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Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is the
national flag carrier and largest airline of Thailand. Formed
in 1988, the airline's headquarters are located in Chatuchak
District, Bangkok, and operates out of Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Thai is a founding member of the Star Alliance. Thai is
a major shareholder which hold 39% shares of Nok Air - a
low-cost Bangkok based carrier. In August 2010, Thai announced
it is to own 51% of a low cost airline joint venture based
in Thailand, with Tiger Airways owning the remaining 49%
of the airline.
From its hub at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai flies to 71 destinations
in 34 countries, using a fleet of 98 aircraft. The airline
operates one of the longest non-stop commercial flights,
including the 18 hours non-stop flight from Bangkok to Los
Angeles.
Thai Airways International is the First Asia/Pacific Airline
to serve London's Heathrow Airport
Skytrax awarded Thai Airways International 'Worlds Best
Cabin Staff and The Best Airline in the World' in 2006,
while placing second in the 'Airline of the Year' category
in 2007. Thai's first class lounge at Suvarnabhumi Airport
was awarded World's Best First Class Lounge by Skytrax in
2009. Thai Airways International has received an award for
the excellence of its inflight hygiene measures by the World
Health Organization.
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