Saturday, March 16, 2024
AirAsia X (AAX) marked its entry into the Central Asian market by inaugurating its direct flight service to Almaty, Kazakhstan, yesterday. The airline celebrated the full occupancy of its first flight from Almaty to Kuala Lumpur, accommodating 285 passengers.
The maiden flight, D7601, took off from Almaty International Airport on March 14, 2024, and arrived today at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2). The passengers were greeted warmly by Dr. Yasmeen binti Yasim, Deputy Secretary General of Tourism from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, alongside Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia. Joining them were Kesavan Sivanandam, AirAsia’s Chief Airport and Customer Experience Officer, Moses Devanayagam, Senior Director of Operations for AirAsia X, and Amanda Woo, Group Head of Commercial at AirAsia.
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing said: “We are pleased to welcome AirAsia X’s inaugural flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan to Kuala Lumpur today. As the first Malaysian airline to fly directly to Almaty, this marks a significant milestone for our nation. Malaysia is a country rich in diverse cultures and natural beauty, and we are excited to extend our Malaysian hospitality to our Kazakh friends. Our aim for 2024 is to welcome over 27.3 million tourists, and we are confident that our Kazakh visitors will contribute significantly to this goal. Selamat Datang ke Malaysia!”
AirAsia X CEO, Benyamin Ismail added: “The launch of our direct flights from Almaty today with an impressive 100 percent load factor marks a significant leap forward for AirAsia X as we venture into the heart of Central Asia. This strategic move underscores our continued commitment to expanding our global footprint and reconnecting travellers with the world’s most captivating destinations. We are confident that our entry into the Kazakh market will not only enhance tourism between both countries but also foster closer ties regionally as we can connect the people in the largest country in Central Asia to 130 destinations from Kuala Lumpur. As we continue to expand our increasing network across the region and presence in Central Asia, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for the airline.”
To commemorate this significant achievement, AAX is launching special promotional fares starting at RM599 all-inclusive for one-way flights or USD169 all-inclusive for one-way trips between Kuala Lumpur and Almaty. These special rates can be booked from 15th to 21st March 2024, for travel anytime from now until 17th June 2025. Reservations can be made through airasia.com and the AirAsia MOVE app, formerly known as the ‘airasia Superapp’.
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