AirAsia X (AAX) has resumed its flight to Haneda, Tokyo, following the full reopening of Japan’s border for international tourism. The thrice-weekly flights will be the airline’s first flight to Japan post-pandemic, ahead of its second route launch in December 2022.
Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X, said: “Japan is a core destination and we are thrilled to return to Tokyo as it has always been one of our most popular routes. In 2019, we carried about 275,210 guests to/from Tokyo and with this service resumption, we look forward to carrying over 230,000 additional visitor seats annually through Malaysia and Japan. This will not only boost tourism and the economy between the two countries but also provide greater value for everyone in the region travelling to Tokyo."
Going ahead, the airline plans to add routes to Sapporo (Shin-Chitose) in December 2022 and Osaka next year. With rising demand, the airline plans to add more routes to Japan gradually.
The airline claims that the new route will not only boost tourism and the economy between the two countries but also provide greater value for everyone in the region traveling to Tokyo.