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Saturday, December 22, 2012

AirAsia X Increases Flight Frequency to Long-haul Destinations in 2013

SEPANG, 13 DECEMBER 2012 – AirAsia X, the long-haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia today announced that the airline is increasing its flight frequency from Kuala Lumpur to Australia (Melbourne), Taiwan (Taipei), and China (Chengdu) effective 1 May, 2013 onwards.
The additional frequencies will see the current daily flights to Melbourne increase to nine flights weekly by 1 May 2013 and subsequently to twelve flights weekly by 1 July, 2013.
AirAsia X have also added additional flights to its current daily flights to Taipei which will see the airline service ten weekly flights effective 1 May 2013 and with double daily flights commencing 1 July, 2013 onwards.
Flights to Chengdu, China will increase from its current five flights weekly to six flights weekly by 1 May, 2013. AirAsia X will subsequently service daily flights to the land of the panda’s by 1 July, 2013.
Guests may log on to www.airasia.com for bookings and flight schedules for the increase in flight frequencies to the respective markets.
AirAsia X’s CEO, Azran Osman-Rani said, “Our increase in flight frequency is testament to our commitment in offering guests a more flexible flight schedule to suit our guests travel needs and preferences. AirAsia X is responding to the strong encouraging demand for Melbourne, Chengdu and Taipei which has recorded a strong average passenger loads in excess of 80% in 2012.”
“AirAsia X remains focused in strengthening its network of its core markets in Australia, Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan and the increase in flight frequencies would further solidify our position in our key markets. The additional flights will open up new prospects for commercial activities and boost tourism in the ASEAN region, Taiwan and Australia.”
AirAsia X was the first long-haul, low fare carrier to introduce Flatbed seats, which have standard business class specifications of 20” width, 60” pitch and stretch out to 77” in full recline position. The Premium flatbeds feature universal power sockets, adjustable headrests and built-in personal utilities such as tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy screen. Premium seat guests also enjoy premium complimentary products and services including Pick A Seat, Priority Check-in, Priority Boarding, Priority Baggage, 25kg Baggage Allowance, Complimentary Meal and Pillow & Blanket.

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