Low-cost carrier Nok Air plans to attach Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok to northeast Thailand in the coming months with a new direct flight to Nakhon Ratchasima, aka “Korat.”
Chief Executive Officer of Nok Air, Wuttipoom Churankun, stated the Bangkok – Korat route should begin after Songkran Festival in April 2023.
Sale ends soon of the route’s inaugural flight hasn’t but been set because Nok Air wants to function the route from the airport’s 1st Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Wing – a Thai Air Force base – and continues to be awaiting permission from the RTAF.
The new route will be the solely commercial flight flying out and in of Korat Airport since Nok Air suspended the Chiang Mai – Korat route in September final 12 months simply six weeks after its launch.
Nok Air cited that their fleet wanted repairs and the airline didn’t have sufficient aircraft to facilitate all routes. Suspending the Chiang Mai – Korat route made the most sense since some flights solely had nine passengers on board and the route was inflicting the airline losses.
Wuttipoom revealed plans to reinstate the Chiang Mai – Korat route in time for the following vacationer High Season as a result of the airline is acquiring six new plane this 12 months.
For all other routes at airports round Thailand, Nok Air’s check-in desk closes 45 minutes earlier than departure. However, Wuttipoom said that this rule will not apply to passengers boarding in Korat as there are not any different flights departing from the airport, so it is not needed.
Without having to attend on the airport, passengers can conveniently hop straight on the aircraft and land on the runway at Don Mueang Airport throughout the hour.
Wuttipoom said the airline hasn’t but set prices for tickets on the Bangkok – Korat route however he plans to work with hotels and businesses to make promotions to advertise the route and enhance tourism.
The future of Nakhon Ratchasima Airport depends on the success of Nok Air’s new route. In the past, several airways have set up and withdrawn their Korat routes including Thai Airways, Air Andaman, AirAsia, Air Phoenix, Happy Air, Thai Regional Airlines and Kan Air.
Nakhon Ratchasima – 250 kilometres northeast of Bangkok – might not be the top vacation spot on tourists’ agenda but is a vibrant city with a wealthy history that offers an insight into Isaan culture and way of life.
One of the most popular sights in Korat is the Khao Yai National Park, which is located about 50 kilometres east of the city. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, tigers, bears, and gibbons, as nicely as a variety of waterfalls, hiking trails and delightful motels..