Bhutan Airlines has joined Amadeus’ global distribution system (GDS) and launched its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The new wireless IFE system will be available on all flights, offering a selection of regional and international movies, documentaries, TV shows, music, podcast, magazines and games, and live flight tracking – passengers will be able to access the IFE system through their own personal devices.

The Amadeus GDS platform, which connects travel agents and online booking platforms to the airline’s inventory, will make it easier for travellers to book flights and access real-time information on flight schedules, availability, and pricing.

Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air Private Limited), Bhutan’s first private airline came into existence after the Tashi Group of Companies, outbid other joint venture companies and won the license to operate the airline service for both domestic and international sectors.

Late Dasho Ugen Dorji founded Tashi Group of Companies in 1959 with the vision to bring out the Best Of Bhutan by following His Majesty’s guidelines for development and growth in the Kingdom.

On December 4, 2011, Bhutan Airlines welcomed its first aircraft, A Pilatus PC-12 with a capacity of 8 passengers for domestic operations. The airline launched its first international flight from Paro to Bangkok on October 10, 2013 followed by daily scheduled flights to Kolkata on December 16, 2013. An Airbus A320 aircraft operates both these sectors with a seating capacity of 150 passengers. 

Today, Bhutan Airlines operates with two Airbus A319s with a seating capacity of 126 passengers which includes 12 Business Class seats and 114 Economy seats. We have daily flights from Bangkok to Paro via Kolkata, India and three flights a week to Delhi via Kathmandu.

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Top Copyright Photo: Bhutan Airlines Airbus A319-112 A5-BAB (msn 1541) BKK (Michael B. Ing). Image: 925475.

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