AirAsia X (AAX) marked a significant milestone this week, becoming the sole airline offering direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Xi’an.
The inaugural flight, D7 346, departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) at 7:05 pm on April 4, 2024, with a full passenger load.
The excitement continued as the flight landed at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport at 12:30 am local time on April 5, 2024.
AirAsia X Expands Presence in China
This new route adds Xi’an as AAX’s fifth destination in China, joining Beijing (Daxing), Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Chengdu (Tianfu).
This expansion underscores AAX’s commitment to being the largest foreign low-cost carrier in China.
AirAsia X CEO, Benyamin Ismail, expressed his delight. “We’re thrilled to resume service to this prominent Chinese city, making AAX the only airline with direct connections between Kuala Lumpur and Xi’an,” he remarked.
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