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Aeronautical Radio Ready for 3,000 Flights/Day During Chinese New Year

Aeronautical Radio Ready for 3,000 Flights/Day During Chinese New Year

Khaosod•Economy•9h ago

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Thai aviation anticipates a robust recovery during the Chinese New Year period, with nearly 3,000 flights expected daily.

  • •Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI) is preparing for an estimated 3,000 flights per day between February 17-26, coinciding with Chinese New Year.
  • •This surge in air traffic is seen as a significant indicator of recovery for Thailand's aviation and tourism sectors.
  • •Key international routes, particularly Thailand-China, show strong recovery, with domestic airports like Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang expecting high volumes.

Overview

  • •Between February 17 and February 26, approximately 3,000 flights are expected to enter and exit Thailand daily.
  • •The total number of flights anticipated for the 10-day period is 29,096, averaging 2,910 per day, an increase of 8.3%.
  • •This period marks a long holiday for Chinese travelers, driving increased demand for travel.
  • •The Thailand-China route will see the highest volume of international flights, averaging about 330 per day.
  • •Thailand-India and Thailand-Malaysia routes are also showing continuous growth, with average daily flights of 130 and 98 respectively.
  • •Major airports like Suvarnabhumi (1,150 flights/day), Don Mueang (700 flights/day), Phuket (380 flights/day), and Chiang Mai (220 flights/day) will be busiest.
  • •AEROTHAI has implemented air traffic management measures and prepared personnel and technology to ensure efficient and safe operations.
  • •The projected flight numbers are viewed as a clear positive signal for the strong recovery of Thailand's aviation industry.

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Key Quotes

Surachai
"The flight figures during this Chinese New Year are a clear positive signal that Thailand's aviation is strongly recovering."
ตัวเลขเที่ยวบินในช่วงตรุษจีนปีนี้ เป็นสัญญาณบวกที่ชัดเจนว่า การบินของไทยกลับมาฟื้นตัวอย่างแข็งแรง

Key Entities

Organization

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI)(วิทยุการบินฯ)
The organization responsible for managing air traffic in Thailand, preparing for increased flights during the Chinese New Year.

Place

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️
The country expecting a surge in flights and anticipating a recovery in its aviation and tourism sectors.
Suvarnabhumi Airport(ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️
A major airport in Thailand expected to handle a high volume of flights during the Chinese New Year period.
Don Mueang International Airport(ท่าอากาศยานดอนเมือง)ℹ️
A major airport in Thailand expected to handle a high volume of flights during the Chinese New Year period.
Phuket International Airport(ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต)ℹ️
A major airport in Thailand expected to handle a high volume of flights during the Chinese New Year period.
Chiang Mai International Airport(ท่าอากาศยานเชียงใหม่)ℹ️
A major airport in Thailand expected to handle a high volume of flights during the Chinese New Year period.

Person

Mr. Surachai(นายสุรชัย)
An individual quoted in the article, highlighting the positive recovery signals for Thailand's aviation.