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Malaysian AirAsia X Launching Direct Flights to Kazakhstan

By Maria SantosMalaysia
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The airline plans to conduct regular flights four days a week—Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays—using an A-330 aircraft for the Kuala Lumpur-Almaty route.

AirAsia X, established in 2006, is a segment of the AirAsia Aviation Group. It boasts a fleet exceeding 270 aircraft and operates flights across 400 routes spanning 25 countries.

AirAsia X ‘s most popular destinations are: Asia (Bali, Sapporo, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Busan, Jeju, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Xi’an, Beijing, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Shanghai, Chongqing, Wuhan, Maldives, New Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Kathmandu), Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and the Gold Coast) New Zealand (Auckland), the Middle East (Jeddah and Medina) and the United States of America (Hawaii).

The airline operates in three hubs: Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Denpasar, Bali.

Questions & Answers

Q.

How often will AirAsia X operate direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Almaty?

A.

The airline intends to conduct regular flights four days a week. These flights are scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, utilising an A-330 aircraft for the new route.

Q.

Which aircraft type will AirAsia X use for the Kuala Lumpur-Almaty route?

A.

AirAsia X plans to deploy an A-330 aircraft for its new direct service. This specific model will be used for all flights operating between Kuala Lumpur and Almaty, four times a week.

Q.

Where are AirAsia X's operational hubs located?

A.

AirAsia X operates from three main hubs. These key operational centres are located in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Denpasar, Bali, supporting its extensive network of flights.

Q.

What is the total size of the AirAsia Aviation Group's aircraft fleet?

A.

The AirAsia Aviation Group, which includes AirAsia X, has a substantial fleet of aircraft. The group operates with a total of more than 270 aircraft across its various segments.

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