Short flights.
Hi all.
Just completed a flight with Air Asia from Bangkok to Khon Khaen (sp) in the north of Thailand. Great flight on a Airbus ( not sure which one) .
It was a 55 min flight but I was surprised when the captain announced that we were at 25000 feet.
I know a jets performance/economy is better at high altitude, but is this height normal for such a short distance?
Would it not be more economical to stay at a lower altitude then burn fuel to get higher?
Many thanks.