Thavorn aims to open Betong airport at the end of April, and ‘Nok Air – Bangkok Airways’ plans to provide service
On February 15 at the Ministry of Transport Thavorn Seniam, Deputy Minister of Transport Disclosed after chairing the meeting to discuss support for consideration Don Mueang – Betong – Don Mueang that the progress of Betong International Airport Which is currently in the process of testing the aircraft glide system With anticipation that they will receive a license Ready to open for service at Betong International Airport In late April 2021, the first phase is expected to open for service. Don Muang-Betong, round trip, total 6 flights / week
Mr Thavorn continued that As for the request for safety support from the government that Nok Air has requested Relevant agencies such as Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Co., Ltd. (BAS) and the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) have already carried out the initial assistance. As for sales and public relations Coordinated with the relevant departments To provide assistance with public relations both in the area and outside the country, such as the Department of Airports (TU), Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited or AOT of the Yala Province Chamber of Commerce. And the domestic tourism business association, etc.
Mr Thavorn said that in the first six months of passenger insurance, Nok Air offered 75% of passenger seat insurance, or about 65, after that, 65% or approximately 52 seats were requested, which is currently under discussion. Such offer Both in terms of ticket prices And determining the number of flights To support internal security Along with encouraging people to have infrastructure and use them for convenience
“As for the fee waiver from AOT and BOT, this matter has already been implemented. But when the aid is finished according to the Cabinet Resolution (Cabinet), Nok Air will request for further consideration. The Excise Department takes care of the fuel tax reduction from 4 baht to 20 satang, which will end in April. After that, the relevant agencies must look into the legal provisions of the assistance before presenting them. Before bringing the information to the Ministry of Finance again, “Thavorn said.
Mr. Phallop Jarupan, Bangkok Airways’ director of schedule planning and travel, said the airline is in the process of studying information to consider opening routes at Betong International Airport. Initially expected if going to fly May open flights on Hat Yai-Betong route, total 6 flights / week, cost 2 thousand baht per way. Which will launch to fly in late 2021 and study a potential route with additional potential, Phuket-Betong
Thanapol Chivaratanaporn, president of the Domestic Travel Business Association (STOR.), Said that the travel agency would support Betong as a new tourist destination. Through the preparation of tourism programs It is expected to be well received by domestic tourists. Since before this was a tourist destination that was difficult to travel to If there is a direct flight, it will encourage more travel. The package price can be made 3 days 2 nights at a price of about 9,900 baht.
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