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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AIRASIA X TO COMMENCE DAILY FLIGHTS TO OSAKA

The Increase in Flight Frequency is part of the Airline’s Commitment to Japan

Photo Caption 1: Now, daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka. Azran Osman- Rani, CEO of AirAsia X in Yukata, a traditional Japanese attire at Dotonbori, Namba Photo Caption 2: Now, daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka. Azran Osman-Rani, CEO of AirAsia X, in Yukata, a traditional Japanese attire at Hozenji Temple, Namba

OSAKA, 22 Aug, 2013 – AirAsia X Berhad, Malaysia’s leading low-cost, long-haul carrier, an affiliate of

the AirAsia Group, announced today the increase of its flight frequency from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka from

four weekly flights currently to daily effective 25 November, 2013. The move is part of the airline’s

growth strategy in North Asia and continued strategic emphasis on the Japanese market.

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AirAsia X commenced flights to Japan in December 2010 to Tokyo (Haneda) and flights to Osaka

commenced in November 2011. AirAsia X increased its initial three weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to

Tokyo (Haneda) to daily in June 2012. The airline is committed to Japan and the additional flight

frequency to Osaka is in line with its expansion strategy for the region.

AirAsia X will be offering promotional fares to celebrate the daily flight frequencies from as low as

MYR299* (JPY12,000) on Economy and MYR1399 (JPY35,000) on Premium from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka,

Japan. Fares are available for booking online from 23 August to 1 September 2013 for travel

between 16 December 2013 and 30 June, 2014.

At a media gathering in Osaka today, Azran Osman-Rani, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia X

said, “AirAsia X is responding to the strong and growing travel demand to and from Osaka, Japan. The

airline has recorded on average 81% passenger load in the first half of 2013, proving the strong demand

for the route since the commencement of its inaugural flight in November 2011. Overall, the airline has

carried over 0.5 million passengers to and from its Japan routes and Japan contributes over 14% of the

airline’s total revenue in the first half of 2013.”

“The timings of the new additional frequencies would further provide our guests from Malaysia and the

surrounding region to Osaka and from Kansai region to South East Asia and beyond the flexibility in their

travel with better connectivity. With the convenience of our Fly-Thru flights, guests from our long haul

network and that of the AirAsia Group may connect seamlessly to over 85 destinations across the Group’s

network. The additional flight frequencies will indeed open up new horizons for commercial activities and

boost tourism in Kansai and the Asean region.”

Fly Thru services available on offer include flights from Osaka to Australia (Perth, Sydney, Melbourne,

Adelaide) from as low as JPY22,900*, Indonesia (Bandung, Medan, Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya) from as low

as JPY16,900*, Malaysia (Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Langkawi) from as low as JPY15,900*,

Thailand (Bangkok, Chiangmai, Phuket) from as low as JPY17,900*, India (Chennai, Kochin) from as low

as JPY21,900*, Philippines (Manila) from JPY18,900*, Cambodia (Phnom Penh) from JPY19,900*, and

Singapore from JPY13,900*. The Fly-thru service allows passengers to seamlessly purchase two flight

sectors and connect via Kuala Lumpur. Same booking and travel period applies for our Fly-Thru

promotion.

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AirAsia X was the first long-haul, low fare carrier to introduce Premium Flatbed seats, which have

standard business class specifications of 20” width, 60” pitch and stretch out to 77” in full recline

position.

The Premium flatbeds feature universal power sockets, adjustable headrests and built-in personal utilities

such as tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy screen. Premium seat guests also enjoy

premium complimentary products and services including Pick A Seat, Priority Check-in, Priority

Boarding, Priority Baggage, 25kg Baggage Allowance, Complimentary Meal and Pillow &

Duvet.

AirAsia X was lauded the World’s Best Low Cost Airline Premium Seat and the World's Best Low Cost

Airline Premium Class titles at the 2013 Skytrax World Airline Awards which took place at the Paris

Airshow.

For more information, please visit www.airasia.com

•••• Terms and Conditions apply. Fares quoted are all-in fares including fees and airport tax charges and

are for one-way travel only..

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Flight Schedule for Kuala Lumpur to Osaka Effective 25 November, 2013

Flight No Destination Departure

Time Arrival Time Day Period

D7 532 Kuala Lumpur - Osaka 1:00 8:25 3 5

D7 533 Osaka - Kuala Lumpur 11:00 17:00 3 5



27Oct13-

24Nov13

D7 532 Kuala Lumpur - Osaka 1:00 8:25 3 4 5

D7 533 Osaka - Kuala Lumpur 11:00 17:00 3 4 5


25Nov13-

29Mar14

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About AirAsia X Berhad

AirAsia X is the low-cost, long-haul affiliate carrier of the AirAsia Group that currently flies to destinations

in China, Australia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Nepal. The airline currently serves 15 destinations across

Asia (Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Taipei, Beijing, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Shanghai and Kathmandu), and Australia

(Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Gold Coast) with Adelaide commencing on 30 October 2013. AirAsia X

operates a fleet of 13 Airbus A330-300s, each with a seat configuration of 12 Premium Flatbeds and 365

Economy seats. The airline has carried over 9 million guests since it commenced long-haul in 2007. Our

vision is to further solidify our position as the global leader in low-cost, long-haul aviation and create the

first global multi-hub low-cost carrier network along with other carriers of the AirAsia Group.

For further information, MEDIA please contact:

MALAYSIA- AIRASIA X

Sherliza Zaharudin

My Mobile No : +6019 282 5887 My Email : [email protected]

My Office No : +603 8660 4614

Stacy Wong


My Office No : +603 8660 4650

Siti Masfareeda Sheikh Othman


My Office No : +603 8660 4650

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