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With the successful landing on June 22, 2006 of its new 76-seat Embraer 170
aircraft at Chiang Mai International Airport, Hong Kong Express Airways has
become the only airline to currently offer direct, scheduled flights between
Hong Kong and the popular Thai leisure destination. The airline is operating
two return flights per week - every Thursday and Sunday.
“We are particularly pleased to launch this new route to such a fantastic
leisure destination. Being the only airline to currently offer flights on
this route places us firmly on the map for travellers looking for a
convenient, hassle-free break away,” said Hong Kong Express Airways General
Manager Sales, Simon Sin. “As significant as the Taichung charter service we
launched earlier this month was for us, the Chiang Mai route launch is giant
step forward in our expansion beyond mainland China.”
Located in Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai has long been a popular getaway
destination, which thanks to a flourishing spa industry and growth in
eco-tourism has recently become one of the hottest destinations in SE Asia.
Set amidst lush tropical landscape, Chiang Mai offers a wide variety of
activities, sights and attractions for travellers of all ages and interests.
Flights depart Hong Kong Thursdays and Sundays with UO 789 departing at
13:45 arriving in Chiang Mai at 15:55. The return leg leaves Chiang Mai the
same days with UO 788 departing at 16:35 arriving in Hong Kong at 21:10.
Hong Kong Express Airways currently operates six scheduled flights each
day between Hong Kong and three cities in Mainland China – Hangzhou, Ningbo
and Nanjing. The airline will launch scheduled flights between Hong Kong and
Chongqing on July 31st 2006.
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