British Airways spreads its wings: Gatwick-Bangkok flights back on
In a move that’s set to soar to new heights, British Airways relaunched its direct flights from London Gatwick to the bustling city of Bangkok. The inaugural flight, BA 2231, took to the skies from Gatwick, yesterday, October 29, making a graceful touchdown at Suvarnabhumi Internationa Airport this afternoon, marking a triumphant return to the Land of Smiles.
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) chief Thapanee Kiatphaibool made known she is over the moon about bringing back this sky-high connection.
“British Airways’ spanking new direct flights between London Gatwick and Bangkok really underscore Thailand’s spot as a top-notch travel hotspot. This revival is a major lift for our tourism scene and cements the ties between us and the UK, offering jet-setters endless chances to soak up our rich culture and jaw-dropping landscapes.”
The TAT Governor didn’t jet off alone, she was joined by top tourism bigwigs from both public and private sectors, all ready to greet passengers with open arms and a warm Thai welcome at a special ceremony at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The flight frenzy took off on October 28, with British Airways rolling out three weekly flights until March 30, 2025, and there’s even more on the horizon with plans to stretch services until April 26. And when things get busy? Expect a fourth and fifth weekly flight to keep those skies buzzing.
Flying high with the Boeing 777-200, BA is bringing luxury back. Choose from Club World, Premium Economy, and Economy, with a whopping total of 332 seats up for grabs.
More new routes
And there’s more! British Airways passengers can connect seamlessly with Bangkok Airways, spreading their wings to explore Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Koh Samui, and even hopping over to Cambodia’s gems, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Back in early 2020, Britain’s flagship bird had to pause its direct London Heathrow-Bangkok flights due to the pesky pandemic, which clipped its wings and saw Thailand lose 7,700 seats every month – a hefty 18% slice off of 2019’s capacity.
With BA’s all-new direct routes from London Gatwick to Bangkok, air travel between the UK and Thailand is about to take off like never before.
Come November 2024 to March 2025, prepare for a staggering 552 flights and 174,864 seats ready to whisk you away on routes from London Heathrow-Bangkok, London Gatwick-Bangkok, and Manchester-Phuket, reported the TAT.
Joining the mighty BA on these routes are Thai Airways International, EVA Air, and TUI UK (Charter) – because when it comes to travelling, it’s plain sailing ahead.
