AirAsia X resumes services to Changsha, China

AirAsia X (AAX) strengthens its foothold in China with the resumption of direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Changsha, starting July 5th, 2024.

This announcement follows the airline’s recent inaugural flight to Xi’an, underscoring its dedication to expanding its Chinese network.

Expanding presence in the Chinese market

Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, will be served by four weekly flights initially.

This historic and cultural city boasts the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wu Ling Yuan (Zhangjiajie), a filming location for the blockbuster movie Avatar.

AAX anticipates strong demand for this route, with plans for future expansion based on passenger numbers.

Changsha is AAX’s sixth direct route to China, complementing AirAsia Malaysia’s (AK) existing network of 12 destinations within Greater China.

This vibrant city boasts numerous accolades, including “China Top Tourist City,” “World Capital of Media Arts,” and “Culture City of East Asia.”

AirAsia X commitment to affordability and growth

“China is a key market for AirAsia X, and we are committed to further strengthening our presence there,” said Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X.

“We were historically the largest low-cost foreign carrier in China, and in 2019, we carried over 140,000 passengers to and from Changsha.

With pent-up demand high, we are dedicated to supporting the government’s goal of attracting 27 million international tourists in 2024.”

AirAsia X remains committed to expanding its network, solidifying AirAsia Group’s position as the leading foreign budget carrier by capacity.

This move also reflects AAX’s dedication to making air travel affordable and accessible for all.

To commemorate this milestone, AAX is excited to announce that flights to Changsha are now available for sale from RM388 all-in* one way.

This promotion presents the guests with the perfect opportunity to discover the charms of this beautiful city, with its picturesque riverfront and tree-lined streets.

All flights are available for booking from now until 21 April 2024, for travel between 5 July 2024 and 26 October 2024 on airasia.com or AirAsia MOVE app (previously known as airasia Superapp).