Krabi airport spreads its wings

Krabi airport is rapidly emerging as one of the country’s hottest aviation hubs after five international airlines applied for landing slots, signalling growing global confidence in the airport's capabilities and potential as a gateway to the Andaman region.

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Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri said the Department of Airports (DoA) had participated in the 156th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Slot Conference early this month in Vancouver, Canada, to showcase the potential and development plans for airports under its jurisdiction, including Krabi and Surat Thani.

Following the conference, eight airlines expressed interest in launching or adjusting their flight schedules to Krabi.