AirAsia launching Sydney-Bali flights
The busy Sydney-Bali holiday route is about to get even more competitive.
Budget carrier Indonesia AirAsia X will begin serving the route five times weekly from October 17.
It will be up against incumbent carriers Garuda Indonesia, Virgin Australia and Jetstar.
To kick off the service, Airasia has announced an introductory price of $119 one way, which undercuts all three competitors on the route.
Flights have already been granted approval from the Australian regulator.
With soon-to-be four competitors plying the route, travellers may benefit from lower fares.
AirAsia will use A330-300 aircraft with a capacity for 377 passengers on the route, which is already showing strong load factors, Airasia said.
"We’re delighted to expand connectivity with the east coast of Australia," Kurniawan said.
"Bali has long been a favoured holiday destination for Australians and it continues to grow in popularity."
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season
Major rail disruptions around and in Berlin until early 2026