Bangkok--5 Nov--AirAsia
AirAsia held the inaugural flight of it "Chiang Mai-Surat Thani" route this 1 November and will now be flying once daily on the well received path. Flight FD 5420 achieved a soaring load factor of 90percent, stoking confidence that the tourist region connection will attract travelers with its ease and great price. The route also boasts an Island Transfer from Chiang Mai to Samui (landing at Surat Thani Airport) to draw foriegn tourists.
Mr. Santisuk Klongchaiya, Director of Commercial for Thai AirAsia pointed out that over the past 2years, AirAsia has been continually adding regionally connecting flights with an aim to create a network, especially between the North and South, that offers travelers ease and value. The latest addition was daily direct flight "Chiang Mai-Surat Thani", which was well received the moment it was opened for booking.
"The inaugural Chiang Mai-Surat Thani flight served a load factor of over 90 percent. The very welcome figure included both local and foreign passengers with an interest in travelling Surat Thani and its islands, especially Samui Island, where AirAsia offers its Island Transfer, a shuttle and ferry service that can be booked with just one click at AirAsia.com. Our bookings until the end of the year remain high and we believe Chiang Mai, Surat Thani and their neighboring provinces will be vibrant this holiday season" said Mr. Santisuk.
AirAsia operates "Chiang Mai-Surat Thani" with confidence in the tourism and investment potential of both locations. At present, AirAsia offers 12 flights from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Chiang Mai daily and 5 from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Surat Thani daily. Both consistently see high passenger numbers through the year.
AirAsia.com AirAsia offers local connections between regions including 1 daily direct flight from Bangkok to Udon Thani, 3 from Chiang Mai to Phuket, 1 from Chiang Mai to Hat Yai, 2 from Chiang Mai to Krabi and its latest addition 1 daily direct flight from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani starting 1 November. Find promotions on all the routes at AirAsia.com.