The corporate traveller

AirAsia X cited contributing factors for the downsizing as being the developments in the global economy, soaring taxes and higher jet fuel prices. The carriers’ services to Paris and London will be discontinued, with the last flights on 30 and 31 march respectively. As from the end of January, the airline will suspend its flights to Mumbai, while New Delhi services will end on 22 March, 2012.

AirAsia X will offer guests who hold bookings after these dates an alternative travel option at no additional cost to mitigate the inconvenience caused as a result of these route withdrawals.

All affected guests will receive an e-mail stating options that are available to them, including a full refund, a reroute to another AirAsia X destination, or a move to an alternative carrier where available.

AirAsia X stated that these changes will improve operating cost efficiencies and consolidate its network to focus on markets where it can build a leadership position in 2012.