AirAsia X CEO sees strong opportunities in South Korea – Exclusive CAPA interview

AirAsia X's new daily service to Seoul Incheon will launch in under two weeks - and it is already rating as one of the carrier's strongest route launches. CEO, Asran Osman-Rani, speaking exclusively to CAPA, stated Seoul is one of AirAsia X's Top 3 routes in terms of booked load factor for forward months. Mr Osman-Rani added he sees "tremendous opportunity" in the Korean market, supported by strong two-way demand, a solid e-commerce preference, minimal travel restrictions and a limited LCC presence. The CEO also discusses AirAsia X's best performing routes in 2010, the outlook for capacity, ancillary revenues and the carrier's much-anticipated IPO.