8, November 2010, Sepang, Malaysia – Low Cost Carrier AirAsia will enhance connectivity from Singapore with the introduction of its new route to Miri, Sarawak; and increased frequencies to Kuala Lumpur and Penang at 124 times weekly.
To celebrate the new addition to AirAsia’s route network, you can enjoy special low fares from Singapore to Miri from SGD39* one way. This promotion will be from 11 – 21 November 2010 for the travel period of 21 January – 30 June 2011.
AirAsia has also made it more convenient for guests to travel to Penang and Kuala Lumpur from Singapore with its additional frequencies. Flights from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur has been increased to 10x daily effective 17 December 2010, while a 3rd frequency from Singapore to Penang has been introduced effective 21 January 2011. Special fares from SGD33* are also available in conjunction with the additional frequencies. Log on to www.airasia.com for more details on this promotion.
All promotions are available online via www.airasia.com and mobile apps on Blackberry and Android phones. The AirAsia app is available for download via Blackberry App World and the Android Market by searching for the keyword ‘AirAsia’. iPhone users are able to purchase flights by logging into airasia.com on their web browser, while an official iPhone AirAsia app is on the way.
Kathleen Tan, Regional Head of Commercial said: “AirAsia is committed to connecting people and the new addition of Singapore to Miri route as well as increased frequencies from Singapore reiterates that commitment as Singapore is our virtual hub with 401 weekly flights to 13 cities internationally. This new route is definitely sustainable as Singapore is an international gateway while Miri is the second largest city in Sarawak with a significant number of expatriates and international students. With this new route, Singapore is now connected to six cities in Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, and now Miri. Guests traveling to and from Singapore will also have added convenience with the increased frequencies to Kuala Lumpur and Penang as there are more options on flight timing.”
Miri, situated north of the state of Sarawak offers nature lovers, beach bums and holiday-makers many treats. It is only approximately 2 hours’ drive away from Brunei. Nature lovers can explore Gua Niah, a majestic limestone cave and an important pre-historical site with the oldest recorded human settlement in East Malaysia which dates back to over 40,000 years ago. The Niah National Park is also a must-visit for nature lovers to Miri. This oil and gas city also boasts of popular beach hangouts such as Tanjong Lobang and Lutong Beach. Diving is an increasingly popular activity in Miri with the recently discovered dive site, Miri Reef which has fascinating corals and marine life. Visit the Grand Old Lady, the very first oil well in Malaysia drilled in 1910, which has been declared a national monument and represents the history of Miri.
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*Fares stated are all-in-fares and for one way travel only.
