AirAsia, has launched daily direct flights from Colombo to Bangkok, starting from a promotional price of Rs 5,500 one way, the airline said this on Friday. It said the offer is valid for travel between March 1 and October 27, 2012, with the first flight on March 1.
Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia, was quoted as saying that, "We are very excited to open this new route, which will open up a world of opportunities for people to shop, sight-see, and experience all the flavors that Thailand has to offer, at a very affordable price. As a low-cost carrier, we are committed to keeping our fares low and affordable so that people can spend more money on a great hotel, or do more shopping and simply enjoy their time in Thailand".
AirAsia also offers connecting flights from Bangkok to Phuket and Chiang Mai, among other dream destinations. AirAsia is using its brand new, 180-seat Airbus A320 on this route.
"We do our best to ensure that passengers experience a comfortable and safe journey with us. In fact we are one of the youngest fleets in the region. Our brand-new planes have leather seats, beautiful flight attendants, and an array of mouth-watering cuisine," the CEO said. |
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