The first and only airline connecting northern Thailand and China: AirAsia’s inaugural flight takes off from Chiang Mai to Macau Promotional Fares start from 2190 THB per way*!

Wednesday 23 May 2012 15:29
AirAsia’s inaugural flight, FD3462 takes off from Chiang Mai International Airport to Macau, making it the first and only airline to connect northern Thailand and China. The brand-new Airbus A320 plane departed at 16.15hrs and landed in Macau at 19.55. To celebrate the new daily flights, AirAsia is offering a time-limited special promotional fare of 2190 THB, all-inclusive of taxes and fees per way on www.AirAsia.com

Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia said, “As the first and only airline connecting Chiang Mai to Macau, we can expect a significant number of incoming Chinese travelers to northern Thailand. Each year over 1 million Chinese visitors come to Thailand and Chiang Mai is among their top 3 destinations. For northern Thailand residents, Macau is also a convenient gateway to Hong Kong which is only a ferry ride away. With our low fares and convenient connectivity, those flying from Chiang Mai can avoid the transit in Bangkok, fly directly to Macau, and easily enjoy Hong Kong all in one trip.”

Travelers from mainland China can also use their plane booking to Chiang Mai to access Macau for up to 14 days, without applying for an entry permit to Macau as normally required, which presents them with the opportunity to enjoy both Macau and Chiang Mai on the same trip.

AirAsia’s online promotional fare starts from 2190 THB*, all-inclusive of taxes and fees per way. Book now until 3 June 2012 for travel during 4 September-15 November 2012. For more information, please visit www.airasia.com or contact our call center at 02-515-9999.

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* Promotional fares are limited.

Flight Details:

FLT NO. Departure Arrival Departure Arrival Flight Duration Frequency Aircraft

Time Time

FD 3462 Chiang Mai Macau 16:15 19:55 2:40 Daily A320

(180 seats)

FD 3463 Macau Chiang Mai 20:45 22:30 2:45 Daily A320

(180 seats)

About AirAsia and AirAsia X

AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia, services the most extensive network with 150 routes. Within 10 years of operations, AirAsia has carried over 140 million guests and grown its fleet from just two aircraft to approximately 106. The airline today is proud to be a truly ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) airline with established operations based in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines servicing a network stretching across all ASEAN countries, China, India, Sri Lanka and Australia. This is further complemented by AirAsia X, its low-cost long-haul affiliate carrier that currently flies to destinations in China, Australia, Taiwan? Iran, Korea and Japan. AirAsia was named the World’s Best Low Cost Airline in the annual World Airline Survey by Skytrax for three consecutive years (2009, 2010, 2011).

For more information, contact AirAsia Communications:

Krittiyawadee Pongpanich [email protected]

Nuttawut Jitardharn [email protected]

Piyasuda Archasantisuk [email protected]