Nokscoot to Launch New Route Between Narita - Bangkok from 1 June 2018!
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23 April 2018 NokScoot to Launch New Route between Narita - Bangkok from 1 June 2018! NokScoot Airlines (IATA code: XW) will launch a new service between Narita and Bangkok (Don Mueang Airport) from 1 June 2018. NokScoot is a joint-venture between Scoot Airlines, the Singapore LCC and Nok Air, the Thai LCC and this will be their first scheduled service to Narita Airport. Bangkok is the capital city of the Kingdom of Thailand, which is known as the “Land of Smiles” and is the major tourism oriented country in Asia. It is a tremendously popular destination for tourists from around the world with its many temples to visit, shopping, unique tasting cuisine and other attractions. Narita Airport continues to expand its air route network so that it can continue to provide more choice of destinations and convenience. This new service to Bangkok by NokScoot adds another reason that travelers should take advantage of our growing network. Photograph courtesy of the Tourism Authority of Thailand ■ Launch date: Friday, 1 June 2018 ■ Route: Narita - Bangkok (Don Mueang Airport) ■ Aircraft: B777-200 (ScootBiz 24, Economy 391, Total 415 seats) ■ Schedule: Daily service Flight No. O rigin Departure Time Destination Arrival Time Tokyo/Narita Bangkok XW 102 13:55 18:25 (NR T) (DM K) Tokyo/Narita XW 101 Bangkok (DM K) 2:20 10:25 (next day) (NR T) * All times are in local times Photograph courtesy of NokScoot Airlines * Subject to government approval. * Please be informed that the schedule, etc. is subject to possible change. * For further details, please refer to the NokScoot website (http://www.nokscoot.com/en/). NAA-Bldg., Narita International Airport, Narita-City, Chiba, 282-8601, Japan URL:https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/ For Immediate Release NokScoot’s Bangkok flights ready for take-off in June! Daily flights from Tokyo to Bangkok from rate JPY 9,500 one-way up for grabs Tokyo, April 23, 2018 – NokScoot, the joint venture offspring of Singapore’s Scoot and Thailand’s Nok Air, today launches ticket sales for the long-awaited non-stop flights from Tokyo's Narita airport to Bangkok Don Mueang airport which will start its daily operation from June 1, 2018. "It's been a long time coming, but our flights from Tokyo to Bangkok are finally set for take-off soon!” NokScoot CEO Yodchai Sudhidhanakul confirmed. “The Bangkok–Narita route will mark our first foray into the Japanese market after having flown to China and Taiwan for the past four years.” The Bangkok–Narita service has always been a key part of NokScoot's long-term growth strategy. Since the airline’s inception in 2014, NokScoot has been preparing for the Bangkok-Narita launch working through regulatory issues between the Thai and Japanese authorities. “NokScoot’s Bangkok–Narita flight will be instrumental in achieving its 2018 growth targets with strong demand for the route,” Mr. Yodchai added. “Following the launch to Tokyo, NokScoot plans to further spread its footprints in North Asia and we plan to add more new routes this year.” To celebrate the highly anticipated launch, NokScoot is offering promotional fares starting from JPY 9,500, Economy one-way FLY fare, tax-inclusive from Tokyo to Bangkok for travel period from June 1 to October 27, 2018. The special rate will run from April 23-25, 2018 NokScoot will operate the Narita-Bangkok services with Boeing 777-200 wide-bodied, twin-aisle jet. Configured with a total of 415 seats, the 777 offers 24 Business Class seats and 391 Economy seats. Passengers can customize their travel to suit personal preferences, such as a variety of meals selection, preferred seats and additional baggage allowance as they wish. NokScoot, a joint venture between Thailand's Nok Air and Singapore's Scoot, grew robustly last year. Its revenue was up by 44% from 2016 to THB 5.6 billion (US$17.9 million), carrying 37% more passengers to 1.1 million, while boosting its cabin factor to 87%, eight percentage points higher than the previous year. To enjoy the promotional fares, visit www.NokScoot.com! Flight schedule as follows: Flight From To Departure Time Arrival Time Day Bangkok Narita XW102 02:20 hrs 10:25 hrs (DMK) (NRT) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Narita Bangkok XW101 13:55 hrs 18:25 hrs (NRT) (DMK) * all times are local - End - About NokScoot Launched in 2014, NokScoot is a joint venture between Singapore budget airline Scoot and Thai airline Nok Air. NokScoot provides a safe, reliable and contemporary travel experience. NokScoot operates medium- to long-haul routes from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport with Boeing 777-200 aircraft. It currently flies to Dalian, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shenyang, Tianjin and, X’ian in China, and Taipei, Taiwan. Find out more on NokScoot.com, Facebook.com/NokScoot or Instagram.com/NokScoot. Media Contact: Kamolux Israngkul Na Ayuthaya (Mints) Public Relations Manager NokScoot Airlines Company Limited Tel: +66(0)2-535-6262 Mob: +66(0)89-920-6980 Email: [email protected] .