AirAsia to serve Don Mueang International Airport

October 04, 2012 | 16:24

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AirAsia has begun its first day of service to Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport.

AirAsia’s Group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes said: “I am extremely happy with our move to Don Mueang International Airport, which is probably Thailand’s biggest and first low cost airport.

Operating out of low cost airports has always been something that we have been fighting long and hard for and this is a first step towards a big change in the low-cost carrier industry in this region. Less congestion and shorter taxi time will also result in less fuel consumption and less delays.”

On the night of September 30, AirAsia began transferring its fleet of Airbus A320s from service at Suvarnabhumi International Airport to their new home at Don Mueang International Airport.

All other equipment, including baggage carts and passenger steps were transferred within 24 hours.

Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia, called the event a milestone in AirAsia’s history while assuring the airline’s readiness to continue operating all of its routes from Don Mueang Airport as well as underlining the convenience that the revamped terminal will provide through its low congestion and proximity to central Bangkok.

AirAsia flights connects passengers to over 77 destinations across Asia countries such as Thailand, Australia and Vietnam.

By Minh Thien

vir.com.vn

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