{"id":1380,"date":"2017-10-17T16:01:07","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T09:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.absoluteresorts.com\/our-stories\/?p=1380"},"modified":"2017-10-17T16:01:07","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T09:01:07","slug":"airasia-to-launch-phuket-macao-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absoluteresorts.com\/our-stories\/airasia-to-launch-phuket-macao-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"AirAsia to launch Phuket-Macao flights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AirAsia will launch direct flights between Phuket and Macao, China, starting Jan 8, 2018.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absoluteresorts.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1508205327_1-org.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1381 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absoluteresorts.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1508205327_1-org.jpg\" alt=\"1508205327_1-org\" width=\"800\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absoluteresorts.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1508205327_1-org.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.absoluteresorts.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1508205327_1-org-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Celia Lao, CEO of AirAsia Hong Kong &amp; Macao, said Phuket is among the top destinations for Macanese and Chinese travellers, making Thai AirAsia\u2019s introduction of a direct flight between Phuket and Macao a wonderful opportunity for tourism.<\/p>\n<p>AirAsia currently operates six flights from Macao with routes including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya (U-tapao), Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta and will launch Johor Bahru on Nov 28.<\/p>\n<p>Santisuk Klongchaiya, Director of Commercial for Thai AirAsia, said Phuket is a city built on Chinese traditions, beliefs and culture and its history is closely tied to that of China.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChinese visitors to the city will find it familiar and convenient while still full of travel experiences whether relishing the nature or enjoying the nightlife. AirAsia is confident the new route will be well received,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will be launching the Macao-Phuket route on the 8th of January 2018 and believe it will attract people in Macao and its vicinity to Phuket. We will be using our strengths of low fares, on-time service and trustworthy reputation to draw in travellers and help stimulate the island\u2019s economy,\u201d Mr Santisuk said.<\/p>\n<p>For the people of Phuket, this added route provides a new travel option to Macao, which is already a top destination for Thai travellers due to its many holy sites and European architecture. Overall, the route should prove popular among people of both nations.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Macao-Phuket, Thai AirAsia already operates a host of direct flights between Macao and Thailand, including Don Mueang (four flights a day), Macao and Chiang Mai (daily direct) and Macao-Pattaya U-Tapao (four flights a week).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AirAsia will launch direct flights between Phuket and Macao, China, starting Jan 8, 2018. Celia Lao, CEO of AirAsia Hong Kong &amp; Macao, said Phuket is among the top destinations for Macanese and Chinese travellers, making Thai AirAsia\u2019s introduction of a direct flight between Phuket and Macao a wonderful opportunity for tourism. 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