AirAsia X to Launch Flights Between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi, Kenya

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(02/07/24)
 AirAsia X (AAX) has unveiled plans to launch
flights between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi, Kenya.

Scheduled to take off on 15 November 2024, the
Nairobi route will function an important hyperlink in connecting Asia to
Africa, fostering stronger commerce, tourism and enterprise ties
between the 2 areas.

The airline will launch the brand new route with 4
flights per week.

From Kuala Lumpur (KUL), flight D7 101 is slated
to depart each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 19:00,
arriving at Jomo Kenyatta Worldwide Airport (NBO) in Nairobi,
Kenya at 23:00.

Flights from Nairobi will take off on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with D7 102 scheduled to depart
at 00:30, arriving in Kuala Lumpur at 15:10.

AAX will provide seamless Fly-Via
connections, creating a significant hyperlinks between Kenya and 130
locations throughout Southeast Asia, Northern and Central Asia, and
Australia.

“AirAsia X’s first foray into Nairobi is
certainly a proud and celebratory event for us Malaysians,” mentioned YB Dato’ Sri Tiong
King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Tradition. “For
greater than 20 years, the airline has successfully bridged the hole
between Asia, Australia and past to Malaysia and now, we will
sit up for receiving extra travellers from Kenya to discover
our stunning locations in Malaysia comparable to Kuching, Kota
Kinabalu, Penang, Langkawi and others, notably as we envision
welcoming 35.6 million vacationers, producing goal receipts of
RM147.1 billion for Go to Malaysia 2026.”

To rejoice the launch of this new route, the
airline has launched a “free seats” promotion which is legitimate till 14 July 2024 for journey
between 15 November 2024 and eight October 2025. The deal applies to
a method Financial system Class base fares and is on a primary come first
served foundation. All-in fares begin from RM471 inclusive of gas
surcharge, related taxes and costs. Phrases and circumstances apply.

“Embarking on this new journey into Africa is actually
exhilarating, notably in gentle of our important development
trajectory earlier this yr. We anticipate carrying over 156,000
travellers yearly on this route, which can strengthen ties and
increase the tourism sectors in each Malaysia and Kenya,” mentioned
Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X. “Moreover,
this route presents glorious connectivity alternatives to different
key markets we serve, together with Australia, China, South Korea,
Japan, and Thailand. Travellers throughout the area can now journey
extra affordably to Kenya, with a handy stopover in Kuala
Lumpur. Each Malaysia and Kenya are vibrant nations, every dwelling to
thousands and thousands of individuals and a wealthy tapestry of gorgeous heritages and
extraordinary sceneries. We sit up for additional enriching the
cultural and financial exchanges between these dynamic areas.”

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