AirAsia reasserts its status as the airline with the most complete network in China with the launch of new route “Krabi-Guangzhou”, connecting China’s economic hub with the Andaman Sea’s most popular tourist attraction with daily direct flights being offered at a special promotional fare starting from 1,690THB one way (inclusive of airport tax and fees). Bookings are available from today to 21 September, 2014 for travel from 6 November 2014 to 24 October 2015 at www.airasia.com and all AirAsia ticketing channels. Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia, stated that China remains a main target for the airline. Presently, AirAsia offers a total of 13 routes to 10 destinations in the country, all at the lowest fares, flying not only from Don Mueang Airport but also Phuket and Chiang Mai. All of the offerings have been well received by Chinese travelers visiting Thailand and have prompted AirAsia to expand the network to include even more provinces in Thailand. Krabi was found to be another destination popular among Chinese travelers after figures indicated that visitors from China were the second most frequent fliers on AirAsia’s Don Mueang-Krabi route after local Thais. AirAsia is confident that the opening of the Krabi-Guangzhou route will prove an attractive and convenient option. “China is an important market for AirAsia. Load factor from the country in the first 8 months of 2014 averaged 80%. We plan to step up market stimulation during the third and fourth quarters to attract travelers during the yearend holiday season, which will also see a visa waiver for Chinese travelers. We are confident our load factor during the end of the year will reach even higher and that our new route addition, between an economic center in China and Thailand’s south, will stimulate circulation”. To mark the launch of the “Krabi-Guangzhou” route, AirAsia is offering special promotional fares starting from 1,690THB one way (inclusive of airport tax and fees). Bookings are available from today to 21 September, 2014 for travel between 6 November, 2014 and 24 October, 2015. Bookings in Thailand can be done through any of AirAsia’s ticketing channels, which include at www.airasia.com, through the Call Center 02-515-9999, at airport ticketing counters, AirAsia ticket agents and Counter Service outlets. Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province and an economic center for South China. It is often referred to as the southern gate of China and has a history of over 2,800 years. The city served as a start point for the Silk Road’s sea route and was the first free trading port for the West in China. The capital is renowned for its cuisine as well as its shopping with a variety of restaurants and eateries offering a myriad of Chinese cuisine and Western dishes. A common saying goes “Guangzhou has everything that flies, except airplanes, and offers dishes of anything with legs, except chairs”. It is also called a “shopper’s paradise” with ample shopping venues that range from walking streets to well-priced department stores that play host to world class brands. AirAsia is currently the low fare airline with the most flights to China offering a total 13 routes to 10 destinations, namely; from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Macau 4 times daily, Hong Kong 3 times daily, Chongqing and Wuhan twice daily, Guangzhou, Shenzen, Kunming and Changsha once daily and from Chiang Mai to Macau, Hong Kong and Hangzhou once daily as well as from Phuket to Hong Kong once daily. Its latest addition, Krabi to Guangzhou, will begin operation this 6 November, 2014.
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