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KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd
has recorded a 35% year-on-year growth in the number of passengers to 1.22 million for the third quarter of 2016.
In a statement on Monday, the affiliate of AirAsia Group said this was despite a huge capacity addition of 29% for the quarter.
“The double-digit growth in passengers carried was partly attributed to the strong demand for travel from North Asia and among Malaysians during the double Eid celebrations in July and September, as well as, Malaysia Day long weekend,” it said.
The long-haul low-cost carrier said it remained cautiously optimistic to ensure a sustainable growth and strengthen its position in core markets where it could build up its market leadership position going into the fourth quarter of 2016, as well as, 2017.
In a separate statement, AirAsia X said it was now offering promotional seats with base fares from RM99 one-way and daily flights giveaways in conjunction with its 9th anniversary.
Its chief executive officer Benyamin Ismail said to make the occasion memorable, the company was offering 99,999 promotional seats for guests to mirror the launch fare when it first operated its maiden route to Gold Coast, Australia, in 2007, realising everyone’s dream to fly even after nine years.
“To top it off, we even commisioned an aircraft with a special anniversary livery dedicated to our guests and AirAsia Allstars, as they are both driving forces behind the airline.
“Returning to the black for three consecutive quarters is just a start; with solid hard work of the team, we are confident of achieving full-year profit and take the airline to greater heights,” Benyamin said in a statement today.
The anniversary promotion is available for booking at airasia.com and AirAsia’s mobile application from now until Nov 6, 2016, for travel period from Feb 6 to Oct 28, 2017.
Guests who will be taking AirAsia X flights departing Nov 2, 2016 will also enjoy ala-carte hot meals at only RM9 when they purchase on board, a 50% discount from the menu price.
AirAsia X currently serves 23 destinations across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and Africa.
It has carried over 19 million guests since starting operations in 2007. - Bernama
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