Low-cost carrier Thai AirAsia X is set to operate four weekly flights connecting Bangkok and Delhi starting January 15, 2025, to capitalise on the growing demand from India, including for onward international connections.
The airline, which operates a fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft, marked its inaugural flight from Bangkok to Delhi on Sunday. Thai AirAsia X CEO Tassapon Bijleveld stated on Monday that the launch follows the expansion of bilateral flying rights between India and Thailand.
Under the updated Air Service Agreement, the weekly capacity for airlines on both sides has increased by 7,000 seats, with a further potential rise to 14,000 seats. Additionally, Indian citizens now enjoy visa-free entry to Thailand, while India has waived Thai tourist visa fees, boosting travel accessibility.
“We are seeing rising demand in the international sector, supported by measures like visa-free entry, which have made travel more accessible and cost-effective,” Tassapon Bijleveld said.
Currently operating two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays, Thai AirAsia X will increase the frequency to four flights per week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays—starting January 15.
Bijleveld highlighted the airline’s plans to capture 20% of onward travel demand from Indian passengers connecting via Bangkok to other global destinations.
“With Don Mueang Airport (Bangkok) as one of our four key fly-thru hubs, Thai AirAsia X is strategically positioned to offer seamless, value-driven connectivity for Indian travellers to Thailand and across AirAsia’s network of over 130 destinations,” he added.
The airline operates flights with 370 all-economy seats.
Thai AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia are part of the larger AirAsia Group. While Thai AirAsia X specialises in long-haul flights exceeding four hours, Thai AirAsia, which currently serves 12 Indian cities, operates shorter routes using Airbus A320 aircraft.