Tag: Thai Airways
Thai Airways prepares to ground its fleet to battle COVID-19
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- March 24, 2020 18:48Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced, “Due to the ongoing global outbreak of COVID-19, several countries in Europe and Asia has intensely increased preventive measures including screening by ... Read More
Unique forum on Thailand, The Greatest Story in Global Tourism HiSTORY
Chief Assignment Editor- April 27, 2019 17:05The upcoming 60th anniversary of both Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways International, the two founding pillars of Thai tourism, in 2020 will be a good opportunity for some ... Read More
Munich to Osaka now nonstop on Lufthansa
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 1, 2019 06:36Lufthansa launched a new service from Munich to Osaka on March 31 using an A350 aircraft. Along with the established flights operated by Lufthansa and All Nippon Airways to Tokyo, Munich ... Read More
Thai Airways signs agreement with agoda.com
editor- October 19, 2012 01:22SINGAPORE - Thai Airways International Public Company Limited and agoda.com announced the signing of an agreement that offers THAI customers direct access to more than 200,000 hotels from agoda.com’ Read More
First THAI A380 rolls out of paint shop
editor- June 27, 2012 03:06The first A380 for Thai Airways International (THAI) was rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg over the weekend, bearing the airline’s distinctive livery. Read More
Thai flies nonstop from Los Angeles to Seoul
editor- April 28, 2012 03:12LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Starting May 1, Thai Airways (THAI) will offer nonstop service four days a week – Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Read More
Bangkok is losing air capacities to Europe
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 1, 2012 17:00BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - The 29.5 percent share of Etihad Airways, official national carrier of the UAE - in the capital of Air Berlin - will have consequences in the ... Read More
A necessary face-lift for an ageing Thai Airways
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 2, 2012 23:43BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - PATA's first Bangkok Hub City Forum was hosted in the Thai capital - organized by the PATA Thailand Chapter with the support of PATA headquarters - ... Read More
Bangkok floodwaters clearing out
editor- November 17, 2011 08:27LOS ANGELES, California – After several weeks of flooding throughout parts of the central region of Thailand, many areas are now clear of floodwaters. Read More
Thai Airways to launch sister carrier in 2012
editor- August 20, 2011 03:57Thai Airways (THAI) has announced the creation of a sub-brand airline called Thai Smile yesterday. Read More
Boeing, Thai Airways finalize order for 777-300ERs
editor- August 19, 2011 03:03SEATTLE, Wash. - Boeing and Thai Airways International (THAI) have finalized a firm order for six 777-300 Extended Range (ER) airplanes. Read More
Thai Airways boosts its presence in Europe from November
Juergen T Steinmetz- July 2, 2011 14:57BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - The winter schedule 2011-12 will see Thai Airways International rising its profile in Europe, as Thailand's national carrier will launch two new routes. Read More
THAI introduces direct flights from Bangkok to Brussels
editor- June 28, 2011 06:47Today (June 27, 2011), Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced the introduction of direct flights to be operated thrice weekly non-stop on the route Bangkok – Brussels v.v Read More
Will Thai Tiger ever bite into the low-cost market in Thailand?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 21, 2011 18:47BANGKOK (eTN) - Thai Airways Board of Directors meeting confirmed last Friday that the airline got the approval from the board to launch a new low-cost carrier by the first ... Read More
Thai Airways participates in 2011 GBTA convention
editor- April 20, 2011 04:16Los Angeles – Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will once again participate in one of the largest, most comprehensive gatherings of business travel and meetings managers, meet Read More
Thai Airways steps up efforts to evacuate stranded tourists
editor- April 1, 2011 04:02Bangkok, Thailand - Thai Airways stepped up its efforts to evacuate stranded tourists Thursday after deadly flash floods swept through eight provinces in southern Thailand. Read More
Thousands of tourists stranded in Samui
editor- March 29, 2011 05:10BANGKOK, Thailand - Thousands of tourists were stranded as flights to and from Samui island were cancelled on Monday due to unusual heavy rain and strong winds that battered one ... Read More
Thai Airways: Improving its website but failing to address the fare issue
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 7, 2011 14:34BANGKOK (eTN) - Anyone looking at the Thai Airways International website until recently was probably puzzled by the way the website presented the airline’s offer. Read More
Rising oil prices turn into Thai Airways’ biggest headache
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 26, 2011 10:42BANGKOK (eTN) - Despite a tough year with 2010 plagued by political turmoil in Thailand and the closure of the European air space consequent to volcanic activity in Iceland in ... Read More
Thai Airways arranges charter flights to bring stranded Thais out of Cairo
editor- February 1, 2011 03:46Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has arranged a special flight direct to Amman, Jordan, to bring stranded Thais at Cairo International Airport to Thailand. Read More
THAI wins Norway Grand Travel Award 2011
editor- January 12, 2011 06:28Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) in Norway has once again won the prestigious award for "Best Intercontinental Airline" in the Norwegian Grand Travel Award 2011. Read More
Tiger Airways : welcomed in the Philippines, unwelcomed in Thailand…
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 3, 2010 23:43BANGKOK/SINGAPORE (eTN) - Most observers of Thailand agreed from day 1: Thailand's national carrier's newest low cost venture with Singapore-based Tiger Airways would turn into a source of problems. Read More
HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn pilots Buddhist pilgrimage flight to India
editor- November 17, 2010 03:15Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently organized a Buddhist pilgrimage flight to Gaya, Republic of India, for merit making with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralo Read More
Thai Airways to be honored with HSMAI Gold Adrian Award
editor- November 11, 2010 02:36LOS ANGELES – The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will recognize Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) with a Gold Adrian Award for digital marketi Read More
THAI signs lease for eight Boeing 777-300ERs
editor- November 3, 2010 06:06Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently signed a long-term lease agreement with BOC Aviation for eight Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Read More
Thai Airways launches daily flights from Bangkok to Haneda in Tokyo
editor- October 30, 2010 07:22On Sunday, October 31, 2010, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will officially launch daily flights on the route Bangkok-Haneda v.v. Read More
Thai Airways International highlights TG 100 Strategy at international conference
editor- October 19, 2010 05:46Thai Airways International (THAI) highlighted the “TG 100 Strategy” to become a sustainable airline by emphasizing its leadership in domestic aviation business, as well as assuring passenger servi Read More
Blossoming air routes between Indonesia and Thailand
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 8, 2010 16:07BANGKOK/JAKARTA (eTN) - The coming winter season for Asia's largest low-cost carrier, AirAsia, will see a major boost in flights between Indonesia and Thailand, reflecting the growing interest for bot Read More
THAI to hold Asia: Beyond the Economic Horizon international conference
editor- October 6, 2010 01:02Thai Airways International Public Company Limited will hold an international conference under the theme, “Asia: Beyond the Economic Horizon,” on October 15, 2010, which will be inaugurated by HE A Read More
THAI organizes “THAI’s 50th Anniversary, A Journey of Silk” Exhibition
editor- September 24, 2010 04:44BANGKOK, Thailand - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn Mahidol, together with Her Royal Highness Princess Srirasm, graciously presided over the opening of "THAI’s 50th Anniversary, Read More
Thai Airways to review alliance with Tiger Airways
editor- August 20, 2010 05:27Thai Airways International Plc said on Thursday it was reviewing plans for a budget airline alliance with Singapore's Tiger Airways after two big Tiger shareholders and its chief executive sold ... Read More
Thailand’s Minister of Transport is a true Thai politician
Juergen T Steinmetz- August 6, 2010 17:06BANGKOK- The announcement early this week that Thai Airways International will go along with Singapore-based Tiger Airways to launch a new low cost carrier. Read More
Thai Airways goes along with Tiger Airways to launch a no-frill carrier
Juergen T Steinmetz- August 2, 2010 17:10BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - Since Piyasvasti Amranand has taken over the post of President of Thai Airways International a year ago, things have been moving forward rapidly to improve both ... Read More
Thailand puts its weight behind tourism revival initiatives
Juergen T Steinmetz- July 3, 2010 17:50(eTN) Thai people hate more than anything to have a bad image. Read More
Curry to go? Thai Airways sees a market for airline food at home
editor- June 23, 2010 06:53BANGKOK - Fans of Thai Airways food can soon enjoy the airline's curries on the ground. Read More
Thai Airways – surviving the turmoil
editor- May 5, 2010 12:51As Thai Airways performance has been severely battered by both the volcano ash and the political turmoil in Thailand, the airline’s management has unveiled a series of tactical moves to ... Read More