Fares On Sale Today From Under AUD/NZD 200 For Economy flights To Kuala Lumpur Premium Flatbeds On Sale From Under AUD 600 To Kuala Lumpur
Australia/New Zealand, October 31, 2023 -- The promotional fares on sale starting today 30 October until 5 November 2023 for the travel period between 30 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 are listed below (fares one way - both ways):
Medium haul low cost leader AirAsia X (AAX) celebrates its 16th anniversary this week with a special birthday sale, providing everyone with the gift of great value air travel to Asia and beyond.
From now until 5 November 2024 fares from Australia and New Zealand to the heart of southeast Asia are on sale starting from under AUD500 for the extended travel period from 30 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024.
AirAsia X CEO Benyamin Ismail, said the airline is thrilled to reach this incredible milestone particularly after two of the most challenging years during the pandemic.
“Now we are well and truly back and stronger than ever, returning to our most popular destinations first. Australia and New Zealand are core destinations in our network, which combined with the AirAsia Group now exceeds over 130 destinations across Asia and Asia Pacific.
“We are pleased with ongoing demand for our services to and from Australia/NZ and are already increasing the number of flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to cater for significant demand ahead of the peak upcoming travel season.
"As more aircraft return to service we are also looking forward to introduce more flights to existing popular destinations and to new ones that we may have never flown before, which we will continue to introduce based on consumer demand."
In brief
AirAsia X says it is marking its 16th anniversary with a fare promotion for travel between Australia or New Zealand and Kuala Lumpur. The release lists one-way fares for economy and Premium Flatbeds from several cities, with promotional tickets on sale from 30 October through 5 November 2023. The stated travel period runs from 30 October 2023 to 30 September 2024. CEO Benyamin Ismail said Australia and New Zealand remain important markets and that the airline is adding flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in response to demand. AirAsia X also describes its services from Australia and New Zealand, including flights to Kuala Lumpur and a Sydney–Auckland route, and says travelers can connect onward through the AirAsia network.
Key takeaways
- The anniversary promotion lists fares from Australia and New Zealand to Kuala Lumpur for economy and Premium Flatbeds.
- The fares are on sale from 30 October to 5 November 2023 for travel through 30 September 2024.
- AirAsia X says it is increasing flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth as demand warrants.
- CEO Benyamin Ismail said Australia and New Zealand are core destinations in the airline’s network.
Since commencing operations on 2 November 2007 to the Gold Coast in Australia as its very first destination, AAX has flown millions of guests at great value for mid haul air travel and counting.
Economy (both ways/each way)
- Melbourne - Kuala Lumpur from AUD 306*
- Perth to Kuala Lumpur from AUD 176*
- Gold Coast to Kuala Lumpur from AUD 296*
- Sydney to Kuala Lumpur from AUD 306*
- Auckland to Kuala Lumpur from NZD 426*
Premium Flatbeds (both ways/each way)
- Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur from AUD 836*
- Perth to Kuala Lumpur from AUD 596*
- Gold Coast to Kuala Lumpur from AUD 786*
- Sydney to Kuala Lumpur from AUD 836*
- Auckland to Kuala Lumpur from NZD 1,196*
AirAsia X continues to support great events in Australia and New Zealand - just last weekend sponsoring the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon hot on the heels of the Sydney City 2 Surf fun run in Sydney and the Gold Coast marathon events earlier this year.
AirAsia X resumed direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney in September 2022 post pandemic. The airline flies daily on the popular route (and now up to 11 times weekly during peak periods). In Australia the airline also flies from Melbourne, Perth and Gold Coast to Kuala Lumpur with services increasing on these routes as demand dictates. AirAsia X also flies daily across the Tasman between Sydney and Auckland as one of the only airlines flying the comfortable widebody A330 aircraft on the route. AAX also features Premium Flatbeds with life flat beds , comfy pillows, duvet and complimentary meals on sale for often less than the cost of an economy seat on a full service airline. From Kuala Lumpur, Australian and Kiwi guests can connect onto 130 destinations throughout AirAsia's broad network including India, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, China and many more - always at the best value prices. See the AirAsia Superapp or visit wwwairasia.com for more information.
*Fares to and from Australia/NZ on sale now include all taxes and applicable charges. Other terms and conditions apply.
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For further information please contact:
Vanessa Regan
AirAsia X Head of Communications Australia/NZ
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Questions around this news
Which Australia and New Zealand routes to Kuala Lumpur are included in the sale?
The release lists flights from Melbourne, Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, as well as Auckland to Kuala Lumpur. It gives economy fares from AUD 176 from Perth and from NZD 426 from Auckland, with separate listed fares for the other routes. The release says fares include applicable taxes and charges, and that other terms and conditions apply.
What onward connections are available from Kuala Lumpur?
The release says travelers arriving from Australia and New Zealand can connect from Kuala Lumpur to destinations across the airline group’s network. Examples named include India, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, the Philippines and China. The release describes the wider network as covering more than 130 destinations across Asia and the Asia Pacific.
What is a premium flatbed seat?
A premium flatbed is an airline seat that reclines into a mostly flat sleeping surface, offering more room to rest than a standard upright seat. Airlines may bundle extra amenities or services with the seat, but what is included varies by carrier, route and fare. A flatbed may not be identical to a fully level bed.
What does it mean for an airline to operate a widebody aircraft?
A widebody aircraft has a broad fuselage that typically accommodates two passenger aisles. Compared with a narrowbody aircraft, it can provide a wider cabin and more seating capacity, and is commonly used for longer routes. Aircraft size and cabin arrangements vary, so the term alone does not specify passenger capacity or onboard amenities.
