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 AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) has unveiled plans 
			  to resume flights between Kuala Lumpur and Phuket, Thailand Beginning 5 November, the airline will operate the 
			  traditionally busy route with four flights per week. “Following the huge 
			  success of the Langkawi travel bubble in Malaysia, the reopening 
			  of the Phuket Sandbox programme to travellers from Malaysia is 
			  indeed a big milestone as it signifies the much awaited opening of 
			  international leisure travel to Thailand. AirAsia is thrilled to 
			  support this programme and we look forward to mounting more 
			  flights on this highly popular leisure route,” said Riad Asmat, 
			  CEO AirAsia Malaysia. “Since the recent launch 
			  of the Langkawi travel bubble and resumption of interstate travel 
			  in Malaysia, we have sold over 1 million domestic seats. We also 
			  registered high load factors and strong forward bookings, 
			  signaling a strong rebound in leisure travel.”   Fully vaccinated travellers from Malaysia who wish 
			  to travel under the Phuket Sandbox Program must meet the 
			  requirements set by the Thai Government and successfully receive 
			  the Certificate of Entry by applying on Thailand’s Certificate of 
			  Entry Registration System prior to purchasing their flights. Mrs Nongyao Jirundorn, Director for Malaysia & 
			  Brunei, 
			  Tourism Authority of Thailand, said, “Thailand is currently 
			  working hard on its reopening borders. Currently, Malaysians who 
			  have completed their vaccination doses can visit Phuket & Samui 
			  without quarantine. Thailand is Malaysia's No.1 favourite holiday 
			  destination and we look forward to welcoming Malaysians with more 
			  cities opening up soon.” 
			  
			  All AirAsia Malaysia passengers must be 
			  fully-vaccinated and check-in has to be done 
			  via the airasia Super App that integrates with vaccination records 
			  on MySejahtera. The airline also plans to launch a facial 
			  recognition boarding system that will make the entire journey fully digital and contactless. All AirAsia Malaysia pilots and cabin crew are 
			  fully vaccinated and have been sent on regular refresher and 
			  retraining courses. 
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