Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet will launch two new services to Bangkok, starting from 27 October.
The airline says it will start four times weekly Bengaluru-Bangkok and Pune-Bangkok services, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Flightglobal’s FlightMaps Analytics show that SpiceJet will be the sole operator on the Pune-Bangkok route, but will compete with Thai Airways on the Bengaluru-Bangkok route.
Source: FlightGlobal.com
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