AirAsia is starting off the year with 3 new routes, including direct flights from Bangkok to Trang, Nakhon Phanom and Colombo (Sri Lanka). “In 2012 we are focused on building our connectivity within Thailand and the region to make sure that people have more options for low-cost travel. During the first quarter, we are launching three new destinations. Two of them are domestic flights including Bangkok-Trang and Bangkok-Nakhon Phanom while the third one is a direct flight between Bangkok-Colombo, Sri Lanka. All the flights will operate daily”, said Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia.
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.
Lastly, 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.
AirAsia 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
