AIRASIA X ANNOUNCES DIRECT FLIGHT TO SEOUL

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X, the Malaysian based long haul,
low-fare airline announced Monday its latest international route, Kuala
Lumpur to Seoul, South Korea.

In a statement Monday, AirAsia X said it would fly direct to Incheon
International Airport from Kuala Lumpur, starting from Nov 1, with direct
daily flights.

AirAsia X will be offering fares from RM99 (US$30.93) for the travel period
from Nov 1, 2010 to Aug 11, 2011.

This new destination could not have come at a better time, as it will
coincide with major school holidays and year end festivities, said AirAsia X
Chief Executive Officer, Azran Osman-Rani.

He said the airline was confident the new route will encourage new travel
demands and stimulate tourism growth.

"We estimate that more than 60 per cent of AirAsia X passengers to and from
Seoul will be first time visitors, which will contribute significantly to
tourism growth," the chief executive officer said.
-- BERNAMA