Nok Air based in Bangkok is the third best budget airline in Asia. The 'Nok Air' brand was first established on 10th February 2004 under the company Sky Asia Co. Ltd. NoK Air means 'bird' in Thailand.
On January 15th, 2006, the company name was changed to 'Nok Airlines Co. Ltd'. The airline was established in December 2003 and started operations on 23 July 2004. A subsidiary of Thai Airways International, Nok Air plans to add several international destinations to its route.
Known for its innovative measures, the airline also introduced 'Book Online Pay Offline' scheme to help make reservations online without using credit cards. The pre-reserved ticket can be paid at the airline counter services and ATMs. Patee Sarasin is CEO of Nok Air. 'We fly smiles' is the company's tagline.
Image: Nok Air Air hostesses pose for a photograph with company Chief Executive officer Patee Sarasin.| Photograph: Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP/Getty Images
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