AirAsia X Announces Direct Flight To Seoul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X, the Malaysian based long haul, low-fare airline Monday announced its latest international route, Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, South Korea. In a statement Monday, AirAsia X said it would fly direct to Incheon International Airport from Kuala Lumpur, starting from November 1, with direct daily flights.

AirAsia X will be offering fares from RM99 for the travel period from Nov 1, 2010 to August 11, 2011. This new destination could not have come at a better time, as it will coincide with major school holidays and year end festivities, said AirAsia X Chief Executive Officer, Azran Osman-Rani. He said the airline was confident the new route will encourage new travel demands and stimulate tourism growth. "We estimate that more than 60 per cent of AirAsia X passengers to and from Seoul will be first time visitors, which will contribute significantly to tourism growth," Azran Osman-Rani added.