AIRASIA INDIA ADDS ANOTHER AIRCRAFT TO ITS FLEET

Chandigarh, September 14, 2016: Following the announcement of the addition of its 7th aircraft to its fleet, AirAsia India, the pioneer in the low-cost carrier segment, is delighted to announce the induction of its 8th aircraft! Announcing its Onam treat to the people belonging to God’s own Country, the airline will now operate daily flights connecting Hyderabad & Kochi from 8th October 2016. As part of its commitment to connecting India and enabling every Indian to fly, AirAsia India increases its frequencies to flights connecting Bengaluru – Hyderabad & Bengaluru – Kochi as well.

To celebrate the induction of its new aircraft and the introduction of a new route, AirAsia India is offering limited promotional seats for all-inclusive-fares from as low as INR 2999 from Hyderabad to Kochi and vice versa. Guests can start booking their flights on 14thSeptember, 2016.

As a continuation to the celebration of AirAsia’s next chapter in India, the airline is pleased to announce a lifetime of free flights to the gold medalists, 5 years and 3 years of free flights to Silver & Bronze medalists at the Olympics & Paralympics. 5 of the Indian athletes that won Gold, Silver & Bronze medals will be able to fly to any of the 120+ destinations within AirAsia and AirAsia X's extensive network in Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Amar Abrol, CEO, AirAsia India, said, “This is exciting times for all of us at AirAsia India. We are thrilled to have an addition of another aircraft to our fleet. Hyderabad is increasing becoming an important hub for domestic & international travel in and from India, and the addition of frequencies to Kochi is our gift to the Keralites for Onam!We look forward to welcoming many more new guests on board with us. With this new sector we strive towards enhancing connectivity in India and offering affordable flying options to one and all. Hyderabad & Kochi have a huge potential for sustainable urban mobility and are popular tourist& business locations. As part of our celebrations, we are also pleased to offer free flights for all the Indians who have made our Country proud at the recently conducted Olympics & Paralympics.”
AirAsia India currently flies to 11 destinations with its hubs in Bengaluru & New Delhi covering Chandigarh, Jaipur, Guwahati, Imphal, Goa, Pune, Vizag, Hyderabad and Kochi in its destination network.