This week, British Airways touched down in Bangkok after a hiatus of over four years. The flight departed London Gatwick on Monday (October 28th) at 21:15, landing in Bangkok at 16:10 the following day.
On Wednesday (October 30, 2024), British Airways announced the resumption of service to Thailand for the first time in over four years. The flight departed London Gatwick at 21:15 on Monday, October 28th, touching down at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport the following day at 16:10 (all times local). Upon arrival in Bangkok, customers were greeted by traditional dancers, flower garlands and local gifts. Initially, the route will operate three times per week, increasing to five times weekly in January and February 2025. And four times per week in March 2025.
In Wednesday’s announcement, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, Neil Chernoff, said,
“We know that Bangkok has been a highly anticipated route restart for our customers, so we are thrilled to see it firmly back on our global route map. Not only does Bangkok itself have so much to offer our leisure customers, but it is a gateway to some of the most beautiful parts of Southeast Asia and we are proud to make these more accessible to the UK market.”
Also commenting on British Airways’ restart of service to Thailand, Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Director – UK, Ireland & South Africa, Ms. Sadudee Sangnil, said,
“It is great to welcome British Airways back to Thailand, and just in time for the peak season. With so much to experience across Thailand the addition of these flights means we can welcome more people, seeking winter sun, to experience Thailand’s warmth, beauty, and culture. Connectivity to popular hubs such as Phuket is fantastic but we also welcome visitors to explore beyond and discover local communities, national parks and lesser known beaches. Chiang Mai, which has quickly recovered from recent floods, is also welcoming travellers again.”
British Airways Celebrates the Restart of Service Between London Heathrow and Bangkok - Courtesy British Airways
Recently, British Airways announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways, allowing travelers to seamlessly connect to five additional destinations in via Bangkok, including Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai (Thailand), as well as Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in Cambodia.
Additionally, the carrier will resume daily service between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur on April 1st, 2025. Next month, British Airways will also launch service from London Heathrow to Tromsø, Norway, and between London Gatwick and Ivalo, Lapland.
Source: British Airways
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