SEPANG: AirAsia Group Bhd is offering a special ‘Balik Raya’ late night flights to accommodate travel demand during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri period, in line with the Government’s announcement of over 400 additional flights.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that four airlines will have an additional 458 flights (140,264 seats) for Malaysians to travel back to their hometown.
In a statement, the budget carrier offers flights at low fixed fare of only RM99 for selected routes within peninsular Malaysia and RM149 from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching, available from June 12 to 19.
AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said: “Typically fares go up when there is an increased demand. However, we wish to do our part to ensure Malaysians are able to go home to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri with their loved ones.
“We hear the rakyat’s requests for more low fare flights and we are pleased to announce additional flights at fixed fares of RM99 for selected routes within Peninsular Malaysia and RM149 for routes between Kuala Lumpur and Kuching,” he said.
“Just last month, we added 43 extra flight frequencies from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Kuching for Hari Raya. We would like to thank the authorities involved especially Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad for their support in making this additional flight frequencies possible,” Riad said.
The special Balik Raya late night flights are applicable for new bookings only and are subject to availability.
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