AirAsia X Celebrates Its 100th Flight To Nepal!

AirAsia X, the long-haul, low fare affiliate of the AirAsia Group today is offering promotional fares to celebrate its 100th flight to Kathmandu, Nepal today.

The inaugural flight which took off on 3 July 2012 with three flights weekly will see an increase in flight frequencies to four flights weekly effective 15 April 2013.

AirAsia X’s CEO, Azran Osman-Rani said, “We are thrilled to celebrate our 100th flight to Kathmandu, Nepal and delighted to see the encouraging demand of over 80% average passenger load since we began our flights to Nepal. We have seen strong feeder traffic between the two countries and this is a testament to our commitment in offering guests affordable fares to suit our guests travel needs and preferences. AirAsia X will continue to work closely with our travel and tourism partners in Nepal to enhance attractive packages for our guests to further explore Kathmandu’s heritage and natural attractions.”

Azran also added, “We believe that the additional flight frequencies will further solidify our position in our key markets and boost tourism potentials in the markets we fly to. We are confident that the travel demand to Kathmandu will continue to be strong and hope that many will take the opportunity to use AirAsia X as a gateway to the many exotic, far-flung destinations across the region.”
AirAsia X was the first long-haul, low fare carrier to introduce Premium Flatbed seats, which have standard business class specifications of 20” width, 60” pitch and stretch out to 77” in full recline position.

The Premium flatbeds feature universal power sockets, adjustable headrests and built-in personal utilities such as tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy screen. Premium seat guests also enjoy premium complimentary products and services including Pick A Seat, Priority Check-in, Priority Boarding, Priority Baggage, 25kg Baggage Allowance, Complimentary Meal and Pillow & Duvet.

On top of that, AirAsia X recently introduced the “Quiet Zone” cabin on all its long-haul flights across China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Australia and Nepal. The new service enhancement is exclusively for guests who are above age 12. The “Quiet Zone” cabin features a new ambiance with soft lighting, offering a more relaxing cabin atmosphere, which will ensure a more pleasant journey for our guests.

In addition, AirAsia X has expanded their ancillary offerings to include the Red Carpet service, a special service for those seeking for a more personalised check in experience at the Kuala Lumpur Low Cost Carrier Terminal. The Red Carpet Service includes a dedicated check-in counter, priority baggage tagging and loading, access to the Plaza Premium lounge at LCCT, fast track immigration, security clearance and priority boarding with buggy service to the bay (subject to aircraft parking bay distance) which includes priority baggage delivery upon arrival.

Sourced: etravelblackboardasia