Pattaya

[hoosdathu]

i just bought airasia to bkk, arrive suvarnnabhumi leh

[AdGuy]

Airasia will fly to Don Mueang from 1 Oct

[ahtecklim]

Originally Posted by AdGuy

Hi all,

Planning to fly by Airasia but heard it stops at Don Mueang instead of Suvarnabhumi.

What does that do to travelling time where Pattaya is concerned?

Thanks

Don Maung is on the other side of Bangkok so assuming you are going direct to Pattaya , add another 30-45mins if the driver uses the highway.

If he cuts thru town to Sukhumvit , it will depend on downtown Bangkok traffic.

I am avoiding flights that uses Don Maung after the switch.

[ahtecklim]

http://www.airasia.com/sg/en/corpora...ssrelease.page


AirAsia Ready to Transfer Flight Operations to Don Mueang Airport from October 1st, 2012


Bangkok, 25 June 2012

AirAsia affirms its readiness to transfer all operations to Don Mueang International Airport by October 1st, 2012. The airline assures Don Mueang Airport will be able to accommodate its growing fleet and provide its customers with the utmost satisfaction.

Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia, said that AirAsia’s decision to return to Don Mueang Airport was carefully assessed as he noted that the capabilities of Don Mueang Airport are in line with AirAsia’s own growth plan. Thorough consideration into transferring to Don Mueang Airport found that the airport’s capabilities, coupled with the Airports of Thailand Company’s assistance measures, meant AirAsia could better manage its cost more effectively and provide passengers with improved service.

“The uncongested Don Mueang Airport is sure to prove a benefit to AirAsia when it boosts its fleet of Airbus A320s to a total of 48 and welcomes more customers. The airport’s location also makes it conducive to further travel. Prospective travelers should have confidence in what Don Mueang has to offer”, said Mr. Tassapon.

AirAsia has scheduled October 1st this year as the date when all of its services will be based at Don Mueang Airport. The airline’s flights will retain their FD code and original schedules. Passengers who are affected by the switch to Don Mueang Airport, may alter their flights by either choosing another travel date on the same route either 7 days before or after their original travel date, at no additional cost. Passengers also have an option to convert the paid flight into credit shell available to be used within the next 90 days. The change options are only available to affected passengers who purchased their tickets before 26 June 2012 whose travel dates are from 1 October 2012 onwards. For further information and developments visit www.airasia.com or contact the AirAsia Call Center at 02-515-999.

[naemlo]

Depending on the time... a lot of Thais living in Rangsit, Laksi, Don Meuang use the road and toll to BKK center to work. It will take more than an hour or sometime 2 hrs to reach the other side of the airport. Also note, this road connects north Thailand, thousands of vehicles heading north and back to BKK using this road, esp weekends.

Toll fee to the other side of the new airport will be about 100THB plus.

It is better to land in the new airport to save time if going Pattaya but if going BKK itself, both are almost the same except 1 is new, another is old

[Flyhighwiththai]

Originally Posted by ahtecklim

http://www.airasia.com/sg/en/corpora...ssrelease.page


AirAsia Ready to Transfer Flight Operations to Don Mueang Airport from October 1st, 2012

.

Thanks for this info. I guess I won't fly AirAsia to BKK anymore then.
Anyways AirAsia increased fares quite a bit and sometimes cheaper to fly Thai

[juz_mic]

Will be in Patts on the 15th - 17th, confirmed. Jetstar morning flight, bells bus from airport to Patts at 10am on the 15th. Travelling solo. Anyone keen to go around together, PM me.

[JinRummy]

Originally Posted by ahtecklim

Don Maung is on the other side of Bangkok so assuming you are going direct to Pattaya , add another 30-45mins if the driver uses the highway.

If he cuts thru town to Sukhumvit , it will depend on downtown Bangkok traffic.

I am avoiding flights that uses Don Maung after the switch.

Damn it. I have a flight with them in December.

[leaseoflife]

Originally Posted by JinRummy

Damn it. I have a flight with them in December.

Funny how they like to change airports Tiger will be operating from T2 come Sept.

[indianmagicoil]

When booking it would have been stated which airport it departs/arrives from unless u booked before they made a decision to change operating terminals.

Singapore Budget Terminal is a joke. Looks like a community centre than 1st World transport facility. First was the contest organized by CAAS to name this new airport. The winning name? "Budget Terminal" wasted all that money for nothing just like NParks' $2,200 bicycle.

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by indianmagicoil

Singapore Budget Terminal is a joke.

Should say the govt is a joke... the youth Olympic was another example.

[indianmagicoil]

555 list could go on... But biggest jokers are those who elect them but cow father cow mother when they raise prices & bring in more foreigners.

How's things there? Long time no see. Heard rainy seAson starting again? The Great Thai Flood again this year?

[ahtecklim]

Next trip in early-mid Sept. Anyone want to buy me beer?

[TonyCheong]

Originally Posted by ahtecklim

I am avoiding flights that uses Don Maung after the switch.

I think it makes more sense to utilise Suvarnabhumi Airport to save time since the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link is now in operation.

[ahtecklim]

Originally Posted by TonyCheong

I think it makes more sense to utilise Suvarnabhumi Airport to save time since the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link is now in operation.

what does the rail link got to do with Pattaya?