KUALA LUMPUR, 29 November 2023: AirAsia will introduce flights to Central Asia serving Almaty, Kazakhstan, effective 14 March 2024.

AAX’s planned direct flights to Central Asia marks a significant milestone for the medium-haul airline, opening up new horizons for globetrotters, adventure seekers, foodies, and those looking to explore cultures. 

AirAsia X’s new route to Almaty, Kazakhstan was launched by the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Malaysia, His Excellency Mr Bulat Sugurbayev, together with Counsellor Arsen Turgambayev; Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, Executive Chairman of Capital A; Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A;  Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X; Karen Chan, Group Chief Commercial Officer of AirAsia and Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group 

Almaty, Kazakhstan’s commercial and cultural hub, beckons travellers with its majestic landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and a blend of tradition and modern lifestyle. Almaty is the gateway to one of the world’s 10 largest nations.

AirAsia X CEO, Benyamin Ismail commented: “This is an entirely new market for AAX and a strategic route to expand into, bringing other parts of the world closer to Southeast Asia. As our first foray into Central Asia, the expansion into the Kazakh market is a strong testament to our vision and determination to explore new territories and resume services to our most popular destinations post-pandemic.”

To support the route, the airline is offering an introductory fare from MYR99 all-in* one-way in economy until 30 November 2023 for travel between 14 March and 26 October 2024.

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