KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd is set to fly to Almaty, Kazakhstan from Kuala Lumpur making it the first Malaysian-based airline to venture into the Central Asian country.
The budget carrier’s chief executive officer (CEO) Benyamin Ismail told Business Times that the inaugural flight will commence starting March 14, 2024. “Kazakhstan is an entirely new market for AirAsia X and a strategic route to expand into. It is a strong testament to our vision and determination to explore new destinations while resuming services to our most popular destinations post pandemic,” he said.
Benyamin added that the direct flight would foster significant trade, commerce and education interchange between Malaysia and Kazakhstan.
AirAsia X will commence operations using its Airbus A330 four times weekly.
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