AirAsia X Launches KL - Tokyo Flights

AirAsia X has launched flights between Kuala Lumpur and Haneda International airport in Tokyo, Japan. The low cost airline will operate the route three times weekly, using Airbus A330 aircraft.

AirAsia X Chairman Dato’ Kamarudin Meranun, said, “Japan is crucial to AirAsia’s expansion plan towards becoming a major player in connecting the greater Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region to East Asia. Malaysia is set to contribute towards enhancing bilateral ties between ASEAN and Tokyo, Japan; a metropolis city which would remain an important trading and economic partner for Malaysia and the ASEAN region. The Kuala Lumpur-Tokyo route will not only benefit tourism, but also further enhance business and economic ties between the region and Japan.”

Guests flying on this new route will have the chance to experience AirAsia’s ‘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.

Azran Osman-Rani, Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia X, said, “The airline is thrilled to have successfully expanded its growing network to Japan. Demand has been incredibly strong considering how new we are in the market and our strong forward passenger loads indicate a lot of pent up demand for the route. We look forward to be allowed to fly more regularly to Tokyo from three times weekly to daily flights to provide more convenience and choice to our guests. We anticipate over 80% passenger load within the first year of our operations and look forward to hit the new untapped markets in Tokyo and its surrounding regions to fly to Malaysia and South East Asia and beyond. Guests from Malaysia and ASEAN may now travel to Haneda, Tokyo and connect domestically in Haneda to Honshu-Mount Fuji, Hokkaido, and many interesting places alike. From a leisure holiday to the adventurous mountain climbing and skiing, to a family day out in Tokyo Disneyland; Japan has an array of interesting places to visit.”

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