Sat Nov 16 06:37:07 UTC 2024: ## AirAsia Launches First International Flight from Port Blair to Kuala Lumpur
**Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, November 16, 2024** – AirAsia commenced its inaugural international flight from Port Blair’s Veer Savarkar International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. This marks a significant milestone, as it is the first-ever international flight to operate from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The new route is expected to be a game-changer for the region’s tourism sector, connecting the islands to Southeast Asia. AirAsia’s Chief Airport and Customer Experience Officer, Kesavan Sivanandam, emphasized the airline’s commitment not only to commercial viability but also to connecting people. He expressed gratitude to the local administration for its support.
Tourism stakeholders in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are enthusiastic about the increased accessibility this flight offers. Airport Director Devender Yadav highlighted the Airports Authority of India’s investment in infrastructure improvements to support enhanced air connectivity. He emphasized the crucial role of air travel in boosting tourism, the islands’ economic backbone, and praised the collaborative efforts that made this achievement possible.
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