Air India expands Far East connectivity
Air India is poised to establish a non-stop air link between Delhi and Phuket, a renowned island destination in Thailand, starting from December 15, 2023. This initiative aims to address the growing demand for seamless connectivity between the two cities, catering to both tourism and trade. It also aligns with Air India's strategic expansion efforts in the Far East and South East Asia.
Operated by an A320neo aircraft featuring 162 seats (150 in Economy and 12 in Business Class), Flight AI 378 will depart from Delhi at 0110 hrs and reach Phuket on the same day at 0710 hrs. The return journey, Flight AI 379, will take off from Phuket at 0810 hrs and touch down in Delhi at 1050 hrs (all local time).
Initially, the service will operate four times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays), with plans to transition to daily operations starting January 2024.
Expressing enthusiasm about the new route, Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer at Air India, stated, that Phuket is a globally popular destination and a significant hub for business and tourism. They are pleased to include Phuket in the network, expanding the connectivity options and increasing frequency on both domestic and international routes. This provides customers with more choices and contributes to the growth of the aviation sector.
Currently, Air India operates a total of 26 weekly flights to Bangkok, including daily non-stop flights from Delhi and Mumbai, along with six flights per week from Kolkata. Additionally, Air India passengers can access convenient connections via Bangkok to and from 10 prominent destinations in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia through its interline partnership with Bangkok Airways.
