AVOIDING CONGESTION: AirAsia is expecting that there would be an influx of travelers at the airport during the GE13 travel period, and therefore it advised travelers to arrive earlier than usual for their flights to avoid congestion at airports throughout the country.
KUCHING: AirAsia Bhd (AirAsia) is expecting an influx of travelers at airports during the 13th General Election (GE13) travel period and is advising travelers to arrive earlier than usual for their flights to avoid congestion at airports throughout the country.
In a press statement yesterday, AirAsia said, “We would like to advise all AirAsia guests who will be traveling throughout the GE13 weekend to arrive earlier than usual for their flights at the various airports throughout the country.”
In addition, AirAsia highlighted, “Over 35,000 travelers are expected to go through the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT), and all guests are recommended to arrive at the airport at least three hours prior to their respective flights and clear all travel formalities as early as possible to avoid the anticipated congestion due to the surge in travelers over the GE13 weekend.
“Guests are advised to utilise our web check-in and mobile check-in services for their travel convenience.
“Web and mobile check-in services are available 14 days before their scheduled departure flight up to 60 minutes prior.”
It further pointed out that travelers traveling without check-in baggage could proceed directly to the document check counters to verify their traveling documents and enter the departure gates.
“For guests with check-in baggage, we would recommend them to arrive early to ensure they have sufficient time between conducting ‘Baggage Drop’ and proceeding to their respective departure gates,” the statement explained.