Stansted Airport welcomes AirAsia X
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HRH The Duke of York was special guest of honour at Stansted Airport on 11-Mar-09 as he welcomed the arrival of AirAsia X's inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur.
The service, which marks the launch of the first ever low-cost flights to link South East Asia with the UK, is set to revolutionise long-haul travel, and also offer the first low-cost connection to Australia from the UK, too.
Stansted's commercial and development director, Nick Barton said, said:
"We are extremely grateful to His Royal Highness for taking the time to visit Stansted and for making this significant day even more special for everyone connected with the airport and AirAsia X.
"The arrival today of the first low-cost, long-haul flight linking Stansted to Asia and beyond is an important milestone for the airport and the development of long-haul air travel around the world.
"Stansted has become Europe's point-to-point airport of choice for the low cost market, so it's fitting that AirAsia X selected us as the gateway to connect its extensive route network out of Kuala Lumpur into the UK.
"The cultural and business opportunities associated with this new direct service speak for themselves, and advance bookings prove how popular it is set to be, particularly with business and leisure passengers seeking affordable long-haul travel options.
"We're delighted to officially welcome AirAsia X to Stansted today, we wish them every success for the future, and look forward to supporting them as they develop their services here at Stansted."
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 12-Mar-09
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