AirAsia resumes KL-Singapore flights under RGL scheme
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AirAsia resumed its Kuala Lumpur to Singapore flights today, allowing cross-border travel for essential and official travellers, following the implementation the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) scheme by both countries.
AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said both countries have taken relentless efforts and strict discipline in containing the spread of Covid-19, and the RGL is a first step towards reviving the economy, especially for those who have essential travel needs between both countries.
“We look forward to seeing more ‘travel bubbles’ and ‘green lanes’ formed between countries with low infection rates or active cases, and proven pandemic curbing systems to facilitate the need for air travel.
“At the same time, we urge all guests to adhere to the required regulations and follow the safety measures for a safe flying journey,” he said in a statement today.
The flight departed from klia2 today at 11.50am to Changi International Airport, and returned to klia2 at 2.35pm.
He said AirAsia will continue to review the suitability of introducing more frequencies between the two countries.
“AirAsia would like to remind guests of travel requirements set by both countries under the RGL scheme, all inbound and outbound travellers for essential business and official travel between Malaysia and Singapore via the RGL are required to check their eligibility and travel requirements before their scheduled departure,” he said.
More information on the matter is available on AirAsia’s Travel Requirements page.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific travellers are allowed to use these AirAsia flights between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore?
Which specific travellers are allowed to use these AirAsia flights between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore?
The flights are currently open to essential and official travellers. Both Malaysia and Singapore implemented the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) scheme to facilitate this cross-border movement, focusing on specific travel needs.
Q.What time did the first AirAsia flight depart from Kuala Lumpur today and when did it return?
What time did the first AirAsia flight depart from Kuala Lumpur today and when did it return?
The first AirAsia flight departed from klia2 at 11.50am today, heading to Changi International Airport. It then returned to klia2 later the same day at 2.35pm.
Q.Where can travellers find detailed information about the travel requirements for the RGL scheme?
Where can travellers find detailed information about the travel requirements for the RGL scheme?
Travellers can find more information about the eligibility and specific travel requirements for the RGL scheme on AirAsia’s Travel Requirements page. They should check this before their scheduled departure.
Q.Who is the CEO of AirAsia Malaysia, and what is his view on future travel arrangements?
Who is the CEO of AirAsia Malaysia, and what is his view on future travel arrangements?
Riad Asmat is the CEO of AirAsia Malaysia. He hopes for more 'travel bubbles' and 'green lanes' to form between countries with low infection rates and proven pandemic curbing systems.
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