On 3 October, AirAsia X (AAX), Asia's leading low-cost long-haul carrier, announced a strategic partnership with the Kenya Tourism Authority (JW) on the occasion of AirAsia X's upcoming direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi. The flight will be officially operated on a four-weekly frequency from November 15, 2024.
AirAsia X will also play a key role in providing Kenya travellers with easy access to key destinations in Asia via Kuala Lumpur via AirAsia's connecting service. In addition, the route will tie in with Malaysia's upcoming "Malaysia Year of Tourism 2026" campaign and will increase Malaysia's attractiveness as a premier tourist destination offering multi-element experiences. Kuala Lumpur will be a major gateway for visitors to Nairobi, giving them direct access to Malaysia's major attractions and cultural landmarks, beautiful scenery and rich cuisine.
Benjamin Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia X said, "We are delighted to be able to officially launch our new non-stop service to Nairobi next month. This is an important milestone in our mission to connect Asia and Africa, and to open up a world of travel opportunities between the two continents. Our route marketing partnership with Tourism Kenya demonstrates our commitment to expanding tourism opportunities and promoting tourism. This new route will play a key role in the growth of tourism in Kenya and provide new route links for tourists. For our other major destinations such as China, it is easier to get to Nairobi afterwards. Tourists can embark on an adventure to explore Africa with just a layover in Kuala Lumpur, giving them more travel options. ”
"The Asia-Pacific region is Kenya's main source market. In 2023, the region welcomed more than 320,000 tourists, with China, Japan and other major inbound tourists. With the launch of the new route, we aim to welcome more tourists from Malaysia and beyond to Kenya. June Chepkemei, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Authority of Kenya, said.
AirAsia X is about to launch flights to Africa, offering adventurers, globetrotters and nature lovers a new flight experience that allows them to easily immerse themselves in Kenya's natural wonders. The reporter learned that in order to celebrate the opening of the new route, AirAsia X provides passengers with special tickets from Chinese mainland to Nairobi via Kuala Lumpur, with a promotional price of only 1,400 yuan (only one-way tax-inclusive fare, excluding ancillary product fees and other fees). Guests can book tickets and other airline services through AirAsia's official website, AirAsia MOVE app (formerly known as airasia Superapp) and AirAsia's WeChat Mini-Program.
At present, AirAsia has two direct flights from Kunming to Kuala Lumpur every day, and the price of a single round trip starts from 409 yuan including tax in October, and the opening of the Kuala Lumpur-Nairobi route undoubtedly provides a more economical and convenient travel option for tourists from Yunnan to visit Kuala Lumpur.
Reporter Hu Simeiwen
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Reviewed by Hua Fang