Flying Kolkata to Bangkok? Travel on just Rs 2,500

Thai AirAsia ” a joint venture between Asia Aviation Co and Air Asia” is planning to launch two daily services from the city to Bangkok, with a fare as low as Rs 2,500.
As a first step to this, Thai AirAsia on Wednesday announced the launch of a direct flight linking Bangkok to Kolkata from December 1.
"We will start with one daily flight from Kolkata, at an introductory price of Rs 2,500 (one-way). If demand increases, we may add one more flight to this in another six months," said Thai AirAsia CEO Tassapon Bijleveld.
Moreover, the company is also planning to launch a Kolkata to Phuket or Mumbai to Phuket service next fiscal.
From December 1, the airline will also start four flights a week between Delhi and Bangkok at an all-inclusive one-way fare of Rs 4,500.
21/10/10 Business Standard/Sify.com

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