CHENNAI: Thai AirAsia has launched a new direct flight service from Chennai to Phuket, a popular beach destination in Thailand.

The service will operate three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Similarly, Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its Chennai-Addis Ababa route from three to four times a week, pertaining to higher demand.

Additionally, Air India Express has commenced daily flights from Chennai to Goa, Jaipur and Pune while Indigo has introduced a weekly service between Chennai and Vadodara.