AirAsia Thailand (flight code FD) continues the rapid expansion of its international network with three new routes announced in July alone.
Having introduced Bangkok (Don Mueang)-Phu Quoc earlier in the month, the airline is now offering guests direct flights from Don Mueang to Hyderabad, India with four flights weekly from 27 October 2024; and from the resort island of Phuket to Siem Reap, Cambodia with a three weekly flights frequency starting from 29 October 2024.
This is just the beginning of more interesting news from the airline this quarter. AirAsia Thailand is set to unveil three more international routes in August, bringing it to a total of six new routes announcements in the third quarter of 2024. The expansion focuses on the Indian and Asean markets.
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Ms. Tansita Akraritpirom, Head of Commercial for Thai AirAsia said: "AirAsia is committed to expanding its international reach, especially in the Cambodian and Indian markets where there is significant potential 91 percent and Asean routes 89 percent.
"We have seen considerable growth overall on the international sector with our capacity now close to that of 2019. This is in part due to positive measures by the government such as visa free entry and fifth freedom negotiations, which have made travel easier and more cost effective, creating an opportunity for travelers to explore new experiences in different countries. We have seen overwhelming response from Thai travelers looking to explore foreign destinations as well as visitors from those countries coming to Thailand."
AirAsia Thailand 9now flies to 12 cities in India; Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, Kochi, Bangalore, Gaya, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Tiruchirappalli, and newest addition Hyderabad, offering a total 56 flights per week.
For direct flights to Cambodia, AirAsia Thailand offers three routes to two cities, namely; Bangkok (Don Mueang)-Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, and Phuket-Siem Reap.