20 August 2009

AirAsia names date for Abu Dhabi

KUALA LUMPUR ââ¬' AirAsiaX is launching services between KL and
Abu Dhabi from November 23 this year.

The LCC will start with five weekly flights in time for the peak Haj and Eid-dul Adha travel season.

A launch fare of AED99 (RM99) one-way is available online via AirAsiaââ¬â¢s website.

Booking period is from today to August 26, for travel between November 23 this year to July 31, 2010.

AirAsia X CEO Azran Osman-Rani said he was ââ¬Åâœecstaticââ¬~ with the carrierââ¬â¢s first long haul route into the Middle East from Kuala Lumpur

ââ¬ÅâœThis is part of our overall strategy in expanding into the Middle East. We see an untapped market which has strong economic potential for the route,ââ¬~ he added.

An Airbus A340 aircraft will service the new route.

Passengers will pay extra for food, baggage, and ââ¬Åâœhotââ¬~ seats.

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