AirAsia launches Direct Flights between Johor Bahru and Macau, Palembang

AirAsia’s southern hub in Johor received its first Airbus A320 on Tuesday. To commemorate the occasion, the airline simultaneously launched direct flights from Johor Bahru to Macau and Palembang, Indonesia with an official ceremony held at the airport to welcome the 150 passengers onboard the AK611 from Macau.

Dato’ Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia, said, “With Iskandar Development Region (IDR) becoming a burgeoning vibrant metropolis complete with land, rail, and sea accessibility, it is our aim and responsibility as a national carrier through strategic aircraft allocation and capacity planning to enhance the connectivity to fully support the region in realizing its full potential as the southern gateway of Malaysia. Our commitment is evident through the allocation of the first of many more Airbus A320 aircraft here in our Johor hub.”

AirAsia’s Johor hub with the new routes serves a total of 84 weekly flights out from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Tawau, Sandakan and now Macau and Palembang and the airline will also soon launch daily flights to Jakarta in September.

Asked why Macau was chosen as one of Johor’s international destination, Dato’ Tony said, “Macau today is one of our hottest and most desired destinations where we have recorded significant growth and consistently enjoyed high loads. In view of the growing demand for accessibility, we were encouraged to introduce direct flights from Johor to Macau to attract local visitors from Macau and those entering Macau to see the many facets of Malaysia or even cross over to Singapore. From Johor, they can then travel to Kuala Lumpur and return to Macau from there. With Macau’s strategic position as a gaming and entertainment centre in Asia, the attraction of Macau is undeniable; hence we are confident that this route will do well.”

The airline is offering special fares between Johor Bahru and Macau from RM 69.99 while fares on the three flights weekly to the historical province of Palembang start from RM 9.99.

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