More AirAsia flights take off from secondary hub
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AirAsia has unveiled more domestic routes from its secondary hubs in Malaysia as well as several new connections to China and India launching this year.
The Malaysian LCC commenced a Kuala Lumpur-Bhubaneswar (India) flight on April 26, the first international airline to fly into the east Indian city and capital of Odisha, which Malaysian agents expect to spur FIT demand.
“Prior to the opening of this route, travellers from Bhubaneswar and surrounding areas would have to take flights from Chennai, Mumbai or Kolkata to travel to Malaysia,” A Aruldas, managing director of Tourland Travel, said. “The new flights are also timely with Malaysia’s relaxation of the visa facility for Indian tourists.”
Come August 9, AirAsia will begin a thrice-weekly service connecting Langkawi to Shenzhen for the first time and four-times weekly flights between Langkawi and Kuching that same day.
Other new domestic routes include the inaugural Johor Bahru-Langkawi service launched since April 28, in addition to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Kuala Terengganu flights commencing June 22.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which new international routes has AirAsia launched or announced recently?
Which new international routes has AirAsia launched or announced recently?
AirAsia has launched a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bhubaneswar, India, and will begin a thrice-weekly service connecting Langkawi to Shenzhen, China, from August 9. These are the main new international connections mentioned.
Q.What is the significance of the new Kuala Lumpur-Bhubaneswar flight for Malaysia's tourism sector?
What is the significance of the new Kuala Lumpur-Bhubaneswar flight for Malaysia's tourism sector?
The flight is expected to stimulate demand for Free Independent Travellers (FIT) from the east Indian city, as previously, travellers from that region had to connect via other major Indian cities to reach Malaysia. Malaysia's relaxed visa rules for Indian tourists also make this timely.
Q.What new domestic services are being introduced by AirAsia in Malaysia?
What new domestic services are being introduced by AirAsia in Malaysia?
New domestic routes include a four-times weekly flight between Langkawi and Kuching starting August 9, and an inaugural Johor Bahru-Langkawi service launched on April 28. Flights between Johor Bahru and Kuala Terengganu will also commence on June 22.
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