AirAsia X ceases operations to New Delhi, Mumbai, London and Paris

AirAsia X, the low cost, long haul, affiliate of AirAsia, today announced a suspension of flights between its Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia hub and Mumbai and Delhi in India, London, UK, and Paris, France.

AirAsia X Airbus A340-300 at London Stansted airport. Photo copyright Devesh Agarwal.
  • Mumbai – Four weekly services will be suspended with the last flight on 31 January, 2012
  • New Delhi – Daily services will be suspended with the last flight on 22 March, 2012. Flights in March will be reduced to four weekly services.
  • London – Six weekly services will be suspended with the last flight on 31 March, 2012
  • Paris- Four weekly services will be suspended with the last flight on 30 March, 2012

AirAsia X has indicated it 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 (e.g, in Australia and North Asia), or a move to an alternative carrier where available.

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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