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Suvarnabhumi Archive for September, 2006


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Energy-cutting measures at Suvarnabhumi help airlines save

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006

Bangkok Airways senior officials said Suvarnabhumi Airport will help airlines dramatically reduce fuel costs due to less air traffic congestion compared to Bangkok International Airport (Don Muang).

“At Suvarnabhumi, we can save about 400,000 to 500,000 baht a day on fuel expenses,” said Puthipong Prasartthong-osot, vice president of operations at Bangkok Airways.

Suvarnabhumi’s two parallel runways can accommodate simultaneous departures and arrivals, a convenience for airlines.

“A captain will not have to wait as long in the air before receiving final landing permission,” said Puthipong, which means planes will burn less fuel.

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Army joined to protect royals at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

The First Army will set up a joint administrative unit of the Royal Guards to provide security to Their Majesties the King and Queen and all members of the royal family using Suvarnabhumi airport after its full commercial opening next Thursday. The establishment of the new unit was assigned by the Royal Aide-de-Camp Department.

Army deputy spokesman Lt-Col Sirijan Ngatong said the First Army comprises Royal Guard forces, including the First Infantry Division Royal Guards and the Second Infantry Regiment Royal Guards, better known as the ”Queen’s Musketeers”. They would ensure the safety of the King, the Queen and the royal family.

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Bangkok Airways first flight success

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

Bangkok Airways successfully completed its first commercial flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport on Thursday.

Flight PG 600 left Suvarnabhumi Airport at 7.10 AM and arrived at Sukothai Airport in northern Thailand at 8.20 AM, as scheduled.

After testing, the airline is 90 percent ready to provide service at Suvarnabhumi Airport, according to Nijjapat.

Suvarnabhumi will begin full international and domestic services on September 28, as Bangkok International Airport (Don Muang) retires after 80 years.

Bangkok Airways is only operating selected flights at Suvarnabhumi Airport, keeping most of its operation at Don Muang until the change over on September 28. Thai Airways International and low cost airline Jetstar have made similar moves as part of the airport’s soft opening.

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