KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 9): AirAsia on Wednesday (Nov 9) announced a new route connecting travellers from Penang to Phnom Penh, starting from Dec 10.

In a statement, the low-cost carrier said the new route is set to further boost AirAsia’s connectivity within Asean, and allow for seamless travel between Cambodia and Penang.

It said following the inaugural flight in December, the flight frequency of the route will be twice weekly.

AirAsia also said its hub in Penang had been steadily growing its route offerings, having just launched its inaugural route to Bali on Oct 20.

The carrier said airasia rewards members can grab "great value fares" for the new route for a promotional fare of RM179 (one way) or RM428 (both ways) for the travel period of Dec 10 to March 25, 2023 through the "flights" icon on the airasia Super App or website.

AirAsia Malaysia chief executive officer Riad Asmat said that following flight resumption to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in Cambodia from Kuala Lumpur earlier this year, the new route further reinforces the popularity and demand for tourism in Cambodia.

“Phnom Penh is no stranger to AirAsia.

“Prior to the pandemic, we flew thousands of travellers to and from the city each month, and now with the lifting of travel restrictions, there has been a surge in demand for more flights and routes,” he said.