PB Air launched its first flight service to Bagan from Bangkok using the Embraer 145 with 50 Y-class seats and operating three times weekly. It also plans to increase its Bangkok to Danang service from thrice weekly to five times weekly later in the year. Lao Airlines (QV) has taken delivery of its first commercial jet aircraft, an Airbus A320, which is already operating on its major Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap and Hanoi routes. The airbus is configured with 130 Y-class and 20 business-class seats. This is a key component of the flag carrier's overall reconstruction, which is receiving technical assistance from a former Air France Consulting executive and from Vietnam Airlines. We are also pleased to inform our customers that Lao Airlines have retired their Chinese-made Y7 aircraft, replacing them with ATRs on all domestic routes. Thai Airways introduced flights from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang and Yangon. Actually there is a thrice-weekly service. Vietnam Airline: Hanoi/Siem Reap Route. Vietnam Airlines is now offering direct flights from Hanoi to Siem Reap, using the Airbus A320. For more information, please contact your reservations officer. Phuket Air suspends flight. Phuket Air is suspending its BKK-MDL-BKK flight for the time being, and will resume operation later on.