SEPANG: AirAsia celebrated its flight service resumption from Kuala Lumpur to Pattaya yesterday (June 17).
The inaugural flight, AK840, which had a nearly 90 per cent load factor, departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) at 11.20 am and landed at U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport at 12.05 pm local time.
Upon arrival in Pattaya, passengers on board were greeted with a water cannon salute and warmly welcomed by the management of U-Tapao–Rayong-Pattaya International Airport, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Pattaya and Rayong office, the Tourism and Sports Office of Chonburi Province, and AirAsia Allstars.
Pattaya, Thailand’s eighth-largest city, is renowned for its beautiful beaches, water sports activities, and entertainment venues.
The resumption of the route to Pattaya marks the airline’s ninth direct route to Thailand from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Penang, following flights to Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport), Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport), Krabi, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Hatyai.
