Air Asia X, marketed as a “low cost, long-haul carrier”, is to begin operating flights between Kuala Lumpur, Male’ and Colombo later this month.
Starting from September 28, Air Asia X will offer four weekly flights to Male’ and Colombo from the Malaysian capital.
Ahead of the service being launched, the airline has also announced a special introductory rate of MYR219 (US$65) for one-way economy class travel to the Maldives. A premium service between Kuala Lumpur and Male’ is also available from MYR959 (US$296).
“Male’ is interesting to visit mainly for a taste of Maldivian life more than for its inherent wealth of things to see and do. Guests will find that this is a place for the -pleasant and pleasingly quirky – its bars and restaurants jostle with its incredible array of shops and lively markets with the general hubbub of a capital,” stated the company.
“This is a chance to get a real feel for the Maldives, what makes its people tick and to meet Maldivians on an equal footing.”
In July, Cathay Pacific Airways announced it would be launching services between the Maldives and Hong Kong from October 2013.
The airline said at the time that its flight services to and from the Maldives on its Airbus A330-300 aircraft were expected to begin from October 27, 2013 – pending government approval.
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