Bangkok--13 Jan--AirAsia
AirAsia launches "To South with Love" special fare promotion starting at 590 THB per one way to support those in need during this time of flooding incident. Bookings open from 12-22 January 2017 for travel between 12-31 January 2017. The airline is also accepting donations for the south from the public and private sectors, and is keen to transport all necessities to the region at no cost.
Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia, said AirAsia has ensured to prioritize assistance for all passengers affected by the flood situation in the south, especially those impacted due to the temporary closure of Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport. The airline is allowing passengers to change their flight time and destination at no cost, offering full refund and presenting the option of retaining flight cost in a 90-day credit shell. Thai AirAsia has also extended the service hours of its Call Center at 02-515-9999 to 6.00-24.00 hrs to fully assist affected customers.
To further assist those traveling to the south during this time, AirAsia is offering the "To South with Love" special promotion, offering flights that start at 590 THB per trip. Bookings can be made from 12-22 January 2017 through all AirAsia ticketing channels; at www.airasia.com, via the AirAsia Mobile Application and at AirAsia ticketing offices at airports nationwide. The promotion is for travel between 12-31 January 2017 (Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Terms and conditions apply.) to 7 southern destinations which include Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, Trang, Krabi, Songkhla (Hat Yai), Phuket and Narathiwat.
Moreover, AirAsia has been receiving outpouring interests from many organisations in transferring donated items, while the airline is keen to offer help in transporting necessities and relief aids to the southern provinces. Public and private organizations that wish to donate goods to the region can contact Thai AirAsia's Corporate Communications Department at Tel. 02-562-5824 from Monday-Friday between 10.00-18.00 hrs (the contact is for donations only). AirAsia only provides shipping service from an original airport to a destination airport at no cost.