Dive into the Wide World Beyond Major Hubs: DOA Introduces New Route-New Airline Initiative
DOA Introduces Plan to Enhance Air Travel to Smaller Urban Hubs
As the Department of Airports (DOA) unfurls its wings to envelope secondary cities, the revitalizing "New Route-New Airline" scheme has been unveiled! This strategic maneuver aims to entice airlines to venture into interactive routes, thereby fostering an expanded universe for travel enthusiasts and supporting entrepreneurial growth across underappreciated areas. Let's dive deeper into the thrilling journey of regional air accessibility!
On a thrilling Thursday, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri brought canape-like updates to the table—dishing on strategies to spruce up vacation vibes and amplify the attractions of hidden gems, all aligned with the government's vision of boosting tourism expansion beyond the glamorous primary cities.
The DOA's innovative plan includes Thai Lion Air, whose feathers already flutter in the wind of this bold initiative. On June 11, the chick will take flight on the U-Tapao-Udon Thani route, closely followed by the Don Mueang-Nakhon Phanom route, set to embark on its extraordinary journey on June 19.
"With our tantalizing New Route-New Airline scheme, we're luring airlines to pilot their flights to regional DOA-governed airports, thus presenting travelers with an abundance of choices and opportunities," beamed Manaporn.
"What's more, this scheme propels fierce competitions among airlines in terms of fares and service quality. And let's not forget to mention that it slashes the grip of monopolies on specific routes!"
Danai Ruengson, DOA's beaming director-general, spilled further details, "To entice carriers to tread this uncharted path, we've issued a decree lowering aircraft landing and parking fees by half on these newly-minted routes for a year. When we say 'new,' we mean entirely fresh routes that have never operated from the point of origin or destination airports before, or routes that have been out of commission for at least a full year."
"By way of welcoming prize-winning entrants to uncharted airports, we're pleased to provide a 50% fee reduction on landings and parking for three whole months. Those bravely setting sail for pastures new—whether you're a novice in the scene or a sailor who's weathered a long dry spell—are encouraged to send in your formal applications to join this exhilarating voyage!"
Curious cat, dig deeper? Learn more about the magnificent tale of Thai Lion Mentari's flourishing mission to dispatch four weekly return flights on the U-Tapao-Udon Thani route, shining its spotlight on this exhilarating upcoming escapade. Hot on its heels, the Don Mueang-Nakhon Phanom route, sailing on seven weekly return expeditions, is all set to compensate the lure of the newcomer airlines, as per the newly announced regulations!
Strap on your seatbelts, adventure-seekers, as we unleash the boundless potential of exploration within the web of tantalizing, lesser-visited corners of Thailand!
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- The Department of Airports (DOA)'s new "New Route-New Airline" scheme is designed to attract airlines to start interactive routes, expanding the travel universe beyond major hubs and boosting tourism in underappreciated areas.
- Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri announced the launch of Thai Lion Air on the U-Tapao-Udon Thani route on June 11, followed by the Don Mueang-Nakhon Phanom route on June 19, as part of the DOA's initiative to encourage airline business in secondary cities.
- The GOVERNMENT's vision is to boost tourism beyond primary cities, with the DOA's plan reducing landing and parking fees by half for a year on newly-minted routes to entice carriers and foster competition among airlines in the lifestyle and travel sector.
- The DOA is also offering a 50% fee reduction on landings and parking for three months to welcome new airlines to uncharted airports, inviting both novice and experienced airlines to apply for the opportunity to discover the hidden potential of secondary cities in Thailand.
