Thai Airways International Reduces Fuel Surcharge; Chairman Resigns

Thai Airways International has reduced its fuel surcharges on domestic and international routes. The reductions are in addition to previous cuts which took place in October.

Effective 6 November 2008 the fuel surcharge on all international routes has been reduced by an average of around 30%. The fuel surcharge on THAI’s domestic routes has been lowered to THB 700 from THB 750 per flight.

On the same day as the new fuel reductions became effective, Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni, THAI’s President confirmed that Mr. Chaisawasd Kittipornpaiboon, Chairman and member of the Board of Directors has resigned from his position. Mr. Chaisawasd Kittipornpaiboon had been with THAI for just 11 months.

Mr. Suparat Kawatkul, who has been with THAI for over 3 years, most recently as 1st Vice Chairman, has been appointed Acting Chairman.

See other recent news regarding: Travel News Asia, Promotions, New Hotels, Thai Airways International, Fuel