaugural Flight Date: 1 September 2014
FLT NO DEP ARR STD-LT STA-LT Frequency
XJ 600 DMK NRT 01.00 09.15 Daily
XJ 601 NRT DMK 10.30 15.05 Daily
OSAKA FLIGHT SCHEDULE: Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK)- Osaka (KIX)
Inaugural Flight Date: 1 September 2014
FLT NO DEP ARR STD-LT STA-LT Frequency
XJ 610 DMK KIX 16.25 23.50 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
XJ 611 KIX DMK 01.10 05.00 Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
About Thai AirAsia X:
Thai AirAsia X is Thailand’s first low-cost, long-haul carrier. In 2014, the airline will offer direct flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Seoul (ICN), 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.
