KUCHING: AirAsia X announced its latest international route from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, the airline’s second destination after Seoul in Korea, and the first direct flight connecting the two cities.
According to a press statement, AirAsia X would commence services and fly direct to Gimhae International Airport, Busan from July 15, 2013 onwards with four weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Busan.
The route would be operated by the Airbus A330-300 aircraft with 12 premium flatbed seats and 365 economy seats.
To mark the opening for sale of the new route, AirAsia X is offering an unbelievable promotional all-in fare from as low as RM199 on economy, and from as low as RM699 on premium flatbedbetween Kuala Lumpur and Busan one way.
Fares are available online for booking from April 17 to April 28, 2013 for travel between July 15, 2013 and April 30, 2014.
Azran Osman-Rani, chief executive officer, AirAsia X, said, “AirAsia X’s entry into Busan is in line with our stated strategy of adding flight frequencies and destinations to a few priority Asia Pacific markets, like Korea.
“We believe that our entry will stimulate new travel demands from the city and its surrounding regions. This is what AirAsia X is about – providing affordable international travel for everyone.
“Guests from Busan will now be able to fly to Malaysia and thereafter use Kuala Lumpur as a gateway to over 85 destinations served by the AirAsia Group in South East Asia and beyond, which includes regional Asean cities or long-haul sectors served by AirAsia X.”
“We estimate that more than 60 per cent of AirAsia X passengers to and from Busan will be first time visitors, which will contribute significantly to tourism growth, allowing AirAsia X the opportunity to open up new market segments from Malaysia and Busan with its affordable fares.
“Guests from Malaysia and surrounding regions may also fly to Busan via Kuala Lumpur hub or use Busan as a gateway to beautiful Jeju Island which is only an hour away by flight.” concluded Azran.