Korean Air Kicks off Regular U Tapao, Incheon Service

Eastern Seaboard passengers wanting to avoid Suvarnabhumi can opt for Bt16,500 roundtrip fare between U-Tapao and Seoul. Korean Air launches new flights from U-Tapao to Incheon starting 1 November 2006 , with a Bt16,500 roundtrip fare, excluding taxes and surcharges.

The airline has operated a charter flight between Incheon and U-Tapao since last year, according to Korean Air passenger sales manager, Suchon Paleewong. He added inbound booking performance stood at around 75% to 80%, which is considered satisfactory. As a result, the airline switched the charter service to a regular flight, to provide more convenience for its passengers, who want to would rather depart from U-Tapao.

He added that BSP agents in Pattaya and Rayong can sell the route to passengers who do not want to fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport , especially those staying on the lower east coast such as businessmen working in industrial complexes at Mabtapud, Rayong or Chon Buri. Three weekly flights aboard a 150-seat Boeing 737-800 depart U-Tapao for Incheon every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 0120.

Source from: www.ettrdaily.com