Thai AirAsia X is set to relocate all operations from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Don Mueang Airport (DMK) beginning on October 1, 2024. The airline is celebrating this move with a special “Hello Don Mueang” promotion, offering one-way fares starting from 3,490 THB to popular international destinations such as Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Sydney, and more. This shift aims to improve customer convenience, providing easier access to AirAsia’s vast domestic and international network. Additionally, AirAsia X plans fleet expansion to support future growth and passenger demand. [Read more…]
New Hotel Indigo Changi Airport connected to Terminal 2 to open by 2028
Hotel Indigo Changi Airport will open a new 255-room hotel at Singapore’s Changi Airport Terminal 2 by 2028. The hotel aims to be the first zero-energy hotel in Singapore and potentially the first zero-energy airport hotel globally, incorporating sustainable features like solar panels, hybrid cooling systems, naturally ventilated corridors, and rainwater-harvesting technology. Located in the public area of Terminal 2 and connected via a linkway, the hotel will enhance Changi’s hospitality offerings.
Hotel Indigo Changi Airport Terminal 2
Istanbul’s New Airport is the Home of the First Hybrid Yotel Hotel
Yotel’s largest airport property opened in 2019 in conjunction with opening of the new Istanbul International airport. Combined YOTEL Istanbul Airport Landside and YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport Transit Hotel offer 451 rooms in total, 171 landside and 280 airside. [Read more…]
Sama-Sama hotel at Kuala Lumpur airport joins Worldhotels
The Sama-Sama Hotel Kuala Lumpur International Airport (formerly Pan Pacific) is now a member of Worldhotels. Sama-Sama is the only hotel directly connected to the main international terminal at Kuala Lumpur airport via sheltered sky walkway. [Read more…]
Doha Hamad Airport Hotel to offer 12-hour advance check-in
Passengers travelling on Qatar Airways now have the option of checking-in their luggage at Doha Hamad Airport Hotel up to 12 hours before their flight departure.
Qatar Airways passengers who have a reservation at The Airport Hotel can enjoy the luxury of a dedicated Qatar Airways counter located in the check-in hall where they can drop off their luggage in advance. [Read more…]
Thai Airways Starts Flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport
On October 31st Thai Airways started operating daily flights from Bangkok to Tokyo Haneda Airport, utilizing Airbus A340-500 aircraft.
Teerapol Chotichanapibal, Thai’s acting executive vice president for commercial department, said, “Thai will commence daily flight to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on 31 October 2010, while maintaining current service to Narita International Airport. By serving Haneda, passengers flying Thai to Tokyo will experience more convenience with flight departures and arrivals that are closer in proximity to Tokyo’s city center.” [Read more…]
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Awarded Green Globe
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has been awarded “Green Globe” by the non-profit environmental organization EC3. In its first annual ‘Earthcheck’ assessment against benchmarking indicators and checklists to track performance in key areas of environmental and social impact, the 320-room hotel outperformed baseline levels in seven areas including water savings, use of paper products, cleaning products and pesticides. [Read more…]
Singapore Airlines Check-In at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
Guests at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport in Singapore now get an added bonus when they stay at the 320-room city-style resort.
Guests can now literally “check in” as they “check out”: check into Singapore Airlines or SilkAir flights from a dedicated counter in the lobby of the hotel, at the same time as they check out of their rooms.
The unique new service is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) personnel, who take care of check–in baggage and issue boarding passes. [Read more…]
Priority Pass Now Offers Access to Over 600 Airport Lounges
Priority Pass members now have access to over 600 airport VIP lounges around the world – an increase of 100 over 2008, reinforcing its market leadership. Priority Pass is one of the beneficiaries of the uncertain economic climate, as more travelers seek to cut travel costs and downgrade from business class. By joining Priority Pass, travelers can ensure that they can gain access to the facilities of VIP lounges, even when flying economy class. Lounges offer refreshments, business facilities and, above all, peace and quiet. [Read more…]
Thai Airways to Move All Domestic Flights to Suvarnabhumi Airport
Starting on March 29, 2009 Thai Airways International will operate all domestic and international flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thai Airways will move a total of 23 domestic flights from Don Mueang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
By shifting all flights to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Airways will achieve a strategic objective of promoting the airport as a major THAI and Star Alliance hub. The move will enable Thai Airways to develop network of operations, improve handling efficiency and reduce operating costs. It will also increase convenience for passengers and cargo shippers, not only for Thai Airways flights, but also for those of other Star Alliance member airlines operating to and through Bangkok. [Read more…]
