SAS Thailand Reduces Fares and Includes All Taxes in Ticket Price

BANGKOK, 24 November 2009 — Scandinavian Airlines has reduced ticket prices between Bangkok and Scandinavia. Economy class prices are now 20% lower than before. SAS has also taken the initiative to include all taxes and surcharges in its quoted ticket prices. The new policy came into effect 9 November in Thailand.

“Our aim at SAS is to make it easier for travellers to plan their trips,” said Hakan Olsson, Bangkok-based Director and General Manager for SAS in Southeast Asia. “With SAS all-inclusive pricing, travellers now see the total cost — no extra hidden fees, no plus-plus. Just great service and hassle-free travelling.”

Inclusive round-trip economy class flights from Bangkok to Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark now start at 38,000 baht compared to 49,500 baht before 9 November. Each seat is ergonomically designed and includes a personal touch screen with 46 videos, 30 music channels and 10 games.

SAS flights to Scandinavia in Economy Extra seats with extra space, on-demand audio-visual screen, business class check-ins and 150% EuroBonus points start from 65,100 baht.

Business Class flights start at 106,400 baht. They include a sleeper seat with video-audio on demand, lounge access, priority boarding and 200% EuroBonus points.

All SAS flights to and from Bangkok are convenient night flights.

To book or for further information about SAS’s new “what you see is what you get” offers, pricing and schedules, call the SAS sales centre in Bangkok on 02 645 8200. Email sas.th@sas.se. Visit  www.flysas.com/th.

The quoted fares including taxes and surcharges may vary due to currency changes or route variation. Quoted fares are subject to availability. Conditions apply.

Background
Operations to Bangkok were commenced in 1949. In 1959, SAS co-founded Thai Airways International Ltd., with the Thai Government through Airways Co., Ltd. (TAC) holding 70% shares and SAS 30%. SAS supplied aircraft, management and training to the Thais in order to build THAI into an international reputable airline. SAS’s 30% shareholding was released back to Thai Government in 1977, but the close co-operation has continued. Both SAS and THAI are founding members of Star Alliance, comprising 21 international world-class airlines.
Number of Employees: 130 in Thailand
Year established in Thailand: 1949

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