AirAsia X, the long-haul affiliate of Malaysian low cost carrier AirAsia, has begun flights linking Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne. The inaugural flight, D7 2722, landed at 1140hrs at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport.

 

The airline will initially fly the route 4 times a week, with a planned increase to daily service next month from 18 December 2008 to 16 January 2009. Regular daily flights are scheduled to commence in March 2009. AirAsia X will utilize its newly-delivered Airbus A330 aircraft, equipped with 383 seats upholstered in black leather in a 2-class configuration. Passengers will also enjoy in-flight entertainment featuring innovative content and wi-fi access.

 

Melbourne is AirAsia X’s third Australian destination, with the airline also flying to Perth and the Gold Coast. Flights between Kuala Lumpur and Hangzhou are also served by AirAsia X 5 times weekly.