Bangkok Airways Now Fly Samui-hong Kong

Bangkok Airways' first flight from Samui lands in Hong Kong

Bangkok Airways' first flight arrived today at Hong Kong International Airport as the airline now begins its scheduled service to fly nonstop between Hong Kong and Samui.

Kicking off on April 22 th, 2005; Bangkok Airways' Hong Kong-Samui route will be serviced by the young fleet of the 120-seat Boeing 717-200 aircraft, which can promise travel time of only approximately three hours.

Samui-Hong Kong Hong Kong-Samui

PG298 08.40-12.40 (Mon, Wed, Fri) PG299 13.40-15.40 (Mon, Wed, Fri)

* Hong Kong is one hour ahead of Thailand 's local time.

Bangkok Airways began its first international service from its award-winning Samui airport to Singapore in March 1997. This year, the airline continues to penetrate into more regional expatriate markets now to Hong Kong and for later this year to Kuala Lumpur.

For more information and reservation, please visit our website at www.bangkokair.com

--Bangkokair.com Press Release 2005-04-27