SEPANG: AirAsia X (AAX) has announced the resumption of its services between Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Changsha, a city renowned for its historical and cultural significance in China.
This decision underscores the airline’s dedication to strengthening its foothold in the Chinese market, building on its recent inaugural flight to Xi’an last week.
Starting July 5, travellers will have the opportunity to once again access direct flights to Changsha, with four weekly flights initially.
AAX chief executive officer (CEO) Benyamin Ismail said the resumption aligns with the government’s target of attracting 27 million international tourists this year.
“In 2019, we carried over 140,000 guests to and from Changsha, highlighting the robust demand for our services.
“Now with strong pent-up demand, we are fully dedicated to propelling the industry forward to achieve the government’s international tourist arrival target of 27 million this year,” Ismail said in a statement today.
Changsha, the capital and largest city of Hunan Province, also known as ‘China’s Top Tourist City’, boasts remarkable attractions such as the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wu Ling Yuan (Zhangjiajie), famously featured in the Hollywood blockbuster Avatar.
To mark this significant milestone, AAX announces that tickets for flights to Changsha are now available for purchase starting from RM388 all-in one way.
Bookings can be made from today until Apr 21, for travel between July 5 and Oct 26, via airasia.com or the AirAsia MOVE app.
Furthermore, Malaysians can enjoy visa-free entry to China for tourist visits of up to 15 days until November 30.
Ismail reiterated the airline’s commitment to expanding its network and maintaining its position as the largest foreign budget carrier.
“We remain committed to expanding our network that not only maintains AirAsia Group’s market dominance as the largest foreign best value carrier by capacity but also enables AAX to remain committed in our quest to stimulate and make air travel affordable for everyone,” he said.
