The Dongchuan Red Land in Kunming is one of the most beautiful landscapes in China. — Pixabay
AirAsia has announced the launch of a new China route from its second largest hub in Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Beginning from Sept 25, AirAsia Malaysia will operate three weekly flights to the vibrant city of Kunming, China from KK. This flight brings the total of routes from KK to China destinations to 10; there will be 69 weekly flights available once the Kunming service begins next month.
Kunming is the capital and largest city of Yunnan province in China, also known as the “City Of Eternal Spring”. It is home to the Stone Forest, which is renowned for its natural beauty, featuring waterfalls, lakes, causeways and caves. Other attractions include Dongchuan Red Land, Xishan Mountain, Guando Ancient Town and Yunnan Ethnic VIllage.
All Malaysians are eligible for visa-free entry to China for tourist visits of up to 15 days until the end of 2025.
Meanwhile, AirAsia Group recently announced the delivery of four brand new Airbus A321neo aircraft; the addition expands the airline’s total fleet to 221 aircraft.
AirAsia now has eight operational A321neos serving AirAsia Malaysia and Thailand.
As the longest-fuselage aircraft of Airbus’ single-aisle A320 fleet, the A321neo’s advanced technology and fuel efficiency align with the airline’s goals of reducing operational costs while maintaining a superior travel experience for its guests.
CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group, Bo Lingam said in a statement: “This year marks a pivotal year for AirAsia’s growth as we resume our Airbus A321neo deliveries, aligning with the strong forecast demand. These new aircraft are game-changers, allowing us to enhance our route network, offer longer-range flights, and improve operational efficiency.
“Looking ahead, we anticipate our fleet to exceed 300 aircraft within the next five years, carrying over 100 million guests annually.”
This year, AirAsia Group has launched 20 new routes, serving over 130 destinations. The group also launched AirAsia Cambodia recently, its fifth company in South-East Asia.
