Bangkok (Thailand) – December 29, 2015 (travelidex) – Airports of Thailand (AOT) will open Terminal 2 at Don Mueang International Airport for domestic flights on December 24, 2015. The facility has a capacity of 11.5 million passengers per year and is equipped with six rows of check-in counters with a total of 70 counters, including 10 counters for passengers with disabilities.

The soft launch on December 24 follows a successful three-day test phase in which check-in, baggage handling, immigration control, and passenger boarding were simulated under realistic conditions. Public transportation options such as taxis and airport express buses are available.

To ensure a smooth travel experience for passengers, AOT is currently fine-tuning the final details in various areas, such as restrooms, restaurants, and shops. The new domestic terminal is scheduled to fully open in February 2016.

AOT has ensured that both the new terminal and the existing operating facilities are renovated, maintained and operated in accordance with international airport safety standards.

Don Mueang International Airport currently serves domestic and international flights operated by low-cost carriers such as Thai Smile, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Orient Thai Airlines, etc. It has a capacity of 28 million passengers per year, while the full commissioning of the second passenger terminal will increase the capacity to up to 40 million passengers per year.

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