AirAsia is gearing up to dominate Malaysia’s domestic travel scene with a major expansion plan. The airline is adding a whopping 2,000 weekly flights and 150,000 seats across 40 key routes before the year ends. This move is a direct response to the surging demand for year-end travel, offering passengers more options and flexibility to explore Malaysia’s diverse destinations.
With this growth, AirAsia is poised to capture a significant 64% market share, solidifying its position as the leading player in the Malaysian aviation industry. This ambitious strategy underscores the airline’s commitment to strengthening connectivity while ensuring travel remains both affordable and accessible for locals and regional visitors alike.
AirAsia Malaysia Managing Director, Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra, emphasized the airline’s commitment to serving Malaysians: “As the people’s airline, our commitment has always been to serve Malaysians by offering great value, choice, and convenient travel options, and this domestic boost reflects that mission.” He added, “We are not just meeting the travel needs of Malaysians, but also opening doors for regional travellers to explore and experience Malaysia’s unique destinations, cultural heartlands, and world-famous cuisines.”
Despite challenges such as aircraft shortages and supply chain disruptions, AirAsia has focused on careful planning, operational efficiency, and reliable service recovery to minimize any impact on passengers. “We are proud of AirAsia’s continued contribution to Malaysia’s aviation sector, which has been crucial in positioning Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as one of the top LCC mega hubs globally,” Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra stated.
As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing the customer experience, AirAsia is launching AirAsia Plus. This new fare option, available for booking starting October 8, 2024, for travel commencing October 9, 2024, offers passengers traveling to and from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) added benefits. AirAsia Plus includes 7kg of cabin baggage, 20kg of checked baggage, seat selection, an inflight meal or snack, and coverage through the Baggage and On-Time Guarantee (OTG) insurance, providing a comprehensive and hassle-free package.
“This is part of our broader effort to offer more to our guests, without compromising on affordability. AirAsia Plus is designed with our guests’ needs in mind, ensuring they get the most out of their journey with us. It is not just about extra services, it is about delivering a better travel experience that our guests can rely on,” added Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra.
To celebrate its expansion and new offerings, AirAsia is rolling out special promotional fares starting from RM49 all-inclusive* one way for all domestic flights. These fares are available for booking exclusively through the app or website from now until 29 September 2024, covering the travel period between 28 October 2024 and 15 February 2025. With this exciting initiative, AirAsia is set to further enhance the Malaysian travel landscape and offer passengers even more value, choice, and convenience.
