Phuket airport gears up for Lunar New Year influx of 49,000 daily visitors

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Phuket International Airport is bracing for an influx of around 49,000 visitors each day throughout the Lunar New Year festival, which commenced on Sunday and extends till February 16.

 

This figure was revealed by Monchai Tanod, the airport director, who also stated that the total number of arrivals during the 13 days is projected to reach a staggering 640,000. This tally includes an expected 430,000 international tourists. The airport, managed by Airports of Thailand, is set to accommodate 3,915 flights, comprising 2,298 international and 1,617 domestic, during this period.

 

In anticipation of the surge in passengers, the airport management has ramped up measures to ensure top-notch efficiency and safety. Enhanced real-time passenger tracking systems and common-use self-service kiosks have been introduced to expedite passenger check-ins and make the process more user-friendly.

In addition, the airport has been festively adorned to commemorate the Lunar New Year, with a host of activities planned and souvenirs to be distributed on February 8. Passengers departing from the airport have been advised to arrive two to three hours before their flights. Updates regarding flights can be accessed via the “SAWASDEE by AOT” app or through the airport’s contact centre, reported Bangkok Post.

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo courtesy of Achadthaya Chuenniran

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-05

 

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