AirAsia now flying direct from Don Mueang to Brisbane

(From left) AirAsia Regional Commercial Head Matana Thienthong, General Manager Aviation Development and Partnerships Brisbane Airport Jim Parashos , Minister for Tourism Industry Development Kate Jones, Chief Executive Officer Brisbane Airport Gert-Jan de Graaff, Deputy Mayor of Brisbane Krista Adams , AirAsia X Thailand Chief Financial Officer Phairat Pornpathananangoon , CEO Tourism and Events Queensland Leanne Coddington flanked by AirAsia cabin crew.

BRISBANE, 26 June 2019 - AirAsia’s long-haul affiliate, AirAsia X Thailand (Code XJ) has taken its inaugural flight from Don Mueang Airport to Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, with flight XJ310, the first scheduled AirAsia flight to touch down Brisbane.

AirAsia hosted a special welcoming ceremony for passengers of the inaugural flight both in Bangkok and Brisbane, affirming itself as Thailand's first low-cost long-haul carrier to connect the Kingdom and Australia. The event was well received by both Thai and international travellers and is a reflection of the airline's excitement and creation of new travel opportunities. The new route is expected to increase Thailand's tourism sectors earning potential.

Flight XJ310 DMK-BNE departs at 23:40 hrs to arrive at 11:35 hrs (+1 Day) local time, while returning flight XJ311 BNE-DMK departs at 12:50 hrs to arrive at 19:10 hrs local times. More promotions and flight details, please visit www.airasia.com

AirAsia X Thailand currently utilises a fleet of 10 Airbus A330-300 aircraft flying from Bangkok (Don Mueang Airport) to 10 destinations in 4 countries such as Seoul of South Korea; Tokyo, Sapporo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka of Japan; Shanghai, Shenyang and Tianjin of Greater China; and Brisbane of Australia. AirAsia X Thailand recently unveiled its 11th aircraft, an Airbus A330neo which is set to begin service at Don Mueang International Airport in July 2019.