The welcoming ceremony was graced by dignitaries from the High Commission of India represented by Mr. Aditya Fotedar, Second Secretary, and Tourism Malaysia, represented by Mr. Hafiz Hazin, Deputy Director International Promotion Division (Asia/Africa).
The route resumption underlined the importance of fostering closer ties between India and Malaysia through direct air connectivity. Guests landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) were celebrated by a limited-edition merchandise giveaway and special Sikh ceremony, symbolising the unity of diverse cultures that the two countries proudly bring together.
AirAsia X Chief Executive Officer, Benyamin Ismail said: “We are elated to welcome the return of services between Amritsar to Kuala Lumpur. The resumption of this route with four flights weekly comes at a time when both leisure and business travel are on the rebound, showcasing our continued commitment to providing more popular destinations to meet growing demand, alongside great value fares for our guests.
“In addition, guests flying with us will have the advantage of connecting onto their favourite destinations with our Fly-Thru service such as to Bali, Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Perth and more, seamlessly in one booking. We look forward to reconnecting families, friends, and businesses and to continuing to play a role in fostering economic growth and cultural exchange between the two countries.”