By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Dec 3: AirAsia has launched its highly anticipated fixed fare initiative to help Malaysians reunite with their loved ones during the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations in January 2025.
With nearly 3,600 flights weekly, the airline is offering over 27,000 seats at fixed fares for travel between Jan 24 and Feb 4, 2025.
Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching, Bintulu, Miri, or Sibu; or from Johor Bahru to Kuching, Sibu, or Miri, at only RM328 all-in one way, while the fixed fare for Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, or Sandakan, or from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is only RM388 all-in one way. Booking is open from Dec 3, 2024, to Feb 4, 2025.
Emphasising the government remains commitment to helping people reunite during festive periods, Minister of Transport Anthony Loke said this initiative aligns with the ongoing initiatives, including the RM499** ceiling fare subsidy and the FLYsiswa programme to ease student financial burden to travel between Peninsular and East Malaysia.
“It is encouraging to see AirAsia leading efforts to make travel more affordable and accessible. We look forward to collaborating with other industry partners on this initiative for the betterment of our nation,“ he said in a media release today.
AirAsia Malaysia chief executive officer (CEO) Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra said: “As we approach the final month of 2024 and prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations, we are delighted to unveil our yearly fixed fares, with more than 27,000 seats available during the Chinese New Year period. We are proud to continue playing our role as an industry leader in supporting the government’s initiatives to ensure smooth and affordable travel for Malaysians, especially during the festive season.”
Additionally, AirAsia will also be supporting the government’s initiative of RM499** one-way economy class flights from Peninsular to East Malaysia.
Under this promotion, base fares for selected flights will be available at a maximum of RM499** celling fares which are applicable for travels four days before Christmas Day.
This initiative is part of the airline’s commitment to supporting the government’s fare subsidy, promoting inclusivity and affordability during the festive season.
Guests travelling this festive season are strongly encouraged to self check-in via airasia.com or the AirAsia MOVE app, available up to 14 days prior to the departure date and use the e-Boarding Pass to board the flight.
The promotional fixed fares quoted are for one-way travel, including passenger service charge, regulatory service charges, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. It is valid for selected flights only with terms and conditions applicable.
For flights with base fares that cost less than RM499, they will be sold at the current fare.
Fares are non-refundable and subject to other terms and conditions.
