Thai AirAsia
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| Founded | 12 November 2003 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 4 February 2004 | ||||||
| AOC # | AOC.0002[1] | ||||||
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| Frequent-flyer program | BIG Loyalty Programme[2] | ||||||
| Fleet size | 59 | ||||||
| Destinations | 67 | ||||||
| Parent company | Asia Aviation Public Company Limited[3] | ||||||
| Traded as | SET: AAV | ||||||
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| Key people | Santisuk Klongchaiya (CEO)[4] | ||||||
| Revenue |  THB 2.15 billion (2021)[5] | ||||||
| Net income | THB −6.65 billion (2021)[5] | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
Thai AirAsia (SET: AAV, Thai: ไทยแอร์เอเชีย) is a Thai low-cost airline. It is a joint venture of Malaysian AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย) and Thailand's Asia Aviation. It serves AirAsia's regularly scheduled domestic and international flights from Bangkok and other cities in Thailand.
History
[edit]On 12 November 2003, AirAsia partnered with Shin Corporation to establish AirAsia Aviation Co. Ltd. (Thai AirAsia). It launched operations in February 2004 by launching flights from Bangkok–Don Mueang to Hat Yai, Phuket, and Chiang Mai.[6]
On 15 February 2006, it was announced that Asia Aviation PLC (AAV), a registered Thai company,[7] had taken Shin Corporation's 50 percent stake in Thai AirAsia. Asia Aviation was a joint venture set up by Shin Corporation, which held 49 percent of Asia Aviation's shares, while 51 percent was held by Thai investor Sittichai Veerathammanoon.[8]
In May 2007, Thai AirAsia's management acquired 100 percent of Asia Aviation. Thai AirAsia is 55 percent owned by Asia Aviation and 45 percent owned by Malaysia-based AirAsia Group. In June 2016 King Power purchased a US$225 million stake in Thai AirAsia. The purchase of 39 percent of holding company Asia Aviation makes King Power the second largest shareholder in Thai AirAsia.[9][10] It sold back its shares to Asia Aviation a year later.[11]
Thai AirAsia was once the only low-cost airline operating both domestic and international flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, having moved there in 2007 from Don Mueang International Airport.[12] However, the airline transferred all operations from Suvarnabhumi to Don Mueang on 1 October 2012.[13] On 25 September 2020, Thai AirAsia resumed flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport.[14]
Destinations
[edit]As of September 2023[update], Thai AirAsia operates or has operated to the following destinations:
Fleet
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Current fleet
[edit]As of July 2024[update], Thai AirAsia operates the following aircraft:[22]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 44 | 4 | 180 | [23] |
| Airbus A320neo | 11 | — | 186 | |
| Airbus A321neo | 4 | 6 | 236 | [24] |
| Total | 59 | 10 | ||
Former fleet
[edit]| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Replacement | Notes |
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| Boeing 737-300 | 14 | 2004 | 2010 | Airbus A320-200 |
Sponsorship
[edit]Thai AirAsia is one of the sponsors of the Thailand national football team, Leicester City, Queens Park Rangers, the Thai Fight Muay Thai, the Thai football teams BG Pathum United, Bangkok United, Buriram United, Muangthong United, Chonburi, Rajpracha, Police Tero, Chainat, Sisaket, Samut Prakan City, Rajnavy FC, Ubon United, Rayong, Port, Udon Thani, Krabi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ayutthaya United, Khon Kaen, MOF CUTD, Nakhon Phanom, Loei City, Trang, Phayao, Phuket City, The referee of FAT, Coke Cup and Thailand Volleyball Association.[25]
Marketing
[edit]Thai AirAsia has endorsement deals with the following:
Reliability and on-time performance
[edit]Thai Air Asia was recognized by Cirium as 2022's most reliable airline in Asia.[26] Thai Air Asia had an on-time performance rate of 91.56% in 2022. This was the first year it had won the top position.[27]
References
[edit]- ^ "List of Thailand Air Operator Certificate Holders". Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ Join BIG! AirAsia BIG Loyalty Programme Archived 26 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Home Page". Asia Aviation Public Company Ltd. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ^ "Thai AirAsia picks Santisuk as new CEO". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Financial Highlights". Asia Aviation. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Key Milestones". Asia Aviation. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "AAV : ASIA AVIATION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED". The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- ^ Sritama, Suchat (8 February 2006). "New Tie-up for AirAsia". The Nation. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- ^ "King Power buys 39% stake in Thai Air Asia". Straits Times. Agence France Presse, Reuters. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
- ^ "Thai AirAsia, King Power to combine strengths". Bangkok Post. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- ^ Moodie, Martin (27 December 2017). "King Power owners sell back 36.3% stake in Asia Aviation to airline CEO for US$252 million". The Moodie Davitt Report. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ Thai AirAsia To Stay At Suvarnabhumi Airport :: Bernama.com Archived 5 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "AirAsia confirms move to Don Mueang by Oct 1 [2012]". The Nation. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ^ "AirAsia Now Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport! Announces Four Routes to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi and Surat Thani". 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Thai AirAsia to resume flights to Ahmedabad from October 10". JetArena. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Thai AirAsia to launch flights to Guwahati from December 1". AviationAll. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "THAI AIRASIA NW24 INTERNATIONAL NETWORK EXPANSION – 23JUL24". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "THAI AIRASIA ADDS BANGKOK – TIRUCHIRAPPALLI SERVICE FROM SEP 2024". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Thai Air Asia Plans new international flight connecting Bangkok and Visakhapatnam". The Times of India. 12 December 2023.
- ^ "THAI AIRASIA PLANS NEPAL 4Q24 LAUNCH". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "THAI AIRASIA ADDS BANGKOK – PHU QUOC SERVICE IN NW24". Aeroroutes. 18 July 2024.
- ^ "Thai AirAsia Fleet Details and History".
- ^ "Tourism Increase Spurs Expansion for Thai AirAsia | Aviation Week Network".
- ^ "Thai AirAsia to add ten A321neo in 2019".
- ^ De Launey, Guy (6 February 2006). "Budget flights arrive in South-East Asia". BBC News. Retrieved 30 January 2015.[failed verification]
- ^ "These Were The Most Punctual Airlines And Airports In 2022". Travel and Leisure Asia | Thailand. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Cirium On-Time Performance History". Cirium. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
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