Thai AirAsia launched the Okinawa/Naha–Hong Kong–Bangkok/Don Mueang route on June 1. This is the first route to utilize fifth freedom rights via Hong Kong.
One round trip is operated daily. The aircraft used is an Airbus A320, configured with 180 economy class seats.
At Hong Kong International Airport, a ceremony was held in collaboration with Hong Kong International Airport and Okinawa Prefecture, and commemorative gifts were distributed to passengers on the inaugural flight. A welcome event was also held at Naha Airport. The load factor for the inaugural flight exceeded 90%.
Thai AirAsia also launched the Okinawa/Naha–Bangkok/Don Mueang route in April and plans to launch the Okinawa/Naha–Taipei/Taoyuan–Bangkok/Don Mueang route in June.
■ Schedule FD519 Okinawa/Naha (17:45)–Hong Kong (19:20/20:20)–Bangkok/Don Mueang (22:15) FD518 Bangkok/Don Mueang (08:10)–Hong Kong (12:00/12:55)–Okinawa/Naha (16:25)
