AirAsia X restarts Sydney flights, prioritising travel credit redemptions

Following a successful restructuring process, AirAsia X (AAX) is resuming its commercial service post-pandemic between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney, commencing from 14 February.

Flights will initially be operated weekly on Mondays from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney and returning on Tuesdays starting 14 February 2022 to 22 March 2022.

Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, fares start from AU$399 and AU$1,299 one-way all-inclusive* respectively.

AirAsia X says it will be prioritising full redemptions for its passengers affected by the restructuring. AAX guests may reinstate their flight booking and utilise their credit account to book the flights.

Schedules for the autumn/winter session will be announced in mid-February.

“Following our travel downtime over the last two years, and the recent completion of our restructuring process, we are thrilled to be able to relaunch and commence our gradual return to the skies, said Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X.

“This would not have been possible without the overwhelming support from our guests and creditors and we thank them for their patience and understanding.

“Without any domestic routes AAX has been significantly affected by the pandemic. We now see light at the end of this long tunnel and we are working hard to operate again in all of our key markets, as one of the world’s leading low-cost medium-haul operators.

“Starting with flights to and from Sydney, we will progressively continue to honour outstanding bookings and Credit Accounts for our guests and creditors in other markets as soon as possible,” he said.

AirAsia X return flight schedules from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney are as follows:

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*All-inclusive of check-in baggage, one meal and one drink