AirAsia X Launches Kuala Lumpur – Taipei – Okinawa Flights
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AirAsia X has launched flights between Kuala Lumpur and Naha Airport in Okinawa, Japan.
AirAsia will operate the flights, which will fly via Taipei, four times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Flight D7 384 is scheduled to leave KL at 07:35 and land in Taipei at 12:20. The aircraft then departs Taipei at 13:20, landing in Okinawa at 16:00.
The return flight, D7 385, is timed to leave Naha Airport at 17:30 and land in Taipei at 18:10 before departing for KL at 19:10. The aircraft is scheduled to land back in KL at 00:05 the following day.
AirAsia X Chairman, Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, said, “With the addition of Okinawa, AirAsia X now flies to 35 destinations. Together with AirAsia Group, our combined fleet of over 250 aircraft can now connect Okinawa with over 150 destinations across ASEAN, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the US.”
Travelers from Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa Naha are not required to obtain a visa during their one-hour stopover in Taipei and may return to their seats after clearing a quick security check of their carry-on bags and inflight belongings.
“As we begin to accept the delivery of the technologically-advanced Airbus A330neo aircraft later this year, the Group will continue to evaluate and consider launching exciting and viable new routes to destinations such as in Eastern Europe, within Asia and Australia. Such new routes, if viable, can accelerate domestic and regional tourism growth, especially in key markets with high demand,” added Tan Sri Rafidah.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which days of the week will the new Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa flights operate?
Which days of the week will the new Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa flights operate?
The flights will operate four times a week, specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This schedule applies to the route via Taipei to Naha Airport.
Q.How many destinations does AirAsia X now fly to following the addition of Okinawa?
How many destinations does AirAsia X now fly to following the addition of Okinawa?
With the new Okinawa route, AirAsia X now flies to a total of 35 destinations. This expands their network across various regions, including ASEAN, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the US.
Q.What is the process for passengers stopping over in Taipei on the way to Okinawa?
What is the process for passengers stopping over in Taipei on the way to Okinawa?
Passengers do not need a visa for the one-hour stopover in Taipei. They can return to their seats after a quick security check of their carry-on bags and inflight belongings.
Q.Which new aircraft type will AirAsia X begin to receive later this year?
Which new aircraft type will AirAsia X begin to receive later this year?
AirAsia X will begin accepting delivery of the technologically-advanced Airbus A330neo aircraft later this year. This new fleet will support future route evaluations and potential expansions.
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