THAI boosts Kolkata connections

By increasing flights and allowing extra check-in baggage, THAI Airways is playing well in making its passengers happy.

THAI Airways International will be introducing three additional flights from Kolkata (CCU) to Bangkok (BKK) and return with effect from December 2, 2014. The current flights TG314/313, will continue to operate daily flights with A330. From December 2, 2014, the frequency will be enhanced to ten flights per week from Kolkata to Bangkok and return on Thai Airways. The flights will leave Kolkata on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 12:55 hrs and will arrive in Bangkok at 16:50 hrs. The flights leaving from Bangkok at 10:35 hrs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays will arrive at Kolkata at 11:40 hrs (all local timings).

They are bringing the Airbus A330, configuration 39J, 254 Y. The above flights are already updated in agency CRS system and are open for sale. With this additional day time departure, THAI now offers seamless connectivity to network destinations with flights departing from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi International Airport) after 17:50 hrs local time in Bangkok.

THAI Airways has also recently implemented a new policy to allow an additional 10 kilograms of checked baggage for all classes of travel on all THAI flights, except on flights to and from the United States of America (Piece concept). In royal first class, the baggage increase is from 40 kg to 50 kg. In royal business class, it has increased from 30 kg to 40 kg and in economy class, the baggage increase has become from 20 kg to 30 kg.

Royal Orchid Plus members are also entitled additional baggage allowance based on their respective member status. Through this increased service offering, THAI aims to generate greater passenger satisfaction in choosing to travel on Thai Airways International.