Thai Airways International is offering Royal First Class service between Bangkok and Dubai utilizing Airbus 340-600 aircraft. Currently, Thai Airways operates daily flights to Dubai, utilizing A340-600 with a total seat capacity of 267: eight seats in Royal First Class, 60 seats in Royal Silk Class and 199 seats in Economy Class.
This upgrade in seat capacity for First Class passengers is part of an overall Thai Airways strategy targeting the growing Middle East market where the airline serves Dubai, Kuwait and Muscat. Royal First Class passengers are offered dedicated First Class check-in counter service at Suvarnabhumi and Dubai Airports, Royal First Class Lounge access at Suvarnabhumi Airport and Royal Orchid Spa Lounge, providing two private therapy suites and sauna, exercise and yoga spaces.
Pruet Boobphakam, Executive Vice President, Commercial Department, Thai Airways said that Thai Airways International has always enjoyed loyal support from Arab and expatriate communities, where premium class travel in the Middle East has always been highly popular. The Middle East routes have had double-digit growth in the last few years. The company views the Middle East as one of the most important markets in Thai Airways network, despite strong competition from Middle East based carriers. With the new Airbus 340-600, Thai Airways is able to offer more seating in Royal Silk Class at a capacity of 60 seats and introduce eight Royal First Class seats.