AirAsia X commemorates resumption of Xi’an-KL route
XI’AN: AirAsia X officially commemorated the resumption of its Xi’an-Kuala Lumpur route with flight D7 347 taking off on 5 April 2024.
Xi’an is the airline’s fifth direct route to China, designating AirAsia X as the sole airline connecting the capital of Shaanxi Province in China to Malaysia’s capital city.
Xi’an holds an important position within the AirAsia X network in China. Since its first launch in 2014, AirAsia X has flown more than a million guests on the popular route, underscoring its significance for the airline’s expansion in the region.
Since relaunching the route earlier this month, AirAsia X has sold almost 7,000 seats both ways.
Almost all flights between Xi’an and Kuala Lumpur have had more than an 80 per cent passenger load since its inauguration, and the airline anticipates continuously growing demand for this route to achieve 10,000 seat sales in the coming months.
As the largest foreign lowcost airline group in China, AirAsia is always committed to enhancing connectivity between Malaysia and China. With the addition of three flights weekly to Xi’an, AirAsia X will be operating 37 flights weekly with a total of six routes to China.
Consul General of Malaysia to Xi’an, Lum Wan Liang said: “The resumption of services by AirAsia X for the Xi’anKuala Lumpur route marks a significant success not only for the airline but more importantly for MalaysiaChina relations.
“This achievement represents an important milestone for both nations, especially as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of MalaysiaChina diplomatic relations this year.
“The resumption of services will act as a catalyst to boost tourism and trade opportunities, in addition to supporting the government’s visa-free initiatives.
“On top of that, this will also further support the Malaysian government’s target of welcoming five million tourists from China this year.”
AirAsia X CEO, Benyamin Ismail said the renewed connection not only allows travellers from China and Malaysia to explore bustling cities but also demonstrates our commitment to growing in the Chinese market.
“The success of our inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur this month with a 100 per cent passenger load reflects a strong testament to our dedication and the demand for the route.
“As we anticipate further expansion of our footprint in China, we believe resuming operations will not only strengthen our market presence but also foster deeper ties between our two nations.
“Currently, AirAsia X operates six direct flights to China, following the recent relaunch of the Changsha route last week. We look forward to flying more travellers from China to Malaysia and vice versa this year.”