Travel Advisory: Due to the Thai Royal Visit (25–28 April 2025), traffic restrictions will affect the Thimphu–Paro Highway. On 25 April (08:00–11:00) and 28 April (10:30–13:00), vehicle movement will be restricted. Passengers traveling to/from Paro Airport should plan ahead to avoid delays.

Please reconfirm your booking 72 hours before departure. In Bhutan, contact any Drukair office, email reservation@drukair.com.bt, or call 1300. You can also WhatsApp us at +975 17131300 (07:00–21:00, GMT+6).

Effective 1 May 2025, all non-Thai nationals must complete the Thai Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before travel via tdac.immigration.go.th

To ensure the safety of our ground employees, we remind passengers that checked baggage must not exceed 32kg per piece, regardless of travel class. For baggage over this limit, please split it into smaller pieces, each not exceeding 32kg.

Passengers with single names on their travel documents, where there is no clear distinction between first and last names (e.g., "Sonam"), are not allowed to travel to Dubai. These passengers may be denied check-in or risk deportation upon arrival.

Advisory: Indian nationals traveling to any third country from Nepal are required to obtain a Third Country No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Embassy of India, Kathmandu. For detailed information, please refer to the advisory here: https://www.indembkathmandu.gov.in/latest-advisory-regarding-consular-services

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16 April, 2025

Flight Operations Promotions Ceremony

In a simple ceremony graced by Yab Dasho Dhondup Gyaltshen, Chief Pilot, along with the management team of Drukair, several team members from the Flight Operations Division were formally promoted today.First Officers Dasho Thinlay Norbu, Tandin Wangchuk, Tashi Tshering, Jigyel Jamtsho, and Yosel Rangdrol were promoted to the rank of Senior First Officer.

Junior First Officers Yeshey Dhendup, Kencho N Dradul, Chuni Lhaden Dorji, Pema Rangdol, Choki Wangchuk, Dendup Tashi Namgyel, and Jigme Thinley were promoted to the rank of First Officer.Cabin attendents Choney Wangmo, Karma Tashi Wangmo, Sonam Choden Retty, Ugyen Choden, Yeshey Choden, Yeshey Tshomo, Samten Wangchuk, Chonei Dolkar and Yeshey Tshokey were promoted to the position of Purser.

Furthermore, CSR Trainee Pilots Thinlay Chophel Norbu, Sonam Dorji, Sonam Jimmy Tshering, Sonam Rigzey Choden, Tobgye Kunzang Wangchuk, and Tsheltum Phuntsho were appointed as Junior First Officers. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the recipients. Your hard work and dedication continue to inspire, and we wish you every success in your professional journey ahead.

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