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Starting from March 29th 2009, Bangkok Airways will launch its third daily flight between Bangkok and Phnom Penh, in order to provide convenience for mid-day traffics between the two capitals. The launch will be made in conjunction with the change of aircraft type to dual-class Airbus 319 featuring the airline’s new business class – Blue Ribbon Class (BRC) – on all flights servicing this route.
Ms. Ariya Prasarttong-Osoth, Vice president - Sales of Bangkok Airways said “In my opinion, Phnom Penh is the destination with high potential and still consistently growth, to add afternoon flight and Business class service would be able to handle the demand and satisfy both tourist and business people. The 3 flights will be operating by Airbus 319, configured with 12 Business Class and 108 Economy Class. Moreover, I do hope that the additional of 3rd flight would stimulate the tourism business between the two countries”
The additional flight, From Bangkok, PG 933 departs at 13.30 hrs. arrives Phnom Penh at 14.40 hrs. and PG 934 departs from Phnom Penh at 15.30 hrs with the arrival time in Bangkok at 16.40 hrs. The Airbus 319 has a capacity of 108 seats in the economy class and 12 recliner seats with private monitor in the BRC.
Beginning such date, Bangkok Airways will be operating three daily flights as follows.
PG 931 Bangkok – Phnom Penh 0740 – 0850 // PG 932 Phnom Penh – Bangkok 0940 – 1050
PG 933 Bangkok – Phnom Penh 1330 – 1440 // PG 934 Phnom Penh – Bangkok 1530 – 1640
PG 935 Bangkok – Phnom Penh 1800 – 1910 // PG 936 Phnom Penh – Bangkok 2000 – 2110
Promotional Business class fare for Bangkok – Phnom Penh (R/T) is 9,900 Baht. (Starts from 29 March to 30 June 2009) The fare is exclusive of Airport taxes, Fuel Surcharge and Insurance.
The privileges for BRC passengers includes exclusive BRC check-in counter, 40 kilograms baggage allowance, BRC lounge access, priority boarding, priority baggage claim, and fast track immigration service.
The FlyerBonus members can enjoy the benefit of earning double points when travel on the BRC within June 30th. In another word, the members will earn a free round trip BRC ticket after completing five round trips on the BRC within the mentioned period. Membership enrollment is available at www.bangkokair.com/flyerbonus.
For more information and reservation, please contact Bangkok Airways’ Call Center- 1771 or visit www.bangkokair.com
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