RAK Airways to begin long haul operations

Bangkok will be the emirates' carrier's 12th route and starts June 1st 2012.  RAK Airways will offer four non-stop flights a week to Bangkok.
 
CEO Omar Jahameh said, “With the introduction of our first long- haul route to Bangkok, RAK Airways has cemented its unique market position between the well-established full service carriers and the low-cost carriers. Our value offering and route network is now markedly different to other carriers in the region; as one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations we are confident our Bangkok route will be extremely successful.”