AirAsia Group debuts Singapore-Semarang, KL-Jeddah flights

AirAsia and AirAsia X have introduced two routes – from Singapore to Semarang, Indonesia and Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia respectively – the latter targeting Muslim pilgrims.

Starting on February 6, AirAsia will launch four-times weekly flights between Singapore and Semarang, bringing the number of direct AirAsia flights out of Singapore to 14. In conjunction with the launch, AirAsia is offering all-in, one-way fares from S$89 (US$73). Bookings are open until January 27 for the travel period of February 7, 2013 to February 9, 2014.

Meanwhile, longhaul arm AirAsia X will commence Kuala Lumpur-Jeddah services from February 16. The service will operate thrice-weekly from February 16 to April 30, and four-times weekly from May 1. Frequency may be adjusted according to seasonality.

AirAsia X is offering special introductory fares for the route, starting at RM399 (US$132) for economy class and RM1,599 for its premium flatbed seat, one-way. Bookings are available from today until Sunday for the travel period of February 16, 2013 to February 9, 2014.

Azran Osman-Rani, CEO, AirAsia X, said: “With Jeddah being the gateway to the 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.”

-TTG Asia.

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