The low-cost carrier offered Australian holidaymakers who had a trip booked to the USA the opportunity to elect to switch their destination to Asia, “for only the cost of airport taxes and surcharges”.
AirAsia X has launched a cheeky promotion in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s presidential victory in the United States.
The low-cost carrier offered Australian holidaymakers who had a trip booked to the USA the opportunity to elect to switch their destination to Asia, “for only the cost of airport taxes and surcharges”.
The carrier encouraged those booked to travel to the United States from January 20, 2017 (President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration day) until May 31 2017, to apply to fly to Kuala Lumpur on the same dates, instead of taking their planned US trip.
Prospective travellers were required to supply a copy of their confirmed return itinerary from Australia to the United States and matching passports.
AirAsia X would then book them a flight to Kuala Lumpur from Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast or Perth on those same dates.
AirAsia X head of commercial Arik De said, “US citizens have spoken and whilst there is some uncertainty in the markets there should be none when it comes to your holiday plans.
“If you’re considering putting your US travel plans on hold, why not consider an Asian holiday instead?”
The offer was only available for those who applied before midnight on Sunday, November 13.
No word yet from AirAsia X on how many travellers switched their holiday plans.