AirAsia has held a welcoming ceremony for the inaugural flight of its Hangzhou-Chiang Rai flight, now flying 4 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday), with by Miss Karuna Dechatiwong, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Chiang Rai Office; Mr. Akaraphan Tongsaluay, General Manager of Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport; Mrs. Saengaroon Saengsuda, Director of Airport Services Division of Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport and Mr. Manop Wongphraewit, AirAsia’s Station Manager for Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai Airport honoring the event by passing out souvenirs to passengers.

The route has been very well received by travellers, achieving a 94 percent Load Factor average. Chiang Rai is a top destination for Chinese travellers and the new route is expected to foster tourism growth in the city.

Chiang Rai has become an important flight base for AirAsia, being able to attract both domestic and international travellers.