THAI announces all domestic and international flight operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Air Chief Marshal Narongsak Sangapong, THAI’s Acting President said that from 29 March 2009, THAI will move its services, total of 23 domestic flights from Don Mueang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. By shifting all flights to Suvarnabhumi Airport, THAI will achieve a strategic objective of promoting the airport as a major THAI and Star Alliance hub, which will play a major role in promoting economic growth for Thailand. The move will enable THAI to develop network of operations, improve handling efficiency and reduce operating costs. It will also increase convenience for passengers and cargo shippers, not only for THAI flights, but also for those of other Star Alliance member airlines operating to and through Bangkok.
THAI is a founding member of the 22 members of Star Alliance Network, the world’s largest airline alliance. Therefore, operating international and domestic flights from a single airport will improve airport connections to other Star Alliance carriers servicing Bangkok.
Connecting times between domestic and international flights will be one to two hours less than previous minimum connecting time required for passenger transiting through Don Meaung to Suvarnabhumi.
To handle the increased number of passengers, THAI will provide more check in counters for domestic passengers, counter B for premium/business class passengers and counter C for economy class passengers. THAI will also extend its lounge areas at concourse A by 300 square meters.
Customers will also have access to a larger range of improved facilities, including, high-speed train services between Suvarnabhumi and Bangkok city center, scheduled to operate in August 2009.
Once the new high-speed train starts to operate, traveling time will be approximately 15 minutes between airport and city, saving considerable time off the journey, which is currently 25 kilometers in distance by road.
Suvarnabhumi offers customers a large range of shops and extra facilities such as spa lounge that are not available at Don Meaung. It is also a showpiece from many aspects of Thai culture.

Source: Transportweekly