AirAsia Goes Double Daily on Kuala Lumpur – Chennai

Posted 26/04/2011

Low-cost carrier AirAsia is to introduce a second daily frequency between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai from May 7, a route that competes directly with national carrier Malaysia Airlines and fellow budget operator Jet Airways.  An estimated 305,000 O&D passengers travelled on the route in the past year when Air India Express and Indian Airlines also offered services. 

AirAsia dominates the traffic between the two destinations despite Jet and Malaysian already offering double daily flights, accounting for around 28 per cent of the market.  Its yields are also believed to be stronger than its rivals with average fares of around $163 each way, around 20 per cent higher than the other operators.

Schedule:

AK243 KUL0630 – 0745MAA 320 D
AK246 KUL1555 – 1705MAA 320 D 07MAY11-
AK244 MAA0830 – 1455KUL 320 D
AK247 MAA1750 – 0020+1KUL 320 D 07MAY11-

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