Bangkok Airways Offers 5% Discount To Thai Senior Citizen And Disabled

[Boater]

Bangkok Airways offers 5% discount airfare to Thai senior citizen and disabled for all Bangkok Airways’ domestic routes. This special offer is valid for traveling dates from 1 September 2012 to 30 April 2013.

Ms. Ariya Prasarttong-Osoth, Vice President – Sales, said “At present, there are more senior and disabled passengers traveling with Bangkok Airways, therefore, to encourage Thai senior citizen who is above 60 years old before date of departure and disabled to travel and use more airline service, we are glad to offer them 5% special discount airfare for all Bangkok Airways’ domestic routes”

“Passengers must contact and issue ticket at Bangkok Airways office only. ID Card is required at the time of ticketing. This special fare is valid for travelling period from 1 September 2012 until 30 April 2013.” Ms. Ariya added

http://phuketnews.phuketindex.com/travel/bangkok-airways-offers-5-discount-to-thai-senior-citizen-and-disabled-192742.html

so a whole 5% of the full fare price !. great incentive !, but how are they going to tell if you are disabled or note? .... how is this defined?

[Tropicalevo]

I thought that I was onto a winner there. Over 60 and deaf! Dammmm I am not Thai. OK - stay on Samui

[Samui Coconut]

Oh come on, is this a joke or what? 5% discount on Thai's over 60 or disabled ? So the Baht 8,000 flight costs only 7,600 ?

Why not give at least 10% for all 80 year olds and above (Thai and farrang) which are accompanied by their parents..........

[Theo007]

Air India offers a good discount to ALL seniors on domestic flights, all one needs to do is send a copy of one's passport when making the booking. Naturally here it is only for Thais.

[Mole]

5%... I can see the rush of old and disabled people on PG flights...

Like it'll make any difference to the already expensive fares.

[PattayaPhom]

Well its something for the elders or disadvantage through disability, I believe the BTS started something similar earlier this year....lets not forget, many councils in the UK are withdrawing free bus passes etc for OAPs so its to be applauded that the Thai government/Private companies are doing something albeit 5%.

Edited September 19, 2012 by PattayaPhom

[John 1]

Well its something for the elders or disadvantage through disability, I believe the BTS started something similar earlier this year....lets not forget, many councils in the UK are withdrawing free bus passes etc for OAPs so its to be applauded that the Thai government/Private companies are doing something albeit 5%.

Who care what the UK does this is Bkk airways and they are doing nothing for no one this is just another of there publicity stunts. The 5% is off full fare so no discount on any promotion so why would someone unless they have dementia not book a web flex fare for cheaper.

[itsala]

Given the facilities at Samui Airport especially when trying to board a twin prop, it must be a cargo promotion. Ashes and prosthetics in stowage.

[notmyself]

Given the facilities at Samui Airport especially when trying to board a twin prop, it must be a cargo promotion. Ashes and prosthetics in stowage.

I've been flying disabled for more than 5 years and consider Samui airport to be pretty good.

[PattayaPhom]

Well its something for the elders or disadvantage through disability, I believe the BTS started something similar earlier this year....lets not forget, many councils in the UK are withdrawing free bus passes etc for OAPs so its to be applauded that the Thai government/Private companies are doing something albeit 5%.

Who care what the UK does this is Bkk airways and they are doing nothing for no one this is just another of there publicity stunts. The 5% is off full fare so no discount on any promotion so why would someone unless they have dementia not book a web flex fare for cheaper.

Possibly a web/flex fare dosnt meet their criteria in timing....We all know the Samui route is a rip off and has affected the tourist industry but anything that offers cheaper fares is a move in the right direction.

[sabaijai]

Air India offers a good discount to ALL seniors on domestic flights, all one needs to do is send a copy of one's passport when making the booking. Naturally here it is only for Thais.

Here it says you must be Indian to receive that discount.

http://www.airindia.in/SBCMS/Webpages/senior_citizen_concession.aspx?MID=23#

Eligibility:

A Senior citizen of Indian Nationality, permanently residing in India and should have attained the age of 63 years on the date of commencement of journey.