First flight of Malaysia’s budget airline AirAsia X arrives in Karachi

KARACHI: The first flight of Malaysia’s budget airline AirAsia X arrived in Karachi late last night, where it received a traditional water salute from the Pakistan Airports Authority.

A reception ceremony was organized by AirAsia to mark the occasion at Jinnah International Airport. TCB CEO Khawaja Ali Kamal Majeed welcomed the arriving passengers, and a cake-cutting ceremony was also held to commemorate the event.

A total of 298 passengers arrived in Karachi on this inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur, while 315 passengers departed on the return flight. TCB CEO Khawaja Ali Kamal Majeed and the Consul General of Malaysia welcomed the arriving passengers at the airport and later bid farewell to the departing ones.

TCB serves as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for AirAsia in Pakistan. Speaking to the media, the company’s CEO, Khawaja Ali Kamal Majeed, stated that AirAsia X is a leading Malaysian airline, and its entry into the Pakistani market marks a positive development for the country’s aviation industry.

He further stated that AirAsia X has started four weekly flights initially to Karachi, and flights to Lahore and Islamabad will soon be starting.

The arrival of AirAsia in Pakistan is being greeted as the start of a new age for the domestic travel sector, which is likely to not only reduce travel expenses but also increase tourism and enhance business relations.

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