AirAsia will offer new fixed fares flights from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru to several locations in Sabah and Sarawak.
Flights to Kuching, Bintulu, Miri and Sibu will cost RM199 while flights to Kota Kinabalu and Tawau will cost RM249.
These are valid for selected flights only and during the Jan 17 to Jan 30 period.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke, in launching the promotion at AirAsia's RedQ head office today, said it was a part of his election promise to East Malaysians - to provide cheaper airfares if he helms the ministry once again.
“We are pleased that AirAsia is committed to supporting the government’s initiative to bring down fares during the important festive season, despite their operational constraints.
"While they are unable to further increase flight frequencies due to the shortage of aircraft which is affecting all airlines, we applaud their hard work to add special extra flights at fixed low fares to reconnect families, especially those travelling to and from Sabah and Sarawak," said Loke in his speech.
He added that with the cooperation of all relevant authorities including air traffic controllers and airport operators, other airlines are encouraged to introduce similar initiatives aimed at reducing airfares during the festive seasons.
Meanwhile, AirAsia Aviation Group Limited Group chief executive officer Bo Lingam said despite existing financial and operational constraints, the airline is committed to reuniting Malaysians for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration.
"Today, we are pleased to be able to introduce special extra late-night flights at fixed low fares with a total of 25,020 extra seats to selected cities in East Malaysia for the upcoming festive period.
"This would not be possible without the shared dedication from our Allstars who will be working around the clock to serve our guests during this busy period, as well as the government for their assistance in securing approvals for the additional late-night flights," said Bo.
At a press conference later, Bo said AirAsia is expected to operate 50 aircraft in January and the additional late-hours flight will be operated after the daily scheduled flights.
In addition to the 52 extra flights at fixed low fares, AirAsia is also operating 274 flights weekly at regular fares to the same destinations. - Mkini
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