Thai Airways to acquire 37 new planes

[benny31]

Thai Airways to acquire 37 new planes

 

 

Thai Airways has announced plans to acquire 37 new aircraft over the next six years at a cost of 118.6bn baht ($3.9bn; £2.4bn).

 

The airline will buy six Boeing and nine Airbus planes, at a cost of almost 50bn baht, and lease a further 22.

 

It said the overall cost of the planes was equal to 40% of the company's total assets.

 

The planes would be used on intercontinental, regional and short-haul flights, the airline said.

 

"[The new planes] will permit the company to be in the top three leading airlines in Asia and top five leading airlines in the world, both in terms of quality and services efficiency," Thai Airways said.

 

The airline will take delivery of six Boeing B777-300ER planes in 2014-15, four Airbus A350-900 planes in 2016-17 and five A320-200 in 2014-15.

[Kandinski]

Really good news. Thai has always been one of my preferred carrier and with a new fleet they will defo be my first choice. They further plan to sell the oldest 747 and upgrade the newer with complete new interior, chairs and entertainment system. Didn't they plan to buy some A380 as well?

[gmoule]

Im a ff. With etihad but would change to Thai if they sorted their planes out as they have by far the best service and hostesses

[schneuper]

They further plan to sell the oldest 747 and upgrade the newer with complete new interior, chairs and entertainment system.

That's really overdue. Flying with Thai Airways on one of their Boing 747 felt like a time-warp that sets one back some 15-20 years.

[GoldCoastJon]

I flew with Thai last year in an old 747, even the business class seat in the top deck was dated and old. Basic entertainment system. Thai do use modern 777's ex Brisbane and they will certainly close the gap to their rivals once they update their fleet.

[tenedave]

Yes they are getting the new A-380 in this deal how long it takes for them to arrive and start on thai routes will be the answer we really need.

Be Well Dave

[Thaihot]

Yes they are getting the new A-380 in this deal how long it takes for them to arrive and start on thai routes will be the answer we really need.

Be Well Dave

 

Thai Airways will take delivery of there first A380 in September 2012.

[doeboy]

I flew with Thai air for the first time last month, nothing but good things to say about them, direct flight brisbane to Bangkok for $1000 return

Will always fly with Thai from now on unless another airline has a huge sale.

[Sexyfarangman]

Thai Air is the most expensive of the airlines, and this will probably just cause it to raise their prices.

[dinger]

Thai Air is the most expensive of the airlines, and this will probably just cause it to raise their prices.

 

 

I know what your talking about ,I have wanted to use them but always found something alot cheeper some place else .

[ninjaboy28]

they used to offer a non stop from nyc to bkk maybe they will again?

[CJ-PAF]

Thai Air is the most expensive of the airlines, and this will probably just cause it to raise their prices.

Not for me! It is the second cheapest after Sri Lankan by $20 and the only non-stop. I hope they add another flight and give me a new A-320 with better video. Can't wait!!!

 

Gmoule is right, the Flight Attendants are stunning and super nice.

[Sexyfarangman]

Not for me! It is the second cheapest after Sri Lankan by $20 and the only non-stop. I hope they add another flight and give me a new A-320 with better video. Can't wait!!!

 

Gmoule is right, the Flight Attendants are stunning and super nice.

 

Out of LAX Thai Air is the most expensive by far.