AirAsia offering rebates, new routes, increased frequencies for Aidiladha travel period

AirAsia passengers will enjoy a 20 per cent discount on tickets for

the Hari Raya Aidiladha period. File pix by MOHD FADLI HAMZAH.

KUALA LUMPUR: Start making your festive “balik kampung” plans now, because AirAsia is offering a 20 per cent discount on tickets for the Hari Raya Aidiladha period, as well as introducing new routes, and increasing flight frequencies.

The promotion is valid for all seats and flights, including additional holiday period flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Baru, Kuala Terengganu, Johor Baru and Alor Star.

New routes will also be introduced, such as the Langkawi-Kuching, Langkawi-Johor Baru, Johor Baru-Kuala Terengganu, Johor Baru-Tawau routes for the travel period between Aug 26 and Sept 3.

Flights to several locations will increase in frequency during the festive period: Kuala Terengganu (47 to 54 flights one-way weekly), Kota Baru (75 to 89) and Alor Star (33 to 40).

AirAsia Bhd head of commercial Spencer Lee said the additional flights and rebates are to accommodate the coming holidays, especially for Muslim passengers heading back to their home towns.

“The public can purchase their tickets from July 13 to 16 for the travel period between Aug 26 until Sept 3, which falls during the school term holidays and Hari Raya. AirAsia BIG members can redeem flights during this sale using their AirAsia BIG points,” Lee added.

“AirAsia is constantly working on growing our domestic hubs to serve our guests better, and we hope the new routes and the additional flight frequencies will provide a smoother travelling experience for our guests,” he added.

It is advisable for passengers to arrive at their airport three hours prior to departure time and perform self-check in via online or kiosk services to avoid congestion.

The discount is only applicable to base fares, while the rebate is not available during peak periods.

You can check the terms and conditions at airasia.com or the AirAsia mobile app and AirAsiaGo.

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-nst online.