AirAsia X to hop on Kangaroo route
SYDNEY – The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation says A$1,000 return flights between Australia and UK are on the horizon.
CAPA says AirAsia X plans a Gold Coast-Kuala Lumpur-London launch by late 2008, and a second Australian destination from October
Key points from the latest CAPA report include:
-AirAsia X to offer regular fares between Australia and UK for A$1,000 (plus taxes/charges);
– Promotional fares could be much cheaper;
– Kuala Lumpur-London Stansted services to commence by the end of 2008 with two leased A340s;
– AirAsia X to announce second Australian destination by May-08, with services from Oct-08;
– Third Australian destination from Feb/Mar-09;
– “Active discussions†with Melbourne although other cities bidding aggressively.
Ian Jarrett
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