IATA code |
TG |
ICAO code |
THA |
Thai Airways International headquarters |
Bangkok |
Main operational airport |
Bangkok Airport (BKK) |
Number of destinations covered by Thai Airways |
48 |
Most popular destinations |
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Most popular routes |
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Year of establishment |
1988 |
Parent company |
Thailand Ministry of Finance |
Popular fleet |
Airbus A350-900, B77WBoeing 777-300ER |
Thai Airways official website |
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Thai Airways contact number |
(66-2) 356-1111 |
To be the “National Premium Airline with Touches of THAI and Effective Management for Sustainable Profitability” is the Goal of Thai Airways. Thai Airways International offers domestic and international air transport and cargo services. The carrier supports several subsidiaries, including Thai Smile Airway and Nok Air. Thai Airways International is concerned with maintaining the highest safety standards, convenience, and quality.
Moreover, Thai Airways customer loyalty program, Royal Orchid Plus, rewards members with miles when flying with either Thai Airways or any of the Star Alliance partners. Miles can then be redeemed for awards such as upgrades and hotel stays.
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Year |
Event |
1960 |
Thai Airways International was founded as a joint venture between Thai Airways Company (TAC) and Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS). |
April 1, 1977 |
Thai Airways became fully owned by the Government as it bought the remaining 15% holding. |
1960 |
Flights from Bangkok to 9 overseas destinations within the Asian region were inaugurated. |
1971, 1972, and 1980 respectively |
Intercontinental services were launched to Australia, Europe, and North America, respectively. |
April 1, 1988 |
Thai Airways merged with Thai Airways Company (TAC) |
June 25, 1991 |
Thailand Cabinet approved a resolution so Thai Airways could list shares on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). |
September, 2010 |
Thai Airways announced making a Public Offering of a maximum of 1,000 million newly issued shares with scheduled subscriptions at nationwide branches of Bangkok Bank (except Micro branches) and Krung Thai Bank. |
Thai Airways operates a modern wide-body fleet with the latest technology, as follows:
Aircraft Model |
Number of Aircraft |
Airbus A350-900 |
12 |
B77WBoeing 777-300ER |
14 |
B777Boeing 777-200ER |
4 |
B787-9Boeing 787-9 |
2 |
B787Boeing 787-8 |
6 |
A320Airbus A320-200: 320/32S |
6/14 |
Year |
Award |
1998 |
Thai Airways Technical Department was awarded ISO 9002 certificate by the Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI). |
1999 |
Thai Airways was awarded the most outstanding airline under the category of cargo and airfreight by “The Airfreight Forwarders Association”. |
2004 |
Thai Airways was awarded a plaque from the World Health Organization (WHO) for excellent in-cabin management of hygienic systems in Geneva, Switzerland. |
2005 |
Thai Airways was awarded “TTG Travel Award” (Travel Trade Gazette) under the category of "Best Airline - Business Class". |
2006 |
Thai Airways was awarded the Swedish Grand Travel Award for "Best Intercontinental Airline". |
2006 |
Pacific Asia Travel Association awarded Royal Orchid Holiday Brochure the "PATA Gold Awards". |
2010 |
Thai Airways was awarded Skytrax “Best Airport Services and Best Airline Lounge”. |
2012 |
Thai Airways was awarded 3 Smart Travel Asia Best in Travel Poll Awards:
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2012 |
Thai Airways was awarded TTG Travel Awards for “Best South-East Asian Airline” and “Best Airline Business Class” at the Annual TTG Travel Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner. |
2012 |
Thai Airways was awarded “Best Safety Establishment” at the national level. |
2013 |
Thai Airways was awarded "Best Intercontinental Airline" for the 9th consecutive year in the Norwegian Grand Travel Award. |
Since a codeshare agreement is one way to expand services to more destinations, Thai Airways has partnered with the following airlines:
All Nippon |
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Brussels Airline |
Asiana Airlines |
Eva Air |
International routes within TC3 (Asia, Australia, New Zealand) and between T3 and TC2 (Europe, Africa, Middle East).
Categories |
Maximum Combined Weight of All Pieces |
Royal First Class |
50 kg (110 pounds) |
Royal Silk Class |
40 kg (88 pounds) |
Premium Economy Class |
40 kg (88 pounds) |
Economy Class |
20 - 35 kg (44-77 pounds)* |
Infant not occupying a seat |
10 kg (22 pounds) |
ROP Silver Member (Flight operated by TG) |
+10 kg (22 pounds) |
ROP & Star Alliance Gold Members (Flight operated by TG) |
+20 kg (44 pounds) |
Royal Orchid Platinum Member (Flight operated by TG) |
+30 kg (66 pounds) |
*Saver Class 20 kg, Flexi Class 30 kg, Full Flexi Class 35 kg.
Star Alliance Gold Status Business or First Class (Trip with at least 2 Star Alliance carriers) |
Other Customers |
2 pieces of carry-on baggage |
1 piece |
For more information about Thai Airways baggage policy, check the official website.
*Note that Thai Airways Royal Silk Class and Royal First Class are being referred to as Business class and First Class, respectively.
Yes, Thai Airways allows web check-in.
Yes, Thai Airways offers online seat selection at a nominal fee or free. It depends on your flight booking.
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Thai Airways provide priority boarding to business and first-class passengers, passengers with frequent flyer status or loyalty program members, and passengers with disabilities or special needs.