Thai AirAsia X (XJ) has disclosed its decision to shift all flight operations from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Don Mueang Airport (DMK) effective October 1, 2024.
The transition of XJ’s flights comes after successful coordination with Airports of Thailand (AOT) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, aligning with the government’s ambition to position Thailand as a key aviation hub in the region and enhance travel connectivity.
“The relocation of Thai AirAsia X to Don Mueang Airport signifies a return to our roots. We are integrating into the extensive AirAsia network, which commands a domestic market share surpassing 40% in Thailand and offers a vibrant international network covering Greater China, India, South Asia, Asean, and Japan, with a total of 93 routes serviced by 1,250 weekly flights, presenting abundant opportunities for FlyThru services,” stated Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia X.
Commencing October 1, passengers of XJ traveling to destinations such as Seoul (SEL), Tokyo (TYO), Osaka (OSA), Nagoya (NGO), Sapporo (SPK), Shanghai (SHA), and Sydney (SYD) will depart from DMK. However, not all XJ services will initially operate from DMK.
Flights of Thai AirAsia (flight code FD) connecting BKK to Chiang Mai (CNX), Phuket (HKT), Krabi (KBV), Hat Yai (HDY), and Thai AirAsia X (flight code D7) flights to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) will continue to be based at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
With a current fleet of eight Airbus A330 aircraft, expected to expand to 11 by the close of 2024, Thai AirAsia X plans to introduce 3-5 new aircraft annually to support its sustainable growth strategy.
