KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 5): AirAsia X Bhd's three-times-a-week flight to Mauritius from Kuala Lumpur has kicked off, with the airline's inaugural flight to the tropical island landing at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolan International Airport today. At a celebratory event following the arrival of the flight, AirAsia X also announced special all-in fares from as low as RM199 (one-way on standard seats) and from RM1,599 (one-way for premium flatbeds), for all guests. Guests aboard the full flight today included the High Commissioner of Mauritius to Malaysia Issop Pattel, chairman of AirAsia X Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, AirAsia X group chief executive Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, and AirAsia X CEO Benyamin Ismail. "We're very excited to be here today, charting a new continent on the route map of AirAsia X with a 100% full flight. The strong entry into this market has given us the confidence we need to grow this direct flight between Mauritius and Kuala Lumpur, operated exclusively by AirAsia X.

Source: The Edge Markets October 05, 2016 15:56 UTC