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Don Muang returns as Bangkok international airport

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

The government has decided that Don Muang will be re-opened for international flights, operating in conjunction with Suvarnabhumi, to ease air traffic congestion at the new airport where some facilities will be closed for repairs. It tentatively set the reopening to be in effect within 45 days, with details to be worked out by the Transport Ministry.

The decision, announced by Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont after the cabinet meeting yesterday, goes beyond the position of the Transport Ministry and Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT).

The two agencies had wanted Don Muang to service only domestic flights which had no direct connections to overseas routes.

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Two-airport plan risk government’s credibility

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

The cabinet’s decision yesterday to permanently reopen the old Don Muang airport has surprised aviation executives, who say it further undermines the government’s waning credibility in the eyes of investors.

They said the decision to operate two international airports would fuel further confusion and reflected an inconsistent state policy, heedless of the far-reaching consequences.

Splitting air traffic between Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang would create confusion not only among travellers and complicate their flights connections, but also affect authorities involved in managing air traffic, they said.

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Three airlines set to move back to old Bangkok Airport – Don Muang

Tuesday, January 16th, 2007

Only 3 carriers including Thai Airways International are prepared to move their non-connecting domestic operations to Don Muang Airport, raising questions whether the shift would ease crowding at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The other two airlines that are prepared to move are the budget carriers One-Two-Go and Nok Air, whereas Thai AirAsia and Bangkok Airways have opted to remain at the new airport.

Their willingness to move point-to-point domestic flights to the old airport is driven by a desire to relieve passengers and staff of the inconveniences and frustration they are enduring at Suvarnabhumi.

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