SEPANG, 4 September 2023 – AirAsia X (AAX) welcomed the resumption of its highly anticipated second direct destination in India, from Amritsar to Kuala Lumpur yesterday, connecting the two cities with great value fares.
The welcoming ceremony was graced by dignitaries from High Commission of India represented by Mr. Aditya Fotedar, Second Secretary, and Tourism Malaysia, represented by Mr. Hafiz Hazin, Deputy Director International Promotion Division (Asia/Africa).
The route resumption underlined the importance of fostering closer ties between India and Malaysia through direct air connectivity. Guests landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) were celebrated by limited-edition merchandise giveaway and special Sikh ceremony, symbolising the unity of diverse cultures that the two countries proudly bring together.
AirAsia X Chief Executive Officer, Benyamin Ismail said: “We are elated to welcome the return of services between Amritsar to Kuala Lumpur. The resumption of this route with four flights weekly comes at a time when both leisure and business travel are on the rebound, showcasing our continued commitment to providing more popular destinations to meet growing demand, alongside great value fares for our guests.
“In addition, guests flying with us will have the advantage of connecting onto their favourite destinations with our Fly-Thru service such as to Bali, Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Perth and more, seamlessly in one booking. We look forward to reconnecting families, friends, and businesses and to continuing to play a role in fostering economic growth and cultural exchange between the two countries.”
In celebration of the route recommencement, AAX is offering promotional all-in* fare from RM409* one-way for the economy seat and RM1,009* one-way for Premium Flatbed. The promotional fares are available for booking starting today until 10 September 2023, for the travel period between today and 29 Mar 2024.
Flight schedule between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Amritsar (ATQ):
