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Thai Airways informs the opening of Suvarnabhumi airport to Korean citizens
September 26th, 2006General Manager of Thai Airways International, Korean Branch Mr. Sutsawet Sawetsophon stated that he has created understanding with Korean citizens over the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Mr. Sutsawet disclosed that Korean people have been informed about the opening of new airport on the 28th of September and they would have to switch from Don Muang airport to the new airport from 03.00 hrs of 28th September onwards.
He added that Incheon airport in Korea has been rated one of the top three airport in Asia but he believes Suvarnabhumi airport will overcome competitors soon.
CDRM to inspect Suvarnabhumi readiness
September 26th, 2006The Council for Democratic Reform under Constitutional Monarchy (CDRM) will inspect Suvarnabhumi Airport before it opens on Thursday.
“The CDRM wants to make sure that everything is ready for the first day of full commercial service,” Lt Gen Phalangkoon Klaharn, CDRM spokesman, said after a meeting with Ministry of Transport and Airports of Thailand Plc. (AoT) officials.
At the meeting, CDRM representatives were briefed on the airport’s readiness and were assured it would open on time.
To help expedite the move from Bangkok International Airport (Don Muang) to Suvarnabhumi and to ensure efficiency, the council has assigned 800 soldiers to be on standby starting opening day Thursday, Sept 28.
Thai AirAsia switch to Suvarnabhumi early
September 25th, 2006Low cost carrier Thai AirAsia will be the first airline to move its entire operation to Suvarnabhumi Airport, which does not fully open until September 28.
Thai AirAsia will be the fourth airline to offer service from Suvarnabhumi. Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways and Jetstar have already moved some of their flights to the new airport as part of a soft opening earlier this month.
Tassapon Bijleveld, AirAsia’s CEO, said the move from Bangkok International Airport (Don Muang) to the new hub began Friday and will be complete by Sunday evening.
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