# Air India’s New Flights Provide Direct Air Access to Phuket

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/india/118367-air-indias-new-flights-provide-direct-air-access-to-phuket
- Published: 2023-12-18T11:22:21+07:00
- Author: Aishwarya Gupta

**Air India’s inaugural flight from Delhi to Phuket was welcomed with a special 
airport ceremony. The new service will provide direct air access for Indian travellers
and boost tourism to Thailand.**

## Special Airport Ceremony Welcomes Air India’s Inaugural Delhi-Phuket Flight

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted a special airport ceremony to welcome
Air India’s inaugural flight from Delhi to Phuket. The maiden Flight AI378, landing
at 07.10 Hrs., was welcomed with a water cannon salute as it taxied to its gate 
where arriving passengers were then greeted by officials and figures as well as 
Thai traditional dance.

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## Air India’s New Flights Provide Indian Travellers with Direct Air Access to Phuket

Mr. Sophon Suwannarat, Governor of Phuket, expressed his excitement for Air India’s
new flights, which will allow direct air access for Indian travellers. This will
make it even more convenient for Indian travellers to visit Phuket, already a beloved
destination with beautiful beaches and a multitude of attractions and activities.

## Air India’s Delhi-Phuket Service to Bolster Tourism and Trade

Starting from 15 December 2023, Air India will operate on the Delhi-Phuket route
with four flights per week every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The A320
neo aircraft will offer 162 seats, further bolstering Air India’s expansion plans
in East Asia and Southeast Asia, while providing a convenient air link between the
two cities for tourism and trade.

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**Source** : [TAT welcomes Air India’s inaugural Delhi-Phuket flight](https://www.tatnews.org/2023/12/tat-welcomes-air-indias-inaugural-delhi-phuket-flight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tat-welcomes-air-indias-inaugural-delhi-phuket-flight&rand=55352)