AirAsia X expands medium-haul network to Northern India
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AirAsia Aviation Group’s medium-haul affiliate airline, AirAsia X, continues to expand its network with renewed direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar in Northern India.
Its chief executive officer, Benyamin Ismail said the restart of the route is part of the company’s effort to strengthen AAX’s position in South Asia, complementing its robust network in North Asia.
“We are optimistic that this route relaunch will not only enhance our medium-haul destination offering with affordable fares but also contribute to the overall business growth,” he said in a statement today.
The renewed direct services will be scheduled four times weekly, effective from Sept 3, 2023, with access to Amritsar, a destination known for its religious significance, tourism attractions, commercial opportunities, and trade prospects.
“As the second destination to India after New Delhi, this route will deliver an additional annual capacity of 157,263 seats between Kuala Lumpur and Amritsar for AAX,” it said.
To celebrate the route recommencement, AAX is offering promotional all-in fare from RM299 one-way for the economy seat and RM999 one-way for the Premium Flatbed.
In addition, guests travelling to/from Amritsar will also enjoy 50 per cent off check-in baggage when they book from today until July 2, 2023, for the travel period between Sept 3, 2023, and March 30, 2024.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will the direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar commence?
When will the direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar commence?
The renewed direct services will begin on September 3, 2023. These flights will operate four times a week, linking Kuala Lumpur directly with Amritsar, India, as AirAsia X expands its network.
Q.What is the new annual seat capacity between Kuala Lumpur and Amritsar?
What is the new annual seat capacity between Kuala Lumpur and Amritsar?
The new route will provide an additional annual capacity of 157,263 seats between Kuala Lumpur and Amritsar for AirAsia X. This expansion makes Amritsar the second Indian destination for the airline.
Q.What are the promotional offers for the new route?
What are the promotional offers for the new route?
Promotional offers include one-way economy fares from RM299 and Premium Flatbed from RM999. Also, travellers can receive 50 per cent off checked baggage for bookings made until July 2, 2023, for travel between September 2023 and March 2024.
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