More details have emerged on Air Asia’s plans to turn Phuket into one of it’s major hubs. According to Phuket Wan web site, the plan should be realized by the end of the year, and will see the low cost carrier flying from Phuket directly to Ho Chi Minh City, Bali and Medan, among others. The airline would also like to start direct flights between Chiang Mai and Phuket, which would seem to be an under-served route.
Life has been good for Air Asia. While traditional airlines have been struggling, they claimed a 20% increase in passenger loads for the first half of 2009.
