AirAsia X’s first stop: Gold Coast
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Fares for the first eight flights will cost just about RM1,020 (US$302) for a return trip, The Star reported.
This is about 30% less than the cheapest fare available on other airlines for tickets to Australia, it said.
AirAsia X chief operating officer Azran Osman-Rani said that even after the promotional period, the airline’s fares would still be cheaper than any full-service carrier by between 30% and 50%.
Azran said the inaugural flight would carry 315 passengers - 279 in economy class seats and 36 in premium XL seats - in the airline’s Airbus A330-300 aircraft which arrived earlier this month.
He said Gold Coast was an ideal choice as AirAsia X’s first destination as it was a popular destination amongst Asians.
“Gold Coast will definitely be a hit with Malaysian travellers. We are keen to position Gold Coast as the gateway to Australia as the airport also offers strong domestic connections for low cost travel to Sydney and Melbourne,” he was quoted saying.
AirAsia X is the sister airline of successful low cost carrier AirAsia.
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