BANGKOK, July 16, 2024 -- 
AirAsia, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 15 consecutive years by Skytrax, adds its latest domestic route Don Mueang-Lampang, starting off with daily flights between the capital city and third largest city in the Northern province from 1 October 2024.
Promotional fares from as low as 990 THB are available for booking on AirAsia MOVE and airasia.com from today until 28 July 2024 for travel from 1 October 2024-29 March 2025.
Mr. Santisuk Klongchaiya, CEO of Thai AirAsia, pointed out “The demand for domestic routes has continued to rise and AirAsia is matching the growth by continuing to connect the dots across Thailand. In the first half of 2024, the load factor average for domestic flights at Thai AirAsia was 90 percent thanks to both domestic travelers and international visitors who make AirAsia their preferred mode of transportation to explore the Kingdom. across the country using the AirAsia network. We are very glad to be able to help spread the economic benefits of tourism to every community throughout the nation.
At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
Key figures
- Promotional fares from
- 990 THB
- Domestic destinations
- 25th
- Domestic routes
- 34
- Flights per week
- 612
- Average domestic load factor in first half of 2024
- 90 percent
People
- Santisuk KlongchaiyaCEO of Thai AirAsia
Products and programs
“I am confident this new route will be as popular as other destinations, due to its charm and many attractions. With the Lampang Airport expansion now completed, we look forward to being of service to guests from both cities from 1 October.”
Lampang is the 25th domestic destination of Thai AirAsia, which now holds the largest market share for domestic. The carrier offers a total of 34 domestic routes, connecting all the country’s regions with a total 612 flights a week.
The province of Lampang is dubbed “Easy to Fall in Love With”, boasting uniquenatural and cultural features and popular tourism sites, including Wat Phra That Lampang Luang (the temple for people born in the year of the ox), Wat Phra Phutthabat Sutthawat (home to a foot impression of the Lord Buddha and a majestic pagoda) and Wat Prathat Doi Prachan (the mountaintop temple). Chae Son National Park attracts nature tourists, while Ban Pa Miang welcomes cultural travelers. Visitors can also ride through central Lampang in a horse buggy, shop at Kad Kong Ta Market and find original rooster bowls at Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum
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In brief
AirAsia says it will begin daily flights between Don Mueang and Lampang on 1 October 2024, making Lampang its 25th domestic destination in Thailand. Promotional fares start at 990 THB and can be booked through AirAsia MOVE and airasia.com until 28 July 2024, for travel from 1 October 2024 through 29 March 2025. Thai AirAsia CEO Santisuk Klongchaiya said domestic demand has been increasing and reported a 90 percent average load factor on the carrier’s domestic flights in the first half of 2024. The release also notes that Lampang Airport’s expansion is complete. AirAsia says Thai AirAsia operates 34 domestic routes, with 612 flights per week, connecting regions across the country.
Key takeaways
- Daily Don Mueang–Lampang flights are scheduled to start on 1 October 2024.
- Promotional fares begin at 990 THB and are available to book through 28 July 2024.
- Lampang is Thai AirAsia’s 25th domestic destination.
- The company reports a 90 percent average domestic load factor in the first half of 2024.
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