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Bangkok Airways inks code share deal with EVA Air
Captain Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth,
president of Bangkok Airways (left) and James Jeng, EVA Air’s president
(right) jointly announce the codeshare agreement.
Bangkok Airways (PG) and EVA Air (BR) jointly signed a code-share
agreement January 28 for services from Amsterdam, Vienna, London
(Heathrow) and Taipei to Thailand’s key destinations, Koh Samui, Phuket
and Chiang Mai, effective in March 2010. EVA will operate the
international flights and Bangkok Air will handle the domestic service.
For this occasion, Captain Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, president of
Bangkok Airways, was very positive about this latest cooperation between
the two carriers.
“With the strength of Bangkok Airways’ feeding network coupled with EVA
Air’s long-haul expertise, I strongly believe this partnership will
benefit Thailand’s tourism outlook to a great extent,” Captain Puttipong
said.
As soon as the code-share routes are activated, EVA Air passengers
traveling to/from Amsterdam, Vienna, London and Taipei will enjoy smooth
transit through Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and onward to Koh Samui,
Phuket and Chiang Mai within the minimum connecting time of one hour.
Bangkok Airways’ Boutique Lounge is available to passengers traveling in
economy class and the Blue Ribbon Club is designed for those in business
class.
James Jeng, EVA Air’s president said, “EVA Air flies to more than 40
destinations on four continents and Asia is one of our most important
markets. Bangkok Airways, like EVA, has earned numerous awards for its
excellent services. Our agreement with this acclaimed airline provides
the perfect synergy to give our respective passengers greater peace of
mind and a more relaxing travel experience. Our streamlined service is
practical and will be welcomed by travelers from the United States,
Europe and Taiwan. We expect it to be extremely popular, particularly
among leisure travelers looking for fun and relaxation in Thailand’s
most alluring destinations.”
Thailand bolstered
by nutrition meeting
Sirima Eamtako, TTG Asia
Thailand has been selected as venue of the inaugural
Agel World Tour Asia 2010, to be held from March 27 to 28.
The event marks the first time Agel, a nutrition supplement
supplier and multi-level marketing company, will hold its annual
business event outside the US. Agel plans to hold the event
bi-annually from this year.
Agel Enterprises (Thailand) general manager Chaiwat Chaijindawat
said South-east Asia was singled out for the regional version
and Thailand was selected because Agel Thailand represented the
fastest-growing market in the region.
About 4,000 to 5,000 delegates from 54 countries are expected to
attend the event, which will be held at Impact Exhibition and
Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok.
According to Chaiwat, Agel Thailand will also host the regional
event next year.
SAS Thailand offers ‘extra’
comfort to Scandinavia
Until April 20, SAS has added Business Class lounge access in Copenhagen and
Stockholm airports for travelers who purchase a return SAS Economy Extra ticket
in Bangkok. SAS’s Economy Extra customers will enjoy Business Class check-in,
Fast Track security, priority boarding, bigger seats with more leg room,
enhanced meal service and a superior personal entertainment system on board.
The value added offer is valid for sale until April 20 and for travel up to and
including April 30, 2010.
Economy Extra return tickets from Bangkok to Copenhagen start at 64,740 baht,
including taxes. SAS flies six times a week to Copenhagen.
To find out more about Economy Extra and SAS’ three service classes - Economy,
Economy Extra and Business - go to www.flysas.com/th.
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