Low cost powerhouse Air Asia has announced that it will begin direct flights from Phuket to Hong Kong on 15 November. The daily flights are all part of Air Asia’s plan to turn Phuket into a regional hub. The "introductory" price is just 999 Baht (about US$30).
In other Phuket airline news, Bangkok Airways has added a fifth daily Bangkok – Phuket flight. The airline had earlier canceled service to Krabi in the face of increased financial pressures due to the global economy.