AirAsia Cambodia celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of its first international flight from Phnom Penh to Kuala Lumpur on August 1, 2024. This marked a major step forward for the airline, which commenced operations just three months prior as the Kingdom's newest low-cost carrier. The inaugural flight, operated under flight code KT168, departed Phnom Penh International Airport at 12:25 pm (GMT +7) and arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) at 3:15 pm (GMT +8). The flight was met with a water cannon salute upon arrival, signifying the importance of this event.
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AirAsia Cambodia's CEO, Vissoth Nam, expressed his enthusiasm for the milestone, stating that the 99% load factor on the inaugural flight was an encouraging start. He also mentioned that the airline has carried 25,861 domestic passengers in the first three months of operations. The daily service between Phnom Penh and Kuala Lumpur complements AirAsia Malaysia's twice-daily flights and demonstrates the airline's commitment to boosting tourism and economic ties between Cambodia and Malaysia.
AirAsia Cambodia is part of the AirAsia Group, which is currently restructuring its operations and aims to become the world's first global low-cost network carrier. The group has a goal of operating 300 aircraft within the next five years and has recently added four new Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet. The A321neo is a versatile aircraft that can operate at smaller airports and serve secondary cities, making it a perfect fit for the AirAsia Group. The aircraft's reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions align with the group's sustainability goals.
AirAsia Cambodia plans to expand its international services in the near future, with flights to Cebu, Philippines, and Bali, Indonesia, in the pipeline for this year. The airline aims to connect Cambodia with more destinations across Asia and beyond, leveraging its strategic hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. The launch of AirAsia Cambodia's first international flight is a testament to the airline's commitment to supporting Cambodia's tourism and economic development goals. The Kingdom's tourism sector has been on a robust growth trajectory, with the government actively promoting the country as a prime tourist destination. AirAsia Cambodia is well-positioned to play a key role in facilitating this growth by providing affordable and convenient travel options for both domestic and international travelers.