Bangkok--7 Sep--Thai Airways International
Thai Airways International is ranked in the top three of the world’s best airlines, best business class and best cabin service among frequent flyers in the SmartTravelAsia.com travel magazine poll.
THAI was voted third in “The Best Business Class Worldwide” category and second in “The Best Cabin Service Worldwide”.
As the third winner in “ The Best Airlines Worldwide 2009” category, THAI has gone through considerable overhaul and upgrade with new aircraft, new livery, new long-haul routes and enhanced in-flight entertainment. The poll incorporated overall brand perceptions of staff, service, in-flight comfort, seat comfort, legroom, in-flight entertainment and business features.
Voters said THAI’s brand image has continued to strengthen especially in the crucial service area. Voters were impressed with the ever-present Thai ready smile; the strong South East Asian route network; the “quick” meal services, “ready smiles”, and “generally attentive” cabin service. One comment was that THAI’s in-flight service was “ quite elegant and more consistent in its warmth when compared with other Asian carriers”
SmartTravelAsia.com is the region’s dedicated online travel magazine with over one million readers worldwide. The majority of the readers are frequent travelers. This online magazine offers review-based editorial written by seasoned journalists to help the travelers make the best choices for them.
The poll lasted for three months, starting from May to July. Approximately 60 percent of the voters were based in Asia, largely in Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and the Middle East.
International Public Relations Department
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited
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