AirAsia launches new route to Belitung, Indonesia
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AirAsia has launched a new route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Belitung, an island off the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.
In a statement today, AirAsia said its four times weekly direct service will commence on Oct 2, 2019.
AirAsia regional commercial head Amanda Woo said Belitung is a place with huge untapped tourism potential.
“We hope that with this new direct service, more and more people will be able to discover this hidden gem.
“The new route is also a testament to our firm commitment to support the Indonesian government in its efforts to develop 10 new priority tourism destinations,” she said.
To celebrate this new route, AirAsia is offering special all-in AirAsia BIG member fare from as low as RM79 from Kuala Lumpur.
Passengers were advised to book their flight on airasia.com or the AirAsia mobile app from today until Aug 25 for travel between Oct 2 and March 28, 2020 to enjoy these special fares.
BIG members will enjoy zero processing fees when making payment using BigPay.
In addition to the new route, AirAsia also operates daily flights to Belitung from Jakarta beginning Oct 1, 2019.
AirAsia currently connects Kuala Lumpur to 14 other Indonesian destinations — Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Bali, Lombok, Yogyakarta, Pekanbaru, Pontianak, Padang, Palembang, Semarang, Makassar, Bandung and Banda Aceh.
Questions & Answers
Q.When do flights on the new Kuala Lumpur to Belitung route begin?
When do flights on the new Kuala Lumpur to Belitung route begin?
AirAsia's new direct service from Kuala Lumpur to Belitung will commence on October 2, 2019. It will operate four times a week.
Q.What is the deadline for booking special promotional fares for this route?
What is the deadline for booking special promotional fares for this route?
Passengers are advised to book their flight from today until August 25 to enjoy special fares. These fares are valid for travel between October 2, 2019, and March 28, 2020.
Q.Does AirAsia operate other routes to Belitung?
Does AirAsia operate other routes to Belitung?
Yes, in addition to the new route from Kuala Lumpur, AirAsia will also operate daily flights to Belitung from Jakarta starting on October 1, 2019.
Q.How many Indonesian destinations does AirAsia connect to from Kuala Lumpur?
How many Indonesian destinations does AirAsia connect to from Kuala Lumpur?
AirAsia currently connects Kuala Lumpur to 14 other Indonesian destinations, including major cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bali, among others mentioned in the article.
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