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Thai AirAsia Introduces New Flight To India

By Maria Santos
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The India-Thailand air connectivity is set to receive another boost, with Thai AirAsia announcing a new service from Bangkok to Guwahati in the northeast region of India. The airline already has a significant presence in the country, currently flying to six destinations from Bangkok. The new service will provide a more convenient connection to passengers from Guwahati and the nearby region looking to travel to Thailand.

Thai AirAsia has announced a new service from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport to Guwahati in the northeast Indian state of Assam. The new service is in response to a growing demand for travel between the two countries and will start in December. Tansita Akrarittipirom, Head of Commercial AirAsia Thailand, commented.

To attract passengers, the carrier has offered attractive introductory fares if booked between September 13th and October 1st for a travel period of December 1st, 2023, to March 29th, 2024.

Thai AirAsia will start the Bangkok-Guwahati service on December 1st with three weekly flights according to the following schedule:

The carrier has a significant presence in India, given that Thailand is one of the most popular foreign destinations for Indians. Thai AirAsia currently flies to six Indian cities – Bengaluru, Kolkata, Kochi, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Chennai.

From October, it will also start flying to Ahmedabad and Gaya. Per Cirium data, once Thai AirAsia begins its Guwahati service in December, it will serve nine destinations in India with a total of 402 monthly return flights, offering more than 72,000 seats.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific airport in Bangkok will Thai AirAsia use for its new service to Guwahati?

A.

The new service to Guwahati will operate from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport. This airport is a hub for Thai AirAsia, connecting various destinations across its network.

Q.

What is the primary reason for Thai AirAsia introducing the new flight route to Guwahati?

A.

Thai AirAsia is introducing this new service to Guwahati in response to the increasing demand for travel between Thailand and India. This reflects the growing popularity of Thailand as a destination for Indian travellers.

Q.

How many destinations in India will Thai AirAsia serve once the Guwahati route begins?

A.

Once the Guwahati service commences in December, Thai AirAsia will serve a total of nine destinations across India. This expands their significant presence in the country, adding to existing and soon-to-start routes.

Q.

When did Thai AirAsia offer special introductory fares for the new Guwahati route?

A.

Thai AirAsia offered special introductory fares for bookings made between September 13th and October 1st. These fares were valid for travel from December 1st, 2023, until March 29th, 2024.

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