For Melbourne, X marks the spot
KUALA LUMPUR – Budget airline AirAsia X is launching Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur flights with four Airbus A330 return flights a week from November.
Additional flights will be introduced during peak periods, moving to daily services from March next year.
Melbourne will be AirAsia X’s fourth destination in its long-haul network following the launch of services to the Gold Coast, Hangzhou (Shanghai) and Perth.
Azran Osman-Rani, CEO, AirAsia X, said, “The new flights servicing Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne were the result of a collaborative effort between the Victorian Government, AirAsia X and industry.
“We estimate that more than 60 percent of AirAsia X passengers to Melbourne will be first time visitors, based on our Gold Coast experience which will contribute significantly to tourism growth, allowing AirAsia X the opportunity to open up new market segments from Malaysia with its low fares.â€
Ian Jarrett
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