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THAI Launches First A380 Direct Bangkok Flights

July 1, 2015

Thai Airways celebrated the departure of the first direct A380 flight from Heathrow to Bangkok today with a party at Heathrow’s Terminal 2.

Passengers travelling to London on the TG910 A380 inaugural flight from Bangkok, were delighted to be greeted at the arrival gate by a group of Beefeaters and Guardsmen. Many "selfies" were taken and passengers commented on it being a wonderful introduction to the UK.

Those leaving on the inaugural flight/TG911, July 1 to Bangkok were given fresh orchid corsages and commemorative key rings to mark this special occasion at check-in. This, together with a performance of traditional Thai dance and music, created a wonderful party atmosphere.

Khun Wit Kitchathorn, General Manager of Thai Airways - UK said "This has been a great way to mark the UK’s first direct A380 flights to Bangkok, auguring a new era of travel in the UK. As always we are immensely proud of our service and doubly so now that we are the only airline offering A380, state-of-the-art, direct travel between London and Bangkok.”

TG911 will depart London Heathrow Terminal 2 at 12.30pm daily, arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport at 05.45am.  TG910 will depart Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport at 01.10am daily and arrive at London Heathrow (T2) at 07.15am.

Thai Airways International (THAI) is proud to have been flying from the UK for over 40 years and today offers one daily non-stop flight from London Heathrow to Bangkok with onwards connections throughout Thailand and the Far East. THAI serves 61 destinations in 33 countries across five continents and is proud to be one of the largest airlines in South East Asia. 

For further information visit www.thaiairways.co.uk or call 0844 561 0911.

Please click here to view pictures of the inaugural flight celebrations on 01 July 2015.

Picture: Steve Bates