AirAsia revives Kaohsiung flights
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AirAsia celebrated its post-pandemic inaugural flight to Kaohsiung from Kuala Lumpur on 12 November, ending two years of no air connectivity between the cities.
Flight AK170 took off at 1725 and arrived at 2155 l in Kaohsiung, carrying 114 guests onboard.
AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said: “The inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kaohsiung is a long-awaited occasion for us. Our Kaohsiung and Taipei routes have been amongst our most popular and frequented by many since we commenced operations in the region in 2005.
“Now that travel restrictions have eased worldwide, we look forward to connecting more travellers to Kaohsiung and soon to Taipei when the flights resume in December.
Kaohsiung, famed for its picturesque harbour and sprawling landscape, is one of AirAsia’s most popular destinations in North Asia.
To celebrate the resumption of flights to Kaohsiung and Taipei, travellers can purchase fares from MYR349 for all-in-fare travel between 1 January 2023 and 30 March 2024. The booking window closes on 20 November.
Since 13 October 2022, travel restrictions have been eased for most international visitors to Kaohsiung and Taipei. Malaysians (as well as citizens from selected countries) can visit these cities without visas, vaccinations, Covid-19 tests or quarantine requirements.
The Travel & Booking Period for new Taipei and Kaohsiung services on sale now.
Questions & Answers
Q.When did AirAsia resume its flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kaohsiung?
When did AirAsia resume its flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kaohsiung?
AirAsia's post-pandemic inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kaohsiung took off on 12 November. This marked the end of a two-year period without air connectivity between the two cities.
Q.What is the offer available for flights to Kaohsiung and Taipei?
What is the offer available for flights to Kaohsiung and Taipei?
Travellers can purchase all-in fares from MYR349 for travel between 1 January 2023 and 30 March 2024. The booking window for this promotional offer closes on 20 November.
Q.When will flights to Taipei resume?
When will flights to Taipei resume?
Flights to Taipei are expected to resume in December. AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat mentioned connecting more travellers to Taipei soon after the Kaohsiung flights restarted.
Q.What are the current travel requirements for international visitors to Kaohsiung and Taipei?
What are the current travel requirements for international visitors to Kaohsiung and Taipei?
Since 13 October 2022, most international visitors, including Malaysians, can visit these cities without needing visas, vaccinations, Covid-19 tests, or quarantine requirements.
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