Everyone Can Fly To The US With AirAsia X Soon
The company has received clearance from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) to operate flights to the States.
By John Lim — 25 Jan 2017, 10:08 AM
Budget airline AirAsia is off to a great start in 2017. The aviation company had become Asia's first low-cost carrier to receive approval to operate scheduled passenger flights to any destination within the US.
The airline said it gained approval from the United States' Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and that it was considering flights to several US states, including Hawaii.
The flights will be operated by its long-haul affiliate, AirAsia X, which currently focuses on destinations in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.
AirAsia X Group CEO Datuk Kamarudin Meranun said the expansion is a major milestone for the company and he is confident that travellers will respond well
"I'm confident travellers will respond well to our award-winning service and the kind of connectivity we can offer with our Fly-Thru product. As part of our expansion plans, we are also looking to resume our very popular London route, and are working towards securing the necessary approvals," he said.
Kamarudin also said that none of this would be possible without its staff, especially Group Chief Operating Officer Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin, who passed away two weeks ago after losing a battle to cancer
Group Chief Operating Officer Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin who passed away two weeks ago due to cancer
Image via Astro Awani"We wouldn't be where we are today if he had not laid the foundations with his blood, sweat and tears, and his bravery in the face of cancer showed us the true meaning of strength. This is for you, Anaz."
At the moment, there's no fixed date as to when the first flight to the US will take place. For more information, head over to AirAsia X's official website here.