Thai Airasia Operates More Rescue Flights

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THAI AIRASIA to operate more rescue flights

BANGKOK, 1 December 2008 – Thai AirAsia has announced today 22 rescue flights originated from its three hubs outside Suvarnabhumi Airport to ferry stranded guests to various destinations across Asia starting from 2 December onwards.

Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok has remained closed, and guests will alternatively fly through the U-Tapao Airport, Chiang Mai Airport and Phuket Airport. AirAsia started its rescue flights on a daily basis between Kuala Lumpur and U-Tapao since the naval base was opened to commercial flights on Nov 28.

For online reservation, please log onto www.airasia.com. Guests may contact our Sales Counter at the Airport at Tel +66 (0) 53 904 800-3 or Sales Office on Thaphae Road in Chiang Mai at Tel. +66 (0) 53 234 645 for more information. Guests in Phuket and roundabout may contact our Airport Sales Counter at +66 (0) 76 328 601-2 open daily from 06.00 hours to 20.00 hours.

Affected guests are urged to contact Thai AirAsia’s Call Centre at 0-2515 9999 (24 hours) for next available flight arrangement at no additional charge. Guests will be accepted on the flight subject to availability of seats. AirAsia operates on Airbus A320 that can seat 180 guests.

Guests are advised to visit our website airasia.com to get the latest flight information before proceeding to BITEC or respective airports for check in.

Flight Schedule

From U-Tapao Airport:

Flight No. Route Departure Arrival

FD4693 U-Tapao - Phuket 17:50 21:35

FD4694 Phuket – U-Tapao 22:05 0:05

FD4501 U-Tapao - Singapore 12:00 15:20

FD4502 Singapre – U-Tapao 15:50 17:10

FD4622 U-Tapao – Shenzen 18:10 22:10

FD4623 Shenzen – U-Tapao 22:40 0:40

FD4691 U-Tapao – Hong Kong 13:00 16:45

FD4692 Hong Kong – U-Tapao 17:15 19:15

FD4503 U-Tapao - Singapore 20:15 23:35

FD4504 Singapore – U-Tapao 0:05 1:25

* Remarks: Due to limited facilities at U-Tapao, guests are advised to assemble at BITEC for check-in. Check-in counters at BITEC Bangna open 7 hours and close 4 hours before departure. Please do not proceed directly to U-Tapao as its limited facilities do not allow us to perform check in for our guests there.

From Chiang Mai Airport:

Flight No. Route Departure Arrival

FD4150 Chiang Mai - Singapore 8:00 12:00

FD4151 Singapore – Chiang Mai 12:30 14:30

FD4232 Chiang Mai – U-Tapao 15:00 16:10

FD4233 U-Tapao – Chiang Mai 17:10 18:20

FD4571 Chiang Mai - Kuala Lumpur 10:00 13:50

FD4572 Kuala Lumpur – Chiang Mai 14:20 16:10

From Phuket Airport:

Flight No. Route Departure Arrival

FD4524 Phuket – Singapore 9:50 12:35

FD4525 Singapore – Phuket 13:05 13:45

FD4021 Phuket – U-Tapao 12:30 13:50

FD4022 U-Tapao – Phuket 14:50 16:10

FD4575 Phuket – Kuala Lumpur 9:00 11:30

FD4576 Kuala Lumpur - Phuket 12:00 12:30

About AirAsia

AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia, services the most extensive network in South East Asia with over 105 routes. Within the grasp of six years of operation, and supported by over 6,000 employees, AirAsia has carried over 50 million passengers and grown its fleet from just two aircraft to 71. The airline today is proud to be a truly ASEAN airline with established operations based in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, servicing a network stretching across 11 ASEAN countries.

AirAsia was recognised as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company Magazine and the winner of the prestigious Airline Strategy Award 2008 in the Finance Category.

Press Contacts:

Thai AirAsia Co., Ltd.

Dutduan Jarukakul

Tel: 0-2315-9810 Mobile: 081-855-2524 Fax: 0-2315-9804

Email: [email protected]