Thai AirAsia X to move all flight operations back to Don Mueang Airport from 1 October 2024

[webfact]

 

BANGKOK - In support of the Government's plan to establish Thailand as a regional aviation hub and to provide better and seamless connectivity to its guests, Thai AirAsia X (XJ) will be relocating all of its flight operations to Don Mueang Airport (DMK) starting 1 October 2024. 

 

The relocation follows successful coordination with, and is being facilitated by Airports of Thailand Plc. and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. Thai AirAsia X currently operates from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

 

Effective 1 October, Thai AirAsia X guests flying to Seoul, South Korea; Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Sapporo in Japan; Shanghai, China and Sydney, Australia will be departing from Don Mueang Airport. 

 

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.

Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia X, said: "The return of Thai AirAsia X to Don Mueang Airport is a homecoming. We will be joining the strong and extensive AirAsia network, which has a domestic market share of over 40% in Thailand and a vibrant international network that encompasses Greater China, India and South Asia, Asean and Japan for a total 93 routes served by 1,250 flights a week to provide a wealth of opportunities for FlyThru services."

 

Guests booked on Thai AirAsia X (flight code XJ) for traveling from 1 October 2024 onwards, the airline will  automatically adjust your flight to Don Mueang Airport. From 1 August 2024 onwards, guests will also receive a notification by email, SMS or the contact channel provided to the airline with appropriate offers and advice on its relocation to Don Mueang Airport

 

Thai AirAsia X currently operates a fleet of eight Airbus A330 aircraft, increasing to 11 aircraft by the end of 2024. The airline expects to receive 3-5 new aircraft annually to serve the strategy of sustainable growth.

 

**For Thai AirAsia (flight code FD) flights connecting Suvarnabhumi to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Hat Yai and AirAsia X (flight code D7) Suvarnabhumi-Kuala Lumpur continues to operate at Suvarnabhumi Airport as usual**

 

Photo Caption : (from left to right) : Mr. Suttipong Kongpool, Director of CAAT, Dr. Kerati Kijmanawat, President of AOT, and Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia X joined hands to develop Thailand as a regional aviation hub at the service hall of Don Mueang Airport.    

 

Source: Air Asia 2024-07-19

 

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[oustaristocrats]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

 

BANGKOK - In support of the Government's plan to establish Thailand as a regional aviation hub and to provide better and seamless connectivity to its guests, Thai AirAsia X (XJ) will be relocating all of its flight operations to Don Mueang Airport (DMK) starting 1 October 2024. 

 

The relocation follows successful coordination with, and is being facilitated by Airports of Thailand Plc. and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. Thai AirAsia X currently operates from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

 

Effective 1 October, Thai AirAsia X guests flying to Seoul, South Korea; Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Sapporo in Japan; Shanghai, China and Sydney, Australia will be departing from Don Mueang Airport. 

 

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.

 

Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia X, said: "The return of Thai AirAsia X to Don Mueang Airport is a homecoming. We will be joining the strong and extensive AirAsia network, which has a domestic market share of over 40% in Thailand and a vibrant international network that encompasses Greater China, India and South Asia, Asean and Japan for a total 93 routes served by 1,250 flights a week to provide a wealth of opportunities for FlyThru services."

 

Guests booked on Thai AirAsia X (flight code XJ) for traveling from 1 October 2024 onwards, the airline will  automatically adjust your flight to Don Mueang Airport. From 1 August 2024 onwards, guests will also receive a notification by email, SMS or the contact channel provided to the airline with appropriate offers and advice on its relocation to Don Mueang Airport

 

Thai AirAsia X currently operates a fleet of eight Airbus A330 aircraft, increasing to 11 aircraft by the end of 2024. The airline expects to receive 3-5 new aircraft annually to serve the strategy of sustainable growth.

 

**For Thai AirAsia (flight code FD) flights connecting Suvarnabhumi to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Hat Yai and AirAsia X (flight code D7) Suvarnabhumi-Kuala Lumpur continues to operate at Suvarnabhumi Airport as usual**

 

Photo Caption : (from left to right) : Mr. Suttipong Kongpool, Director of CAAT, Dr. Kerati Kijmanawat, President of AOT, and Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia X joined hands to develop Thailand as a regional aviation hub at the service hall of Don Mueang Airport.    

 

Source: Air Asia 2024-07-19

 

- Cigna offers a range of plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

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What about the disastrous car parking facilities at Don Mueang ? Did AirAsia take this in to consideration ?  The # of places is far too short, people have to drive with cm clearances, manoeuvre back and forth, all levels full, back to the next builfing, same situation, finally park in the middle lane in front of the official parking lots, risk of car damage, risk of missing the flight. This was the main reason I have never booked flights from Don Meuang, better longer trip to Suvarnabhumi, not ideal either but slightly better.  Did AirAsia X take this into the economic calculations ?

[susanlea]

Don Muang is far better to use.