Suvarnabhumi Archive for March, 2007
Bangkok’s former Don Muang International Airport officially reopened for domestic flights
Wednesday, March 28th, 2007Bangkok’s former Don Muang International Airport, which was closed to commercial flights nearly six months ago following the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport, officially reopened Sunday, 25 March 2007, for domestic flights.
Senior Transport Ministry officials, including Permanent Secretary for Transport Chaisawat Kittipornpaibul were on hand to welcome passengers boarding four Thai Airways International (THAI) and Nok Air flights.
They also welcomed the first group of passengers travelling by Nok Air from the northeastern province of Udon Thani to land at Don Muang at around 8.30 am.
Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok ready for Megajet - Airbus A380
Tuesday, March 27th, 2007A380 impresses passengers on Asian test flight designed to shore up optimism about the giant plane’s future.
Compared to an existing jumbo jet, the A380 is claimed to produce 30% less cabin noise and consume 20% less fuel.
The A380’s main deck is 20 inches wider than the Boeing 747 jumbo jet’s cabin, while the upper deck is 71% wider. The aircraft is 72.7 metres long, two metres longer than the B747-400. But its wingspan is wider than that of the B747-400, at 79.8 metres compared to 64.5 metres.
King Power denies its contracts abused law
Saturday, March 24th, 2007
King Power International Group denies its contracts to operate duty-free shops and commercial areas at Suvarnabhumi airport bypassed a law designed to specifically govern public-private joint investments. The firm would pursue justice from the government for cancelling its contracts, said deputy chairman Chulchit Bunyaketu. However, it had no plans to file for emergency protection from the Administrative Court.
Vichai Raksriaksorn, King Power chief executive officer, said he will explain to the media tomorrow how the contracts were awarded to the company.
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- Meeting will be held to follow up problems at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Suvarnabhumi International Airport Departure Tax
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- Airports of Thailand seeking a new President
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- Jetstar to Land at Suvarnabhumi Airport Friday, September 15, 2006
- Expected more foreign arrivals at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- No housing zone grows to 10km around Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Parking fees at Suvarnabhumi airport starting 16 December 2006
- Don Mueang Airport will turn to logistics hub
- Suvarnabhumi Airport city railway link set to open early next year
- Don Muang airport may return as Bangkok second airport
- Airports of Thailand plans commercial complex land at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Phuket Airport Codes
- European arrivals via Suvarnabhumi Airport rose year-on-year to 2.1 million
- IATA - Airlines on course to fly in to the black next year
- Global Positioning System
- Bangkok Airport Departures
- Board of Thailand Airports has resigned
- Thai Airways sets up Call Center for passengers baggage claim
- Don Muang Airport Thailand Departures
- Airport of Thailand to promote Suvanabhumi as Smile Airport
- Demand for Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel surged
- Farewells at Don Muang International Airport
- Nok Air starts early at new airport but opts out on big day
- Courts dismisses cases concerning Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport Thailand
- Airports of Thailand may run own commercial area after terminating King Power contracts
- Bangkok Airways says fare hike to Koh Samui was unavoidable
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- Airports of Thailand to revoke permanent passes of all King Power staff
- Governmenrt plans Suvarnabhumi Airport expansion
- New Bangkok Airport up and running
- CTX scanners have been fixed & ready for full operation
- Order Now
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- Aircraft Sales
- Suvarnabhumi Airport's Immigration officers undergoing 'personality training'
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- PM eases Suvarnabhumi move timetable
- Bangkok Airways first flight success
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- PM Satisfies the Authorities’s Performance on Suppressing Narcotics
- First flights to Suvarnabhumi Airport Thailand
- Focus on Safety and Security at Suvarnabhumi Airport
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- THAI Air to Migrate to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Tours of new Suvarnabhumi Airport terminals end Aug 15, 2006
- Budget airlines submit flight plans Aug 17, 2006
- Affirms readiness of Suvarnabhumi Airport by Transport Minister
- THAI Air downgrades security vigilance for domestic & international flights
- Suvarnabhumi Airport State Agencies affirmed system readiness
- PM eases Suvarnabhumi move timetable
- Security system & staff set ready for Suvarnabhumi international airport
- Decorating the gateway to Southeast Asia
- New Airport fees for Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Attractions around Suvarnabhumi Airport Prepared for Tourists
- Moving to Suvarnabhumi
- Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Opens
- Trial for International Flights completed successfully
- Air traffic system in Suvarnabhumi Airport in place
- No Ceremonies for Don Muang close
- Train connecting new international airport with central Bangkok to open next year
- Non-aviation services could make more revenue for AoT
- Sept 7, Check-in system at Suvarnabhumi Airport Testing
- Transport Minister to take ambassadors tour Suvarnabhumi Airport
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- DCAP Confident Suvarnabhumi Airport will have Power
- Customs inspections speedy service at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- AOT seeks more foreign-denominated income
- Thai Airways, American Express contract with UN agencies
- Bangkok Airways early move to Suvarnabhumi, September 21, 2006
- Jobs accelerating in communities neighbouring Suvarnabhumi
- 46 Diplomats confident in Suvarnabhumi Airport’s capability
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- Suvarnabhumi Airport boosts investment
- Private sector confident Suvarnabhumi’s cargo hub potential
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- Thailand’s visa-free entry rules tighten
- Passengers on first commercial flights satisfied with Suvarnabhumi Airport
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