(04 July 2022, 10:57 +07)
Thai AirAsia (flight code FD) has unveiled plans
to resume direct flights between Bangkok and Hong Kong, and will also
operate a special flight to Guangzhou later this month.
The weekly Don Mueang (DMK) - Hong Kong (HKG)
flights are scheduled to take off on 7 August 2022 before
increasing to twice and thrice weekly in September and October
2022 respectively.
A pilot roundtrip flight between Don Mueang and Guangzhou will
take place on 13 July.
Thai AirAsia A320 at DMK. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com
“China is Thailand’s number one
market for tourists and is home to a large population with high
spending power. While the government of China has yet to fully
allow foreign tourists, the relaxation of some measures has
allowed the airline to restart its service and signals recovery
for the country’s economy and tourism sector. AirAsia reaffirms
its adherence to established stringent health and safety
protocols,” said Santisuk Klongchaiya, AirAsia Thailand Chief
Executive Officer. “These two initial routes provide us an
opportunity to welcome visitors to Thailand, which is already a
very popular destination that many travelers from China and Hong
Kong have been highly anticipating for the past two years. With
restrictions further relaxed in Thailand, we have been marketing
heavily in China and Hong Kong to tap into these tourism markets
to sustain strong recovery post pandemic.”
Travelers to Hong Kong are required to
undergo screening procedures. Arrivals are required to be
fully-vaccinated, must produce a COVID19 test result and required
to undergo quarantine. Travellers are strongly advised to check
the latest restrictions and requirements before purchasing their
ticket/travelling.
The Don Mueang-Guangzhou flight will be subject to
a policy by the China government, which has allotted a limited
entry quota to Thai airlines.
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