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Thai to axe non-stop Los Angeles service

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:51:00 GMT

Thai Airways will cease its special Bangkok to Los Angeles flight at the end of April. It follows on from the ending of the Bangkok-New York service in 2008 and it means that Thai will no longer serve the US non-stop

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Thai Airways to run biofuel flight

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:20:00 GMT

The flight, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, will fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

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Thai Airways offers London restaurant discounts

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:51:00 GMT

The carrier has launched a "Deliciously Fly Thai" promotion, offering Royal Orchid Plus frequent flyer members up to 20 per cent off meals at Thai restaurants in London

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Flying High with the A380

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Size counts in the aviation industry, but so does efficiency and environmental concerns – and on all fronts the gigantic Airbus A380 comes up trumps, writes Alisha Haridasani

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UPDATE: Floodwaters begin to seep into Bangkok"s outer districts

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:43:00 GMT

The prime minister urges the capital's residents to move their belongings to higher ground and orders the military to protect important buildings.

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Thai Tiger plans shelved

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:13:00 GMT

Thai Airways announced it will not extend the contract with Tiger Airways, thus terminating the partnership

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Thai Airways to launch Thai Smile Air

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:47:00 GMT

The regional airline previously known as Thai Wings has confirmed its name and route network

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Thai's regional subsidiary positioned as "light premium carrier"

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:05:00 GMT

Its new offshoot, Thai Wings will not be a low-cost carrier as was expected, but will be offering business class and inflight meals among other perks

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Exclusive: Thai Airways A380-800 seatplan

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:48:00 GMT

Business Traveller's sister website seatplans.com has obtained a seatplan of the forthcoming Thai Airways A380 superjumbo, showing 377 economy seats on the lower deck, and 130 economy, business and first class seats upstairs

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Thai targets product improvement on European routes

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:01:00 GMT

Forthcoming A380 aircraft, newly-leased B777-300s and retrofitted B747 jumbos should mean Thai Airways customers will gradually see an improved onboard experience on European routes over the next twelve months

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First look: Thai Airways A380 interior

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:32:00 GMT

Thai Airways has released a computer-generated video showing the interiors of its A380 aircraft. Highlights include bars on the upper deck, and a "multi purposes area" in Royal First Class

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Top film fare on five Asian carriers

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:17:00 GMT

Frequent fliers consistently rate the IFE system as an important part of the travel experience, so here are some titles to expect from now until August

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Thai Airways reveals new A380 seat specifications

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT

The carrier reports that delivery schedules are on track, which should help it recover lost market share

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Asian carriers set for A380 dominance

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:08:00 GMT

By the end of next year five Asian carriers will count the A380 superjumbo among their fleet, with China Southern, Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways set to join existing A380 operators SIA and Korean Air

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Thai Airways" plans for A380

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:49:00 GMT

Routes between Bangkok and the European cities of London and Frankfurt are likely to be served by the superjumbo

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Thai Airways to launch A380 service in 2012

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:18:00 GMT

The carrier's pilots have been receiving training in Toulouse since the beginning of this year

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Asia set for low-cost carrier boom

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:57:00 GMT

The region"s airlines are lining up to launch low-cost carriers, with ANA, Japan Airlines, SIA, Thai Airways, Jetstar and Air Asia all planning new budget airlines

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Thai to operate Jet Airways 777-300ERs on Madrid route

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:38:00 GMT

Thai Airways is to lease two more B777-300ER aircraft from Jet Airways, fitted with fully flat business class seats and suites in first class. The carrier will use them to operate its Bangkok-Madrid route from August 1

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New airline routes reflect trends

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:03:00 GMT

All eyes are on the Asia-Pacific, especially China, if recent new route announcements are any indication

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Thai Airways to increase Copenhagen links

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:01:00 GMT

The carrier is to launch new flights between the Danish capital and the Thai island of Phuket, and will also increase flights between Bangkok and Copenhagen

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Thai Airways to launch Brussels route

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:40:00 GMT

Thai Airways is to launch a three-times weekly service between Bangkok and Brussels this winter

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State of Play: How business class seats fare today

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:24:00 GMT

With premium travel back on the upswing, airlines continue to invest in more comfortable business class seats

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Thai to refit 12 B747 aircraft

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 31 May 2011 10:35:00 GMT

Thai Airways has taken delivery of its first retrofitted B747 aircraft, featuring new economy seats equipped with on-demand inflight entertainment. The carrier will refit a further 11 jumbos by 2013

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Thai Airways reveals new invitation-only FFP tier

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 26 May 2011 00:51:00 GMT

A Platinum tier has been created for the Royal Orchid Plus loyalty scheme, offering Thai's most frequent fliers a raft of benefits, including miles that have no expiry date

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First look: Thai Airways retrofitted Airbus A330-300

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:43:00 GMT

Over the weekend, the airline took delivery of the first of its retrofitted A330-300 that features new economy seats and other cabin enhancements

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UPDATE: Flights and hotels in Tokyo struggle to return to normal

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:25:00 GMT

Major airlines are operating according to schedules and most hotels are open with little damage to property. But travellers to Japan may be placing further pressure on already stretched supplies

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Thai Airways to regenerate fleet

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:30:00 GMT

The six-year strategy involves expanding the carrier's fleet to 105 aircraft by 2017

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Update: Asian carriers try to resume most services at Heathrow

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:34:00 GMT

Asian carriers expect to stick to schedules, subject to weather conditions and time slot availability

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Asian flights affected by heavy UK snowfall

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:10:00 GMT

With Heathrow International Airport limiting carrier movements, Asian airlines have had to reschedule flights to London

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Last-minute economy fare deals

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Even with the holidays just around the corner, it's still not too late to get some good airline fares

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New THAI flight schedules for Koh Samui

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The resort island's airport has reopened after heavy rains this morning affected operations

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Thai Tiger Airways launch likely to be delayed

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:00:00 GMT

The start up of THAI Airways and Tiger Airways' low-cost venture remains uncertain due to unresolved issues ensuring a sound and efficient business model

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Low-cost THAI Tiger to start up in March 2011

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:33:00 GMT

THAI Airways and Tiger Airways are moving fast to lay the groundwork for their new joint carrier that will be based in Suvarnabhumi Airport

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THAI Airways to order seven A330-300s

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:28:00 GMT

The wide-body aircraft will join an existing fleet of 20 A330-300s, flying to destinations across Asia-Pacific

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THAI passengers entitled to shopping discounts

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT

By presenting their boarding passes at four major shopping centres, they can receive a special discount card

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THAI and Tiger Airways form low-cost carrier

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:53:00 GMT

The two carriers are to form a new low-cost airline under the name Thai Tiger. The joint venture will be based out of Suvarnabhumi Airport and services will not overlap with those already offered by THAI

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THAI Airways to rejuvenate fleet

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:18:00 GMT

The carrier wants to bring down the average of its aircraft from 11.5 years to six or seven years so as to better compete with Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines

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Haneda routes to US and Thailand get go-ahead

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Four US routes to Tokyo have been confirmed, while THAI and JAL announce new Bangkok services

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THAI Airways rejigs Australian frequencies

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:46:00 GMT

The carrier plans to cut back frequency on its key Bangkok-Sydney route

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THAI's Royal Orchid Plus members to chalk up more bonus miles

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:46:00 GMT

Flying any international THAI service until July 15, 2010, they can earn up to 2,500 miles

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Bad for Business - Insight into Business Class

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Travellers booking Business Class with Asian carriers may find an inconsistent product on board, reports Alex McWhirter

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Airlines try to clear the backlog

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:10:00 GMT

Mounting extra flights and upgrading aircraft are some of the means that carriers are resorting to to bring the stranded home

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Airlines do their best for stranded passengers

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 06:25:00 GMT

The carriers are trying to get their stranded customers on the move again

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Thai upgrades premium seating

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:31:00 GMT

Thai Airways is to lease several B777-300ER aircraft from Jet Airways, complete with first class suites and fully flat beds in business. The aircraft will serve routes including Tokyo and Paris

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THAI Airways mounts nostalgic flight

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:00:00 GMT

The carrier recreates its first international flight between Bangkok and Hongkong, using the original livery and cabin crew uniforms

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THAI Airways delays Capetown service

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:40:00 GMT

The extension of its Bangkok-Johannesburg service is delayed for two weeks

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Royal Orchid Plus members earn more miles for THAI's 50th Anniversary

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thailand's flag carrier is marking 50 years of service in May and treating its FFP members to a slew of benefits

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Bad for business

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:51:00 GMT

Travellers booking business class with Asian carriers may find an inconsistent product on board, reports Alex McWhirter

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THAI Airways reveals summer schedules

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Frequency changes are being put in place to reflect shift in demand, says the carrier's top official

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Thai halves premium cabin fares

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:41:00 GMT

Passengers flying with Thai Airways from the UK and mainland Europe to Bangkok and beyond can book first and business class flights for half price

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Thai Airways A330-300 Economy Class

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:55:00 GMT

Hong Kong-Phuket-Bangkok

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THAI explores co-operation with Bangkok Airways

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Thai Airways International has been in exploratory talks with Bangkok Airways to find ways of working together

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Thai Airways A330-300 Economy class

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Bangkok-Hong Kong

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Thai Airways B747-400 Royal Silk (business class)

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:54:00 GMT

Bangkok to London

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THAI to introduce First Class on Bangkok-Dubai service

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:05:00 GMT

Effective December 1, the carrier will have First Class seats and increased Business Class capacity on the route

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Thai Airways B747-400 economy class

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:35:00 GMT

London to Bangkok

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THAI talks to budget Nok over domestic routes

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:30:00 GMT

THAI Airways International is in negotiations with budget carrier Nok to hand over aircraft and unprofitable domestic routes

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Airlines expand Indian routes

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:20:00 GMT

Two airlines have announced new routes into India and a third is to increase the number of seats

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THAI adds non-stop flights to Brisbane

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:01:00 GMT

Thai Airways International will begin non-stop flights between Bangkok and Brisbane from October

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THAI wai flies further

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:33:00 GMT

Asian flight attendants are increasingly adopting the traditional Thai greeting of the wai

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Latest airline updates

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:19:00 GMT

Up-to-date news in the world of aviation

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Airlines raise fuel surcharges

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:30:00 GMT

Get ready to pay more for tickets as jet fuel prices increase again

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THAI raises fuel surcharges again

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:48:00 GMT

Barely a month after increasing its fuel surcharge on flights to Europe, Australia and New Zealand, THAI launches another round of hikes

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THAI promotion takes on budget carriers

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:24:00 GMT

THAI Airways International has launched an aggressive pricing campaign "Fly THAI Get More", which is designed to counter the threat posed by low-cost carriers such as AirAsia.

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Thai government extends visa fee waiver

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Tourists will continue to enjoy waived visa fees to the kingdom till March 4, 2010

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Thai increases long-haul fuel surcharge

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:44:00 GMT

Thai Airways International (THAI) will raise its fuel surcharge by US$10 per flight on routes to and from Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

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THAI opens up Oslo route

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THAI Airways International is to use its spare long-haul capacity to open a new Bangkok-Oslo route

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Thai and Emirates offer free hotel nights

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:01:00 GMT

Thai Airways and Emirates are currently offering free hotel nights to customers travelling in business and first class

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Airline discounting game continues

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:55:00 GMT

Leading the pack this week are Singapore Airlines, Qantas, British Airways, All Nippon Airways and THAI Airways with their offers to both short-haul and long-haul destinations

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THAI puts out Economy Class Songkran specials

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:00:00 GMT

It's not too late to join in the Thai New Year fun – just take advantage of THAI's latest Economy Class bargains

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More enhancements on THAI Airways due

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:07:00 GMT

THAI Airways International will offer check-in facilities at the city terminal of the Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi Airport express line set to open later in this year

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THAI takes two

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier's Double Happiness promotion offers nice rates and includes a second Thai destination besides Bangkok

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THAI Airways cuts underperforming flights (updated)

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cutbacks see the carrier ceasing the Bangkok-Johannesburg service

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Thai cuts Bangkok-Jo'burg

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Flight operations at Bangkok"s main airport have finally returned to normal. That"s the good news. The bad news is that the current economic climate has forced Thai Airways to withdraw its route linking Bangkok with Johannesburg, South Africa starting next month

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Suvarnabhumi Airport reopens

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Earlier than expected, the Bangkok gateway receives its first arrival, a THAI Airways flight from Phuket

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Bangkok air links cut

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Anti-government protesters have occupied Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, resulting in the suspension of flights from city"s former main airport until the evening of November 27, effectively isolating the Thai capital from international air traffic.

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Bargains in the sky

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The discounting continues, and AirAsia, Tiger Airways and Thai Airways International are doing their bit

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Confirmed: Thai drops all US non-stop flights

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thai Airways has now confirmed that it will cease its New York JFK service at the end of this month. It will also downgrade its LA flights from daily non-stop to a five times a week Boeing 777 service with an enroute stop in Seoul

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Thai expected to drop Bangkok-New York route

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thai Airways has stopped taking bookings for its ultra non-stop Bangkok-New York JFK service for flights departing on or after July 1

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A matter of taste at 35,000 feet

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

It can take several years for an airline to come up with a new seat for regular travellers, but new menu concepts are a far more regular occurrence

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Thai expands Sydney service by 30 per cent and announces flights from Don Muang

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Thai Airways will operate an extra five flights a week to Sydney from next June which will prove beneficial to Europeans breaking their journey in the Thai capital

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Thai's paid for upgrades

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Thai Airways is offering Bangkok-bound travellers the opportunity to step up a class

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Thai Airways A340-500, Business Class

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 23:00:00 GMT

Hongkong - Bangkok - Melbourne

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Thai Airways introduces new premium seating

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Thai Airways is finally introducing up-to-date premium products to the busy London-Bangkok route

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THAI Airways enhances at Suvarnhabumi Airport

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 GMT

THAI Airways is using the consolidation of services at Suvarnabhumi Airport as a chance to improve customer service

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