Thai Airways celebrates 50 years of impeccable service

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Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 1:30 AM IST

Thai Airways International is celebrating 50 years of world class service and connecting world in 2010. On this occasion, Thai Airways announced 3 new flights from Mumbai on TG340. This takes number of weekly flights from Mumbai to 10. In addition to this, THAI Airways International announced a special fare to Australia in two category, for Sydney, Perth, Brisbane at Rs 32000/- and for Auckland at Rs 37000. 

As part of this celebration Thai Airways planned various events across world like a “retro” flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong and a commemorative book released in July 2010. 

Beginning its maiden flight to Kolkatta in 1960, Thai Airways International in India today has reached 45 flights. They are operating from 5 most important cities in India – Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata. THAI network includes over 70 destinations in 5 continents. Thai plans continuous upgrades and improvements to all in-flight products including the upgrade of its longhaul Boeing 747 fleet and the introduction of the A380 aircraft by 2012. 

About Thai Airways
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand. It operates domestic, regional and intercontinental flights radiating from its home base in Bangkok to key destinations around the world and within Thailand. In its operations, THAI has achieved profitability every year for the last 40 consecutive years. The airline is also involved in cargo transportation, as well as handling inbound and outbound transit cargo for 80 other airlines. Thai's massive Flight Kitchens in Bangkok produce up to 80,000 meals daily for Thai’s own flights and those of some 50 other customer airlines. 

Awards Won by Thai Airways:
* THAI Clinched Two TTG Travel Awards under “Best Airline – Business Class” and “Best South-East Asian Airline” in October 2010.

* THAI WINS “Best Far East Airline Award” in 2010 Travel Agents’ Choice Awards at World Travel Market in Excel, London in November 2010.

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First Published: Nov 26 2010 | 6:34 PM IST

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