AIRASIA INDIA ADDS ANOTHER AIRCRAFT TO ITS FLEET


As an Onam treat, Introduces flights connecting Hyderabad – Kochi and increases frequencies to Bengaluru – Kochi

Book your flights on www.airasia.com for the newly added destinations for all- inclusive-fares from low as INR 2999!
Extending the celebration, AirAsia announces free flights to all Indian who won medals at the Olympics & Paralympics!

Chandigarh, 14th September 2016: Following the announcement of the addition of its 7th aircraft to its fleet, AirAsia India, the pioneer in the low-cost carrier segment, is delighted to announce the induction of its 8th aircraft! Announcing its Onam treat to the people belonging to God’s own Country, the airline will now operate daily flights connecting Hyderabad & Kochi from 8th October 2016. As part of its commitment to connecting India and enabling every Indian to fly, AirAsia India increases its frequencies to flights connecting Bengaluru – Hyderabad & Bengaluru – Kochi as well.

AIRASIA INDIA ADDS ANOTHER AIRCRAFT TO ITS FLEET

 

To celebrate the induction of its new aircraft and the introduction of a new route, AirAsia India is offering limited promotional seats for all-inclusive-fares from as low as INR 2999 from Hyderabad to Kochi and vice versa. Guests can start booking their flights on www.airasia.com from 14thSeptember, 2016.

As a continuation to the celebration of AirAsia’s next chapter in India, the airline is pleased to announce a lifetime of free flights to the gold medalists, 5 years and 3 years of free flights to Silver & Bronze medalists at the Olympics & Paralympics. 5 of the Indian athletes that won Gold, Silver & Bronze medals will be able to fly to any of the 120+ destinations within AirAsia and AirAsia X's extensive network in Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Amar Abrol, CEO, AirAsia India, said, “This is exciting times for all of us at AirAsia India. We are thrilled to have an addition of another aircraft to our fleet. Hyderabad is increasing becoming an important hub for domestic & international travel in and from India, and the addition of frequencies to Kochi is our gift to the Keralites for Onam!We look forward to welcoming many more new guests on board with us. With this new sector we strive towards enhancing connectivity in India and offering affordable flying options to one and all. Hyderabad & Kochi have a huge potential for sustainable urban mobility and are popular tourist& business locations. As part of our celebrations, we are also pleased to offer free flights for all the Indians who have made our Country proud at the recently conducted Olympics & Paralympics.”

Amar Abrol_CEO_AirAsia India
Amar Abrol_CEO_AirAsia India

AirAsia India currently flies to 11 destinations with its hubs in Bengaluru & New Delhi covering Chandigarh, Jaipur, Guwahati, Imphal, Goa, Pune, Vizag, Hyderabad and Kochi in its destination network.


AirAsia India Aircraft 8 will operate the sectors mentioned below:

FLT NO
DEP
ARR
STD
STA
Day of Ops
I5 1524
BLR
HYD
7:30
8:30
134567
All days except Tuesdays
I5 1525
HYD
COK
8:55
10:25
134567
I5 1526
COK
HYD
10:50
12:15
134567
I5 1527
HYD
BLR
12:40
13:45
134567
I5 1127
BLR
COK
14:15
15:20
134567
I5 1128
COK
BLR
15:45
16:45
134567
I5 1528
BLR
HYD
16:40
17:40
134567
I5 1529
HYD
COK
18:05
19:30
134567
I5 1530
COK
HYD
19:55
21:20
134567
I5 1531
HYD
BLR
21:45
22:45
134567
I5 1524
BLR
HYD
5:30
6:30
2
Tuesday
I5 1525
HYD
COK
6:55
8:25
2
I5 1526
COK
HYD
8:50
10:15
2
I5 1527
HYD
BLR
10:40
11:45
2
I5 1127
BLR
COK
15:05
16:10
2
I5 1128
COK
BLR
16:35
17:35
2
I5 1528
BLR
HYD
18:00
19:00
2
I5 1529
HYD
COK
19:25
21:00
2
I5 1530
COK
HYD
21:25
22:40
2
I5 1531
HYD
BLR
23:05
0:05
2
Day of Ops - 1 indicates Monday, 2 indicates Tuesday, 3 indicates Wednesday and so on…

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About the AirAsia and AirAsia X Group

AirAsia and AirAsia X are the leading and largest low-cost carriers in Asia, servicing the most extensive network with over 100 destinations across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the Middle East. Since the inception of AirAsia in 2001 and AirAsia X in 2007, the group has carried over 330 million guests. AirAsia has grown its fleet from just two aircraft to over 170 A320s and proud to be a truly Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) airline with established operations based in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, India and Japan. Meanwhile, AirAsia X operates a core fleet of 31 A330-300s, each with a seat configuration of 12 Premium Flatbeds and 365 Economy seats. AirAsia X expanded its regional expansion with Thai AirAsia X operating from Don Mueang International Airport, Thailand and Indonesia AirAsia X operating from Bali, Indonesia.  Skytrax named AirAsia as the “World’s Best Low Cost Airline” for seven consecutive years from 2009 – 2015 and awarded AirAsia X for three consecutive years from 2013 – 2015 with the "World's Best Low Cost Airline Premium Cabin" and "Best Low Cost Airline Premium Seat" at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. AirAsia and AirAsia X groups are the first airlines globally to collaborate with INTERPOL to implement the I-Checkit system to screen the passports of all its prospective passengers against information contained in the world police body’s Stolen and Lost Travel Documents (SLTD) database.