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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Nok Air employees celebrate the grand reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers check in for domestic flights on Nok Air in Don Mueang Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NokAirWoes001.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Aircraft on the tarmac at Don Mueang International Airport Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Nok Air spokesmodel greets passengers at the Nok Air counters during the grand reopening on Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A woman walks by a Nok Air electronic billboard in the domestic terminal at Don Mueang Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  An Air Asia Airbus in front of Nok Air aircraft on an apron at Don Mueang Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards. At the same time, the Thai government has expressed an interest in Thai Airways acquiring a stake in Air Asia (Thailand). Executives from the two companies are expected to meet this week to discuss the proposal.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NokAirWoes006.jpg
  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A passenger looks at the flight status board in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMuangTerminalOpening016.jpg
  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A passenger looks at the flight status board in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMuangTerminalOpening005.jpg
  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Passengers line up at the Air Asia counters in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMuangTerminalOpening001.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Nok Air employees celebrate the grand reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening038.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Air Asia spokesmodels greet passengers at Air Asia's reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening022.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Air Asia spokesmodels greet passengers at Air Asia's reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening021.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The departure hall at Don Mueang International Airport during grand reopening ceremonies Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening018.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A chef works in one of the Chinese restaurants in Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok during the reopening Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening016.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The Orient Thai Airlines counter in Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening009.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Air Asia counter in Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening005.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The departure hall at Don Mueang International Airport during grand reopening ceremonies Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening004.jpg
  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Passengers check in for domestic flights on Nok Air at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NokAirWoes021.jpg
  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  An Air Asia Airbus aircraft on the tarmac at Don Mueang Airport. The Thai government has expressed an interest in Thai Airways, Thailand's flag carrier, acquiring a stake in Air Asia (Thailand). Executives from the two companies are expected to meet this week to discuss the proposal. The proposal comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards. Thai Airways, the flag carrier, has also faced a challenge with declining profits and alleged mismanagement. Air Asia is one of the most successful budget carriers in Asia.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NokAirWoes019.jpg
  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A passenger sleeps in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMuangTerminalOpening024.jpg
  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Passengers wait in line to check in for their flights in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMuangTerminalOpening023.jpg
  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Nok Airlines employees in Santa Claus outfits walk through the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The Santa outfits are yellow because that is color Nok uses for its employees' uniforms and planes. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMuangTerminalOpening002.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Nok Air employees celebrate the grand reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening047.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Departing passengers look at the flight status board on the first day of international flights from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening034.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Aircraft on the tarmac at Don Mueang International Airport Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening013.jpg
  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers in line to check for international flights on Nok Air at Don Mueang International Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NokAirWoes012.jpg
  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMuangTerminalOpening020.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   People check in at the Air Asia counter in Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening030.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People walk into Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening011.jpg
  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The departure hall at Don Mueang International Airport during grand reopening ceremonies Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMueangReopening006.jpg
  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People check in for Air Asia flights at Don Mueang Airport. The Thai government has expressed an interest in Thai Airways, Thailand's flag carrier, acquiring a stake in Air Asia (Thailand). Executives from the two companies are expected to meet this week to discuss the proposal. The proposal comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards. Thai Airways, the flag carrier, has also faced a challenge with declining profits and alleged mismanagement. Air Asia is one of the most successful budget carriers in Asia.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NokAirWoes005.jpg
  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A member of a Thai police bomb squad uses a Segway to patrol the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    DonMuangTerminalOpening012.jpg
  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Nok Airlines employees in Santa Claus outfits walk through the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The Santa outfits are yellow because that is color Nok uses for its employees' uniforms and planes. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Workers move a baggage x-ray machine through the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Nok Air employees celebrate the grand reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Air Asia employees parade through the terminal during the opening of Air Asia's operations at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A worker rolls out the red carpet during reopening ceremonies at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  An Air Asia Airbus aircraft on the tarmac at Don Mueang Airport. The Thai government has expressed an interest in Thai Airways, Thailand's flag carrier, acquiring a stake in Air Asia (Thailand). Executives from the two companies are expected to meet this week to discuss the proposal. The proposal comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards. Thai Airways, the flag carrier, has also faced a challenge with declining profits and alleged mismanagement. Air Asia is one of the most successful budget carriers in Asia.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers check in for domestic flights on Nok Air in Don Mueang Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers check in for domestic flights on Nok Air in Don Mueang Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers in line to check for international flights on Nok Air at Don Mueang International Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers check in for domestic flights on Nok Air in Don Mueang Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Passengers wait in line to check in for their flights in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People walk past uncompleted and unopen bathrooms in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A passenger sleeps in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Passengers line up at the Air Asia counters in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A member of a Thai police bomb squad uses a Segway to patrol the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Nok Airlines employees in Santa Claus outfits walk through the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The Santa outfits are yellow because that is color Nok uses for its employees' uniforms and planes. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A worker cleans the floors in a not yet finished hallway in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Nok Air employees celebrate the grand reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Nok Air employees celebrate the grand reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Nok Air spokesmodel greets passengers at the Nok Air counters during the grand reopening on Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People eat in one of the restaurants in Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok during the reopening Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Air Asia spokesmodels greet passengers at Air Asia's reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A person poses in a cutout of an airplane in the departure hall at Don Mueang International Airport during grand reopening ceremonies Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Aircraft on the tarmac at Don Mueang International Airport Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  An Air Asia worker finishes clean up in Don Mueang International Airport during the grand reopening Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Passengers get luggage carts before walking in Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok during the airport's reopening. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A flight status board in Chinese, because of the large number of Chinese tourists coming to Thailand, at Don Mueang International Airport shows some of the cancellations of Nor Air flights. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Passengers  walk through the arrival hall in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Nok Airlines employees in Santa Claus outfits walk through the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The Santa outfits are yellow because that is color Nok uses for its employees' uniforms and planes. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   An unfinished restaurant area at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The departure hall at Don Mueang International Airport during grand reopening ceremonies Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A flight status board in Thai at Don Mueang International Airport shows some of the cancellations of Nor Air flights. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  An Air Asia Airbus in front of Nok Air aircraft on an apron at Don Mueang Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards. At the same time, the Thai government has expressed an interest in Thai Airways acquiring a stake in Air Asia (Thailand). Executives from the two companies are expected to meet this week to discuss the proposal.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People check in for Air Asia flights at Don Mueang Airport. The Thai government has expressed an interest in Thai Airways, Thailand's flag carrier, acquiring a stake in Air Asia (Thailand). Executives from the two companies are expected to meet this week to discuss the proposal. The proposal comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards. Thai Airways, the flag carrier, has also faced a challenge with declining profits and alleged mismanagement. Air Asia is one of the most successful budget carriers in Asia.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers check in for domestic flights on Nok Air in Don Mueang Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Nok Airlines employees in Santa Claus outfits walk through the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The Santa outfits are yellow because that is color Nok uses for its employees' uniforms and planes. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers sit in the departure hall on the first day of international flights and grand reopening on Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Nok Air employees celebrate the grand reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Nok Air employees celebrate the grand reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Departing passengers look at the flight status board on the first day of international flights from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   People check in at the Air Asia counter in Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A passenger poses with Orient Thai Airlines mascots prior to departure on the first day of international flights from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People eat in one of the restaurants in Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok during the reopening Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The departure hall at Don Mueang International Airport during grand reopening ceremonies Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Hostesses take passengers' photos as they walk into Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Tourists take "selfies" in the domestic terminal at Don Mueang Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People talk to Buddhist monks in the departures lobby at Don Mueang International Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A man walks by a Nok Air electronic billboard in the domestic terminal at Don Mueang Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers in line to check for international flights on Nok Air at Don Mueang International Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers in line to check for international flights on Nok Air at Don Mueang International Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers in line to check for international flights on Nok Air at Don Mueang International Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People talk to Buddhist monks in the departures lobby at Don Mueang International Airport. Nok Air, partly owned by Thai Airways International and one of the largest and most successful budget airlines in Thailand, cancelled 20 flights Tuesday because of a shortage of pilots and announced that other flights would be cancelled or suspended through the weekend. The cancellations came after a wildcat strike by several pilots Sunday night cancelled flights and stranded more than a thousand travelers. The pilot shortage at Nok comes at a time when the Thai aviation industry is facing more scrutiny for maintenance and training of air and ground crews, record keeping, and the condition of Suvarnabhumi Airport, which although less than 10 years old is already over capacity, and facing maintenance issues related to runways and taxiways, some of which have developed cracks. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration late last year downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Passengers line up at the Air Asia counters in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A passenger sleeps in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 24 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A worker cleans the floors in a not yet finished hallway in the new domestic terminal at Don Muang (also spelled Don Mueang) International Airport. The new terminal had its "soft" opening Dec. 24. Don Muang is the airport used by low cost airlines serving Bangkok and is now the largest airport in the world for low cost carriers. In 2014, more than 21million passengers used Don Muang. Don Muang International Airport is the oldest airport in Asia and one of the oldest airports in the world. It started functioning as an airfield in 1914.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Nok Air employees celebrate the grand reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Nok Air employees celebrate the grand reopening of Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Air Asia employees parade through the terminal during the opening of Air Asia's operations at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Passengers collect their bags after having them x-rayed prior to departure on the first day of international flights from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A worker rolls out the red carpet during reopening ceremonies at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The departure hall at Don Mueang International Airport during grand reopening ceremonies Monday. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport, opened in 2006 is the main one. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Passengers get luggage carts before walking in Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok during the airport's reopening. Don Mueang International Airport is the smaller of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. Don Mueang was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on 27 March 1914 and commercial flights began in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and reopened as a domestic terminal for low cost airlines after renovation on 24 March 2007. Closed during the flooding in 2011, Don Mueang was again renovated and reopened in 2012 as the airport for low cost airlines serving both domestic and international passengers. On Monday, Air Asia, Asia's leading low cost airline, transferred all of their flight operations to Don Mueang and the airport was officially reopened. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is already over capacity and Don Mueang's importance as a hub is expected to grow.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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