Thai AirAsia expanding northern horizons
Thai AirAsia is ramping up domestic inter-regional connections with the coming launch of its Ubon Ratchathani-Chiang Mai service. The country's largest low-cost carrier is set to begin its 14th direct inter-provincial route on June 23 as it zeroes in on a strategic plan to expand its domestic network, which is facing saturation. Typical domestic trunk routes -- those through Bangkok -- have been overcrowded with flights, with increased frequencies hindered by a lack of airport slots in key cities such as Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. TAA claims to offer the most domestic inter-regional air connections with a total of 20 flights a day, including the new Ubon Ratchathani-Chiang Mai daily link. Santisuk Klongchaiya, commercial director at TAA, said TAA sees Ubon Ratchathani as a high-potential hub for the Northeast.<br/>
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Thai AirAsia expanding northern horizons
Thai AirAsia is ramping up domestic inter-regional connections with the coming launch of its Ubon Ratchathani-Chiang Mai service. The country's largest low-cost carrier is set to begin its 14th direct inter-provincial route on June 23 as it zeroes in on a strategic plan to expand its domestic network, which is facing saturation. Typical domestic trunk routes -- those through Bangkok -- have been overcrowded with flights, with increased frequencies hindered by a lack of airport slots in key cities such as Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. TAA claims to offer the most domestic inter-regional air connections with a total of 20 flights a day, including the new Ubon Ratchathani-Chiang Mai daily link. Santisuk Klongchaiya, commercial director at TAA, said TAA sees Ubon Ratchathani as a high-potential hub for the Northeast.<br/>
