Thai AirAsia to push Ubon Ratchathani as aviation hub in Northeast

Thai AirAsia will push the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani to become its aviation hub in the region, according to Thai AirAsia Chief Executive Tassapol Bijleveld.

Tassapol said the project aims to link new domestic routes in Thailand’s North, Northeast and South using Ubon Ratchathani as the centre.

The airline believed it would attract over 80 percent of the passenger ratio.

Thai AirAsia currently offers direct flights from Ubon Ratchathani to the northern province of Chiang Mai and vice versa three times per week. The routes started Wednesday and received more than 80 percent of customers.

The airline’s chief said that Ubon Ratchathani connects to the Lao PDR’s Chong Mek border crossing and flying economically with Thai AirAsia would help boost the economy and investment in the area at the year end, as it would be a good option for travelers to travel there. (MCOT)

Qantas receives new Boeing 737-800 aircraft with Boeing Sky Interior

Qantas Airways recently took the delivery of its first next generational Boeing 737-800 aircraft fitted with the new Boeing Sky interior product.

Operating on domestic routes in Australia, the Qantas Boeing 737-800 aircraft will offer mood lighting to enhance the sense of spaciousness, larger windows, improved reading lights and newly designed interiors creating more space for customers.

To complement the new interior, Qantas has introduced Panasonic in-seat inflight entertainment and Marc Newson-designed standard for style and comfort in domestic interior aircraft due for delivery over the next two years.

From Thailand, Qantas operates daily services to Sydney where passengers can also connect to domestic destinations throughout Australia. Additionally, the airline operates daily services to London from Bangkok.

Thai AirAsia to push Ubon Ratchathani as aviation hub in Northeast

Qantas receives new Boeing 737-800 aircraft with Boeing Sky Interior