AirAsia launches Promotional Fares on Select Routes in Malaysia

AirAsia is planning to develop Kota Kinabalu and Kuching airports into fully operational hubs by July 2006.

The low cost airline will commence daily direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Miri and Tawau starting from 11th July, and Bintulu, Sibu, Miri , Kota Kinabalu from Kuching, beginning 25th July 2006. Bookings for these new flights can be made at all AirAsia’s distribution channels from today onwards. These flights will be operated with Boeing 737-300 aircraft.

AirAsia will also be boosting flight frequencies from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. Flights from Johor to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu will be increased to twice daily (14 flights weekly), and Miri and Sibu will commence 7 times weekly operations from 3rd July onwards.

The airline will also enhance its direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan, and Tawau by offering 2 daily flights a week (14 flights weekly).

AirAsia's Promotional Launch Fares

Travel period: 6th July - 24th March 2007

Booking period : 2nd June – 30th June 2006:

New Flight

Kuala Lumpur – Brunei from RM 89.99 one way / BND 39.99

Kota Kinabalu Hub

Kota Kinabalu – Miri from RM 9.99 one way
Kota Kinabalu – Tawau from RM 9.99 one way

Kuching Hub

Kuching – Bintulu from RM 9.99 one way
Kuching – Sibu from RM 9.99 one way
Kuching – Miri from RM 19.99 one way
Kuching – Kota Kinabalu from RM 19.99 one way

Fares quoted are for one way travel and exclude airport fees, admin and fuel surcharges.

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