Bangkok, Thailand, October 30, 2023 -- 
Thai AirAsia has continued its mission to return Thai citizens home from Israel, carrying out two flights using its Airbus A320 aircraft on 28 and 29 October. Both flights were back to Thailand.
The third Thai AirAsia rescue flight operation would depart Don Mueang Airport today (30 October) at 11.15 hrs and is scheduled to return to the airport at 04.05 hrs on 31 October.
At a glance
- Company
- Thai AirAsia
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
Key figures
- Flights completed
- two flights
- Completed flight dates
- 28 and 29 October
- Scheduled departure
- 30 October at 11.15 hrs
- Scheduled return
- 04.05 hrs on 31 October
Products and programs
Thai AirAsia will continue to work closely with the Thai government, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other related agencies to repatriate Thais from Israel, and is dedicated and ready to support the operation until its successful completion.
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Questions around this news
What flights had Thai AirAsia completed to bring Thai citizens back from Israel?
The release says Thai AirAsia used Airbus A320 aircraft on two flights on October 28 and 29, 2023. Both flights returned to Thailand. It describes them as part of the airline’s effort to bring Thai citizens home from Israel.
Which authorities and agencies was Thai AirAsia working with?
The release says Thai AirAsia was working with the Thai government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other related agencies. It described that cooperation as supporting the effort to repatriate Thai citizens from Israel, and said it was prepared to continue assisting until the operation was completed.
What does a repatriation flight mean?
A repatriation flight is an air journey arranged to bring people back to their home country, often during a crisis or disruption. It may be organized by a government, an airline, or both, and can involve coordination on travel documents, passenger lists and arrival arrangements.
