Services for domestic direct flights at former Bangkok international airport at Don Muang can start from March 25, a senior official affirmed Sunday.
Flight Lieutenant Pinit Saraithong, general manager of Don Muang Airport, said senior officials from both Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang airports met Friday and agreed that airlines which are operating domestic direct flights at Suvarnabhumi could start operations at Don Muang from March 25 on a voluntary basis. International flights can also switch to operate at Don Muang if they wish.
He said repairs on the western flank of the runway at Don Muang, closed since the opening of the new Suvarnabhumi in late September last year, could be finished on March 2.
Preparations on the check-in system, customs checkpoint and shops at Don Muang could be finished on time although it is still unclear how many airlines would be willing to operate direct flights at the former Bangkok international airport, he said.
As the number of flights which will operate is still unknown, the international passenger terminal at Don Muang which is now being used for chartered flights will be used for operations, he said.
Some domestic direct flights have already expressed intention to operate at Don Muang while repairs on damaged sections of the runways and taxiways at Suvarnabhumi are underway.
Source : Bangkok Airport Guide
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