“We will continue to receive more brand-new Airbus A320 planes this year, which will enable us to introduce new routes and increase our destinations. At the moment, we are looking to explore China and other cities which are economic centers in the region. We are confident that there will be an influx of people traveling to Thailand from these destinations, which will positively contribute to tourism revenue in Thailand. Apart from adding new destinations, we will also be increasing flight frequency to our existing popular routes”, added the CEO.
The Trang route was added by popular demand, and the inaugural flight took off on 15 January 2012. The peaceful and breathtaking beach destination is an attractive place for many honeymooners and is famous for its local specialty, delicious Trang barbecue pork.
Meanwhile, the Bangkok-Nakhon Phanom route will start flying on 15 February 2012. The strategic location of Nakhon Phanom makes it a gateway to Laos via the third Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge which connects Nakhon Phanom to Khammouane, Laos. Main attractions include an important stupa at Wat Phra That Phanom, in a city full of cultural diversity with influences from Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Last but not least, the daily direct flights from Bangkok to Colombo, Sri Lanka will start flying on 1 March 2012. Sri Lanka’s main attractions include places of significance to many Buddhists who embark on religious pilgrimages every year. Many visitors each year travel to pay respect to the Lord Buddha’s tooth relic, located in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Kandy, while the tea plantations on Sri Lanka’s highlands are a peaceful retreat for those who enjoy nature and breathtaking scenery.
As AirAsia celebrates going into its 8th year anniversary on 3 February with 3 new routes, the airline is offering amazing online deals, starting from 700THB from Bangkok-Nakhon Phanom and 800THB from Bangkok-Trang, per way, all-inclusive of tax and fees. These fares are only available online. Bookings must be made at www.airasia.com between 2-14 February 2012, for travel during 1 May-30 June 2012.
For the Bangkok-Colombo (Sri Lanka) route, promotional fares start from 2,290THB per way, all-inclusive of tax and fees. Tickets must be booked online during 25 January-5 February for travel on 1 March-30 June 2012. For more information, please viist www.airasia.com
Flight Schedule for 3 new routes
Bangkok (BKK)-Nakhon Phanom (KOP) Flight Schedule
Flight Number Route Time Frequency
FD 3270 BKK-KOP 13:20-14:35 Daily
FD 3271 KOP-BKK 15:45-17:00 Daily
Bangkok (BKK)-Trang (TST) Flight Schedule
Flight number Route Time Frequency
FD 3191 BKK-TST 09.20-10.40 Daily
FD 3192 TST-BKK 11:25-12:45 Daily
Bangkok (BKK)-Colombo (CMB) Flight Schedule
Flight number Route Time Frequency
FD 3880 BKK-CMB 06:25-08:35 Daily
FD 3881 CMB-BKK 09:35-14:15 Daily