Airasia X announces direct service to Tokyo

AirAsia X will commence services and fly direct to Haneda Airport International terminal, Tokyo on 9 December, 2010 with three non-stop weekly services between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo.

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* one way from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo for the booking period from 23 to 26 September 2010 for the travel period from 9 December, 2010 to 31 July, 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 direct services to Tokyo from Kuala Lumpur is a new addition to our long haul Asian network after Korea. We are pleased our long standing ambition has finally pulled through and as the largest metropolitan city in the world; Tokyo represents an important feeder market into our growing international network. The three times weekly flight will strengthen our historic business and tourism links with Japan's commercial center, adding real convenience and providing affordable international travel for everyone."

"We estimate that more than 60 per cent of AirAsia X passengers to and from Tokyo will be first time visitors, which will contribute significantly to tourism growth, allowing AirAsia X the opportunity to open up new market segments from Tokyo. This will further boost tourism traffic into Malaysia from Japan, which has already shown an increase in visitor arrivals to date in 2010 compared to last year. AirAsia X's direct connection will be able to stimulate new travel demands and further tap the 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.

Tokyo, being the Japanese capital, will defy your imagination with its high-energy pace and sci-fi-like architecture. There's no shortage of places to visit: trendy boutiques, art galleries and museums are easily found. But don't let your eyes remain at street level as your scour the city for excitement - look up and let yourself be mesmerised by the many iconic buildings here, all featuring inspiring levels of sophistication. As the sun sets, make your way to Shinjuku and Shibuya, where a fantastic night out is guaranteed. If traditional culture is your thing, you'll want to visit cities such as Kyoto and Nara that are well-known for temples, shrines, tea ceremonies, geishas and kabuki (traditional stylised dance-drama). For the adventurous travelers and scenic lovers, fall under the spell of its majestic mountains, most notably Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan or try taking a communal hot spring bath in Kyushu and Hokkaido. Say hello to futuristic cities, ancient temples, mist-shrouded mountains, lightning-fast bullet trains and kimono-clad geishas - the wonders of Japan beckons!

*Promo Fares include airport taxes.

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

FLIGHT SCHEDULE FOR KUALA LUMPUR- TOKYO, JAPAN