Thai AirAsia
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| Founded | 8 December 2003 | ||||||
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| Hubs | Suvarnabhumi Airport [until 30 September 2012][1] Don Mueang International Airport [from October 1, 2012][2] | ||||||
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| Frequent-flyer program | BIG[4] | ||||||
| Fleet size | 24 + (24 orders) | ||||||
| Destinations | 24 | ||||||
| Parent company | AirAsia | ||||||
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand | ||||||
| Key people | Tassapon Bijleveld (CEO)[5] | ||||||
| Website | www.airasia.com | ||||||
Thai AirAsia (Thai: ไทยแอร์เอเชีย) is a joint venture of Malaysian low-fare airline AirAsia (Thai: แอร์เอเชีย) and Thailand's Asia Aviation. It serves AirAsia's regularly scheduled domestic and international flights from Bangkok and other cities in Thailand.
Thai AirAsia is the only low-cost airline operating both domestic and international flights from the Suvarnabhumi Airport.[6] The airline announced that it will shift all operations from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang International Airport effective 1 October 2012.[7]
History
Thai AirAsia launched domestic operations on February 2004.
On 15 February 2006 it was announced that Asia Aviation, a registered Thai company, had taken Shin Corp.’s 50% stake in Thai AirAsia. Asia Aviation was a joint venture set up by Shin Corp., which held 49% of Asia Aviation's shares while 51% was held by Thai investor Sittichai Veerathammanoon.
In May 2007, Thai AirAsia's management acquired 100% of Asia Aviation. Today, Thai AirAsia is 50% owned by Asia Aviation, 49% owned by AirAsia, and 1% owned by Thai AirAsia CEO Tassapon Bijleveld.
Destinations
Thai AirAsia's domestic destinations are
- Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi Airport (Main Hub)
- Chiang Rai
- Chiang Mai (Hub)
- Udon Thani
- Ubon Ratchathani
- Nakhon Phanom
- Phuket (Hub)
- Surat Thani
- Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Trang
- Hat Yai
- Krabi
- Narathiwat
Its international destinations are
Phnom Penh
Guangzhou- Shenzhen
Hong Kong
Chennai- Kolkata
Bali
Macau
Kuala Lumpur- Penang
Yangon
Singapore
Colombo-Bandaranaike
Hanoi- Ho Chi Minh City
Most the airline's international routes connect to Bangkok; all flights on these are served at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Fleet
The total Thai AirAsia fleet consists of the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | Total | Orders | Passengers |
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| Airbus A320-200 | 24 | 24[8][9][10] | 179 |
Sponsorship
The airline sponsors the Thai football teams Buriram United, SCG Muangthong United, Chonburi, Osotspa Saraburi, BEC Tero Sasana, Chiangrai UTD, Samut Prakan CUTD, Suphanburi, FC Phuket, Krabi, Air Force United, Nakhon Phanom, Trang and The referee of FAT.
See also
Notes
- Gan, Audrina (February 7, 2006). Is Fernandes readying a pre-emptive strike at Thai AirAsia?, The Edge Daily.
- Mahitthirook, Amornrat (February 7, 2006). Thai AirAsia licence in doubt, Bangkok Post.
- Sritama, Suchat (February 8, 2006) New tie-up for Thai AirAsia. The Nation.
- Kositchotethana, Boonsong (February 16, 2006). "New firm raises nominee question", Bangkok Post.
- De Launey, Guy (February 6, 2006). "Budget flights arrive in Southeast Asia", BBC.
References
- ^ http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/congestion-drives-airasia-from-suvarnabhumi-to-don-mueang/
- ^ http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/AirAsia-confirms-move-to-Don-Mueang-by-Oct-1-30184854.html
- ^ AirAsia opens new hub in Chiang Mai
- ^ http://www.airasia.com/my/en/big/big-loyalty.page?
- ^ Bloomberg Businessweek: Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia
- ^ Thai AirAsia To Stay At Suvarnabhumi Airport :: Bernama.com
- ^ http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/congestion-drives-airasia-from-suvarnabhumi-to-don-mueang/
- ^ http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/IPO-of-Asia-Aviation-is-expected-to-raise-Bt4-5-bn-30182593.html IPO of Asia Aviation is expected to raise Bt4.5 bn The Nation
- ^ http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/in-the-financial-daily/213442-ipo-to-double-thai-airasias-fleet.html IPO to double Thai AirAsia's fleet
- ^ http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/05/22/asia-aviation-sets-thai-ipo-price-at-thb370share-raising-up-to-thb448-billion/ Asia Aviation Sets Thai IPO Price At THB3.70/Share, Raising Up To THB4.48 Billion Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/05/22/asia-aviation-sets-thai-ipo-price-at-thb370share-raising-up-to-thb448-billion/#ixzz1wN4ujvW8
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