AirAsia begins first direct flight between Taipei and Chiang Mai
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Malaysian low-cost airline launched its first direct flight between Taipei and Chiang Mai on September 30th, the only budget airline route available in Taiwan connecting to the city in northern Thailand, reports said Monday.
As a promotion, individuals will be able to book a ticket for a single trip between Oc.t 2, 2018 and Mar. 30, 2019, at NT$930 (US$30) before tax from midnight Oct. 2 through Oct. 7.
The Taipei-Chiang Mai route marks the seventh international route operated by the airline in Taiwan, in addition to Taipei/Kaohsiung-Kuala Lumpur, Taipei-Sabah, Taipei-Manila, Taipei-Cebu, and Taipei-Clark.
According to Al Chen, AirAsia’s sales manager of in Taiwan, Thailand has always been one of the most popular Southeast Asian tourist destinations for people in Taiwan. Chiang Mai, crowned the Best City in Asia 2017 by Travel and Leisure magazine, caters to the various needs of tourists seeking a laid-back, adventurous, cultural, or nature-filled travel.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the promotional price for a one-way flight on the new Taipei to Chiang Mai route?
What is the promotional price for a one-way flight on the new Taipei to Chiang Mai route?
Individuals can book a single trip ticket for NT$930 (US$30) before tax. This promotional fare is available for booking from October 2nd to October 7th.
Q.When can passengers travel if they book a promotional ticket for the new Taipei to Chiang Mai route?
When can passengers travel if they book a promotional ticket for the new Taipei to Chiang Mai route?
Promotional tickets allow travel between October 2nd, 2018, and March 30th, 2019. The booking window for this offer is limited to just six days in early October.
Q.Which other international routes does AirAsia operate from Taiwan?
Which other international routes does AirAsia operate from Taiwan?
AirAsia also operates routes from Taipei/Kaohsiung to Kuala Lumpur, and from Taipei to Sabah, Manila, Cebu, and Clark. The new Taipei to Chiang Mai service is their seventh international route from Taiwan.
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