AGENTS in Malaysia expressed delight that AirAsia X will recommence four-weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to New Delhi from February 3, 2016, saying the increased capacity will help them better develop packages.
AirAsia X had suspended the route four years ago in order to improve operating core efficiencies and consolidate its network.
The announcement is also timely as Malaysia Airlines has halved the frequency on its twice-daily Kuala Lumpur-New Delhi route on September 1.
Arokia Das, senior manager at Luxury Tours Malaysia, said: “It will be easier to promote Malaysia as a mono destination and not in combination with Singapore. Currently, many are flying to Singapore before taking a connecting flight to Kuala Lumpur as this is a more affordable route compared to taking direct flights to Kuala Lumpur.”
“The extra capacity is also welcomed especially during the peak Indian travel season during the summer and winter school holidays,” added Das.
Another agent, Nanda Kumar, managing director of Hidden Asia Travel & Tours, said the low fares and promotional offers by the LCC will help stimulate outbound travel to New Delhi and the golden triangle packages of Delhi-Agra-Jaipur, especially during the school holiday period.
