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Suvarnabhumi Airport State Agencies affirmed system readiness

Saturday, August 19th, 2006

State agencies concerned in preparation for the opening of the Suvarnabhumi Airport for commercial services have affirmed that various operating and supporting systems under their supervision have already been put in place.

The Suvarnabhumi Airport Development Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, met on Friday with representatives of agencies concerned, including the Transport Ministry, Airports of Thailand Public Co., Ltd., Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and the Department of Aviation, to conclude the readiness of the opening of the airport for commercial services–initially for local flights of THAI on September 15.




THAI Air downgrades security vigilance for domestic & international flights

Friday, August 18th, 2006

Thai Airways InternationalThai Airways International (THAI), the country’s national flag carrier, has reduced its tight security measures imposed on passengers of both domestic and international flights, effective from August 16.

Newly-appointed THAI President Flying Officer Apinan Sumanaseni told TNA on Wednesday that passengers of all domestic flights and those of internatinal flights are now allowed to bring their bags and carry-on luggage onto planes–based on the airline’s normal rules.




Affirms readiness of Suvarnabhumi Airport by Transport Minister

Friday, August 18th, 2006

Suvarnabhumi Bangkok ThailandTransport Minister Pongsak Raktapongpaisal on Thursday affirmed that Bangkok’s new Suvarnabhumi Airport is ready to open for commercial services on September 28, but might have some problems on equipment transfer in an initial period.

Mr. Pongsak said the airport had already been in place for services, while the Don Muang International Airport is so crowded now.

He conceded that there might be some difficulties in the equipment transfer or the opening in an initial period. But it is considered usual for the transfer of offices to a new location.




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