Lucky Air postpones Kunming-Udon Thani flights

MGR Online•Economy•19h ago

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The Department of Airports announced the postponement of Lucky Air's charter flights between Kunming and Udon Thani due to a partner's plan adjustment.

•Lucky Air postponed charter flights from Kunming to Udon Thani originally scheduled for September 8, 2026.
•The postponement was caused by the Charter Partner adjusting their operational plan.
•Udon Thani Airport is certified as an international airport and is ready for international flights and the International Horticultural Expo.
•Lucky Air and its partner are considering switching to scheduled flights in the future.

Overview

•Lucky Air postponed the Kunming–Udon Thani charter flights scheduled for September 8, 2026, because the Charter Partner adjusted their operational plan.
•Travel business operators have notified customers in advance and provided full refunds for tour costs.
•Lucky Air and its partner are considering a plan to return to service as Scheduled Flights in the future to create continuous connectivity between China and Northeast Thailand.
•Udon Thani Airport has received public airport certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and is declared one of 11 international airports in Thailand.
•Udon Thani Airport features a runway of 45 x 3,050 meters, 11 parking bays, and a terminal capable of supporting over 3.4 million people per year.
•Udon Thani Airport provides integrated C.I.Q. services including Customs, Immigration, Quarantine, and VAT Refund services.
•Udon Thani Airport is preparing to support the International Horticultural Expo in Udon Thani Province from November 1, 2026, to January 14, 2027.
•Udon Thani Airport is implementing the One Transport connection system with 40 shuttle trips per day per route and expanding entrance-exit roads to 3 traffic lanes.

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Key Quotes

Danai Ruangson

"Udon Thani Airport has full potential to welcome both domestic and international airlines interested in opening new routes to push it as a stable and sustainable international travel hub for the Upper Northeast."

ท่าอากาศยานอุดรธานีมีศักยภาพเต็มที่ในการต้อนรับสายการบินทั้งในและต่างประเทศที่สนใจเปิดเส้นทางบินใหม่ เพื่อผลักดันให้เป็นศูนย์กลางการเชื่อมโยงการเดินทางของภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือตอนบนกับนานาชาติอย่างมั่นคงและยั่งยืน

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Airports(กรมท่าอากาศยาน)

The government agency explaining the flight postponement and affirming airport potential.

Lucky Airℹ️

The airline that postponed charter flights between Kunming and Udon Thani.

Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand(สำนักงานการบินพลเรือนแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The agency that provided public airport certification to Udon Thani Airport.

Place

Kunming(คุนหมิง)ℹ️

The origin and destination city of the postponed flights.

Udon Thani Airport(สนามบินอุดรธานี)ℹ️

An international airport in Thailand ready to support international flights and the Horticultural Expo.

Person

Danai Ruangson(ดนัย เรืองสอน)

Director General of the Department of Airports.