AirAsia X Resumes Flights Between KL and Osaka, Japan
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AirAsia X (AAX) has resumed flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kansai Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan.
The thrice weekly flights to Osaka are expected to carry more than 116,000 travelers between Malaysia and Japan monthly and deliver a welcome boost to both countries’ tourism and business sectors.
“Following the resumption of services from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo (Haneda) and Sapporo late last year, we have carried close to 30,000 guests between Malaysia and Japan post-pandemic,” said AirAsia X Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail. “We had a strong passenger load factor for our inaugural flight of more than 95% and we are confident that this route will be very well received despite the competitive landscape. As travel demand rebounds, we will continue to expand our services to exciting destinations in Asia from our regional hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.”
As a group, AAX flies to three destinations in Japan namely Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo from Kuala Lumpur operated by AirAsia X Malaysia (D7) and from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) operated by AirAsia X Thailand (XJ).
AirAsia X operates flights with Airbus A330 aircraft in a two-class configuration.
Questions & Answers
Q.How often will AirAsia X fly to Osaka?
How often will AirAsia X fly to Osaka?
AirAsia X will operate flights to Osaka thrice weekly. These flights are expected to transport over 116,000 travellers each month between Malaysia and Japan, boosting both nations' tourism and business sectors.
Q.What is the expected passenger volume for these new Osaka flights?
What is the expected passenger volume for these new Osaka flights?
The thrice weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka are anticipated to carry more than 116,000 travellers per month. This high volume is projected to provide a significant boost to tourism and business in both Malaysia and Japan.
Q.Which Japanese destinations does AirAsia X serve from Kuala Lumpur?
Which Japanese destinations does AirAsia X serve from Kuala Lumpur?
From Kuala Lumpur, AirAsia X currently flies to three destinations in Japan. These include Tokyo (Haneda), Sapporo, and now Osaka (Kansai Airport).
Q.What type of aircraft does AirAsia X use for these routes?
What type of aircraft does AirAsia X use for these routes?
AirAsia X operates its flights using Airbus A330 aircraft. These planes are configured with a two-class cabin layout, providing different service options for passengers on board.
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