AirAsia to launch low cost flights between Bangkok and Singapore

AirAsia have obtained rights to operate flights from Bangkok to Singapore beginning February 16th, 2004. There will be one daily point-to-point flight from Don Muang Airport (Bangkok International Airport) to Changi International Airport, Singapore. Low fares for the Bangkok - Singapore route will start from Baht 1300 (from S$59.99) one way.

AirAsia’s flight schedule from Bangkok to Singapore is as follows:

Flights from Departure / Arrival Flight Frequency
Bangkok to Singapore 0710 / 1030 (local time) FD 700 Daily 
Singapore to Bangkok 1100 / 1215 (local time) FD 701 Daily

Seats for the Bangkok- Singapore flights will be available for booking from February 7th onwards.

Bookings can be made via AirAsia’s website, or by calling the airline’s call centres at the following numbers: in Thailand: 02 515 9999 or in Singapore: 6733 9933.

The new Bangkok – Singapore route marks AirAsia Thai operation’s international debut which has commenced service from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Hadyai and Phuket on Monday (Feb 3rd, 2004), and Khon Khaen on Feb 12th.

Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of AirAsia, Thailand said, “The response in Thailand has been phenomenal. We are happy to create this excitement in the market with our low fares making it affordable for more people to fly. Our load factor for February is 80% and the popularity of our internet booking is growing. Our new flights from Bangkok to Singapore is hoped to further stimulate traffic growth for this popular route and it reflects our commitment to provide even better choice to millions of Thai people.”

Tony Fernandes, CEO, AirAsia commented, “AirAsia’s arrival in Changi Airport Singapore is definitely long awaited and good news to many. We are pleased to be the first low fare airline to commence flights to Singapore. We thank the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) for their cooperation and support. Airports are now seeing the value and growth that low fare airlines can bring into the markets. Hence provide the appropriate charges. We are happy with our deal. We thank the people of Singapore for their overwhelming support and hundreds of emails in support of our cause. The approval to fly Bangkok – Singapore will supplement Senai Airport’s operations in Johor which has commenced flights to Bangkok on Feb 2nd, and improve greater connectivity for Southern Malaysia, Singapore and Bangkok.”