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Qatar Airways
is to increase the frequency on its popular Bangkok route to double daily.
Beginning June 25th, the
airline will offer passengers a wider choice of scheduled flights with morning and evening departures between Doha and Bangkok, the capitals of the State of Qatar and Thailand respectively.
The capacity hike from the current 10 services a week is taking place during one of the busiest travel periods to and from Asia. And with Doha
hosting the 15th Asian Games at the end of the year, Qatar Airways’ increased presence in the Thai market will help promote the region’s biggest
sporting event, of which the airline is Official Partner.
Qatar Airways Senior Manager Commercial Operations Far East and Australasia, Markwan
Koleilat, said, “The Asia Pacific region is one of Qatar Airways’ strongest growth areas and we are eyeing new opportunities in this very exciting
part of the world.
“Bangkok is one of 12 destinations we serve in the Far East – that represents more than 15% of our total international network. Thailand, in
particular, is strategically well located within the region as a hub for business from neighbouring countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
“As the international gateway for many cities in the south-east region, we look at Bangkok as a pivotal point to feed traffic, which we hope to
develop further with even more flights over the months and years to come.
“Our Bangkok flights already appeal to a large expatriate community, as well as Thais travelling on leisure to Europe, Africa and many destinations
across the Middle East.”
The expansion in Thailand comes just weeks after Qatar Airways opened a second ticketing office in Bangkok to facilitate the needs of
travellers.
Qatar Airways operates the modern Airbus A330-200 in a two-class configuration on the Bangkok route. The Business cabin has up to 24 seats that
recline 160 degrees, while Economy features a maximum 259 seats.
The A330s feature the airline’s
Audio Video On Demand interactive entertainment system, allowing passengers in both classes to
choose from more than 40 international movies, as well as short programmes to view on their individual TV screens.
Passengers can also listen to an extensive list of 250 CDs and 16 audio channels. In addition, there is a choice of 12 video games to play through
the interactive TV screens.
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