Etihad Airways has launched direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Chiang Mai, enhancing air connectivity and boosting Thailand’s high-season tourism strategy.
Chiang Mai International Airport welcomed a major boost to its tourism profile with the arrival of Etihad Airways’ inaugural direct flight from Abu Dhabi. The historic landing, which took place at 6.05am yesterday, November 4, was marked with a traditional water salute and Thai-style cultural welcome.
The milestone flight, EY426, is the first direct connection between the UAE capital and Northern Thailand and forms part of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Airline Focus campaign to expand air connectivity and attract high-spending, long-haul travelers. The route will operate four times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, using a 160-seat Airbus A321LR.
Source: The Thaiger