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AirAsia has confirmed that it will transfer all
its operations from the newer Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Bangkok's old International Airport, Don Muang, by 1 October
2012.
The move will take place despite some concerns
regarding transit times
between the older airport and Suvarnabhumi International Airport,
the potential confusion for travellers - especially those coming
in or leaving on international flights with other airlines, and
in the knowledge that late last year Don Muang airport was completely
flooded.
Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia,
said, “The uncongested Don
Muang Airport is sure to prove a benefit to AirAsia when it boosts
its fleet of Airbus A320s to a total of 48 and welcomes more
customers. The airport’s location also makes it conducive to
further travel. Prospective travelers should have confidence in
what Don Muang has to offer.”
AirAsia
has scheduled 1 October 2012 as the date when all of its
services will be based at Don Muang Airport. This means that all
AirAsia flights, regardless of whether it is a Thai AirAsia flight
or not, will operate to and from Don Muang Airport.
While the two airports are not that far apart in
actual distance - roughly 38kms, travel times between the two can
be highly unpredictable, and travellers should give themselves at
least an hour, possibly more depending on the time of the journey,
to be sure to arrive on time.
The airline has said that passengers who
are affected by the switch to Don Muang Airport, can alter their
flights by either choosing another travel date on the same route
either 7 days before or after their original travel date, at no
additional cost. Passengers also have an option to convert the
paid flight into credit shell available to be used within the next
90 days.
The change options are only available to
affected passengers who purchased their tickets before 26 June
2012 whose travel dates are from 1 October 2012 onwards. Terms and
conditions apply.
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