Suvarnabhumi Thai Airways
Special tour packages for transit passengers at Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok Thailand
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009Thailand’s tourism related agencies on Monday (1 June 2009) launched 15 special tour packages in Bangkok and its environs to attract transfer passengers making stopovers of 12 hours or less at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, in an attempt to boost the country’s tourism industry.
The campaign which targets transit passenger has been jointly launched by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Airports of Thailand (AoT), the Immigration Bureau, Thai Airways International (THAI), and the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA).
TAT chairman Veerasak Kowsurat said that the campaign is aimed at boosting the country’s economy and increasing local incomes.
“Transit passengers who must wait at Suvarnabhumi Airport between 6 and 12 hours can take a brief tour of Bangkok and its surrounding provinces. We hope that the quick first impression will encourage them to come back here for a longer stay,” Mr. Veerasak said.
The TAT chairman said that the activities include Bangkok city tours focusing on cultural and historical sites such as a boat ride and a Grand Palace tour, as well as the shopping activities in downtown Bangkok.
Tourists can also opt to visit nearby Samutprakarn province to see a crocodile farm, the Ancient City (Muang Boran), and the Erawan Museum, or spend their time on golf courses or Thai traditional massages and spas, according to Mr. Veerasak.
Mr. Veerasak said that 500-baht airport fees will be exempted for transfer passengers who join selected tours, upon checking in again for their onward flights, adding that all immigration formalities will be facilitated.
The TAT chairman added that the campaign will last for two years, expecting to bring in nearly 200 million Baht income.
Mr. Veerasak also said an increase of the income depends on the varieties of tour packages and the inauguration of the so-call airport link, a rail service linking Suvarnabhumi Airport to downtown Bangkok, scheduled to begin operation in December 2009.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport to resume full service on 5 December 2008
Thursday, December 4th, 2008- Airport operations at Suvarnabhumi International Airport are scheduled to resume full operation at 11.00 hrs on 5 December 2008 (Bangkok time).
- Following the re-opening of Suvarnabhumi International Airport on 5 December 2008, remaining tourists/travellers are advised to contact airline Reservation Centres directly by telephone or e-mail to re-confirm their intention to travel in accordance with standard airline procedures for flight reservations requests.
- Full airport operations will resume following a re-certification of the airport in accordance with internationally-recognized standards and guidelines established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), an agency of the United Nations.
- The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has offered assistance to stranded passengers by providing accommodation and meals since 25 November 2008. This will continue until 9 December 2008, midnight (Bangkok time).
- All Express Check-In Counters at BITEC – the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre will close at midnight on 4 December 2008.
- Domestic flights to and from Don Mueang Airport resumed full service on 4 December 2008, 06.00 hrs (Bangkok time).
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Partial airport operations resume at Suvarnabhumi International Airport
Thursday, December 4th, 2008- Situation updates as of December 3, 2008 / 19.00 hrs. (Bangkok Time)
- Partial Airport Operations Resume at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
- Don Mueang Airport Scheduled to Re-Open on December 4, 06.00 hrs (Bangkok time)
- Situation updates as of December 3, 2008 / 19.00 hrs. (Bangkok Time) – The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) anti-government protesters ended their occupation at both Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang Airport as of 3 December 2008, 10.00 a.m. Bangkok time.
- Partial airport operations have resumed at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
- Don Mueang Airport is scheduled to re-open on December 4, 06.00 hrs (Bangkok time) with the first flight operated by Thai Airways International departing for Ubon Ratchathani.
- Cargo flights at Suvarnabhumi International Airport had resumed as of 21.00 hrs (02.00 GMT) on 2 December 2008. A total of 12 air freight operators have requested to land at the airport.
- Commercial operations at Suvarnabhumi International Airport are scheduled to resume at midnight on 5 December 2008. Airport authorities are working to resume full airport operations at the earliest possible time, following a re-certification of the airport in accordance with internationally-recognized standards and guidelines established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), an agency of the United Nations. The process is expected to take between one to two weeks. Airport authorities are aiming to have Suvarnabhumi International Airport certified and fully operational by 15 December 2008.
- The Thai travel and tourism industry continues to help stranded tourists/travellers seeking to be reunited with family and friends.
- Thai Airways continues to operate special flights to facilitate inconvenienced passengers. On 3 December 2008, Thai Airways International will operate 30 special inbound and outbound flights for passengers with confirmed reservations. Thai Airways requests passengers with confirmed reservations, departing from U-Tapao to check in at BITEC – the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Bang-Na, seven (7) Hours prior to their flight departure. THAI will provide transportation between BITEC and U-Tapao Airport.
***For flights status and other important information updates, please check here:
- Check Suvarnabhumi Airport Flight Status
- Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport Arrivals
- Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport Departures
- Search World International Airport Codes
- U-Tapao International Airport Flights Status
- Latest Bangkok Airports Closure
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