Krabi Airport Set for Surge in Flights This Winter Season

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Picture courtesy: National Neww Bureau of Thailand

 

Krabi Airport is preparing for an unprecedented increase in passenger volume as 13 international and local airlines have scheduled additional flights for the upcoming winter season, officials announced on Wednesday.

 

This boost is aimed at servicing the anticipated influx of tourists heading to Thailand's famous Andaman coast from October 2024 to March 2025, which is considered the peak tourist period.

 

Authorities are gearing up for an enhanced operational mode as major airlines such as Flydubai, Scoot Tigerair, and LOT Polish Airlines, among others, have expressed intentions to increase their flight frequencies.

 

This development is forecasted to nearly double the weekly flight movements, significantly boosting the local economy by increasing tourism-related revenues.

 

To accommodate the expected growth, Krabi Airport has embarked on a series of upgrades to ensure efficient handling of the surge in passenger numbers.

 

These include expanding staff allocations during peak times, enhancing the maintenance of facilities, and implementing advanced passenger processing systems to streamline check-ins and reduce wait times.

 

Notably, the use of the common-use passenger processing system (CUPPS) is expected to improve the overall transit experience by accelerating the flow at security and immigration checkpoints.

 

The Minister of Transport, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, has emphasized the importance of these upgrades, stating that they are essential for sustaining the quality of service amidst the higher traffic.

 

Additional measures such as improved public relations efforts are also being planned to ensure that travelers receive all necessary information efficiently.

 

These strategic enhancements at Krabi Airport appear poised to support the region's tourism industry robustly, catering to the high demand during the lucrative winter months and reinforcing Thailand's reputation as a top travel destination.

 

-- 2024-07-08

 

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[ourmanflint]

What a terrible terrible idea. Krabi was always a relatively peaceful place, now it sounds like it will become the Pattaya of the Andaman coast. Where's left to find a quiet part of Thailand?

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, ourmanflint said:

What a terrible terrible idea. Krabi was always a relatively peaceful place, now it sounds like it will become the Pattaya of the Andaman coast. Where's left to find a quiet part of Thailand?

My thoughts the same, once a really nice low key, peaceful area... soon to be spoilt by hoards of tourists.

[Blueman1]

23 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

What a terrible terrible idea. Krabi was always a relatively peaceful place, now it sounds like it will become the Pattaya of the Andaman coast. Where's left to find a quiet part of Thailand?

Where's left to find a quiet part of Thailand?......Isaan !!!

[Blueman1]

22 hours ago, hotchilli said:

My thoughts the same, once a really nice low key, peaceful area... soon to be spoilt by hoards of tourists.

 soon to be spoilt by hoards of tourists.....More than Likely Chinese,Indian,& Ruskies ??