AirAsia and the Mirror Foundation have teamed up for “Flying for Relief” in support of the ongoing flood relief efforts in Chiang Rai.
Since 15th October, the airline has provided 10 return Don Mueang-Chiang Rai tickets each day at no cost to support the flood relief effort.
This programme will go on until 31st October, providing a total of 170 seats across a 17-day period to enable volunteers to join the clean-up efforts in the Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai.
Chatupong Hongwiset, head of ramp and ground service equipment for Thai AirAsia, released a statement, saying: “Thai AirAsia has seized many opportunities to provide help to those impacted by recent flooding. The airline has assisted passengers whose travel plans were disrupted, coordinated with different agencies, and transported necessities to Chiang Rai and other provinces affected by the disaster.
“After discussing the situation with the Mirror Foundation, which has also been working to provide relief, [we] saw a need to support the travel of volunteers to Mae Sai in Chiang Rai, one of the worst hit areas. It is hoped that by assisting in the travel of volunteers and residents of the landslide hit communities, the airline can speed up the normalisation of the situation for all of Chiang Rai.
“We are proud to be using the strengths of AirAsia, particularly our five daily flights from Don Mueang to Chiang Rai, to support this rehabilitation. We thank the Mirror Foundation and all the volunteers while encouraging everyone in Chiang Rai and the other affected provinces to continue their restoration.”
