BANGKOK, 1 June, 2022 – Thai AirAsia X (flight code XJ) has inaugurated its return to service by flying direct from Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi to Seoul, South Korea beginning 1 June 2022. Both departing and arriving flights have achieved a load factor of as high as 95%, reflecting strongly on a recovering travel sentiment in both countries.

The Suvarnabhumi-Seoul service is available three times a week, departing Suvarnabhumi Airport every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, with the airline planning to to increase its frequency to daily in the near future. 

Thai AirAsia X and Suvarnabhumi Airport jointly held a celebration at the airport, giving departing guests that included independent travelers and tour groups much fanfare and delight. It was such a momentous occasion as it marked Thai AirAsia X returning to service following the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the initiation of its flight base at Suvarnabhumi Airport. 

For its next route, Thai AirAsia X is set to begin flying Suvarnabhumi-Tokyo, Japan starting 1 July 2022.

Mr. Patima Jeerapaet, Chief Executive of Thai AirAsia X said:“Everyone at Thai AirAsia X and our guests have been eagerly anticipating the return of low-fare flights to South Korea and Japan following the pandemic, and we are very pleased at the response we have received from our customers. Pre-bookings for June and July have already exceeded 90 percent, indicating recovering tourist sentiment to South Korea and Japan, two most popular destinations amongst Thais.

“In thanks to everyone who have long waited for the return of Thai AirAsia X, we are offering Suvarnabhumi-Seoul at a promotional fare starting from only 3,290THB per trip. Book this 30 May – 12 June 2022 for travel from 1 June 2022 – 25 March 2023 at the airasia Super App. Passengers who have credit accounts are welcome to use their credits for booking. We bid everyone to enjoy this return to normalcy in travel,” Mr. Patima said.

Thai AirAsia X will be operating with utmost care towards health and safety. Aside from being regularly disinfected, all its aircraft are fitted with HEPA filters that are able to rid 99.99 percent of viruses, bacteria and particulates. To give guests an even higher safety assurance, the airline also ensures that all staff have been fully vaccinated and received their booster shots.

Promotional fares from Thai AirAsia X can now be booked on airasia Super App.