AirAsia Commences Inaugural Flight to Surat Thani

AirAsia commences inaugural flight to Surat Thani with full flight

Sepang, 7 Feb 2012 – AirAsia, the world’s best low cost airline for three consecutive years (2009, 2010, 2011) commenced its first flight from Kuala Lumpur – Surat Thani today with a full flight load of 180 guests on board.

Flight AK 1808 departed Kuala Lumpur on time at 11.20am and arrived in Surat Thani on schedule at 11.50am (Thailand local time). The Kuala Lumpur – Surat Thani route is available 3x weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

The new route from Kuala Lumpur – Surat Thani was announced open for sale on 1 December 2011, making this the sixth direct Thailand destination from Kuala Lumpur. The other cities are Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Krabi and Phuket.

To celebrate the inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur – Surat Thani, AirAsia is offering a special all-in-fare specifically for this route from RM99 one way. The booking period for this special all-in-fare is from 7 – 12 February 2012, for the travel period from 14 February – 30 April 2012. Guests can log on to www.airasia.com to book this special all-in-fare.

AirAsia guests who have signed up for the global loyalty program BIG will also be able to redeem free flights from Kuala Lumpur – Surat Thani with only 600 BIG Points during the promotion period, from 8 – 12 February 2012, and travel from 13 February – 31 March 2012. For more information about BIG, AirAsia’s loyalty program, log on to www.tune2big.com.

Kathleen Tan, Regional Head of Commercial, AirAsia says, “AirAsia is committed to connecting people and Surat Thani acts as a gateway to world-famous islands such as Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao which boast white beaches, crystal-clear sea, intact coral reefs and great diving spots, as well as the much talked about Full Moon parties. This new destination adds to our current extensive route network, and guests will now be spoilt for choice with another sexy beach destination added to the list. As a truly Asean airline, AirAsia is glad to service yet another route to and from the largest city in the Southern province of Thailand.”

Apart from breath-taking beaches and islands for leisure, Surat Thani, which is also known as the ‘City of Good People’ also offers nature lovers various activities at the Khao Sok National Park, or the Rachaprapha Dam also known as Thailand’s Guilin and cave trekking to view formations of stalactites and stalagmites at the Ban Na San district. Visitors to Surat Thani can also go on an educational tour at the Oyster Farm and the Monkey School, as well as the Silk Village. History buffs have Phra Borommathat Chiaya Ratchaworawihan located in Tambon Wiang, an ancient monument built with Buddhism influence under the Srivijaya period; apart from Ruins of Wat Kaeo, Suan Mokkhaphalaram and Chaiya National Museum.

Food enthusiasts will be able to experience the exotic taste of southern Thailand food, which is generally spicier than other regions of the country, apart from fresh oysters which are bred at the local oyster farms. Surat Thani is also a very Muslim-friendly holiday destination with Halal food easily available everywhere.

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