ETW Staff – Mumbai
Thai Smile Airways is expanding international routes with the launch of its Jaipur – Bangkok flight. The new A320-200 Airbus will fly directly from Jaipur to Bangkok where passengers can continue travel connections to other cities in Thailand.
Captain Woranate Laprabang, acting CEO, Thai Smile Airways, stated, “After the launch of Bangkok – Gaya – Varanasi route in early October, we found that the feedback is very impressive. We are proud and ready to start operating another route to India, that is between Bangkok and Jaipur. This is to underscore our aggressive strategy in expanding international routes while encouraging passengers from both countries to explore the new travelling experience. Opening this new route is to answer to the demands of the Indian tourists who love the charm of Thailand.”
Thai Smile has also joined forces with partners that include Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) to organise “Explore Your Smile, Explore Thai Taste” event at Radisson Blu Hotel, Jaipur, India. The purpose is to raise awareness and provide updated information about the tourism and MICE market in Thailand to associated agencies both from government and private sectors.
Thai Smile operates three flights a week from Bangkok to Jaipur, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. It also operates three flights a week from Jaipur to Bangkok, on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
The new flight will offer a premium economy class (12 seats) and economy class (150 seats) and features such as the in-flight entertainment experience, and Indian cuisine and beverages. Thai Smile offers free baggage allowance of 40 kgs for premium economy or Smile PLUS and 30 kgs for economy or Smile Class. Moreover, all passengers of Royal Orchid and premium economy class can enjoy a privilege lounge at Suvarnabhumi.
“With a commitment to becoming one of the most popular airlines in Asia, we therefore continue to expand international routes and increase frequency for flights to facilitate the passengers. The opening of Bangkok – Jaipur route is considered one of the major destinations in the strategic region of the Indian subcontinent. To follow this success, we shall introduce additional route to India, that is Lucknow – Bangkok , on the December 16, 2016. We are sure that with our good reputation in terms of delivering impressive traveling experience, Thai Smile will become a leader in the India market in the near future, certainly,” added Laprabang.