AirAsia Malaysia is set to restart services to four destinations from two hubs – Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu to Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Kunming with 10 flights weekly, and increasing the frequency by up to 27 flights weekly in March.
The first flight to and from China recommenced on Feb 10, to and from Guangzhou with strong load factors both ways, the group said in a statement today.
Complementing the resumption of the short-haul destinations, AirAsia X Malaysia will reconnect Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Chengdu with 10 flights weekly starting March 1, 2023.
AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said China is “an integral market for AirAsia Aviation Group”, where it is the largest international low-cost carrier by capacity pre-pandemic.
“Based on the impressive load factor of our inaugural flight to/from Guangzhou, the restart of our services will not only provide greater value and accessibility to travellers from Malaysia and tourists from China but will significantly boost tourism, trade and economic growth in both countries,” he said in a statement today.
AirAsia X Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail said China will be its next primary market focus as the airline resumes its growth strategy of flying the most popular and profitable routes.
The mid-range low-cost carrier has witnessed tremendous success with its services to China, having carried over 1.8 million guests to and from China in 2019 alone, he added.
“We believe the recommencement of our services to China will be popular for business travellers, international students, those visiting family and relatives as well as stimulating regional demand between two large markets,” he said.
AirAsia Malaysia is offering all-in one-way fares for travellers from RM151/RM223 from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu to Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Kunming.
AirAsia X Malaysia is offering all-in one-way fares for travellers from RM899/1,088 yuan on the economy class or RM2,199/3,288 yuan on premium flatbed from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Chengdu.
As entry to China is currently limited to certain visas, travellers are advised to check the travel requirements of the country they are flying to.