Thai AirAsia X moves flights to Don Mueang this October

Thai AirAsia X flights will be taking off from Don Mueang Airport beginning 1 October, moving from its current base of operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The relocation supports the Thai government to reinforce the nation’s position as a regional aviation hub and will provide better and seamless connectivity to both local and foreign passengers.

This transfer is presently being coordinated with Airports of Thailand Plc and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand who will also facilitate the process.

The move specifically affects Thai AirAsia X passengers flying to Seoul, South Korea; Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Sapporo in Japan; Shanghai, China and Sydney, Australia.

A strategic relocation

The relocation is a strategic move by Thai AirAsia X in creating more opportunities for connections to the larger AirAsia networks, both domestic and international, while providing visitors more convenient access to inner Bangkok.

For Thai AirAsia X chief executive Tassapon Bijieveld, the move is akin to a homecoming for the airline, as well as an opportunity to join a stronger and wider network.

Bijieveld said: “We will be joining the strong and extensive AirAsia network, which has a domestic market share of over 40 percent in Thailand and a vibrant international network that encompasses Greater China, India and South Asia, Asean and Japan for a total of 93 routes served by 1,250 flights a week to provide a wealth of opportunities for FlyThru services.”