Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tag/tan-sri-rafidah-aziz/ Informing, connecting and developing the world’s travel industry professionals. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:15:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 AirAsia has landed at Okinawa, Japan https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/airasia-has-landed-at-okinawa-japan/ Thu, 23 Jan 2020 04:46:54 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=533919 The post AirAsia has landed at Okinawa, Japan appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

AirAsia’s maiden flight to Okinawa, Japan landed at Naha Airport, marking the beginning of a unique low-cost passageway connecting the island with East Asia and Southeast Asia, providing over 150,000 visitor seats annually.  Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, chairman of AirAsia X said: “With the addition of Okinawa as a new destination, from now on, AirAsia […]

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AirAsia’s maiden flight to Okinawa, Japan landed at Naha Airport, marking the beginning of a unique low-cost passageway connecting the island with East Asia and Southeast Asia, providing over 150,000 visitor seats annually. 

Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, chairman of AirAsia X said: “With the addition of Okinawa as a new destination, from now on, AirAsia X flies to 35 destinations; and together with AirAsia Group, our combined fleet of over 250 aircraft can now connect Okinawa with over 150 destinations across Asean, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the US.”

Guests from Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa Naha are not required to obtain a visa during their one-hour stopover in Taipei and may return to their seats after clearing a quick security check of their carry-on bags and inflight belongings.

The carrier is also partnering with Berjaya Hotels & Resorts in a joint-marketing collaboration to promote travel to Okinawa following the hotel group’s recent launch of ANSA Okinawa Resort, a 123-room property located on the high ground of Uruma City with panoramic views of the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

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New showcase: AirAsia unveils future of long-haul air travel at Paris Air Show https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/new-showcase-airasia-unveils-future-of-long-haul-air-travel-at-paris-air-show/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:12:56 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=507810 The post New showcase: AirAsia unveils future of long-haul air travel at Paris Air Show appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

AirAsia, the Asia Pacific launch customer for the Airbus A330neo, unveiled the first of its new generation long-haul fleet at the Paris International Air Show. The aircraft will be based at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport in Thailand, facilitating growth and network expansion plans to key markets such as Australia, Japan and South Korea. The […]

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Third from Left) AirAsia deputy group CEO airlines Bo Lingam, AirAsia X group CEO Nadda Buranasiri, AirAsia X berhad chairman Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer and Avolon CEO Domhnal Slattery flanked by AirAsia cabin crew.

AirAsia, the Asia Pacific launch customer for the Airbus A330neo, unveiled the first of its new generation long-haul fleet at the Paris International Air Show. The aircraft will be based at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport in Thailand, facilitating growth and network expansion plans to key markets such as Australia, Japan and South Korea.

The aircraft unveiling was attended by AirAsia X chairman Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, AirAsia X group CEO Nadda Buranasiri, AirAsia deputy group CEO (Airlines) Bo Lingam, Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer, Rolls-Royce president civil aerospace Chris Cholerton and Avolon CEO Domhnal Slattery, alongside invited industry and international media.

AirAsia X Group CEO Nadda Buranasiri said, “This is a significant milestone for the aviation industry – and importantly, for our guests – which will revolutionise the long-haul, value air travel market. AirAsia is thrilled to lead the way once again, as the first airline in Asia Pacific to operate the technologically advanced, new generation A330neo aircraft.” With 66 aircraft on direct order and two on lease, the A330neo is the future of long-haul operations delivering an enhanced guest experience including the latest design features and new modifications to make medium – long haul value air travel more comfortable than ever, he added.

Guests will be able to see and feel the difference with more personal space, larger cabin bag storage space, ambient mood lighting throughout, power sockets in every seat and the quietest cabin in its class.

Buranasiri added, “AirAsia X continues to focus on delivering the best value fares for medium- to long-haul air travel. The arrival of the A330neo increases our ability to bring new destinations into play. Direct flights to Europe and the US are now possible, and we are working on many exciting network and product plans to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by this aircraft’s extended range and significant cost efficiencies, which will be announced in due course.”

Airbus Chief Commercial Officer Christian Scherer said: “The A330neo will bring a step change in fuel efficiency, and its increased range will open new opportunities for AirAsia X Thailand’s long-haul network expansion.”

The AirAsia A330neo will be available for viewing at the Airbus static display from 17-19 June 2019 and will be open to Paris Air Show visitors. The aircraft will enter service in Bangkok early next month.

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A330neo-7594 Third from Left) AirAsia deputy group CEO airlines Bo Lingam, AirAsia X group CEO Nadda Buranasiri, AirAsia X berhad chairman Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer and Avolon CEO Domhnal Slattery flanked by AirAsia cabin crew.