Thai AirAsia X (Thai: ไทยแอร์เอเชีย เอกซ์) is a Thai long-haul low-cost airline based at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. It is a joint venture of AirAsia X from Malaysia and Thai AirAsia.
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| Founded | 18 September 2013 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 17 June 2014 | ||||||
| Operating bases | Suvarnabhumi Airport | ||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | BIG Loyalty Programme | ||||||
| Fleet size | 8 | ||||||
| Destinations | 6 | ||||||
| Parent company | Asia Aviation Public Company Limited[1] | ||||||
| Headquarters | Don Mueang district, Bangkok, Thailand | ||||||
| Key people | Nadda Buranasiri[2] | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
History
On 18 September 2013 AirAsia X signed a shareholders agreement with Tassapon Bijleveld and Julpas Krueospon to establish a joint venture co-operation for a long-haul low-cost airline, a Thai company named Thai AirAsia X Company Limited was started in which AirAsia took a 49% share.[3] Thai AirAsia X is the medium and long-haul operation of the brand Thai AirAsia. The franchise can keep costs down by using a common ticketing system, aircraft livery, employee uniforms, and management style.
On 3 February 2014 Thai AirAsia X received an Air Operators Certificate from the Department of Civil Aviation of Thailand which allowed the airline to apply for permits and slots for the intended routes.[3] On 17 June 2014, Thai AirAsia X operated its first flight from Bangkok to Seoul with an Airbus A330-300.[4] Following destinations were Osaka and Tokyo on 1 September 2014.
In December 2016, Thai AirAsia X announced the end of services to the Middle East by subsequently cancelling all flights to Tehran and Muscat.[5]
In August 2019, Thai AirAsia X took delivery of its first Airbus A330neo aircraft.[6]
Due to lockdown measures, all domestic flights in July 2021 were canceled.[7] In October 2021, Thai Asia X announced the resumption of flights at Suvarnabhumi Airport for the next month.[8]
On 26 April 2022 Thai AirAsia X announced that it would be moving its Bangkok operations from Don Mueang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.[9] On 19 May 2022 Thai AirAsia X filed for bankruptcy with the Central Bankruptcy Court in Bangkok, however the process would have no impact on passengers, as operations continue as usual.[10]
Destinations
As of May 2024[update], Thai AirAsia X flies or has flown to the following destinations:
Fleet
Current fleet
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As of May 2024[update], Thai AirAsia X operates the following aircraft:[16][17]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | ||
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| P | E | Total | ||||
| Airbus A330-300 | 8 | — | 12 | 365 | 377 | |
| — | 367 | 367 | ||||
| Total | 8 | — | ||||
Former fleet
Thai AirAsia X has previously operated the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Notes |
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| Airbus A330-900 | 2 | 2019 | 2022 | To be taken over by Azul Brazilian Airlines. |
See also
References
External links
Media related to Thai AirAsia X at Wikimedia Commons
