Emirates to launch additional Phuket flights

Emirates to launch additional Phuket flights

Emirates has announced four new weekly flights between Phuket and Dubai starting on December 1. Adding a capacity increase of 57 per cent, the four new flights will introduce connectivity from most cities in the Americas for the first time, as well as improve connections to a number of key destinations in Europe and the Middle East via one convenient stop in Dubai. “Since the launch of our flights to Phuket in 2012, the demand has increased dramatically. The fact that we are now adding a further four weekly flights highlights not only the desirability of the destination but also the wish of passengers to travel with Emirates,” noted Thierry Antinori, Emirates’ Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. 

 

Seafood sensations

Cha-Am Beach in Phetchaburi adds spice to your life next month as it hosts the “Shell Eating, Bird Seeing and Squid Angling Festival” from September 12 to 19. A trip to Cha-Am during this popular seafood festival usually means chilling out at the beachside restaurants of your choice and breaking your diet with barbecued squid, spicy seafood soup, steamed red snapper and more. Check out the hotel booths for fancy menus and fusion food.

 

Connecting Kazakhstan

Bangkok Airways has entered into a new codeshare agreement with the Republic of Kazakhstan-based Air Astana, increasing its code share partners. The partnership is set to link Air Astana’s passengers with Thailand’s most renowned beach destinations and will seamlessly enable Air Astana passengers to connect with Samui, Phuket and Krabi. Air Astana customers travelling on Bangkok Airways will enjoy the boutique airline’s check-through service, lounge access and in-flight meal. All Air Astana’s passengers on Bangkok Airways flights will receive boarding passes on check-in at their first international departure point for connection with their destination. Visit www.BangkokAir.com.

 

Feeding the hungry ghosts

Thingkrajard Festival returns to Suphan Buri province from Monday through September 4. This annual festival, which draws on Chinese traditions, aims to feed the hungry ghosts and wandering spirits of the underworld. There’s nothing spooky about it though and thousands of visitors turn out every year to enjoy the colourful parade and Chinese cultural show.