Discovery Airpass – Flying economically cheaply and conveniently around the region with Bangkok Airways and Lao Airlines

10/08/2015

WHAT IS DISCOVERY AIRPASS

Discovery Airpass will allow you to take advantage of our expanded network of routes between the region’s most exciting destinations – at a fraction of the regular fares. For the first time ever, visitors can fly economically cheaply and conveniently around the region. The participating airlines are:

Bangkok Airways

Asia's Boutique Airline pioneered the region's most popular routes, such as Bangkok to Samui. Other favorites include Bangkok (Thailand) to Luang Prabang (Laos), and Bangkok to Maldives.

Lao Airlines

In addition to its domestic routes, Loas’ national carrier offers convenient international routes such as Luang Prabang (Laos) to Chiang Mai (Thailand).

Please contact us for more information.

210 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 8, Dist 3, HCM City, Viet Nam
Tel: (848) 35 268 266 – (848) 35 268 112
Fax: (848) 35 268 107
www.anhviettourist.com
www.facebook.com/anhviettourist
Email: [email protected]

HOW DOES DISCOVERY AIRPASS WORK?

It is actually a system of coupons that allows you to fly between Bangkok Airways' many domestic destinations within Thailand, Lao Airlines' domestic routes in Laos. Coupons for most domestic flights cost USD 88 per adult (Children aged 2-11 = USD 66; infants under 2 = USD 22). **

Discovery Airpass also covers selected international routes serviced by the participating airlines. Coupons for most international flights cost USD 120 (children aged 2-11 = USD 90; infants under 2 = USD 30). Certain long distance international flights cost USD 200 (children ages 2-11 = USD 150; infants under 2 = USD 50). **

** Subject to change without prior notice.

Domestic Route

Domestic Route Fare Per Flight Coupon (Currency: USD)
Tier 1	Bangkok Airways (PG)*			Lao Airlines (QV)
	Adult	Child	Infant (No Seat)	Adult	Child	Infant (No Seat)
	88	66	22	88	66	22
	Route**
	Bangkok – Chiang Mai V.V.			Vientiane – Houeisay V.V.
	Bangkok – Phuket V.V.			Vientiane – Luang Prabang V.V.
	Bangkok – Krabi V.V.			Vientiane – Oudomxay V.V.
	Bangkok – Sukhothai V.V.			Vientiane – Xieng Khouang V.V.
	Bangkok – Trat V.V.			Vientiane – Luang Namtha V.V.
	Bangkok – Lampang V.V.			Vientiane – Savannakhet V.V.
	Bangkok – Udon Thani V.V.			Pakse – Savannakhet V.V.
	Bangkok – Chiang Rai V.V.			Luang Prabang – Pakse V.V.
	Bangkok – Samui V.V.
	Chiang Mai – Udon Thani V.V.
	Chiang Mai – Phuket V.V.
	Chiang Mai – Krabi V.V.
	Chiang Mai – Samui V.V.
	Pattaya (U-tapao) – Phuket V.V.
	Samui – Phuket V.V.
	Samui – Krabi V.V.
	Samui – Pattaya (U-tapao) V.V.
	Phuket – Hat Yai V.V.

V.V. = Vice Versa
*YQ (Insurance and Fuel surcharge) are included.
**All PG & QV codeshare flights operated by other airlines are not permitted.

International Route

International Route Fare Per Flight Coupon (Currency: USD)
Tier 1	Bangkok Airways (PG)			Lao Airlines (QV)
	Adult	Child	Infant (No Seat)	Adult	Child	Infant (No Seat)
	120	90	30	110	83	28
	Route*
	Bangkok – Luang Prabang V.V.			Pakse – Siem Reap V.V.
	Bangkok – Phnom Penh V.V.			Pakse – Ho Chi Minh City V.V.
	Bangkok – Siem Reap V.V.			Vientiane – Bangkok V.V.
	Bangkok – Yangon V.V.			Vientiane – Hanoi V.V.
	Bangkok – Mandalay V.V.			Vientiane – Siem Reap V.V.
	Bangkok – Nay Pyi Taw V.V.			Vientiane – Ho Chi Minh City V.V.
	Bangkok – Vientiane V.V.			Luang Prabang – Chiang Mai V.V.
	Chiang Mai – Yangon V.V.			Luang Prabang – Bangkok V.V.
	Chiang Mai – Mandalay V.V.			Luang Prabang – Hanoi V.V.
	Chiang Mai – Siem Reap V.V.			Pakse – Bangkok V.V.
	Samui – Singapore V.V.			Savannakhet – Bangkok V.V.
	Samui – Kuala Lumper V.V.
	Siem Reap – Phuket V.V.
	Siem Reap – Samui
Tier 2	Bangkok Airways (PG)			Lao Airlines (QV)
	Adult	Child	Infant (No Seat)	Adult	Child	Infant (No Seat)
	200	150	50	180	135	45
	Route*
	Bangkok – Maldives V.V.			Vientiane – Singapore V.V.
	Bangkok – Mumbai V.V.			Vientiane – Guangzhou Baiyun V.V.
	Bangkok – Dhaka V.V.			Vientiane – Kunming V.V.
	Samui – Hong Kong V.V.			Luang Prabang – Siem Reap V.V.

V.V. = Vice Versa
*All PG & QV codeshare flights operated by other airlines are not permitted.

Terms and Conditions

Purchase a minimum of three coupons (or a maximum of sixteen).
Seats are limited; some flights do not offer seats at all.
All quoted prices exclude taxes, airport departure fees and other charges.
Coupons are non transferable, but rerouting is permitted at a charge of USD 30 per transaction, plus any fare difference.
The Airpass is being sold worldwide by any IATA travel agent.

Fare Rules

RESERVATION AND PAYMENT : All sectors must be confirmed before issue the ticket. If payment is not in USD, Bank Selling Rate (BSR) will be used for conversion in local currency.
SALES RESTRICTIONS :
- Discovery Airpass can be sold worldwide.
- Ticket issuance: applicable on PG*/ QV/ HR/ YO documents only.
- PTA transaction is not permitted.
Notes: * It is required to have at least 1 PG sector when using PG document for ticket issuance
MINIMUM STAY : No minimum stay is required.
Exception: ONE day for Siem Reap (REP). Passengers traveling to Siem Reap are required to stay at least one night in this city.
MAXIMUM STAY : No maximum stay is required.
STOPOVER : Unlimited allowed.
BOOKING CLASS
PG Domestic and International : L
QV Domestic and International : T

UPGRADING TO Y CLASS SURCHARGE

Applicable Routes	RBD	Tier1	Tier2
PG Domestic To/From USM 1)	Y Class	USD55	N/A
PG International To/From USM	Y Class	USD100	USD150

Notes: 1) HKT/KBV – USM vv. can be booked under Y class upon unavailability of L class without additional Y surcharge.
2) Y surcharge should apply to adult and child. Infant with no seat is exempted.
3) Discovery Airpass condition should be applied on Y class coupon.
Example (Adult fare)
Applicable Routing : UTH – CNX – BKK – USM – HKG

UTH – CNX L Class = USD88.00
CNX – BKK L Class = USD88.00
BKK – USM L Class = USD88.00
USM – HKG Y Class = USD200.00 + Surcharge USD150.00 = USD350.00

Inapplicable Routing : USM – BKK – CNX – HKT – USM

USM – BKK L Class = USD88.00
BKK – CNX L Class = USD88.00
CNX – HKT L Class = USD88.00
HKT – USM Y Class = USD88.00

FARE BASIS
“AIRPASS” followed by the number of each coupons issued in its sequence. Indicator /CH or /IN for Child or Infant passenger is applicable.
Example: 4 coupons Airpass will apply Fare basis as AIRPASS1, AIRPASS2, AIRPASS3, AIRPASS4 for each coupon in its sequence.
TRANSFERS : Unlimited transfers allowed.
NUMBER OF COUPONS PERMITTED
Minimum 3 coupons
Maximum 16 coupons
COUNTING OF FLIGHT COUPONS : Each flight needs a coupon and total of flight coupons will determine the fare of Discovery Airpass.
Sequential use of coupon : Each ticket must be used in its entirety and in the order which the coupons are issued. Non-sequential use of the tickets are not permitted.
ROUTING : Individual sector must not be traveled more than once in each direction.
Example: BKK-USM-BKK-USM-SIN (not permitted) Or BKK-REP-BKK-REP-PNH-BKK (not permitted)
OPEN JAW : Allowed
CHANGE OF RESERVATION : Permitted free of charge
REROUTING / REISSUING : Permitted at a charge of USD 30.- per transaction plus the change for fare difference if any.
Discovery Airpass may be extended as long as the maximum coupons allowed are respected.
Example: Discovery Airpass of 4 coupons may be reissued into 6 coupons by paying fare difference and the charge for rerouting.
REFUND : For totally unused ticket, ticket can be refunded by deducting refund administrative fee USD 60.
For partial used ticket or after first departure, refund not permitted.
(Refund unused taxes for partial used ticket permitted with administrative fee USD 60)
TAXES / FEES / CHARGES :

Effective date April 1, 2010 PG Domestic Routes within Thailand fare has included YQ (insurance and fuel surcharge) into the base fare. However, YQ of PG International routes and QV flight, and other applicable taxes shall refer to the system.
Example : USM – BKK – LPQ – VTE
- USM – BKK (PG) = USD 88 + THB 300TA
- BKK – LPQ (PG) = USD 120 + USD 31.00YQ + THB 700TS
- LPQ – VTE (QV) = USD 70 + USD 13.00YQ + USD2.55LA
DISCOUNTS : Apart from child and infant, no other discounts granted.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE : 20 kg per person. Charges apply for excess baggage.
ENDORSEMENT : AIRPASS/NORFND AFTR 1ST DEPART