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Air Asia to launch Phuket – Ubon Ratchathani direct route

Posted on August 27th, 2010 by Alasdair Forbes

Air Asia to launch Phuket – Ubon Ratchathani direct route

AirAsia is to start direct flights three times a week between Phuket and Ubon Ratchathani. The new service, starting on October 12, will be available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

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Thai Tiger to go toe-to-toe with AirAsia

Posted on August 9th, 2010 by Alasdair Forbes

Thai Tiger to go toe-to-toe with AirAsia

There can be little doubt that AirAsia has had an effect on the bottom line at Thai Airways International, offering discounts that the Thai flag carrier has not even tried to match. Now Thai has a plan to fight back.

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AirAsia offering Phuket deals – but not for long

Posted on July 29th, 2010 by Alasdair Forbes

AirAsia offering Phuket deals – but not for long

Travellers to and from Phuket have three more days to book special cheap flights with AirAsia during the period from August 9 to November 15.

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AirAsia to shut down bookings for 2 days as part of upgrade

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by Alasdair Forbes

AirAsia to shut down bookings for 2 days as part of upgrade

AirAsia has warned that a major upgrade of its booking system will take place from midday on Friday, July 9 to 5 pm on Sunday, July 11. During that time the booking system will be shut down.

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Qatar Airways to start daily flights to Phuket

Posted on June 28th, 2010 by Alasdair Forbes

Qatar Airways to start daily flights to Phuket

Qatar Airways is planning to launch daily flights to Phuket from October 11, one of six destinations it says are “underserved” from the Middle East.

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AirAsia launches Phuket-Udon Thani direct flights

Posted on December 21st, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

AirAsia launches Phuket-Udon Thani direct flights

AirAsia, which recently set up a regional hub in Phuket, today launches its new direct service between Phuket and Udon Thani.

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Koh Yao Noi: An hour from Phuket, 30 years into the past

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

Koh Yao Noi: An hour from Phuket, 30 years into the past

When the sophistication and pace of Phuket, its five-star resorts, its highways, its faaabulous homes, its gogo-bars and tailor’s touts all begin to seem a bit much, a bit unreal, it’s probably time to sample the Thailand that people encountered on arriving in Phuket in the 1980s.

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AirAsia launches Phuket – Ho Chi Minh City flights

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

AirAsia launches Phuket – Ho Chi Minh City flights

AirAsia has added yet another destination linked by direct flights to its Phuket regional hub – Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.

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AirAsia launches flights from Jakarta and Medan to Phuket

Posted on November 6th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

AirAsia launches flights from Jakarta and Medan to Phuket

AirAsia has announced special low fares for the launch of its flights from Jakarta and Medan in Indonesia, direct to Phuket.

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Jetstar adds Sydney-Phuket flights, revives Singapore route

Posted on October 5th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

Jetstar adds Sydney-Phuket flights, revives Singapore route

Jetstar will up its Sydney-Phuket frequency to five flights a week from mid-December, and at the same time will revive its Singapore-Phuket service.

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