Monday, August 5, 2024
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Air Asia X (AAX) is proud to achieve a significant milestone in affordable Umrah travel with the inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Ikhlas.com Travel & Umrah Limited (ikhlas.com).
Flight D7 786 departed from Terminal 2, Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 3:25 p.m. on 4 August 2024, landing at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina at 7:20 p.m. local time. The flight carried 243 passengers, achieving an impressive load factor of over 85%.
AirAsia X CEO, Benjamin Ismail “Today marks another significant milestone for AirAsia X as we proudly launch our inaugural flight to Madinah. This service is not just another addition to our expanding network; it is a vital link connecting our guests to one of the holiest cities in Islam. We are also delighted to once again partner with ikhlas.com, which offers affordable services,” he said. Umrah “Through this partnership, we aim to provide diverse travel packages that make the Hajj experience accessible to everyone. This partnership embodies our commitment to enriching our guests’ travel experiences and ensuring that they are able to perform their religious duties with ease and comfort. We look forward to bringing pilgrims from across the region to Madinah through our weekly flights that start today.”
CEO of ikhlas.com, Ikhlas Qamaruddin “We are fortunate to return to Madinah, one of the most important Islamic pilgrimage sites and also AAX’s second route to Saudi Arabia after resuming Jeddah service in November 2022. With two weekly flights to Madinah, ikhlas.com is able to make it more convenient and affordable for more guests and pilgrims from Malaysia and around the region to perform Umrah,” he said.
“Our partnership with AAX has enabled ikhlas.com to meet the growing demand for budget-friendly, all-inclusive Umrah packages as well as the demand from Free Independent Travelers (FITs) who are always looking for affordable prices for more flexibility to explore hidden gems across the Kingdom while performing the holy Hajj.”
Umrah Ikhlas.com Group along with Johan Asari received a complimentary Halal Warda Hajj and Umrah Package. This special package includes travel-sized alcohol and fragrance-free cosmetics such as Warda Lip Balm, Hair and Body Cleanser, Facial Cleanser, Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++, Intensive Moisturizer, Deodorant and a mini Zamzam Water Spray Bottle.
To celebrate the inaugural trip, Ikhlas.com is launching the “Sama Summer Umrah” offer, offering discounts of up to RM1,000 for bookings of 4 people or RM500 for bookings of 2 people, valid from 1 August to 31 August 2024.
Furthermore, guests can choose from a range of affordable Umrah packages from Ikhlas.com starting from RM4,990 for Premium Economy Umrah, RM6,490 for Economy Umrah, RM7,390 for Standard Umrah and RM8,090 for Premium Umrah. All packages include return flights with American Airlines AAX.
Flight schedule between Kuala Lumpur and Medina:
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