Bangkok Don Mueang becomes world’s largest LCC airport, overtaking KLIA, Barcelona & Las Vegas

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Bangkok Don Mueang saw passenger traffic surge by 50% in 1H2015, enabling it to become the world’s largest LCC airport. Don Mueang has overtaken Kuala Lumpur International (KLIA), which was until recently Asia’s largest LCC airport, as well European LCC airport leader Barcelona El Prat and North American LCC airport leader Las Vegas McCarran.

Don Mueang is unlikely to relinquish its new title as Thailand’s three main LCC groups continue to pursue rapid expansion. Thailand’s LCC fleet is expected to surpass 100 aircraft by the end of 2015.

Thailand’s LCC sector currently consists of 87 aircraft, up from 74 aircraft at the end of 2014. All but seven of these aircraft are based at Don Mueang.

More: http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/bangkok-don-mueang-becomes-worlds-largest-lcc-airport-overtaking-klia-barcelona--las-vegas-236510

[Mulyadir Fitri 0]

It is time for them to do something to the landside area of DMK. It is not a place you wanna be during peak travelling hour. Airside quite ok, just add a bit more F&B options

[Kenneth Chong WT 0]

Transport option??

[Mulyadir Fitri 0]

Transport option??

They now have air cond bus from DMK to Mo Chit BTS Station. 30 bht Edited July 26, 2015 by Mulyadir Fitri

[Kenneth Chong WT 0]

Yoooooooo...."korean background sound"....how to get to the bus stop??? Link on DMK website?

[Mulyadir Fitri 0]

Yoooooooo...."korean background sound"....how to get to the bus stop??? Link on DMK website?

The bus stop is just outside the arrival hall. You won't miss it. There is a large signboard promoting the bus and there are a few staffs outside. Just ask around for "Mo Chit Bus". It's an A1 numbered bus

 

http://www.transitbangkok.com/lines/bangkok-bus-line/A1

Edited July 26, 2015 by Mulyadir Fitri

[JuliusWong 0]

Not to being negative.

 

In the end, Malaysia still lose to Thailand even though we had built a spanking new terminal to cater for LCC traffic....

[Chris Tan 0]

Not to being negative.

 

In the end, Malaysia still lose to Thailand even though we had built a spanking new terminal to cater for LCC traffic....

To be fair, there's a lot more demand in Thailand. A new terminal can only cater to demand, not create it.

[BC Tam 2]

..... A new terminal can only cater to demand, not create it.

Guess you're not thinking the way Malaysians do

[Waiping 12]

Demand will increase eventually. The longer it takes, the more far ahead your plans are.