AirAsia unites families: RM298 fares this Chinese New Year

Friday, January 5, 2024

AirAsia has unveiled its highly anticipated fixed low fares for late-night flights, aiming to facilitate affordable family reunions during the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities in both Peninsular and East Malaysia.

Celebrate this Chinese New Year by flying home between Kuala Lumpur and Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu, or Miri, as well as between Johor Bahru and Kuching, Sibu, or Miri at a rate of RM298* for a one-way ticket. Additionally, travel between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, or Tawau, and between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu is priced at RM348* for a one-way trip. These special fares will be available from 5th to 15th February 2024.

Minister of Transport, YB Anthony Loke said: “We are pleased to recognise AirAsia as one of the pioneer airlines in our country that consistently supports the government’s initiatives to ensure Malaysians can travel with affordable and reasonable fares, especially during the festive season. The airline’s fixed low fares initiative is also in line with the government’s FLYsiswa programme to subsidise RM300 for the purchase of flight tickets for public university students and the RM599 base-fare** subsidy scheme for the purchase of one-way economy class flight tickets to East Malaysia as announced last year. This synergy between the government and industry players is essential for fostering a robust and dynamic aviation sector that contributes significantly to the overall progress and prosperity of the nation. Thus, we look forward to continuously working with all industry stakeholders for the better welfare of all Malaysians.”

Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group, Bo Lingam said: “As we usher in the Lunar New Year, we are committed to strengthening our support in flying our guests back home to reunite with their families affordably. Today, we are pleased to reintroduce the fixed low fares for late-night flights between Peninsular and East Malaysia with around 25,000 seats for the upcoming festive period. We thank the government for their steadfast encouragement, which empowers us to continue making travel accessible for all, ensuring families can reunite joyfully and affordably during this important time.”

AirAsia extends its services by providing 134 late-night flights to seven sought-after East Malaysian destinations at fixed low rates. In addition, the airline will maintain 408 weekly flights to Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan at regular fares, in alignment with the government’s festive season initiative. To facilitate hassle-free travel, guests are advised to utilize the airasia Superapp for convenient self-check-in, accessible up to 14 days prior to departure. The e-Boarding Pass ensures a seamless boarding process. Furthermore, travelers can opt for FACES membership through the airasia Superapp to access EZ Pass special lanes during airport inspections and boarding, ensuring a smoother experience.

*The quoted promotional fixed low fares are applicable for one-way travel and include airport taxes, MAVCOM fees, fuel surcharges, and other relevant fees.

**Flights with base fares lower than RM599 will be sold at the current fare. These fares include 20kg of check-in baggage. They are non-refundable and subject to specific terms and conditions. All-in one-way fares start from RM674, inclusive of government taxes, MAVCOM fees, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. The subsidy is valid for the travel period from 7th, 8th, and 9th February 2024.

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