AirAsia launches 8th route to India
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AirAsia has expanded its route network from its main base at Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with the addition of a new service to Goa (GOI) in India. The thrice-weekly service (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) on the 3,360-kilometre route launched on 27 August and will be flown by the carrier’s A320s. The route is not served by any other carrier.
Goa becomes AirAsia’s eighth route to India as it already serves Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Tiruchirappalli and Visakhapatnam. In total AirAsia now serves 68 destinations non-stop from the Malaysian capital.
For Goa Airport this is the sixth international destination served after Doha (with Qatar Airways), Dubai (Air India), Kuwait City (Air India), Muscat (Oman Air) and Sharjah (Air Arabia).
Questions & Answers
Q.How often will AirAsia's new service to Goa operate?
How often will AirAsia's new service to Goa operate?
The new AirAsia service to Goa will operate three times a week. Flights are scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, making it a regular addition to their network from Kuala Lumpur.
Q.Does any other airline currently fly this route from Kuala Lumpur to Goa?
Does any other airline currently fly this route from Kuala Lumpur to Goa?
No, the article states that this specific route between Kuala Lumpur and Goa is not currently served by any other carrier. AirAsia is the sole operator on this new service.
Q.Which other Indian cities does AirAsia already fly to from Kuala Lumpur?
Which other Indian cities does AirAsia already fly to from Kuala Lumpur?
AirAsia already serves seven other Indian cities from Kuala Lumpur. These destinations are Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Tiruchirappalli, and Visakhapatnam, with Goa being the eighth addition.
Q.Which other international destinations does Goa Airport serve?
Which other international destinations does Goa Airport serve?
Goa Airport serves five other international destinations. These include Doha, Dubai, Kuwait City, Muscat, and Sharjah, operated by various carriers like Qatar Airways, Air India, Oman Air, and Air Arabia.
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