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It records expansions to destinations and lounges, the growth of catering and frequent-flyer programs, establishment of Star Alliance, and modern initiatives like the launch of the Suvarnabhumi Airport era, mobile app and live TV onboard, and aircraft livery unveilings. It concludes with a 2020 note on welcoming passengers back after COVID-19-related network suspension.","■A.thANNIVERSARY  \n# Milestones in THAI's History 1960-2020\n\n1960  \n1977 THAI became entirelyThai-owned and managed,with a1960 On 1 May THA's inauguralnetwork covering Asia,Europe andflight took off from Bangkok toAustralia.Hong Kong,marking THAI's first1978 THAl upgraded its feet with itsdeparture by a Douglas DC-6B.first wide-bodied aircraft,the 223-seatThe iconic Thai dancing figure logoAirbus A300-B4s.1986 THAI moved head office to 75and traditional silk hostessuniforms,designed by Prince1979 THAl offered non-stop flights toPitt Street,Sydney.1999THAl commemorating theKraisingh Vudhijaya,quicklyEurope thanks to the capacity of1988 Cairns is added to the THAIKing's 72nd birthday withSuphannahong,an aircraft featuringbecame well known.Boeing 747-200 Jumbo Jets.network with a linked flight toRoyal Barge livery.1962 A99-seat Convair 990Coronado jet,the fastest civil airliner at1980Brisbane,once a week.1989 THAl established\"Flightthe time,joined the fleet.Kitchen”,one of the largest and most20001980 THAl launched a trans-Pacificmodern airline catering facilities in2000 THAI was voted among the top1966 THAlenjoyed the distinctionroute to Los Angeles,USA and beganAsia.ten airlines in the Asia-Pacific and wonof being the first all-jet airline inoperations in the Middle East.Asia with a fleet of five CaravelleIntroduction of services two flights aIntroduction of Sydney to Phuketaccolades for Best Economy Class,SE-210s.week to Melbourne linked with SydneyV.V.flights in cooperation withBest Airline Food,Best Cabin CrewService and Best Frequent Flyerused a Douglas DC-10 aircraft.1968 THAI pioneered jet services forKathmandu successfully opening the1982 Introduction of services toHimalayas.Brisbane with a weekly service1990Lauda Air three times a week.Programme.2003 Inaugural flight introducedffrom Sydney via Melbourne to1970linked with Sydney.1990 On its 30th Anniversary,THAIPhuket.1983 THA's Royal Executive Classtook delivery of its first Boeing2005 THAl entered its 45th year withwas introduced and set a new747-400,the largest commercialROYAL1970 THAl introduced Royal Orchidstandard in business class inflightaircraft at the time.the launch of the new corporateidentity,embodying the concept ofORCHIDHolidays to create individual flexibleservices.travel programmes for travellers1984 Boeing 747-200 aircraftROYAL1993 THAl successfully launchedAyatana:the six senses.ORCHIDRoyal Orchid Plus,the airline's2006 The opening of SuvarnabhumiHlolidauys1971 THA's first intercontinentalreplaced the DC-10 on Brisbane andPLuspremier frequent flyer programme.Airport,maximises Bangkok's strengthroute to Sydney was launched andSydney route.1994 Allflights from Australiaas the hub of Asia.was followed the next year byCopenhagen,THAI's first1985 THAI began operations ofbecome designated non-smoking for2007 The THAI Royal First Loungedestination in Europe.“Cargo Village”,one of the largestthe comfort of all passengers.in Bangkok was awarded Best Firstcargo facilities in South-east Asia at1973 THAl inaugurated services tothat time.1997 THAI,along with four majorClass Lounge in the world.airlines founded the Star AllianceFrankfurt and London,developingBangkok as the gateway betweenTHAI Introduced a weekly flight toNetwork.Being part of this strong2009 THAl introduced direct servicesEurope and Asia Pacific.Perth,leasing seats to Qantas.STAR ALLIANCEglobal network,THAl expanded toto Oslo,Norway.THAI was also thecover the world and offered greaterfirst carrier in the Asia-Pacific to sign1975 THA's new corporate identity1986 THAI began operating flights toservices to its passengers.the carbon offset pact with IATA.was developed by Walter Landor andStockholm and expanded its MiddleTashi Tenzing,grandson of TenzingNon-stop flights introduced toThai\\Associates.Norgay,carried THAI's flag to theBrisbane plus daily flights to Perth.top of Mount Everest 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