Low cost route expected to deliver SA Asia influx

Low cost route expected to deliver SA Asia influx
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The October start of AirAsia X's Kuala Lumpur-Adelaide service is expected to boost South Australia's appeal for travellers from sought after Asia markets, according to the state premier.

Jay Weatherill welcomed the announcement by the airline, saying the state had been "working hard" to attract a low-cost carrier.

"These low-cost flights – five times a week from the end of November – will make South Australia a more affordable and appealing destination to tourists in our key Asian markets," he said.

"AirAsia X's links into China will also help us capitalise on our fastest growing international market."

He was optimistic the cheaper airfares would help grow the number of conferences in Adelaide while providing an added incentive for the families of international students to come and visit them.

"SA will now exceed its 2020 target for international airline seats into Adelaide," Weatherill said. "From November, we will welcome more than 12,200 international airline seats each week – well above the 11,500 target."

The new route is expected to deliver more than $30 million of local economic activity a year and create more than 170 jobs, tourism minister Leon Bignell revealed.

"AirAsia X has a strong track record of significantly increasing consumer demand for destinations when they enter a new market," he said.

"Through this low cost carrier, we will be targeting new markets with deals designed to drive volume sales and larger numbers of visitors to our state."

 

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