AirAsia to resume KUL-Vientiane route, linking all Asean countries

AirAsia Malaysia will resume the Kuala Lumpur-Vientiane route starting July 2. Currently, AirAsia Malaysia is the only airline offering direct flights to all 10 Asean countries.

AirAsia said the resumption of two weekly flights to Vientiane is poised to further contribute to regional economy, in line with the Lao government’s aim to attract 2.7 million foreign tourists in 2024.

In 2019, AirAsia flew close to 50,000 guests between Kuala Lumpur and Vientiane solidifying its position as the top airline for this route.

AirAsia Aviation Group CEO Bo Lingam said its commitment to Asean is steadfast and it has built an Asean airline in five countries, connecting 130 destinations across the region and beyond.

“We have not only made travel accessible for millions in Asean but also contributed to the economies of these nations. AirAsia remains dedicated to serving the people in the region and the completion of our network to all 10 Asean countries is a step towards growing the region while making the world smaller.

“As an Asean airline, we will continue to champion its integration through the continued support of the Asean Open Skies Policy to increase regional and domestic connectivity and enhance Asean trade opportunities via the liberalisation of air travel under the single, unified air transport market,” he said in a statement.

In celebration of this announcement, flights from Kuala Lumpur to Vientiane are available for booking from now until April 7 from only RM99 all-in one-way and from US$39 all-in one-way from Vientiane to Kuala Lumpur for the travel period between July 2 and Nov 30.