AirAsia to launch daily flights between Bhubaneswar and Kuala Lumpur soon
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After the successful launch of first direct international flight operation between Bhubaneswar and Kuala Lumpur, AirAsia on Thursday announced to start daily flights between the two destinations soon. The Malaysia-based low-cost airlines will also start flights to enhance domestic connectivity between Bhubaneswar and other Indian cities, said CEO of the airlines, Aireen Omar.
“We are really overwhelmed with the response we got for launching operations in this latest exclusive direct route between Bhubaneswar and Kuala Lumpur. If the response will continue then we may soon enhance the frequency from four times in a week to daily,” Omar said media persons here. The direct flight will facilitate business and leisure trips not only to Malaysia, but seamlessly connect Odisha with 21 destinations in Asia and over 120 destinations in 24 countries across South East Asia.
“As a group, India is an important market for us and with the launch of this new route, we show our commitment towards enhancing our connectivity in the country. AirAsia India will soon start domestic flights to increase connectivity between Bhubaneswar with other Indian cities,” she said.
The airline has also plans to start operation between Bhubaneswar and Bangkok soon, official sources said. “Since we started booking passengers have booked tickets from countries including Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand. In view of the trend we may start direct flights to more destinations from Bhubaneswar,” she said. Describing the tie-up with Odisha government as the beginning of a strategic partnership, she said “Odisha has so much to offer as a tourist destination.
Our aim is to showcase the unique state to the world and we are committed to build Odisha as a top holiday destination. With AirAsia group’s everyday low fares will be the catalyst in realizing the local market here further enhancing socio-economic developments in the region.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What specifically encouraged AirAsia to increase the frequency of its flights between Bhubaneswar and Kuala Lumpur?
What specifically encouraged AirAsia to increase the frequency of its flights between Bhubaneswar and Kuala Lumpur?
AirAsia was overwhelmed by the response to the initial launch of the direct route. The airline stated that if this positive response continued, they would increase frequency from four times a week to daily.
Q.Beyond the Kuala Lumpur route, what other international expansion plans does AirAsia have from Bhubaneswar?
Beyond the Kuala Lumpur route, what other international expansion plans does AirAsia have from Bhubaneswar?
Official sources indicate that AirAsia plans to start operations between Bhubaneswar and Bangkok soon. Also, the airline may launch direct flights to more destinations from Bhubaneswar based on booking trends from various Asian and Oceanian countries.
Q.How will the new direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Kuala Lumpur benefit travellers to and from Odisha?
How will the new direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Kuala Lumpur benefit travellers to and from Odisha?
The direct flight will facilitate business and leisure trips to Malaysia. It will also smoothly connect Odisha with 21 destinations in Asia and over 120 destinations across South East Asia.
Q.What is AirAsia's broader strategy for the Indian market, particularly concerning Bhubaneswar?
What is AirAsia's broader strategy for the Indian market, particularly concerning Bhubaneswar?
India is an important market for AirAsia, and the new route shows their commitment to enhancing connectivity there. AirAsia India will also soon start domestic flights to increase connectivity between Bhubaneswar and other Indian cities.
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