Thai Smile, the budget subsidiary of Thai Airways International will relocate its operations from Suvarnabhumi to Don Mueang airport.
Thai Smile, low-cost airline flying both domestic and international, has prepared to have eight flights depart from Don Mueang on Aug. 8 while the rest will follow by Oct. 26, Surapol Isarakura na Ayutthaya, Thai’s acting vice-president said yesterday.
As a plan to lure more passengers in the low-cost airline market, THAI smile’s relocation will help it reduce ticket prices and operational costs, including fuel costs from idling on the crowded runways at Suvarnabhumi.
“Thai Smile has to move because the second construction phase of Suvarnabhumi airport will take at least six years to complete. Don Mueang airport has room to expand and has a better outlook than Suvarnabhumi in the short term, “Surapol says.
Thai Smile will provide promotional fares on its Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, and Phuket routes as an introduction of its new Don Mueang service. It also expects to add new destinations including Vientiane and Hong Kong, Bangkok Post reported.
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