Budget Airlines seek Suvarnbhumi Airport Delay

July 8th, 2006

Bangkok Post today (July 08 2006) reporting that Thailand’s 3 budget airlines; Thai Air Asia, Nok Air and One-Two-Go have urged the government to reschedule the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport beyond September 28 as they dont believe it will be ready! All 3 airlines have asked the Transport Ministry in a letter to be realistic about setting a new deadline “The opening date (Sep 28) is too rushed. It will be beset with a lot of problems if the government insists on opening the airport prematurely on that day.” said Nok Air’s executive VP of marketing. “The government would only open itself to criticism from the public and could face further embarassment if glitches accompany the airport’s opening. The general public still do not have a clue as to whether there will be public transport to the site. Worse still, many simply dont know how to get there.” he said.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents almost all of the world’s airlines, warned recently that Suvarnabhumi Airport should begin commercial operations only when it is operationally ready.

International carriers are also on record of being equally sceptical about the Sep 28 opening date.

Despite serious doubts expressed by the industry, the Transport Ministry and Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) remain committed to the Sep 28 opening.

Well - we will keep posting on further news of the new Suvarnabhumi Airport once it becomes available. Keep your eyes opened!

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