WinnieTheKhwai Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Air Asia may be trying this route soon. Would be an excellent way to get to Hong Kong too. (And potentially to points further afield, without transiting through Smarmypoon. http://www.macaudailytimes.com.mo/macau/33985-New-routes-Taichung-Chiang-Mai-April.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 That would be good, though I am surprised that they would not consider Hong Kong before Macau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 That would be good, though I am surprised that they would not consider Hong Kong before Macau Hong Kong is a more expensive place to fly into, so budget airlines often go for Macau. When Air Asia first started flying internationally from BKK they also dud Macau before upgrading to HKG proper. Anyway I think Macau fits well with leisure travel; Chinese coming here to Golf & Karaoke, Thais going there to gamble & shop.. I really like Macau/Hong Kong, great place for a short getaway. Kids get Disneyland, wife gets to shop, and Dad gets to hit Wanchai. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 That would be good, though I am surprised that they would not consider Hong Kong before Macau Hong Kong is a more expensive place to fly into, so budget airlines often go for Macau. When Air Asia first started flying internationally from BKK they also dud Macau before upgrading to HKG proper. Anyway I think Macau fits well with leisure travel; Chinese coming here to Golf & Karaoke, Thais going there to gamble & shop.. I really like Macau/Hong Kong, great place for a short getaway. Kids get Disneyland, wife gets to shop, and Dad gets to hit Wanchai. good one. true as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovenman Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) Was flying back to Chiang Mai from Singapore on AirAsia a few nights back, asked one of the flight attendants about plans for any new routes from Chiang Mai and she responded "Chiang Mai to Macau in a couple months". Edited February 25, 2012 by ovenman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall_fan Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Cant see anything about it on Air Asia's website. You'd think they'd want some advance ticket sales if they're starting on April 9th, as the Macao Daily News suggests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymarx Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks for the post. Macau is so much nicer than Hong Kong, and if I do want to go over to the big smoke, it's a short hop on the ferry. I'll be on the first flight over :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMX Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 This also should provide HKG to Americas flight alternatives. Maybe involve a stayover, but inviting nevertheless (especially if traveling Air Asia with light baggage). There are quite a few non-stops HKG to N. America, I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 It says they've applied for licensing to run the route; even Air Asia would want to wait for approval before selling tickets.. Of course it's also possible they apply for loads of routes first, then see what gets approved and makes business sense, then make a choice later. Either way it's good that they're thinking of adding a direct international route from Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovenman Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 According to the AirAsia website, an announcement regarding the Chiang Mai-Macau route will be made on 22 March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Just announced!!! " Great news! Starting 22 May, AirAsia will fly direct daily from Chiang Mai to Macau! And we’re launching this route with fares that start from THB 1490. Just read on and see why we’re flying to amazing Macau! Book now. " 1 New Route The first and only direct flight from Chiang Mai to Macau in just 2hrs 40mins daily! 2 City breaks Macau - Now fly direct from Chiang Mai. Experience the unique Macanese culture! Hong Kong - From Macau, hop on a 1 hour ferry ride to the superb shopping heaven! 3 Awesome Experiences Just a quick snooze away from Chiang Mai, now you can explore the fusion of Portuguese culture and Chinese tradition, and shop in Hong Kong until you drop! With something for everyone, Macau is definitely the place to go for an exciting getaway with friends or fun filled adventures with your family! To celebrate the grand launch, fares start from THB 1490 when you book now till 25 March 2012 and travel from 22 May until 31 January 2013. Wait no more! Jumpstart your unique Macau experience now! New direct daily flights from Chiang Mai Macau All-In-Fare from THB 1490 Book now till 25 Mar 2012 | Travel from 22 May 2012 to 31 Jan 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovenman Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I booked a flight for January at the promotion price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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