AirAsia X (AAX) has expanded its operations in Australia with the return of its route to the Gold Coast, starting February 15, 2023. The route will be the airline’s fourth destination in Australia, following the return to Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth recently, between April to November 2022.
Benyamin Ismail, CEO, AirAsia X, said: “There has been an overwhelming demand for the airline’s return to the ‘Gem of Queensland’ as the Gold Coast is a key leisure destination and gateway to Australia offering strong domestic connections to Queensland and beyond. We are thrilled to be coming back to the stunning Gold Coast as the first and only low-cost carrier flying direct! As our first-ever route which launched in November 2007, this is an incredibly special announcement for AAX.
Amelia Evans, CEO, Queensland Airports, said: “The team is excited to see the return of AirAsia X which has a long-standing history with Gold Coast Airport since its maiden flight into the region in November 2007. Since AirAsia X last landed at Gold Coast Airport, we have opened our brand-new International Terminal and we look forward to welcoming the AirAsia X team and passengers back, this time through our impressive new building.”
AAX has carried over 30,000 guests between Malaysia and Australia so far. Besides AirAsia X, Thai AirAsia X also recently launched its first-ever direct services between Bangkok to Sydney and Melbourne, with six mid-range routes to Australia and Indonesia AirAsia recently increased services between Perth and Bali to fly twice daily to meet overwhelming demand.