AirAsia X will transfer operations of its Osaka/Kansai–Taipei/Taoyuan–Kuala Lumpur route to AirAsia.
AirAsia X will suspend operations of the route from October 25, with AirAsia taking over. The aircraft will be downsized from an Airbus A330-300 to an Airbus A321neo. Flight time will be 9 hours and 15 minutes from Osaka/Kansai and 9 hours and 10 minutes from Kuala Lumpur.
AirAsia X said the move is part of network optimization aimed at supporting the long-term sustainability of its network. The flight schedule will remain unchanged. Booked passengers will be notified by email of the change in operating carrier, and refunds will also be available.
The Airbus A321neo does not offer Premium Flatbed seats or a Quiet Zone, and fare differences will be refunded. Pre-booked checked baggage and in-flight meals will be provided as scheduled.
From the same day, operations of the Kuala Lumpur–Seoul/Incheon route will also be transferred from AirAsia X to AirAsia.
■Schedule AK177 Osaka/Kansai (20:55)–Taipei/Taoyuan (23:15/00:30+1)–Kuala Lumpur (05:10+1) AK176 Kuala Lumpur (09:20)–Taipei/Taoyuan (14:25/15:40)–Osaka/Kansai (19:30)
