Malaysia's AirAsia X to vie for India's budget fliers

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian aviation tycoon Tony Fernandes' new long-haul budget airline named AirAsia X will start flying to destinations in China, India and Europe in July.
AirAsia X will be a collaboration between AirAsia, the region's biggest low-cost carrier, and Fly Asian Express, or FAX, a small airline serving rural routes in Malaysia.
"AirAsia X's network will cover destinations which are more than four hours in flight duration from Kuala Lumpur, offering daily point-to-point frequencies to popular destinations in China, India and Europe," it said.
The statement said AirAsia X will also tie-up with low cost carrier partners at destinations in order to increase connectivity and route network.
AirAsia X is finalizing its requirement and aircraft under consideration include the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus 330-300, the statement said.
05/01/07 PTI/Business Standard

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