Thai Airasia X to Fly to Australia
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Thai AirAsia X (XJ) will launch new services from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) to Melbourne and Sydney commencing 1 and 2 December 2022.
Four weekly flights direct from Bangkok to Sydney Airport depart on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) three times a week on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
The return flights on the same days from Australia to Thailand, start from just A$299.
Premium flatbeds on both routes are now on sale from A$1,199.
Thai AirASia will operate 377-seat Airbus A330 aircraft with 12 business-class reclining seats and 365 economy seats, including a quiet zone from rows 7 – 14.
Mr Tassapon Bijleveld, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia X, explained that Thailand and Australia have maintained strong relations for over 70 years, noting Australia is among the
top three educational destinations for Thai students as well as a leading travel destination for Thai tourists.
“Thai AirAsia X is very excited to be adding Sydney and Melbourne as two key destinations in Australia this year.
“Thais love Australia and Australians love Thailand and we are confident that these new and direct services will prove popular.
Mr Bijleveld added that other Australian destinations such as Perth were on the airline’s radar.
Australia remains a key market for the AirAsia brand. Malaysia-based AirAsia X, the affiliate long haul sister airline of Thai AirAsia X, has also recently announced new direct services from Kuala
Lumpur to Sydney commencing 9 September and to Perth, Melbourne and Auckland (via Sydney) which begin in November this year.
Questions & Answers
Q.What aircraft type will Thai AirAsia X use for the new routes to Australia?
What aircraft type will Thai AirAsia X use for the new routes to Australia?
Thai AirAsia X will operate 377-seat Airbus A330 aircraft for these services. The planes will feature 12 business-class reclining seats and 365 economy seats, which includes a dedicated quiet zone from rows 7 to 14.
Q.When do the new Thai AirAsia X flights to Melbourne and Sydney commence?
When do the new Thai AirAsia X flights to Melbourne and Sydney commence?
Services from Bangkok to Melbourne will commence on 1 December 2022, operating three times a week. Flights to Sydney will start the following day, on 2 December 2022, with four weekly departures scheduled.
Q.Why has Thai AirAsia X chosen Australia as a new destination?
Why has Thai AirAsia X chosen Australia as a new destination?
Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld stated that Thailand and Australia have strong relations, noting Australia is a top three educational destination for Thai students and a leading travel destination for Thai tourists. He believes the direct services will be popular.
Q.Are there plans to expand to other Australian cities in the future?
Are there plans to expand to other Australian cities in the future?
Mr. Bijleveld indicated that other Australian destinations, such as Perth, are currently on the airline's radar. Australia remains a key market for the wider AirAsia brand.
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