The new route from Siem Reap to Singapore commences on Nov 9, 2024.
PHNOM PENH: AirAsia Cambodia has announced a strategic move to launch its new Siem Reap-to-Singapore route by targeting the year-end rising passenger traffic that will help to spur the domestic aviation sector.
It was a timely announcement as the movement of holiday-makers, businesses and the expatriate community between the two destinations will peak towards the year-end, while Cambodia’s popular annual water festival in November will be another tourism attraction.
The new route from Siem Reap to Singapore commences on Nov 9, 2024.
AirAsia Cambodia chief executive officer (CEO) Vissoth Nam said the new service will boost the local economy and tourism sector, including job creation in the all-important hospitality sector.
“Singapore is the start of a number of new destinations (and) we are keen to launch a direct route linking Phnom Penh to Singapore soon,” he said in a statement.
The new route announcement comes at a crucial time when Cambodia is expanding its airport infrastructure to support air travel, which will play a significant role in generating revenue for the country and fuel the tourism sector.
The government has an ambitious plan to transform Cambodia into a leading regional player in the aviation sector by improving domestic and international connectivity and investing billions in building key infrastructure.
Commenting on the new launch, AirAsia Aviation Group CEO Bo Lingam said elevating travel connectivity within the Asean region has been the lynchpin of the carrier’s model since it started operations with just two planes 22 years ago. — Bernama
