SEPANG, June 21 – AirAsia celebrated the resumption of its service from Kuala Lumpur to Pattaya today, marking a significant step in reconnecting travelers with Thailand’s renowned beach city. Known for its beautiful beaches, water sports activities, and vibrant entertainment venues, Pattaya is Thailand’s eighth largest city and a popular destination for tourists.
The inaugural flight, nearly fully booked with a 90% load factor, took off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) at 11.20 AM and arrived at U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport at 12.05 PM local time. Upon arrival, flight AK840 was welcomed with a water cannon salute and guests were greeted by AirAsia staff and representatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
This route reinstatement marks AirAsia’s ninth direct connection to Thailand, adding to its existing routes from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Penang to various Thai destinations including Bangkok, Krabi, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Hatyai.
