❓ Question regarding the commencement of AirAsia X direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth. The Minister announces the new flights, highlighting the positive impact on tourism and the economy, including an expected increase in visitors and the availability of promotional fares.
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AIRASIA X — KUALA LUMPUR FLIGHTS 260. Mr A.D. McRAE to the Minister for Tourism: Before I ask my question of the Minister for Tourism, I acknowledge members of the community who represent multiculturalism across Riverton and who had lunch today with the Minister for Multicultural Interests and Citizenship. I welcome them to the Parliament. Will the minister advise the house of any plans that have recently been announced for the commencement of low-cost carrier AirAsia X direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth? Ms S.M. McHALE
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I thank the member for the question. Last week I informed the house of the impact of low-cost carrier Tiger Airways direct flights from Singapore to Perth. Today I announced another exciting development in Western Australian aviation strategy, which is the introduction of AirAsia X, a new low-cost airline with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth. This is a very exciting development for Western Australian tourism and the economy, because of the state’s strong trading relationship with Malaysia as well as its tourism partnerships. The partnership is a tribute to Westralia Airports Corporation as well as the Western Australian government partnering with AirAsia X. We anticipate seeing an increase of about 30 000 to 40 000 visitors from Malaysia. As a result of AirAsia X’s new flights, we will see this market grow over the next 12 to 18 months. Six flights a week start on 2 November, which will increase to daily services in March 2009. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : What are the fares? Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
AIRASIA X — KUALA LUMPUR FLIGHTS
Before I ask my question of the Minister for Tourism, I acknowledge members of the community who represent multiculturalism across Riverton and who had lunch today with the Minister for Multicultural Interests and Citizenship. I welcome them to the Parliament. Will the minister advise the house of any plans that have recently been announced for the commencement of low-cost carrier AirAsia X direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth? Ms S.M. McHALE replied: I thank the member for the question. Last week I informed the house of the impact of low-cost carrier Tiger Airways direct flights from Singapore to Perth. Today I announced another exciting development in Western Australian aviation strategy, which is the introduction of AirAsia X, a new low-cost airline with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth. This is a very exciting development for Western Australian tourism and the economy, because of the state’s strong trading relationship with Malaysia as well as its tourism partnerships. The partnership is a tribute to Westralia Airports Corporation as well as the Western Australian government partnering with AirAsia X. We anticipate seeing an increase of about 30 000 to 40 000 visitors from Malaysia. As a result of AirAsia X’s new flights, we will see this market grow over the next 12 to 18 months. Six flights a week start on 2 November, which will increase to daily services in March 2009. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : What are the fares? Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
Will the minister advise the house of any plans that have recently been announced for the commencement of low-cost carrier AirAsia X direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth? Ms S.M. McHALE replied: I thank the member for the question. Last week I informed the house of the impact of low-cost carrier Tiger Airways direct flights from Singapore to Perth. Today I announced another exciting development in Western Australian aviation strategy, which is the introduction of AirAsia X, a new low-cost airline with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth. This is a very exciting development for Western Australian tourism and the economy, because of the state’s strong trading relationship with Malaysia as well as its tourism partnerships. The partnership is a tribute to Westralia Airports Corporation as well as the Western Australian government partnering with AirAsia X. We anticipate seeing an increase of about 30 000 to 40 000 visitors from Malaysia. As a result of AirAsia X’s new flights, we will see this market grow over the next 12 to 18 months. Six flights a week start on 2 November, which will increase to daily services in March 2009. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : What are the fares? Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
Ms S.M. McHALE replied: I thank the member for the question. Last week I informed the house of the impact of low-cost carrier Tiger Airways direct flights from Singapore to Perth. Today I announced another exciting development in Western Australian aviation strategy, which is the introduction of AirAsia X, a new low-cost airline with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth. This is a very exciting development for Western Australian tourism and the economy, because of the state’s strong trading relationship with Malaysia as well as its tourism partnerships. The partnership is a tribute to Westralia Airports Corporation as well as the Western Australian government partnering with AirAsia X. We anticipate seeing an increase of about 30 000 to 40 000 visitors from Malaysia. As a result of AirAsia X’s new flights, we will see this market grow over the next 12 to 18 months. Six flights a week start on 2 November, which will increase to daily services in March 2009. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : What are the fares? Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
I thank the member for the question. Last week I informed the house of the impact of low-cost carrier Tiger Airways direct flights from Singapore to Perth. Today I announced another exciting development in Western Australian aviation strategy, which is the introduction of AirAsia X, a new low-cost airline with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth. This is a very exciting development for Western Australian tourism and the economy, because of the state’s strong trading relationship with Malaysia as well as its tourism partnerships. The partnership is a tribute to Westralia Airports Corporation as well as the Western Australian government partnering with AirAsia X. We anticipate seeing an increase of about 30 000 to 40 000 visitors from Malaysia. As a result of AirAsia X’s new flights, we will see this market grow over the next 12 to 18 months. Six flights a week start on 2 November, which will increase to daily services in March 2009. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : What are the fares? Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : What are the fares? Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
AIRASIA X — KUALA LUMPUR FLIGHTS
Before I ask my question of the Minister for Tourism, I acknowledge members of the community who represent multiculturalism across Riverton and who had lunch today with the Minister for Multicultural Interests and Citizenship. I welcome them to the Parliament. Will the minister advise the house of any plans that have recently been announced for the commencement of low-cost carrier AirAsia X direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth? Ms S.M. McHALE replied: I thank the member for the question. Last week I informed the house of the impact of low-cost carrier Tiger Airways direct flights from Singapore to Perth. Today I announced another exciting development in Western Australian aviation strategy, which is the introduction of AirAsia X, a new low-cost airline with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth. This is a very exciting development for Western Australian tourism and the economy, because of the state’s strong trading relationship with Malaysia as well as its tourism partnerships. The partnership is a tribute to Westralia Airports Corporation as well as the Western Australian government partnering with AirAsia X. We anticipate seeing an increase of about 30 000 to 40 000 visitors from Malaysia. As a result of AirAsia X’s new flights, we will see this market grow over the next 12 to 18 months. Six flights a week start on 2 November, which will increase to daily services in March 2009. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : What are the fares? Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
Will the minister advise the house of any plans that have recently been announced for the commencement of low-cost carrier AirAsia X direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth? Ms S.M. McHALE replied: I thank the member for the question. Last week I informed the house of the impact of low-cost carrier Tiger Airways direct flights from Singapore to Perth. Today I announced another exciting development in Western Australian aviation strategy, which is the introduction of AirAsia X, a new low-cost airline with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth. This is a very exciting development for Western Australian tourism and the economy, because of the state’s strong trading relationship with Malaysia as well as its tourism partnerships. The partnership is a tribute to Westralia Airports Corporation as well as the Western Australian government partnering with AirAsia X. We anticipate seeing an increase of about 30 000 to 40 000 visitors from Malaysia. As a result of AirAsia X’s new flights, we will see this market grow over the next 12 to 18 months. Six flights a week start on 2 November, which will increase to daily services in March 2009. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : What are the fares? Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
Ms S.M. McHALE replied: I thank the member for the question. Last week I informed the house of the impact of low-cost carrier Tiger Airways direct flights from Singapore to Perth. Today I announced another exciting development in Western Australian aviation strategy, which is the introduction of AirAsia X, a new low-cost airline with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth. This is a very exciting development for Western Australian tourism and the economy, because of the state’s strong trading relationship with Malaysia as well as its tourism partnerships. The partnership is a tribute to Westralia Airports Corporation as well as the Western Australian government partnering with AirAsia X. We anticipate seeing an increase of about 30 000 to 40 000 visitors from Malaysia. As a result of AirAsia X’s new flights, we will see this market grow over the next 12 to 18 months. Six flights a week start on 2 November, which will increase to daily services in March 2009. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : What are the fares? Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
I thank the member for the question. Last week I informed the house of the impact of low-cost carrier Tiger Airways direct flights from Singapore to Perth. Today I announced another exciting development in Western Australian aviation strategy, which is the introduction of AirAsia X, a new low-cost airline with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth. This is a very exciting development for Western Australian tourism and the economy, because of the state’s strong trading relationship with Malaysia as well as its tourism partnerships. The partnership is a tribute to Westralia Airports Corporation as well as the Western Australian government partnering with AirAsia X. We anticipate seeing an increase of about 30 000 to 40 000 visitors from Malaysia. As a result of AirAsia X’s new flights, we will see this market grow over the next 12 to 18 months. Six flights a week start on 2 November, which will increase to daily services in March 2009. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : What are the fares? Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : What are the fares? Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
Ms S.M. McHALE : I will answer that question by way of interjection. Today AirAsia X announced 5 000 seats from Kuala Lumpur to Perth inbound at zero cost. As Minister for Tourism, I am interested in getting people to come to Western Australia. My task is to develop opportunities for inbound tourism, and we will see this. AirAsia X has the most extensive route network in South East Asia and China, so the opportunities for investment in Western Australia from South East Asia and China are significant. AirAsia X has over 100 routes throughout South East Asia and China. This is a fantastic development for Western Australia, both for tourism and the economy. Working with AirAsia X, which is a very successful airline and a very dynamic new company, will achieve a significant increase in tourism. We on this side of the house are very pleased that we can generate the interest in Perth for an airline company such as AirAsia X to choose Perth as a destination. People should be very proud that this is happening and that Perth is seen as the preferred destination for a company like AirAsia X. It is a new partnership between the Western Australian government, AirAsia X and the Westralia Airports Corporation. It is good for business, it is good for tourism and it is great for Western Australia.
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