Bangkok--29 Jan--Thai AirAsia
Thai AirAsia X (Code XJ) affirms its commitment to the Japanese market by increasing its frequency of flights from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Tokyo (Narita) to 3 per day, allowing travellers to fly in the morning, afternoon and at night as they wish just in time for Sakura season while also offering promotional fares starting all-in at only 3,333 THB* one way for the added flights. Book from 29 January – 4 February 2018 at www.airasia.com for travel from 25 March – 27 October 2018. The third frequency will commence on 25 March 2018.
Mr. Nadda Buranasiri, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia X, said Tokyo is the number one destination for Thai travellers to Japan in which the number is only likely to grow as this year continues. The city has high potential for repeat visits, group tours and Fully Independent Travellers (FIT) as it serves as a jump off point to the World Heritage City of Nikko and the natural splendor of Nagano which are becoming increasingly popular. The trend unlocks new travel opportunities, indicating that Japan truly owns boundless tourism experiences.
"Meanwhile, Thailand has also grown its popularity among Japanese visitors. According to 2017 statistic, a number of Japanese travellers to Thailand rose up to seven percent** from the previous year and we believe we can contribute more to the growing proportion of both Japanese and foreign travellers. As a leading low-hual low-cost airline in the region, we are proud to be supporting the growth of tourism and the economies of both Thailand and Japan.
We are committed to improve our services as last year we had been consistently reliable in terms of On-Time Performance, averaging as high as 92 percent in all the routes combined. This accomplishment signifies our strength beyond being a low-cost carrier but demonstrating high quality services which helps us grow constantly," Mr. Nadda said.
The AirAsia brand is becoming more well-received in the Japanese market and Thai AirAsia X is determined to continually promote its routes from Don Mueang to Tokyo, Osaka and the newly added Sapporo. We are supported by flights from our fellow AirAsia group members operating out of Kuala Lumpur, Bali and Hawaii as well as AirAsia Japan which operates domestic flights in the country.
To accommodate growing demand, offering more options and convenience, Thai AirAsia X is increasing flights from Don Mueang-Tokyo (Narita) from 2 to 3 per day with morning, afternoon and night options. The new XJ602 flight will depart from Don Mueang at 5.05 a.m. in the morning and arrive at Tokyo (Narita) at 13.10 p.m. while flight XJ603 will depart Tokyo (Narita) at 14.25 p.m. to arrive in Don Mueang at 19.10 p.m. The route will be serviced by an Airbus A330-300 and is being introduced with promotional fares starting at only 3,333 THB* one way (for the added flight). Bookings can be made from 29 January-4 February 2018 for travel from 25 March-27 October 2018. Details and booking are available at www.airasia.com
Thai AirAsia X currently has direct flights from Bangkok (Don Mueang Airport) to Seoul in South Korea; Osaka, Sapporo and Tokyo in Japan and Shanghai in China. Follow all the news and promotions being offered by AirAsia at Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsia) and Twitter (twitter.com/AirAsia).
*One-way all-in fare inclusive of only taxes and fees. Terms and conditions apply.
**Data from Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports states 1,544,328 Japanese visited Thailand in 2017, while in 2016, there were 1,439,510 Japanese visiting Thailand.
Flight Schedule for Bangkok (Don Mueang-DMK) – Tokyo, Japan (NRT) (as of 29 January 2018)
Flight No. From To Departure Arrival Flight Schedule
XJ602 (New Flight) DMK NRT 0505 hrs 1310 hrs Daily
XJ606 DMK NRT 1045 hrs 1900 hrs Daily
XJ600 DMK NRT 2345 hrs 0800 hrs +1 Daily
Flight No. From To Departure Arrival Flight Schedule
XJ601 NRT DMK 0915 hrs 1405 hrs Daily
XJ603 (New Flight) NRT DMK 1425 hrs 1910 hrs Daily
XJ607 NRT DMK 2015 hrs 0125 hrs +1 Daily
Remark:
- All times listed are local unless otherwise stated.
- Data is as of 29 January 2018 for the existing flights.
- (+1) Arrive on following day
- The new flights start flying on 25 March 2018