AirAsia to resume domestic flights

PETALING JAYA: AirAsia’s scheduled domestic flights is slated to resume on April 29, 2020, followed by Thailand and the Philippines on May 1, India on May 4, and Indonesia on May 7, subject to approval from the authorities.

The resumption of services will initially be for key selected domestic routes, which will increase gradually to include international destinations around the network, once the situation improves and governments lift borders and travel restrictions.

AirAsia said the flights are already open for booking via its website and mobile app.

Further details on upcoming routes and flight scheduled will be announced in the coming week subject to approval from the authorities.

AirAsia Group president (airlines) Bo Lingam said it will serve its customers starting with domestic routes, and hopes to resume full operations as soon as possible.

“We have undertaken a thorough review of our guest handling procedures both on ground and onboard in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. We have been working closely with the airport authorities to ensure that all the relevant precautionary measures are in place to ensure a safe, pleasant and comfortable journey for everyone,” he said in a statement.

He said the group takes the wellbeing of its customers and employees as its highest priority.

“We work actively with all our regulators, local governments, civil aviation and health authorities, including adhering to guidance from the World Health Organisation and International Civil Aviation Organisation to ensure the highest standards of compliance and conformance are in place for every single flight we operate in our network.”

Guests are advised to practise the recommended protective precautionary measures including wearing a mask, social distancing and observing high personal hygiene.

The aircraft, which are fitted with hospital-standard High Efficiency Particulate Air filters, will also be sent for a thorough disinfection after each flight.

source https://www.thesundaily.my/business/airasia-to-resume-domestic-flights-BL2269298