Air China to launch Chengdu-Bangkok route

Air China will start flying from Chengdu to Bangkok to cater to Chinese tourists visiting the kingdom. The flagship carrier's maiden direct flight from the capital of the Sichuan province to Bangkok will be on Feb 12. The Thai capital is among top destinations for Chinese travellers, the airline said. The Bangkok-Chengdu route is already offered by several full-service and low-cost airlines, including Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, China Southern and Thai Lion Air.<br/>