Air India Express launches direct Bengaluru-Phuket flights from June 2026, expanding its Thailand network and leisure routes.
Phuket International Airport
Air India Express Boeing 737 MAX makes hard landing at Phuket Airport; both nose wheels detach, runway operations suspended.
An Etihad Airways (EY) flight encountered turbulence while preparing to land at Phuket International Airport (HKT), resulting in injuries to several passengers.
Virgin Atlantic (VS) will launch seasonal direct services between London Heathrow (LHR) and Phuket (HKT), operating three times weekly from 18 October 2026.
Akasa Air (QP) will expand its international network with daily non-stop flights between Mumbai (BOM) and Phuket (HKT) starting September 20, 2025.
In December 2024, Southeast Asia’s aviation market achieved remarkable growth, driven by increasing demand for international travel and expanding airline networks.
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