It's Sunday again, and it's time for some Airplane Art (The new name for Airplane p0rn), and this week it's a Thai Airways Boeing 747-400 at London Heathrow Terminal 3 More of course next week! … [Read more...]
TG/TT: No ThaiTiger
Last year, Thai Airways and Tiger Airlines signed an agreement to start up a joint venture Low Cost Carrier. However, after meeting after meeting with the government, regulatory approval has not been forthcoming. With the agreement expiring at the end of September, and it not being renewed as there is little to not action to push this forward, both sides are preparing … [Read more...]
TG: Introduces.. Thai Smile Air.
Oh dear. It seems Thai International Airways have been visiting the Strategy Boutique for a name for their new "light premium airline". And it's called Thai Smile Air. Oook. Thai Smile Air (TSA.. hmm. Not a good start) will begin services in July next year, operating from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ubon Ratchathani, Khon Kaen, Chiang Rai and Surat Thani. TSA … [Read more...]
TG: Confirms 4 A350-900s, 5 A320’s
Thai Airways International has confirmed a deal to buy four Airbus A350-900 and five A320 aircraft.The current plans are to operate the A350-900's to Europe, whilst operating the A320's on Domestic and Regional operations. In addition to what they're purchasing Thai will also lease an addtional 8 A350-900's and 6 A320's to support the fleet modernisation programme Thai has … [Read more...]
Thai Airways presents… Thai Wings…
It seems that Thai Airlines has found a purpose for their new A320's coming on stream soon - and that's to create a new airline called "Thai Wings" initially. Unlike a lot of start-ups in the region, this is a full fat product - it will have the trappings of Business classes, baggage allowances, meals - very much how Silk Air is to Singapore Airlines.The first four A320's that … [Read more...]
TG: A380’s Inital destinations are annouced.
And there's no prizes for guessing where.Thai Airways are looking like London and Frankfurt to be the first Long Haul destinations due to the high loads and twice daily services that operate from there already. However, don't expect them in a rush. In the first phase, they will receive one A380, which will primarily operate regional routes. By the end of 2012, Thai Airways will … [Read more...]
TG: To Brussles
Good news for those of us who like to save some money on taxes and like redeeming long haul. Thai Airways International is starting a route from Brussels to Bangkok from 17th November 2011.The route will operate 3 times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, using a Boeing 777-200ER at the following times:TG934 DEP BKK 00:30 ARR BRU … [Read more...]
TG: A350’s and B787’s on the way….
It's getting to that time of year again where we head off to Paris (well not me - some of us have to pay for mileage runs still), as the build-up to the Paris Airshow 2011 build up.Thai Airways has been busy pre-show, announcing leases and purchases.In pre-show news Thai Airways have announced plans for 12 Airbus A350's and 8 Boeing 787's to be acquired. The brought frames will … [Read more...]
Star Alliance Upgrade Scheme upgrades itself with more carriers….
Star Alliance has announced more carriers are to join it's upgrade scheme where can you can pay with points for an upgrade.The new joiners to the scheme are Air Canada, TAM and US Airways.Now, before you get excited and consider redeeming your hard-earned miles for upgrades 1) Not all members of Star Alliance participate in the scheme and 2) These are related to High Value … [Read more...]
TG: Fancy a bit of Thai between Bangkok and Haneda?
Well it seems carriers and approvals are coming all together well, with Thai Airways International putting their stamp on a service from Bangkok to Tokyo Haneda Services commence from 31st October 2010, and will operate on a daily basis.Timings however are the usual HND madness, with the following listed:DEP BKK ARR HND DEP … [Read more...]
