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It’s yet another one of those projects that has been discussed for years, but in the last week the Thai Airport Authority finally confirmed that construction on a new international terminal for Phuket airport would begin in November. The project is expected to be completed in May 2014.
Visit the Phuket Wan web site for further details.
Beginning 1 April 2011, travelers departing Cambodia by air will no longer need to queue to pay the airport departure tax. The US$ 25 fee has been included in ticket prices since 21 January 2011, for departures on or after 1 April. According to the Phnom Penh Post, if you purchased tickets before 21 January for an April or later departure, you’ll still need to pay the tax at the airport, and if you change your plans you may be due a refund.
One of the big frustrations for many travelers planning a trip to Southeast Asia has been the high cost of plane tickets between Bangkok and Siem Reap, the gateway to the Angkor Wat archaeological site. The high price is the result of Bangkok Airway’s monopoly on the route.
Now it looks like Bangkok Airways will have some competition. Cambodia Angkor Airways confirmed this week that it plans to fly the route. No fixed date was given for the new service, although some reports suggest it is dependent on the delivery of additional aircraft later this year.
The CAAI News Media blog as a good write-up with additional information.