Domestic flights in Thailand with budget airlines: Nok Air (part 2)
Nok Air, a pioneer in budget flying in Thailand, is currently in the spotlight due to a series of operational challenges and technical setbacks. With recent incidents ranging from lightning strikes to planes and delays, this popular airline is trying to cope with unforeseen issues while trying to maintain its reliable image and customer satisfaction.
New airport in Betong (Yala) opened in December
The Thai Ministry of Transport is ensuring that the new airport at Betong, in the far south of Thailand, can open on schedule in December. Secretary of State Thaworn says he wants to be sure that all ICAO technical and safety requirements are met.
Reader question: Problems with booking at Nok Air
I am trying to book a flight ticket with Nok Air. but every time I get: OOPS on these dates no flights. Both February and March, April and May 2020. Anyone have the same experience?
I can't book NOK Air tickets
I have seen on the NOK air site for some time that bookings cannot be made from October 2019, is that correct or is there something wrong with NOK air?
The new passenger terminal at Mae Sot (Tak) Airport is expected to open at the end of this year. The focus is clearly on growth, because the new terminal can handle 1,7 million passengers per year, the current terminal 'only' 400.000 passengers.
Cheap flights in Thailand
The budget airlines sector (low cost carriers = LCC) in Thailand continues to grow. In 2004, Nok Air and Thai AirAsia started with cheap flights, but today the traveler in Thailand is spoiled with the offer of Lion Air, Thai Smile, Air Asia, Jetstar, Vietjet and NokScoot.
Anyone flying with Nok Air from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani can also use a free bus service from March 1 to take you to Si Sa Ket.
Suvarnabhumi Airport says that the number of Chinese tourists arriving at the airport has fallen from 13.000 to 4.000 per day. The reason for this is sought in the cancellation of the zero-dollar tours.
Nok Air finally apologizes for canceled flights
It took a while, but last Friday Nok Air formally apologized to customers. Three weeks ago pilots went on strike and flights were cancelled. At least three thousand passengers were unable to fly as a result. Nok Air sent its customers an e-mail from director Patee in which he explains the situation.
Nok Air may hire more foreign pilots
Nok Air is allowed to hire more foreign pilots than the allowed maximum of 40 percent. The airline must then promise not to cancel any more flights, said Minister Arkhom of transport. This measure also applies to other airlines that are short on flight crews.
Still a fight at Nok Air: 17 pilots have resigned
The CEO of Nok Air first denied the rumors about an exodus of pilots at Nok Air, but director Patee has now admitted that a group of pilots have resigned out of dissatisfaction.
NOK Air denies pilot exodus rumors
Nok Air director Patee denies the rumor that the recent flight cancellations are due to the departure of pilots.
Nok Air cancels 20 flights, passengers furious
Nok Air is under fire from its customers. Yesterday, the budget airline announced that only 20 flights will be canceled next Tuesday. Last week, the budget airline canceled nine flights at the last minute because pilots went on strike. According to director Patee, the flights are canceled because the pilots' schedules are too tight.
Nok Air cancels flights due to pilot strike
Nok Air had to cancel eight domestic flights on Sunday evening because a wildcat strike had broken out among pilots. At least XNUMX passengers were stranded at Don Mueang airport.
News from Thailand – September 1, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Aircraft Nok Air, hit by birds, makes emergency landing
• Flyers distributed against 'acquittal' Abhisit and Suthep
• 23 drug suspects arrested during 49 raids
Flight offers at Nok Air
Nok Air has interesting flight offers until June 23. You can now fly from Don Mueang in Bangkok to Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phitsanulok, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani and Krabi for 898 baht including fees and taxes.
Nok Air to Khon Kaen twice a day from July 1
From July 1, budget airline Nok Air will fly twice a day from Bangkok (Don Mueang Airport) to Khon Kaen.
Nok Air places order with Boeing for 15 new aircraft
Low-cost airline Nok Air has placed an order with Boeing for 15 new B737 aircraft. This is the largest order in the airline's 10-year history.
Budget airline Nok Air will operate more daily flights from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Udon Thani after the summer.
Reader question: Why do I have to register my credit card when I want to book with Nok Air?
I found a flight with Nok Air. I want to pay for it with my credit card and for that I have to register with SCB. Does anybody have experience with this? Is it safe? Is there perhaps another way to pay?
Nok Air wants to buy fifteen new Boeings
The Thai budget airline Nok Air intends to purchase fifteen new Boeing 737s. The order is worth USD 1,45 billion, it was announced in Singapore.
News from Thailand – January 24
Today in News from Thailand:
• Nok Air puts Playboy bunnies on the calendar to attract passengers
• Strong interest at AFET for 148.940 tonnes of rice
• Demonstration and election news in Bangkok Breaking News