[Caption: Flight AK5104, led by AirAsia’s very own National Radio DJ, Captain Johan Farid Khairuddin, led a sweet surprise for guests onboard]

SEPANG, 31 August 2023 - Merdeka is celebrated in full grandeur each year at AirAsia ‒ and this year’s 66th Malaysia Independence Day festivities were no different except that people can now reconnect easier thanks to seamless travel, post the pandemic. To mark the occasion and in the spirit of patriotism, AirAsia staff handed out Jalur Gemilang to the 186 guests onboard AK5104 en route from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Guests were delighted to know that this wasn't the only surprise in store; 30,000 feet in the air, a round of lucky draw ensued - giving three lucky guests the opportunity to score a free flight to AirAsia’s popular domestic destinations in East Malaysia - Tawau, Kuching and Miri.

Hari Merdeka holds a special place in every Malaysian’s heart and AirAsia is honoured to celebrate this day with our Allstars from around the world as we continue to make air travel affordable for everyone. There’s a reason our nation is famed for our culture ‒ 66 years after we achieved peaceful independence, solidarity and unity amongst Malaysians still remain. 

Many multiracial Malaysians from all walks of life were present at the historic moment in Merdeka Stadium on 31 August 1957 where then prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al -Haj, together with the crowd, cheered with seven shouts of "Merdeka" to mark our independence and today, we celebrate all that we have become as a nation. Furthermore in just a few weeks, we will celebrate Malaysia Day - another historic day to commemorate the establishment of the Malaysian federation. 

In the spirit of patriotic sentiment, AirAsia will be providing  a special National Day sale from now till 3 September 2023 with all-in-one-way fares starting from just RM31*. Spread the Merdeka cheer by exploring our culturally-rich domestic destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, Kota Bharu or if you want to spread your wings a little further, enjoy special rates on our AirAsia X flights to Amritsar, Gold Coast and Taipe on sale from just RM266* for travel between 1 October 2023 and 30 June 2024. 

AirAsia wishes all Malaysians Selamat Menyambut Hari Kebangsaan! Stay safe, and start planning your next adventure with us!

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