Bangkok--22 Mar--TQPR Thailand
Nok Air, the truly Thai low fare airline, dedicated to expanding the flying experience for all travelers, on last Tuesday announces its co-branding initiative of flight operations with SGA Airlines, the very first of its kind in Thailand. This further connects Nok Air flights between major cities and regional destinations, further expanding the airline’s steadily growing Thailand network.
“We are very pleased and very excited with our co-branding flight operations initiative which will undoubtedly benefit both Nok Air and SGA passengers. Together we will offer all our passengers the convenience of air travel and one stop flight reservations to destinations which are not accessible by jet plane”, said Dr. Jain Charnnarong, CEO of SGA Airlines. “Arriving on a Nok Air flight in Chiang Mai, passengers will board SGA’s Cessana 208B Grand Caravan aircraft and will then truly enjoy an unseen panoramic flight to the charming destinations of either Chiang Rai, Pai, or Phrae”, added Dr. Jain.
Under the co-branding initiative of flight operations, SGA Airlines’ Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircrafts and its pilot have been thoroughly checked by Captain Sanjai Boonma, Executive Vice President — Flight Operations, Nok Air and the maintenance authorities of Thai Airways International. The aircraft are and will be maintained by SGA Airlines maintenance department which is the certified the maintenance center for Cessna in Thailand.
“We are very excited to further expand our services with this co-operation with SGA Airlines”, said Mr. Patee Sarasin, CEO of Nok Air. “At Nok Air, we aim to take Thais to see the beauty of their country, to see families and family members that they haven't seen in years, to allow Thais to travel long distances quickly and comfortably. We continue to expand the services to destinations in Thailand to provide traveling convenience, and this co-branding certainly fulfills those goals. In addition, the connecting flight to regional destinations will serve to improve local economies and tourism, and offer travelers the chance to explore and discover these charming and often under seen areas”, concluded Mr. Patee Sarasin.
Starting from 25 March 2007, Nok Air and SGA Airlines’ passengers can reserve flights via www.nokair.com or Call Center 1318, to and from Bangkok for four destinations, including Pai, Phrae, Chiang Rai and Hua Hin, with flights operating on two Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft, each with a capacity of 12, with each aircraft standing out with Nok Air’s dynamic style and colors.
For those destinations under the co-branding flight operation, the airfare will be calculated and shown in two sections, the Nok Air flight and the SGA Airlines flight. While enjoying the convenience of one-stop flight reservation, passengers will also enjoy Nok Air’s convenient payment channels.
Special fares are being offered for the following destinations:
Chiang Mai — Pai, one way 1,450 baht, round trip 2,900 baht. Valid until 30 April 2007.
Chiang Mai — Phrae, one way 1,600 baht, round trip 3,200 baht. Valid until 30 April 2007.
Chiang Mai — Chiang Rai, one way 1,900 baht, round trip 3,800 baht. Valid until 31 May 2007 (will start from 1 April 2007).
Bangkok — Hua Hin, adult one way 3,400 baht and children one way 1,950 baht, adult round trip 5,800 baht and children round trip 3,400 baht. This flight will be operated from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
SGA Airlines
SGA Airlines is the first airline in Thailand to operate a connecting flight within regions. The airline offers a daily flight from Chiang Mai International airport to Pai, Phrae and Chiang Rai, and 3 daily flights between Bangkok and Hua Hin, operating on Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft, each with a capacity of 12, the aircraft stand out with Nok Air’s dynamic style and colors.
Nok Air
Nok Air has up to 8 daily flights to Chiang Mai, 5 daily flights to Hat Yai, 4 daily flights to Udon Thani and Phuket, 3 daily flights to Nakhon Si Thammarat, and offering a daily flight to Trang, operating on Boeing 737-400s, each with a capacity of up 156.
Nok Air also operates the “ATR route” 4 flights a week between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son, on every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. In addition, 3 flights a week for Bangkok — Loei, Udon Thani — Loei and Chiang Mai — Udon Thani on every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Operating on ATR-72 plane, each with a capacity of 66, the Nok Air planes stand out with their dynamic style and colors, as they have the look of a real “Nok” (Thai for bird).
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