29.7 C
Delhi
Monday, February 23, 2026

AirAsia launches direct Kochi–Phuket flight

Date:

Share post:

Kochi: AirAsia has commenced a direct flight service between Kochi and Phuket, enhancing air connectivity between Kerala and Thailand.

The new service operates three times a week—on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, a release said on Saturday.

The flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft. Departing Kochi at 2.45 am, the flight arrives in Phuket at 8.05 am (local time), offering convenient early morning access to the popular Thai destination.

The commencement ceremony was inaugurated by CIAL Managing Director S. Suhas. Airport Director Manu G, Air Asia General Manager Suresh Nair, Airport Manager Poobathraj M, along with senior officials from CISF, Immigration, and other departments, as well as representatives from various airlines attended the event.

Related articles

Why India Must Follow Europe’s Lead and Ban the Burning of Unsold Fashion

On Monday, the European Commission did something that many governments talk about but rarely dare to implement: it...

Biryani to Billions: How a Hyderabad Tax Probe May Uncover a ₹70,000 Crore Digital Evasion Scandal

The aroma of biryani has long symbolised celebration in Hyderabad. But this week, that aroma carries the unmistakable...

PLI: Powering India’s Manufacturing Renaissance from Import Dependence to Global Competitiveness

In 2020, when the world was reeling from supply chain disruptions and geopolitical realignments, India chose not to...

Bangladesh After the Faultlines: Can Foreign Policy Hold the Republic Together?

When I wrote in Goa Chronicle about the emerging faultlines within Bangladesh, the argument was not alarmist. It...