KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Malaysia welcomed its inaugural flight from Jaipur to Kuala Lumpur, boasting a full passenger load.
Flight AK18 departed from Jaipur International Airport at 11.40 p.m. and landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) at 7.05 a.m. local time on April 22.
This new route holds special significance for AirAsia Malaysia, as it marks the airline's debut in the enchanting Pink City, famed for its ancient forts dating back to the 16th century and Taj Mahal.
Bo Lingam, the group chief executive officer of AirAsia Aviation Group, said the airline is thrilled at the commencement of this milestone service.
"We are honoured to be the only airline in Malaysia to offer this direct connectivity," he said in a statement.
Since initiating flights between India and Malaysia in 2008, AirAsia has strived to facilitate seamless and affordable travel between the two countries, having served millions of passengers over the past 15 years.
Lingam said the significance of this new route, underscores AirAsia's unwavering commitment to expanding its presence in India, particularly in light of the government's recent announcement of visa-free entry.
AirAsia is offering a 20 per cent discount to various destinations in India. Passengers can book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam, Ahmedabad, Trivandrum, and Amritsar for RM179 all-in-one (terms and conditions apply). This offer is valid for bookings made between now and April 28, 2024, for travel between May 6 and November 30, 2024.
Currently, AirAsia operates direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to 13 Indian cities, with a robust schedule of 78 weekly flights.
Further expansion is on the horizon, with flights to Visakhapatnam commencing on April 26, Ahmedabad on May 1, and Bhubaneswar on May 28.
