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AirAsia X to inaugurate Malaysia-Kenya in November
July 2nd 2024
AirAsia X (AAX) has selected Nairobi as its first destination in Africa with plans to start four times a week Kuala Lumpur to the Kenyan capital on November 15. Read More » It will be the only airline operating the route. “Embarking on this new adventure to Africa is truly exhilarating, particularly in light of our significant growth trajectory earlier this year,” AAX CEO, Benyamin Ismail, said. “It presents excellent connectivity opportunities to other key markets we serve, including Australia, China, South Korea, Japan and Thailand.” Capital A CEO, Tony Fernandes, said: “This route not only opens Asia to Africa but has the potential to strengthen tourism, business and trade between the two continents. While our roots are in Asia and ASEAN, our dream always has been to make Kuala Lumpur a global LCC hub. This expansion brings us closer to that goal, giving us a solid footing on which to build global connections and opportunities.”
