Thai Airways keen on expanding its route network in India

Thai Airways, the flag carrier of Thailand is keen on expanding its route network in India in the coming year. Currently operating from Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad; the carrier is keen on starting services from Amritsar and improving frequencies from Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Apart from enhancing the route network in India, it is also considering promoting the Golden Triangle route of Thailand which consists of Chiang Saen, Sop Ruak and Mai Sai. The airline organised 'Thai Seminar' yesterday in Mumbai to update the travel trade about the latest offerings of the airline and the introduction of 'Royal First Class Service' on Mumbai – Bangkok route effective October 26, 2009 along with an additional service from Mumbai. Yutthanai Piamprom, General Manager – Western India, Thai Airways said, "India is one of the most important and potential markets for Thai Airways. With the increasing number of travellers on India – Thailand route, we might witness an increase in demand from early next year. Currently we are operating ten flights a week from Mumbai and are going to operate an additional service from Mumbai effective October 26, 2009. We are just waiting for the right time to increase services from Hyderabad and Bengaluru, which are fast becoming important business centres in India. By late next year, we might consider to start services from Amritsar, which we think is a potential Tier II city in India for Thailand. But all these plans rely on the market conditions and demand rate." At the seminar details about the new promotional fare starting from October 16, 2009 – January 15, 2010 along with information on Royal Orchid Program (Loyalty Program) were also revealed, Participants at the seminar were also briefed about various airport services in India and Thailand offered by the airline and also the multiple benefits for passengers travelling in various class (Economy, Premium Economy, First and Business class) of the carrier.