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AirAsia has launched its inaugural service from London Stansted to Kuala Lumpur, making it the first budget carrier to offer flights between the UK and Asia.

Initially, flights on the route will be offered five times weekly. Onward connections from Kuala Lumpur on AirAsia are available to 64 Asian destinations, including Bali, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket and Singapore from as little as £10, and to points in Australia for less than £100.

Tony Fernandes, the AirAsia CEO, said: “Since Sir Freddie Laker’s Skytrain, no airline has ever managed to carry passengers this far at such low fares. This is a revolutionary moment for the aviation industry and a great day for passengers, who can have an amazing Asian experience for the price of travelling to Europe.”

He went on to say: “Our sales have proved this business model not only works, but is flourishing in a tough market. Long-haul legacy carriers have charged too much for too long to millions and millions of passengers, and today we have made the sky a fairer place to fly.”

According to the AirAsia boss, the company is just beginning to realize its European ambitions, and will increase the frequency of the London service to once daily and offer even lower fares in the near future.

When the London service was announced last November, the promos seats offered at £99 were all sold within 48 hours.

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