Thailand’s capital city has decided to include a third passenger terminal to its hugest airport, as it provides preparation for a surge in tourist entry under a visa waiver programme for Chinese visitors during the peak holiday season. Airports of Thailand, which operates Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened the satellite terminal for trial on Friday.
It was created at an expenditure of approximate 35 billion baht (S$1.31 billion). Airlines involving Thai units of AirAsia X and Vietjet Aviation will enforce out of the facility, which is anticipated to reach its complete potential of 15 million passengers in 2024. The launching of the fresh terminal happens as Thailand is anticipating a boost of tourists during the well known high season because of its local travel industry, from the ending days of September till the ending days of February.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who went to the terminal’s soft launch, said his government is boosting tourism as it can rapidly support in order to boost the country’s shrinking state of economy. “Tourism can bring jobs and income for Thai people quickly,” Mr Srettha conveyed, also said that he was “faithful the new facility will create an impactful impression on international travellers” with its spacious layout and modern designs that could support position Bangkok as an aviation hub for the area.
With the addition of the satellite terminal, which is linked to the sole airport building by an automated train, Suvarnabhumi Airport’s annual passenger potential will jump to 60 million from 45 million now. Airports of Thailand is creating a third runway that will be all done in the third quarter of 2024, giving a rise to its aircraft handling capacity to 94 flights an hour from 68 now.