AirAsia to launch low fares from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket

AirAsia’s first regional flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket is to commence 8 December 2003. One daily flight will initially be introduced from KL International Airport (KLIA) to Phuket International Airport with low fares starting from RM 89.99 one way.

This historic announcement was officially launched by YB Dato’ Paduka Abdul Kadir bin Haji Sheikh Fadzir, Minister of Culture, Arts and Tourism Malaysia and witnessed by Thailand Ambassador to Malaysia, His Excellency Chaisiri Anamarn in Kuala Lumpur today. 

YBhg. Dato’ Pahamin A. Rajab, Chairman, AirAsia, said “In less than two years of operations we have expanded from four to thirteen domestic destinations and carried over three million guests. Expanding our destinations, adding frequencies and extending our route network are all part of our strategy to make air travel an affordable and convenient choice for everyone. As AirAsia progresses with our expansion plans, we are glad to be able to extend our low fares to the regional market.”

Tony Fernandes, Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia commented, “These are exciting times for AirAsia. AirAsia is known to spice up the travel scene and stimulate air travel with our low fares, and we are happy to extend our friendly service to Phuket. Now travelers and holiday makers have an affordable alternative to connect between Kuala Lumpur and Phuket. We hope to further drive passenger traffic between the two cities and consequently have a positive spin-off on the development of the tourism industries in both countries.”

The flight schedule for Phuket is as follows:

AirAsia is Asia’s first low fare, no frills, ticketless airline. AirAsia currently operates eight aircraft with 64 flights a day, point-to-point, from its hub at the KL International Airport to Alor Star, Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Terengganu, Kuching, Labuan, Langkawi, Miri, Penang, Sibu, Sandakan and Tawau. AirAsia will commence flights from Johor Bahru its second hub on 3rd December 2003 initially servicing Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Langkawi and Penang.