(30 August 2022, 10:50 +07)
Thai AirAsia X (flight code XJ) has unveiled
plans to launch direct flights from Bangkok (BKK) to both Melbourne
and Sydney for the first time, effective 1 and 2 December 2022,
respectively.
The airline will operate four flights per week to Sydney
(SYD) on
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The thrice weekly flights to Melbourne
(MEL) will take off on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Thai AirAsia X will operate the flights with 377-seat Airbus A330
aircraft with 12 Business Class seats and 365 seats in Economy
Class, including a quiet zone from rows 7 – 14.
Wing tip of a Thai AirAsia X A330. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com
“Thailand and Australia have maintained strong
relations for over 70 years, and Australia is among the top three
educational destinations for Thai students as well as a leading
travel destination for Thai tourists,” said Tassapon Bijleveld, Acting CEO of Thai AirAsia
X. “Both Thailand and Australia have strong characteristics that
mutually attract travellers from both sides of the hemisphere.
Bangkok is a one stop shop for nightlife, culture, shopping and
local Thai cuisine for international travellers. Not only that but
it’s a key transit hub for Australian travellers.”
Australia is a key market for the AirAsia
brand. Malaysian-based AirAsia X, the affiliate long haul sister
airline of Thai AirAsia X, will launch
services from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney on 9 September and to
Perth, Melbourne and Auckland (via Sydney) in November.
The number of return services between
Melbourne and Asian cities is expected to be more than 420 each week
in December.
“We are thrilled to welcome Thai AirAsia X to the
Melbourne Airport family. Thailand is a favourite destination of
Australians, and we expect these new direct services will be
popular, particularly among leisure travellers keen to get back to
Southeast Asia to experience the country’s incredible food,
beaches and culture,” said Jim Parashos,
Melbourne Airport Chief of Aviation. “This new route will also drive tourism into
Victoria and support a growing Thai international student market.
Prior to the pandemic, Thailand was one of the state’s top 10
international student source markets and an important part of our
economy. This new route will also drive tourism into
Victoria and support a growing Thai international student market.
Prior to the pandemic, Thailand was one of the state’s top 10
international student source markets and an important part of our
economy.”
Thai AirAsia X BKK-SYD and
BKK-MEL Schedule
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