AirAsia X to fly direct to Tehran from KL and Bangkok

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd and Thai AirAsia X today announced Tehran as their latest destination in the group's route network, connecting both Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok directly to the Iranian capital.

Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia X, Benyamin Ismail, said Iran is a large and growing economy and Tehran is a brilliant business city, with the recent lifting of sanctions opening up exciting new prospects for Iran as a tourist destination.

"We believe that the revival of direct flights to Tehran from Kuala Lumpur is timely and we foresee that our direct flights from both ASEAN cities of Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok can improve bilateral relations while encouraging trade and tourism activities between the cities," he said in a statement today.

To commemorate the launch of this brand-new route, AirAsia X is offering promotional all-in-fares from as low as RM299 one-way on economy seats and from as low as RM999 one-way on the award-winning Premium Flatbeds departing from Kuala Lumpur.