BANGKOK- Thai Airways International (TG) resumes its direct daily passenger service between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Bangkok (BKK), Thailand on Sunday, December 1, signaling a significant revival of international connectivity after a prolonged pandemic-induced interruption.
The inaugural flight, ceremonially celebrated with a traditional water salute, represents the sole non-stop route connecting Belgium and Thailand.
Thai Airways Bangkok to Brussels
The newly reinstated service leverages Boeing 787 aircraft, recognized for advanced environmental performance and operational efficiency. These aircraft demonstrate remarkable fuel economy and reduced noise emissions, aligning with contemporary aviation sustainability standards.
The inaugural Thai Airways flight TG934 was operated by a 10.2-year-old Boeing 787-8, registered as HS-TQC.
Each flight will simultaneously facilitate passenger transportation and cargo logistics, maximizing operational capabilities.
As a distinguished Star Alliance member, Thai Airways International strategically reinforces Brussels Airport’s prominence as a crucial European international transit hub. The route’s restoration underscores the airline’s commitment to rebuilding global network connections disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The approximately 12-hour flight duration positions this route as a critical link between European and Southeast Asian markets, offering travelers and businesses a streamlined direct transportation corridor.
Executive Remarks
The route’s inaugural launch attracted high-profile attendees, including outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Thai Airways leadership.
Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport, emphasized the route’s strategic significance, highlighting its importance for intercontinental travel.
This connection represents a major addition to our airport’s international network, serving critical tourism and business travel markets.”
Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport
Thai Airways International CEO Chai Eamsiri underscored the deeper implications of the route’s restoration. “This resumption strengthens bilateral relations between Belgium and Thailand, creating new opportunities in tourism, trade, culture, and investment,” Eamsiri explained. His remarks emphasized the route’s potential to deepen economic and cultural exchange between the two nations.
The delegation included key Thai and Belgian officials: Piyasvasti Amranand, Chairman of Thai Airways International; Chansin Treenuchagron, Plan Administrator; and Ambassadors Kanchana Patarachoke and Skander Nasra.
The daily Bangkok route significantly enhances Brussels Airport’s positioning as a European aviation hub. By providing direct access to Asia, the service expands travel possibilities for passengers and integrates seamlessly with the Star Alliance network.
Currently, Thai Airways has a fleet of 79 aircraft and it deploys them across 56 International in 30 Countries and nine Domestic destinations as of December 2, 2024.
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