Direct flight to link Kunming, Thailand's Samui

Yunnan Lucky Air, a subsidiary of HNA Group, will launch a direct air route linking the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming with Thailand's resort island Koh Samui, starting from Aug. 12.

The flight will cut travel time between the two regions to around two hours and 45 minutes.

The route will be served every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with outbound and inbound flights numbered 8L9897 and 8L9898.

Koh Samui in Thailand's southern Surat Thani province is a popular travel destination for Chinese tourists.