Thai AirAsia X to Launch Tehran and Muscat Flights

[HD video below] Thai AirAsia X is to expand its network with the launch of two new routes.

The low cost, long-haul Bangkok-based airline will launch non-stop thrice weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to Tehran (IKA), Iran on 22 June 2016, and thrice weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays to Muscat (MCT), Oman on 28 June 2016.

Thai AirAsia X will operate the Tehran and Muscat flights with Airbus A330-300s, offering 12 Premium Flat Bed business class seats and 365 economy class seats on each aircraft.

And to celebrate the network expansion, promotional farex starting from 2,990 THB for economy class seats and 9,990 THB for Premium Flat Bed business class seats can be booked until 29 May 2016 for travel from 22 June 2016 to 22 May 2017 (for Tehran) and 28 June 2016 to 31 December 2016 (for Muscat). The special fares are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

“Iran as a travel destination offers a unique civilization that Thai tourists will be thrilled to explore. Under its Ancient Elegant concept, the country presents artifacts and architecture of great value,” said Mr. Nadda Buranasiri, CEO of Thai AirAsia X. “Oman meanwhile, is ‘place’ for adventure and is full of hip and chic experiences, making it perfect for Thai people who have yet to go on a desert journey. We are sure tourist numbers from Thailand to both Iran and Oman will grow satisfyingly.”

Tehran and Muscat will be the 5th and 6th destinations of Thai AirAsia X respectively after Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka and Shanghai.

In cooperation with Thai AirAsia, passengers can use the Fly Thru service to reach both cities from Phuket, Krabi, Hat Yai, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen and Surat Thani easily via Don Mueang Airport after a single check-in and with baggage checked through to the final destination.

Travelers from Iran and Oman meanwhile, can use Fly Thru to reach across Thailand and to destinations that include Singapore, Yangon, Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh, Chongqing, Macau and Tokyo. 

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