AirAsia X announces direct flight to Seoul

AirAsia X will commence services and fly direct to Incheon International Airport, Seoul on 1 November, 2010 with direct daily flights between Seoul and Kuala Lumpur.

To mark the opening for sale of the new route, AirAsia X is offering an unbelievable promotional all-in fare from as low as RM99* (Base fare: RM74 + Airport tax: RM25) from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul for the booking period from 4 to 8 August 2010 for the travel period from 1 November 2010 to 11 August, 2011.

Promotional seats are limited and available on first-come, first-served basis and made exclusively available online via www.airasia.com and mobile.airasia.com.

Guests flying on this new route will have the chance to experience the new comfortable 'Premium FlatBed seats' on the brand new A330 aircraft. The flatbed seats are standard business class specifications of 20" width, 60" pitch and stretches out to 77" in full recline position. The seats feature universal power sockets, adjustable headrests and built-in personal utilities such as tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy screen. This new improvement offers unmatched comfort to the guests and position AirAsia as the market leader, further bolstering the brand as the epitome of innovation and excellence.

Azran Osman-Rani, Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia X, said "AirAsia X's commencement of daily services to Seoul could not have come at the most opportune timing in November to coincide with major school holidays and year end festive season where travel demand is peak and fares are super high. This is what AirAsia X is about - providing affordable international travel for everyone. Our daily services between Seoul and Kuala Lumpur during the peak period at Christmas will open up the skies at a time when many people have holidays and are seeking cost effective and exciting vacations in new locations."

"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, allowing AirAsia X the opportunity to open up new market segments from Malaysia and Korea with its low fares. We are confident that AirAsia X's direct connection will be able to stimulate new travel demands and further tap new markets, especially that of young working adults and families, to travel to Malaysia and thereafter use Kuala Lumpur as a gateway to over 132 routes in South East Asia, that includes regional ASEAN cities or long-haul sectors serviced by AirAsia X. This translates into a low-cost yet efficient travel experience for guests who benefit from using the LCC Terminal in Kuala Lumpur to connect to destinations as diverse as Australia (Gold Coast, Perth, Melbourne), China (Hangzhou, Tianjin, Chengdu), Taipei, and London," concluded Azran.

With over 11 million people, Seoul is the largest city in South Korea and represents the country's heart for business, politics, education, and modern culture. Immerse yourself in rich tales of yesteryears when you visit ancient grand fortress walls and gates that stands along with World Heritage palaces, royal shrines and tombs. Though, not far from these beautiful relics lie modern shopping facilities that will make your head dizzy with delight at the wide variety of shopping choices. For a bit of family fun, head on down to the various theme parks such as Lotte World, one of the largest indoor amusement parks, Everland, Korea's answer to Disneyland, or Seoul Land Amusement Park, which features 5 themed areas and rides that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping. If you've been caught in the Korean entertainment wave, then be sure to visit the hot spots where your favourite drama, movie, or music video was shot. Perhaps you can catch your favourite K-Idols in action in their own backyard. And certainly, there's no need to remind you of all the great Korean cuisine that await you!

*All in Fare includes airport tax. .

Flights and fares are subject to availability and are for one way travel only.

FLIGHT SCHEDULE FOR KUALA LUMPUR- SEOUL, KOREA