BANGKOK, March 17 (TNA) – Nok Air cancelled Bangkok- Betong flights on March 16 and 18 due to a lack passengers, it said on Wednesday.
The budget airline said it would give full refunds for tickets and compensation for flight cancellation to their customers.
Betong is the new destination, which needs more marketing time. The number of bookings were fewer than expected and the operation cost was relatively high, so it had to cancel flights.
On March 21, the low-cost carrier will discuss with the state agencies and the private sector for support to promote the service and will later officially announce the new flight schedule in the future.
He was aboard the first flight into the new Betong Airport to preside over its opening for commercial use on Monday.
The new airport is expected to boost tourism and investment in southern border provinces. (TNA)