Bangkok--18 Jan--AirAsia
AIRASIA X TO LAUNCH KUALA LUMPUR — JEDDAH, SAUDIA ARABIA ROUTE
With fares from as low as THB*4,290 THB per trip
The gateway to Makkah and Madinah is just one click away!
AirAsia X, a leading long-haul, low fare airline and affiliate of the AirAsia Group, announced today a new route to Jeddah from its Kuala Lumpur hub. The flights from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah will commence services from 16th February 2013, offering guests the opportunity to discover the major urban centre of western Saudi Arabia and its historical surroundings.
During 16 February-30 April 2013, AirAsia X will operate 3 flights per week between Kuala Lumpur and King Abdul Aziz International Airport. Flights will be increased to 4 times per week starting from 1 May 2013 onwards. (*Flight frequency may be adjusted according to the seasonality.)
In conjunction with the Open for Sale announcement, AirAsia X is offering promotional fares from as low as THB4,290 on Economy, and from as low as THB17,170 on our Premium Flatbed from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah one way. Bookings are available online from 18th January 2013 until 20th January 2013, for the travel period from 16th February 2013 to 9 February, 2014. For more details, log on to www.airasia.com. Alternatively, guests may also contact our helpdesk at +603 2787 0101 (Monday- Friday; 9am-6pm GMT+8) or email us at
[email protected].
Azran Osman-Rani, CEO of AirAsia X said, “AirAsia X is delighted to announce the launch of Jeddah, which is the fourteenth destination in our network. With Jeddah being the gateway to holy cities of Madinah and Makkah, we are delighted that our services will provide more affordable travel for our Muslim guests in Malaysia and throughout the region to perform the holy pilgrimage of Hajj and Umrah.”
“Similarly, guests from Saudi Arabia will have the opportunity to travel across our extensive network in South East Asia and beyond. We believe that AirAsia’s wide network and favourable fare structures make cultural, heritage, recreational and shopping destinations across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia and other countries in the Asia Pacific Region more accessible to guests and thus will create new travel demand from Saudi Arabia.”
AirAsia X was the first long-haul, low fare carrier to introduce Flatbed seats, which have standard business class specifications of 20” width, 60” pitch and stretch out to 77” in full recline position.
The Premium flatbeds feature universal power sockets, adjustable headrests and built-in personal utilities such as tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy screen. Premium seat guests also enjoy premium complimentary products and services including Pick A Seat, Priority Check-in, Priority Boarding, Priority Baggage, 25kg Baggage Allowance, Complimentary Meal and Pillow & Duvet.
Jointly with AirAsia, AirAsia X was named World’s Best Low Cost Airline in the annual World Airline Survey by Skytrax for four consecutive years in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. On top of that, AirAsia X was also awarded the Airbus Top Operational Excellence Award 2010-2011, for being the world's best Airbus A330-300 operator (small fleet category) excelling in operations, maintenance and safety systems.
*Promo Fares include airport taxes and fees.
Flights and fares are subject to availability and are for one way travel only.
Promo Fares are limited and not available on all flights/days or at peak periods.
Photo Caption: Aireen Omar, CEO of AirAsia, Dato’ Kamarudin Meranun, Co-founder and Director of AirAsia X, Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Chairman of AirAsia X and Azran Osman-Rani, CEO of AirAsia X officiating the launch of AirAsia X’s latest destination from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah.
FLIGHT SCHEDULE FOR KUALA LUMPUR-JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA EFFECTIVE 16 FEBRUARY 2013 (3X’S WEEKLY)
Flights From Departure/ Arrival Flight No. Frequency Effective Date
Kuala Lumpurto Jeddah 16:30/21:00 D7 174 6 16 Feb ONLY
11:00/15:30 D7 172 2,4,6 Effective 19 Feb
Jeddah to Kuala Lumpur 22:30/12:30 D7 175 6 16 Feb ONLY
17:00/7:00 D7 173 2,4,6 Effective 19 Feb
2- Tuesday, 4- Thursday, 6-Saturday
FLIGHT SCHEDULE FOR KUALA LUMPUR-JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA EFFECTIVE 1 MAY, 2013 (4X’S WEEKLY)
Flights From Departure/ Arrival Flight No. Frequency
Kuala Lumpurto Jeddah 2:35/7:05 D7 170 1,4
11:30/16:00 D7 172 2,6
Jeddah to Kuala Lumpur 8:30/22:30 D7 171 1,4
17:25/7:25 D7 173 2,6
1- Monday, 2- Tuesday, 4- Thursday, 6-Saturday
For more information, please visit www.airasia.com