In a recent press release, Thai Airways International, a renowned publicly-traded corporation, laid down the roadmap for a slew of operational adaptations. The primary change will encompass the transfer of aircraft. The company is set to employ Airbus A320 aircraft on the international airways previously under the management of THAI Smile Airways. These routes include Ahmedabad, Penang, and Kaohsiung. Moreover, the Airbus A320s will also soon commence services to Kolkata, one of the routes presently in operation by THAI.The alterations, scheduled to commence on the 1st of September for Ahmedabad and the 15th of October for Kolkata, have been detailed below:
Starting with Ahmedabad, the service of this route will involve seven flights every week. The Bangkok-Ahmedabad flight, registered as TG343, will take off from Bangkok at 20:30 hours and is slated to reach Ahmedabad by 23:55 hours local time. However, after October 29, 2023, the departure time will be shifted slightly to 20:35 hours yet maintaining a steady arrival time. The trip back to Bangkok, under the flight number TG344, will take off at 00:55 hours, offering the passengers a refreshing glimpse of the neoteric city by the time it lands at 06:55 hours in Bangkok.
Known for its quirky skyline and bustling night markets, the Bangkok-Kaohsiung flights, designated as TG630, will be airborne seven times a week. The take-off from Bangkok will be scheduled at 11:45 hours, and the aircraft should land in Kaohsiung at 16:15 hours local. However, post-October 29, the departure time will advance by ten minutes to 11:55 hours, although the plane will still land at the originally stated time. On the flip side, the return flight, TG631, will take off from Kaohsiung at 17:15 hours and should complete its journey in Bangkok by 19:55 hours. After October 29, 2023, the TG631 will land in Bangkok a bit early, at 19:45 hours.
For the thrill seekers, Bangkok-Penang route is ready to satiate your wanderlust with seven flights per week.The Flight TG425 will begin its journey from Bangkok at 19:20 hours and should reach Penang by 22:10 hours local time. However, starting from October 29, the departure will be delayed by ten minutes to 20:30 hours, yet maintaining the same landing time. The return journey to Bangkok, labelled as TG426, will initiate at 8:05 hours and end at 8:55 hours at the Bangkok airport. However, Thai Airways International has set the landing time to 8:50 hours after October 29, 2023.
Bangkok-Kolkata has been scheduled for seven pleasurable round-trips every week. The Flight TG313’s departure time from Bangkok is 23:45 hours, and expected to reach Kolkata by 00:45 hours local time. But after October 29, the time will fall back to 23:35 hours, ensuring a steady arrival time at Kolkata. The return flight, TG314, will leave the city of joy, Kolkata at 02:00 hours local time, reaching Bangkok by 06:00 hours. However, the post-October 29 departure time will be 01:55 hours, followed by an early arrival in Bangkok at 05:50 hours.
For further details regarding flight schedules, ticket bookings, and information related to your travel needs, the Thai Airways International directs passengers to their official website, thaiairways.com, or to make direct contact with THAI sales offices, or the THAI Contact Centre at 0-2356-1111, available 24×7. Stay updated with The Thaiger’s latest stories on our new Facebook page.
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