AirAsia launches direct flight route between Nha Trang and Kuala Lumpur.

The inaugural flight received a very positive response with 93% of seats booked. The route launch ceremony was held at Cam Ranh International Airport, welcoming the first flight AK204 to Nha Trang. The flight landed at 11:35 AM today and was greeted with a ceremonial water salute. On board were Dato' Fam Lee Ee, Member of the Board of Directors of AirAsia Berhad; Spencer Lee, Commercial Director of AirAsia Berhad; and a group of journalists from Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore, who will later participate in a program exploring the beautiful coastal city of Nha Trang.

Alongside this momentous event, a press conference was held in Nha Trang with the participation of Ms. Nguyen Thi Le Thanh, Deputy Director of the Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism; Mr. Nguyen Minh Tai, Deputy Director of Cam Ranh Airport; Mr. Nguyen Thai Hoa, CEO of SAGS at Cam Ranh Airport; Ms. Le Thi Hoang Oanh, Deputy Director of SAGS Saigon; Mr. Dato' Fam Lee Ee, Member of the Board of Directors of AirAsia Berhad; and Mr. Spencer Lee, Commercial Director of AirAsia Berhad.

Spencer Lee, Chief Commercial Officer of AirAsia Berhad, said: "This year is a significant one for Southeast Asian nations as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with many notable events taking place in the region. As a Southeast Asian airline, we are proud to commit to developing Southeast Asia and connecting the region with direct flights to Nha Trang. We look forward to sharing the beauty of Southeast Asia with all passengers through our daily direct flights from Kuala Lumpur."

"Vietnam is an important market for us, and we are always striving to further strengthen connections between Vietnam and Malaysia. Nha Trang is a great addition to this network, and we see great potential in this destination, which is why we decided to increase connecting flights to make it easier for travelers from further afield to visit the coastal city. We also hope that people in Khanh Hoa province will have the opportunity to explore Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and the world with extensive connections to over 120 destinations in 27 countries," he added.

Passengers can use connecting flights to link with other flights, and luggage will be delivered to the final destination without the hassle of procedures at transit airports. With this service, travelers can fly from Nha Trang to 8 countries with 23 cities including Johor Bahru, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Langkawi, Singapore, Jakarta, Bali, Bandung, Surabaya, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Changsha, Xi'an, Wuhan, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sydney, Perth, Maldives, Colombo and Tiruchirappalli, via Kuala Lumpur.

AirAsia also connects passengers from other cities in Vietnam to Kuala Lumpur, including Ho Chi Minh City with 42 weekly flights; Da Nang with 10 weekly flights; and Hanoi with 11 weekly flights. Kuala Lumpur is AirAsia's largest hub, connecting over 27 countries with destinations such as Goldcoast, Sydney, Perth, Auckland, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, and many more.

Originally a tin mining city, Kuala Lumpur has gradually transformed into one of Southeast Asia's most developed capital cities. Popular attractions such as the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) and surrounding points of interest like the 421m tall KL Tower, Central Market (Pasar Seni), Petaling Road, the KLCC, the Malaysia Tourism Centre, and Bukit Bintang are all easily accessible via the free GoKL bus system.

Nearby locations such as Dickson Harbour, Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Bukit Tinggi, Putrajaya, Batu Caves, and Sunway Lagoon are also ideal for day trips. Malaysia is a promising destination for medical tourism, with several states boasting high-quality and affordable healthcare systems.

For travelers wishing to explore Malaysia, they can utilize AirAsia's domestic network to reach the resort island of Langkawi or fly further afield to the summit of Borneo to admire Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia's highest peak, explore the mysterious Mulu Caves, and go diving at Sipadan Island, home to the world's most famous underwater world.

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The Thanh