AirAsia to launch new service between Johor Bahru and Sibu, Sarawak

AirAsia is to commence direct flights between Johor Bahru and Sibu, in Sarawak beginning 24th May 2005. The new Johor Bahru - Sibu service will be operated three times a week on every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with fares from RM 49.99 one way.

AirAsia flight AK 694 will depart Johor Bahru at 14:20 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and arrives at approximately one and a half hours later in Sibu at 15:55 The return flight AK 695 departs Sibu at 16:.20, and arrives at 17:50 in Senai international Airport, Johor.

Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia Berhad, said, "AirAsia is a strong believer in developing new routes and markets, as we have successfully done with Tawau and Sandakan. As the first airline to operate a direct service between Johor and Sibu, AirAsia continues to strengthen its domestic network while opening doors to promote greater domestic tourism and business travel."

In addition to Johor- Sibu, AirAsia also operates two daily flights to Sibu from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

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