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Regional Thai carrier connecting domestic destinations.
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Bangkok, Thailand
PB Air was a Thai regional airline that operated scheduled and charter passenger services within Thailand. The carrier focused primarily on domestic routes, serving destinations that were underserved by larger carriers such as Thai Airways.
The airline operated a small fleet of turboprop and regional jet aircraft suited to shorter domestic routes. PB Air catered to leisure and business travelers seeking connectivity between regional Thai cities and Bangkok.
PB Air ceased operations and is no longer an active carrier. Its closure left some regional Thai routes without direct air service, highlighting the challenges faced by small regional airlines in a competitive market.
Hubs & network
PB Air operated primarily out of Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok.
Fleet
PB Air operated a small fleet including ATR 72 turboprop aircraft for regional domestic routes.
Notable facts
- ›PB Air operated under the IATA code 9Q and ICAO code PBA with callsign PEEBEE AIR.
- ›The airline focused on domestic Thai regional routes underserved by major carriers.
- ›PB Air is no longer in operation and has ceased all scheduled services.
- ›The carrier operated turboprop aircraft suitable for shorter Thai domestic sectors.
- ›PB Air was a relatively small airline by fleet size and passenger volume.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (4 legs)
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Route network
GDT → PLSCNT
GDT → SLXCNT
PLS → GDTCNT
SLX → GDTCNT
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
PBair was an airline with its head office in the UBC II Building in Watthana district, Bangkok, Thailand. It operated scheduled domestic and international services. Its main base was Suvarnabhumi Airport. It ceased all operations in December 2009.
Read full article on WikipediaLatest news
aero-news.net· 9/11/2009
Royal Thai Air Force Receives Its First VIP ATR 72-500
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Travel Weekly Asia· 1/1/2001
PB Air confirms Stockholm services
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airport-technology.com· 5/9/2002
Embraer 170
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The Telegraph· 3/5/2020
The biggest travel failures of all time – from Laker Airways to Flybe
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aviator.aero· 12/23/2010
EMBRAER CELEBRATES A DECADE IN SINGAPORE
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FlightGlobal· 11/21/2000
Cutting the red tape
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About on Wikipedia
PBair
Airline of Thailand (1990–2009)
PBair was an airline with its head office in the UBC II Building in Watthana district, Bangkok, Thailand. It operated scheduled domestic and international services. Its main base was Suvarnabhumi Airport. It ceased all operations in December 2009.
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