India, 6th November, 2024: Çelebi India has announced its new partnership with Thai AirAsia as the ground handling partner for the airline’s recently launched Hyderabad-Bangkok flights. The collaboration signifies a milestone for both companies, as Thai AirAsia introduces four direct weekly flights connecting Hyderabad to Bangkok, marking Hyderabad’s growing prominence as a destination for business travel and cultural tourism.
With the addition of these flights, Çelebi India will provide comprehensive ground handling services for Thai AirAsia’s operations at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. This partnership reflects Çelebi’s ongoing commitment to enhancing India’s aviation sector, especially as the demand for international travel increases.
Tauseef Khan, CEO of Çelebi Ground Handling – India, emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating, “Çelebi’s collaboration with Thai AirAsia at Hyderabad represents a significant step forward in our mission to expand our services across key airports in India. The recent rise in passenger traffic between India and Thailand, bolstered by Thailand’s visa-free entry scheme, makes scalable and efficient ground-handling services essential. Our partnership with Thai AirAsia will help us meet this growing need, enhancing the travel experience for their passengers.”
Thai AirAsia spokesperson Witchunee Kuntapeng added, “With Çelebi’s reputation for operational excellence, we are confident in providing a seamless experience for our passengers on the new Hyderabad-Bangkok route. This collaboration underscores our commitment to expanding in India, where we see tremendous growth potential. Hyderabad is an important destination for us, and we look forward to welcoming more travelers as we strengthen connectivity between India and Thailand.”
This partnership highlights Thai AirAsia’s expansion in the Indian market and Çelebi India’s role in supporting India’s aviation infrastructure.