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Bangkok Airways (PG) and EVA Air (BR) have
jointly signed a codeshare agreement for services from Amsterdam,
Vienna, London (Heathrow) and Taipei to Thailand’s key
destinations, Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai. The agreement
comes into effect in March 2010. EVA will operate the
international flights and Bangkok Air will handle the domestic
service.
As soon as the codeshare routes
are activated, EVA Air passengers traveling to/from Amsterdam,
Vienna, London and Taipei will enjoy smooth transit through
Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and onward to Koh Samui, Phuket and
Chiang Mai within the minimum connecting time of one hour. Bangkok
Airways’ Boutique Lounge is available to passengers traveling in
economy class and the Blue Ribbon Club is designed for those in
business class.
Mr. James Jeng, EVA Air’s President, said,
“EVA Air flies to more than 40 destinations on four continents and
Asia is one of our most important markets. Bangkok Airways, like
EVA, has earned numerous awards for its excellent services. Our
agreement with this acclaimed airline provides the perfect synergy
to give our respective passengers greater peace of mind and a more
relaxing travel experience. Our streamlined service is practical
and will be welcomed by travelers from the United States, Europe
and Taiwan. We expect it to be extremely popular, particularly
among leisure travellers looking for fun and relaxation in
Thailand’s most alluring destinations.”
EVA Air connecting
flights are as follows:
From Taipei - BR211 leaving at 08.20, arriving in Bangkok at 11.05 and return flight BR212
departing Bangkok at 12.35, arriving in Taipei at 17.00.
From London - BR68 leaving Heathrow at 21:20, arriving in
Bangkok at 15:45 (+1 day) and return flight BR67 departing
Bangkok at 13:10, arriving in Heathrow at 19:10.
From
Amsterdam – on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, BR76 leaves Amsterdam
at 12:30, arriving in Bangkok at 05:20 in the next morning
and on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, BR75 leaves Bangkok at 03:25
on and arriving in Amsterdam at 09:50.
From Vienna – on
Monday, Thursday and Saturday, BR62 leaves Vienna at 13:30,
arriving in Bangkok at 05:35 in the next morning, and on
Monday, Thursday and Saturday BR61 leaves Bangkok at 02:50 and
arriving in Vienna at 08:40.
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