Thai Airways to fly to Chennai from October 26
By Achong Tanjong

The Thai Airways International will introduce a new Indian destination, Chennai commencing on October 26. Chennai is Thai's 4th destination in India. Located on the Bay of Bengal due west of Bangkok, Chennai is both the commercial and cultural centre of Southern India.

According to Thai's Airways Press Release, four flights weekly will connect Bangkok to Chennai (MAA), increasing frequency between Thailand's capital and New Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Kolkata (CCU) and now Chennai (MAA) to over 15 flights weekly.

For outbound passengers from Brunei, they must overnight in Bangkok. While for the returning passengers from Chennai, they can connect to Brunei on the same day, when they choose to depart Chennai on Tuesday or Thursday. Each flight between Bangkok and Chennai from October 26 to December 15, 2003 is eligible for Double miles (Royal Orchid Plus & Extra Bonus), but only if passengers register first.

Further information and reservation can contact Thai Airways International at Jalan Sultan BSB or tel 2242991, 2242992 & 2242993 and fax 2242871.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin