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AirAsia
has announced that its new hub at Senai Airport in Johor Bahru will be in operation beginning December 2003, bringing
attractive low fares connecting Johor Bahru direct to Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Langkawi and
Penang.
Beginning 3rd December 2003, AirAsia is scheduled to serve Senai Airport,
Johor Bahru with two daily flights to Penang from RM 45.99 one way, two daily flights to Kuching from RM 49.99 one way, one daily flight to Langkawi
from RM 49.99 one way and one daily flight to Kota Kinabalu from RM 89.99
one way. Bookings for these new routes are already open for sale.
AirAsia’s new hub will begin with two aircraft based in Johor Bahru
and expand to a total of four aircraft by January 2004. AirAsia will also introduce the much awaited Kuching
- Kota Kinabalu route beginning 3rd December 2003 with one daily flight from RM 49.99 one way.
AirAsia currently operates two daily flights between Johor Bahru and Kuala
Lumpur from RM 19.99 one way.
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Dato’ Pahamin A. Rajab, Chairman, AirAsia, said, “We are very excited to begin our Johor Bahru hub operations at Senai
Airport. We have been working closely with Senai Airport who has shown tremendous support of AirAsia. Recognizing the benefits low fare carriers
have brought to airports worldwide, Senai Airport has opened up wonderful
opportunities for AirAsia. With our new hub in operation we can bring thousands of low fares to more people, offering some a whole new travel
experience while giving others the opportunity to frequent our new routes as
they become more affordable. We hope to further boost passenger traffic which will bring a positive impact towards the economy of the various cities
and the country as a whole.”
Tony
Fernandes, Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia, said “Ever since we mentioned Johor Bahru as our next hub, we have been
overwhelmed with letters and emails from the public which illustrate the
demand for our low fares. We are delighted to be able to fulfill this demand
and enable everyone to enjoy affordable, frequent and reliable flights with
great service. We would like to thank the Menteri Besar of Johor YAB
Dato’ Haji Abdul Ghani bin Othman for his support and the warm welcome we have
received from the state. We would also like to thank Petronas and the Government for their support which has helped make our operations in
Senai Airport possible by reducing fuel cost at Senai Airport. We hope for a
further reduction in the cost of fuel to keep our operational costs low so we
can offer more low fares for everyone to enjoy.”
AirAsia
again recorded an all time high for the number of passengers carried with more than 200,000 guests flown in
the month of October 2003 alone. In the period from August to October 2003,
the airline flew over 638,000 guests. The airline now records 60% of its total sales through the internet.
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