50 Years of Smooth as Silk Service

This year, 2010, is a milestone for Thailand’s national carrier, the 50th Anniversary of Thai Airways International. On May 1, 1960 THAI’s inaugural flight departed from Bangkok to Hong Kong, the beginning of a remarkable smooth as silk journey.

In 1971 intercontinental service was launched between Bangkok and Sydney, and in the following year Copenhagen became THAI’s first European destination. With the arrival of Boeing 747-200 aircraft, long-haul travel was forever changed with non-stop flights between Bangkok and THAI’s growing list of European and Australian destinations.

By 1990 THAI’s all wide-bodied fleet included the latest Boeing 747-400 aircraft, and the THAI network spanned 4 continents. In 1993 Royal Orchid Plus was launched with an array of benefits and privileges when traveling with THAI, and in 1997 benefits were expanded across the Star Alliance network of the 5 founding airlines.

Today the THAI network includes over 70 destinations, while the Star Alliance network includes 1,077 destinations in 175 countries, all of which are eligible for Royal Orchid Plus mileage accrual and redemption.

Join in the Celebrations

In celebration of THAI's 50 th Anniversary you'll find your Royal Orchid Plus membership more rewarding and engaging throughout this entire year. It all begins with this newsletter or eNews issue where you'll find complete details as you read on.

Boost your account with 25% more miles on all international THAI flights and in all classes of service during the anniversary month of May.*

Receive 10% more miles when you purchase miles online at www.thaiairways.com/rop and if you reside in Thailand, receive 10% more miles when you convert points to miles with financial and credit card partners.

Pamper yourself by redeeming miles for treatments at 16 superb spas throughout Thailand. You can also gift treatments to those close to you who are included in your Award Nominee list.

In the coming months you can earn and redeem miles with a line-up of events and campaigns. A photo contest with miles for winners, special redemption offers that include THAI Air Awards, Hotel Awards, cooking classes, movies and more.

Be sure to read each newsletter or eNews issue this year, and visit www.thaiairways.com/rop regularly to earn and redeem miles with THAI's 50 th Anniversary events.