Thailand's Nok Air Lands in Hanoi, Vietnam

10:34:15 AM | 6/11/2007

Hanoi, 1 November 2007, Nok Air- the Thai airline is dedicated to safety while expanding the flying experience, today landed the first of its twice-daily flights connecting Hanoi, Vietnam and Bangkok, Thailand.
 
Nok Air is a sister company of Thai Airways International (THAI), with THAI holds 39% of its share. Nok Air’s aircraft maintenance and cockpit crew are from THAI and strictly follow all the international safety procedures and maintenance protocols that are required of an international airline.  Nok Air cabin crews are trained to the highest measure with THAI providing the safety training, further ensuring the very top level of safety standards.
 
From today, Nok Air will operate double daily flights from Hanoi to Bangkok, using two of the newest and most technologically advanced airplane of its type, the Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s, each with a capacity of 190 seats. The aircraft will have an exterior design in the dynamic style and colors that reflect Nok Air’s innovative approach. In side the Nok Air Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s will be equipped with the newest modern interior designs for passenger comfort with larger windows for better views, while on board entertainment will keep Nok Air passengers entertained throughout the journey.  
 
"We at Nok Air are very excited about landing our planes in Vietnam for the first time today. Vietnam is an exciting and attractive destination for Thai tourists, and we are also looking forward to welcoming Vietnamese travelers to fully experience all that Bangkok can offer – and to see it in Nok Air style," said Patee Sarasin, Chief Executive Officer, Nok Air. 
 
Nok Air is an airline with a difference, with an attitude, an attitude that is friendly, fun, approachable and enjoyable. Nok Air provides a special brand of service that reflects the airline’s genuinely unique culture while sacrificing absolutely nothing on safety. Nok Air a true Thai carrier bringing the joy of flying and providing real convenience and the chance to fly at a competitive price. 
 
Tagged the “Shopper’s Airline”, Nok Air flies to Bangkok, a shopper’s paradise, enriched by its cultural sites and adventurous nightlife, making it one of the world's most popular tourist destinations – and one just waiting to welcome a wave of new Vietnam tourists. destinations – and one just waiting to welcome a wave of new Vietnam tourists.
 
Nok Air will give the Vietnamese flying public an opportunity to experience shopping at everywhere from Southeast Asia’s biggest and most luxurious shopping complex Siam Paragon, to Central World, to the vibrant Chatuchak weekend market, and anywhere you can think of in-between!
 
Once in Thailand, Nok Air takes you to all the picturesque and most popular Thai destinations, including Chiang Mai, Udon Thani, Phuket, Hat Yai, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Krabi, Mae Hong Son, Loei, Pai, Chiang Rai, Ubon Rachathani and Hua Hin, where one can truly enjoy the riches of Thailand and Thai culture.
 
Reservations for flights can be made on the Nok Air website, www.nokair.com, or call the Nok Air call center 04 768 9000. Prices start from USD 0.09 (one way, conditions apply).
 
H.Ly