In the wake of the permanent visa-free arrangement between Thailand and China, Thai AirAsia saw a wave of soaring bookings, catapulting towards a threefold increase in flights from Thailand to mainland China.
Tansita Akrarittipirom, the director of commercial operations at Thai AirAsia, revealed that the company is witnessing a seismic shift in passenger demographics.
“Previously, only 10% of our passengers on routes between Thailand and China hailed from Thailand, with the lion’s share being Chinese. But now, with this newfound visa-free bliss, Thai passengers are expected to claim a significant 20% stake in our flights.”
The statistics paint a vivid picture of the airline’s meteoric rise. In just a month, outbound passengers have surged threefold, reaching a staggering 18,000 travellers. Tansita attributes this surge to the unwavering allure of Thai tourism for the Chinese populace.
“With China’s colossal population, the inbound…
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