AirAsia X suspends sole New Zealand services

AirAsia X is suspending its only New Zealand services shortly after announcing it would replace its Auckland to Sydney service with a Gold Coast route. The low-cost carrier said services to and from Auckland would stop from February 3, 2024 as a result of lower than expected demand. The new Gold Coast service was set to be the airline’s only New Zealand route when the Auckland to Sydney route halts on February 1. Both routes connect Kiwis to Kuala Lumpur. AirAsia X CE Benyamin Ismail said the airline regrets having to suspend the New Zealand services, adding “Auckland remains one of our guests’ favourite bucket list destinations”. Ismail said the airline is working hard to bring back more aircraft, and “will certainly consider Auckland services again in future” when market conditions are more favourable. “We sincerely apologise to guests affected by this decision who are booked to fly with us to and from Auckland from early February next year and will ensure that we prioritise guest reimbursements as soon as possible.”<br/>