JAPANESE tropical island, Okinawa will be just a flight away from Kuala Lumpur, come January next year.
The new route, AirAsia’s sixth Japanese destination after Tokyo (Haneda and Narita), Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya (via Bangkok), will make its inaugural flight on Jan 22.
The airline will have four flights weekly from Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa Naha via Taipei.
The new route strengthens AirAsia’s position as the Malaysian carrier with the most connections and capacity in Japan.The rapid expansion into Japan continues following the launch of services to Fukuoka and Tokyo Narita earlier this year.
“Okinawa is an island paradise that offers a different Japanese experience for leisure travellers, including white sandy beaches with clear blue waters, some of the world’s most famous diving spots and unique Ryukyuan cuisine,” said AirAsia X Malaysia CEO, Benyamin Ismail.
“Like Fukuoka, we are building the foundation for more AirAsia flights to serve Okinawa in the near future, strengthening our regional network and allowing more travellers to discover the unique cultural heritage of this amazing destination,” he added.
Members-only fares from Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa Naha start from RM239* one-way on standard seats and RM899* one-way on the award-winning Premium Flatbeds, is available on Airasia.com from today until Nov 2 for travel between Jan 22 and Mac 27, 2020.
Guests from Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa Naha are not required to obtain a visa during their 75-minute stopover in Taipei and may return to their seats after clearing a quick security check of their carry-on bags and inflight belongings.
Okinawa is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures comprising 160 islands in the East China Sea. With its unique cultural heritage and local cuisine, Okinawa has long been a holiday destination for the Japanese, while its subtropical climate, coral-fringed waters and relaxed way of life attract throngs of international tourists looking for an alternative to the hustle-bustle of major cities in mainland Japan.
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