AirAsia X gets license to fly to US
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AirAsia X has obtained a license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly to the United States, AirAsia X CEO Datuk Kamarudin Meranun has said.
With this achievement, AirAsia X becomes the first Asian budget airline to hold a license to fly to the US, said Kamarudin.
“It is an extraordinary achievement. Our expansion so far only focused on Asia, Australia and the Middle East. We are in high spirits to expand farther than just the Asia-Pacific,” he said on Monday.
With such a license, AirAsia X planes would be able to fly to any place in the country, said Kamarudin, adding that his company also planned to restart its flights to London and the relevant licenses were being arranged.
The AirAsia Group has 120 flight destinations in the Asia-Pacific, including 60 routes within ASEAN countries.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific US destinations will AirAsia X serve now that they have the license?
Which specific US destinations will AirAsia X serve now that they have the license?
The article does not specify any particular US destinations. It only states that the license allows AirAsia X planes to fly to 'any place in the country', according to CEO Datuk Kamarudin Meranun.
Q.Does AirAsia X already serve other long-haul destinations outside of Asia-Pacific?
Does AirAsia X already serve other long-haul destinations outside of Asia-Pacific?
Yes, prior to this US license, AirAsia X's expansion had focused on Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. The CEO stated they are now looking to expand beyond their usual Asia-Pacific scope.
Q.Is AirAsia X planning to expand services to any other non-US long-haul locations?
Is AirAsia X planning to expand services to any other non-US long-haul locations?
Yes, the company also plans to restart its flights to London. They are currently in the process of arranging the relevant licenses needed for these services.