At a reception in Bangkok on Tuesday night, Thai’s President, Piyasvasti Amranand outlined the airline’s intent to expand and increase the carrier’s international and domestic network which will also include direct services to other key destinations throughout Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.
South Africa is an important destination with its strong national economy, trade and investment. With Johannesburg the aviation centre and gateway to South Africa, and host of FIFA World Cup 2010 from 11 June to 11 July 2010, Thai will cast its net wide to not only increase capacity and but to also secure cargo business on the lucrative Bangkok-Johannesburg route.
To coincide with the launch, Thai is offering a number of special promotional fares for single or group travel to Johannesburg in Royal Silk Class and Economy Class as well as an array of package tours by Royal Orchid Holidays. Royal Orchid Plus members will equally benefit, with the accumulation of special mileage points on roundtrips from Bangkok-Johannesburg during the period from 1 June – 31 August 2010.
Thai’s Executive Vice President, Commercial Department, Mr. Pruet Boobphakam confirmed that Thai will operate four flights per week on the Bangkok-Johannesburg route and return, departing Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, with a flight time of 11 hours. Operating Boeing 777-200ER aircraft with 292 seats, configured into 30 seats in Royal Silk Class and 262 seats in Economy Class, the airline is expecting to enjoy strong loads upon the commencement of the new service.
Flight TG703 will depart Bangkok to Johannesburg at 01.15 hrs, and arriving in Johannesburg at 07.30 hrs on the same day. Flight TG704 from Johannesburg to Bangkok will depart at 13.40 hrs, arriving in Bangkok at 05.55 hrs on the following day.
View Thai’s “Fly Together” Promotion for two or more passengers travelling together in Royal Silk Class on www.thaiairways.com
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