At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia X
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Sepang, Malaysia
Key figures
- Inaugural flight load factor
- over 90 per cent
- Return flight passenger load factor
- over 70 per cent
People
- YB Datuk Haji Hasbi bin Haji HabibollahDeputy Minister of Transport of Malaysia
- Ekitela MoruHigh Commissioner of Kenya to Malaysia
- Datuk Kamarudin MeranunChairman of Capital A
- Dato’ Fam Lee EeChairman of AirAsia X
- Benyamin IsmailCEO of AirAsia X
- Zurina Abd. SamadDeputy Director International Promotion (Asia/Africa), Tourism Malaysia
- Datuk Manoharan PeriasamyDirector-General of Tourism Malaysia
Products and programs
SEPANG, November 18, 2024 -- AirAsia X (AAX) today celebrates the milestone of launching flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi, Kenya — the safari capital of the world.
The inaugural flight departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) at 7:00 PM and touched down smoothly at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 11:00 PM (local time) on the same day, with an impressive load factor of over 90 per cent.
Guests travelling on flight D7 101 were warmly sent off by Deputy Minister of Transport of Malaysia, YB Datuk Haji Hasbi bin Haji Habibollah, the High Commissioner of Kenya to Malaysia, His Excellency Ekitela Moru, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, Chairman of Capital A, Dato’ Fam Lee Ee, Chairman of AAX and Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AAX.
On 16 November 2024, the airline will proudly welcome its first flight from Nairobi to Kuala Lumpur, celebrating this historic achievement alongside Tourism Malaysia. The return flight, D7 102, will arrive at 3:10PM (local time) and will be received by Zurina Abd. Samad, Deputy Director International Promotion (Asia/Africa) Tourism Malaysia on behalf of Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director-General of Tourism Malaysia and AirAsia Allstars, with a solid passenger load factor of over 70 per cent.
Renowned as the safari capital of the world, Nairobi offers a rare opportunity to see wildlife within its city limits. This vibrant city blends rich culture, wildlife experiences, and bustling markets, making it a thrilling gateway to Kenya’s natural wonders.
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Questions around this news
What route did the airline inaugurate?
The release says the new service connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with Nairobi, Kenya. Its inaugural Kuala Lumpur departure, flight D7 101, left Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 and landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The release also describes a return service from Nairobi to Kuala Lumpur as flight D7 102.
What passenger loads did the release report for the flights?
The release reported a load factor of over 90 per cent for the inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi. It also said the return flight from Nairobi to Kuala Lumpur had a passenger load factor of over 70 per cent. These are the figures as stated in the release.
What does an airline load factor measure?
Load factor describes how much of an airline’s available passenger capacity is occupied. It is commonly expressed as a percentage, based on passengers carried compared with the seats available over a flight or a broader period. It does not, by itself, show the fare paid or whether a flight made a profit.
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