AirAsia X to fly to Busan from July 15

Ana Ghoib Syeikh Malaya 4:03 PTG
KUALA LUMPUR - AirAsia X has further expanded its network in Asia Pacific by adding a new route to South Korea's second largest city, Busan.

This is its second destination in South Korea, with the first being Seoul.
AirAsia X will be offering four flights a week between Gimhae International Airport, Busan, and the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) from July 15.

It would be using the Airbus A330-300 aircraft with 12 premium flatbed seats and 365 economy seats.

AirAsia X CEO Azran Osman Rani said the airline's entry into Busan was in line with the strategy of adding flight frequencies and destinations to priority Asia Pacific markets.

"We estimate that more than 60 per cent of AirAsia X passengers using this route will be first-time visitors, which will contribute significantly to tourism growth, allowing AirAsia X the opportunity to open up new market segments from Malaysia and Busan with affor-dable fares," he said in a statement.

The airline will be offering launch fares to Busan from Kuala Lumpur from as low as RM199(S$80) (economy) and RM699 (premium flatbeds).

Online bookings are available from today to April 28 for travel between July 15 and April 30 next year.