NEW DELHI- In Bangkok, a memorandum of understanding was signed by India and Thailand to boost flight connectivity and increase trade and tourism just a day ahead of the announcement of general elections on Friday.
The bilateral memorandum of understanding will increase the capabilities of airlines operating between the two nations, with the goal of strengthening the connections between people and encouraging economic ties,” stated the Indian Embassy in Bangkok in a post on ‘X.’
India-Thailand Air Travel Dynamics Revealed
Currently, Air India (AI), IndiGo (6E), SpiceJet (SG), and Vistara (UK) operate flights connecting India and Bangkok Airport (BKK), with Air India and IndiGo also servicing flights to Phuket Airport (HKT).
Indian carriers operate from six cities to Thailand, while four Thai carriers have twelve destinations in India, resulting in approximately 75 daily two-way flights between the two countries.
With an agreement between the two governments, Indian carriers are set to expand frequencies and introduce new destinations in Thailand, followed by an increase in the current seat of 32,000 per week. This increase will occur in two stages, each adding 7,000 seats. Thailand has additionally agreed to designate four new destinations for Indian carriers, including Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Surat Thani, and Udon Thani.
The active weekly seat quota of 32,000 includes allocations for Go First. Although these seats remain unassigned following its closure, other carriers, except SpiceJet, fully utilize their allotment.
As a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Thai carriers enjoy unrestricted access to 18 non-metro cities in India.
Industry experts note high demand for travel to Thailand, particularly for wellness and luxury resorts.
Thailand’s visa-free entry scheme for Indians will operate until May 10 and has contributed to a surge in traffic, with nearly 150,000 Indian visitors recorded in February, marking a 120% increase from 2019, according to Tourism Authority of Thailand data.
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