Malaysian charters to Christmas Island relaunched

Kris International Traveltours is set to launch three charters from Kuala Lumpur to Christmas Island in December. Operated by Malaysia Airlines, the charters will leave Kuala Lumpur on December 22, 26 and 29, while the return leg is on December 26, 29 and January 1.

Kris International Traveltours general manager, KT Foo, told TTG Asia: “We first mounted the exclusive scheduled charter flights to Christmas Island way back in 1997. It’s an opportune time now to revisit and rediscover Christmas Island and to see the Red Crab Migration.

“Many Malaysians perceive Australia as being a very expensive holiday destination. We wish to change their mindset through our affordably priced charters. If these charters prove successful, we hope to do similar charters during the Chinese New Year period as well.”

Kris International Traveltours has developed four five-day/four-night packages for its December 22 departure, namely an all-inclusive four-wheel drive island adventure package from RM3,688 (US$1207), a honeymoon package, a game fishing package as well as a four-wheel drive island adventure and scuba diving package.

For the remaining departures, the company is offering two all-inclusive packages from RM3,488, namely a four-wheel drive island adventure as well as a four-wheel drive island adventure and honeymoon package, with optional activities such as golfing, bird watching and snorkelling.

Furthermore, the charter services also paves the way for more Australian inbound tourists to Malaysia in December, which coincides with the country’s year-end Mega Shopping Carnival, Foo pointed out. The company has tied up with an Australian outbound consultant for these charter operations.

-TTG Asia.