Eurowings to Launch Flights from Cologne to Phuket and Bangkok

Eurowings, a Lufthansa Group company, will this week launch flights between Cologne and Phuket, Thailand and next week launch flights between Cologne and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.

The inaugural flight for Phuket will leave Cologne on 18 December 2015, while the flights to Suvarnabhumi will take off on 21 December 2015.

Eurowings will operate both routes with Airbus A330 aircraft.

“We are very pleased to be introducing the low cost long-haul concept to Thailand this December. The Eurowings strategy is to strengthen our position in point-to-point traffic and offers affordable ticket prices and attractive route network,” said Mr. Christian Hein, Eurowings Senior Vice President, Sales. “Other than offering attractive fares, we are also providing high quality inflight products to our customers. The Airbus A330 on this route is fitted with three travel classes, including the latest Premium Economy class.”

The Eurowings flights from Bangkok to Cologne/Bonn will depart at 06:25 every Monday and 09:20 every Thursday and will take a total of twelve hours and forty-five minutes.

The airline's flights from Phuket will take off at 14:05 every Tuesday and 06:35 every Saturday and will last a total of thirteen hours.

Eurowings fares are broken down into Best, Smart and Basic.

The Best fare includes seating in an extra-wide seat with lots of leg-room in the exclusive forward cabin area. The Best fare also includes two free items of luggage each of up to 23 kg, à la carte menus on board, priority check-in, lounge access and the chance to collect miles (including HON Circle miles).

The cheaper Smart fare includes extra services such as one piece of luggage of up to 23 kg, two meals and soft drinks on board, as well as the chance to collect miles.

The Basic fare offers a straightforward travel experience at a reasonable price, to which further services can be added on an individual basis.

One-way tickets between Phuket – Cologne start from THB 8,729 (Basic), THB 10,980 (Smart) and THB 19,599 (Best).