Thai VietJet to increase frequency of Japan and Taiwan flights

Thai VietJet announced the addition of flights to both the Bangkok – Fukuoka route to Japan and the Bangkok – Taipei route to Taiwan.

The airline commenced the Bangkok – Fukuoka route, their only service linking Thailand and Japan, back in July. Initially, the route between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Fukuoka Airport operated three times a week. The route turned out to be a flying success and was later increased to four times per week, which still isn’t enough to meet demand.

Starting October 1, Thai VietJet will serve the Bangkok – Fukuoka route five times per week from Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5 hours 30 minutes. The airline said they may even begin flying to Japan daily.

Thai VietJet will also double the frequency of flights from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan. The airline commenced the service in August and will increase the frequency of the route from once to twice per week, flying Thursdays and Sundays, beginning October 2. The service, which takes approximately 3 hours 45 minutes, will help meet the growing demand for Thailand – Taiwan travel.

Director of Commercial at Thai VietJet Pinyot Pibulsongkram commented on the success of the two routes…

“After a long break from Covid-19, the gradual recovery of the international travel market is a good sign for the airline industry. What we find, beyond our expectation, is the great feedback from the market, between Thailand with Japan & Taiwan, since the two of our flight services initially launched.”

“With further relaxation of travel restrictions of those governments, we are eager to add more flights during the upcoming peak travel season, offering a more convenient yet affordable choice of travel for international tourists to/from Japan and Taiwan.”

The airline also announced a new route from Bangkok to the island of Phu Quoc in Vietnam, commencing October 12, 2022. The service is expected to be bustling, giving travellers in Thailand the option of a new island paradise to visit.

SOURCE: Travel Daily Media