Due to strong demand, AirAsia Berhad (AirAsia) will be doubling its capacity for East Malaysia routes including introducing new routes periodically to meet the demand from these sectors. With two hubs in place in…
Due to strong demand, AirAsia Berhad (AirAsia) will be doubling its capacity for East Malaysia routes including introducing new routes periodically to meet the demand from these sectors. With two hubs in place in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching, the leading low fare airline is set to take on an aggressive role in pursuing route network expansion within the region out of these two hubs.
With the Government-initiated domestic rationalization in place, the airline is on track to support the Government’s efforts to develop the aviation industry and the East Malaysia hubs can be utilized to closely monitor the capacity to better respond to market demand and to further stimulate inter- and intra-state travels. A second aircraft will be placed in Kuching hub from 18th September 2006 while Kota Kinabalu hub will receive its second aircraft on 22nd September 2006.
In line with the expansion plan, AirAsia will service new flights to Sandakan twice daily from its Kota Kinabalu hub effective 22nd September 2006.
Kathleen Tan, Executive Vice President – Commercial, said, “Increased frequencies mean providing travelers with more flight options and to stimulate market growth. We believe this is just as important as connecting people from one point to another. On top of that, our winning formula of low fares prove to be very popular among the locals and this was evident from the scores of feedback and requests we have been receiving to fly to various points within the two states.”
“Allow us to assure the people of Sabah and Sarawak that we are looking into all the possibilities of introducing more new routes and we urge the public to bear with us while we continue to strengthen our East Malaysia route network and operations. We have even escalated our placement of a second aircraft each at the Kota Kinabalu and Kuching hubs and this further reaffirms our commitment to Sabah and Sarawak. We’d like to see ourselves stepping up to the challenge to stimulate frequent travel and better serve the market by consistently assessing our services and market needs. Having the hub strategically in place will facilitate the growth of tourism industry within East Malaysia,” added Kathleen.
“With the year end festivities coming up, our hubs hope to cater to greater demand from families traveling together for holidays, students traveling home as well as foreign tourists. Now with AirAsia’s low fare, there are no more excuses not to fly,” said Kathleen.
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