Malaysia-based Capital A’s online travel agent (OTA) platform AirAsia MOVE has onboarded Sri Lanka’s National Carrier, SriLankan Airlines as its latest direct airline partner on the platform.
AirAsia MOVE said in a statement on last Friday that the move strengthened its status as a leading OTA platform as it opening more opportunities for travelers to explore the rich heritage, and breathtaking landscapes of the pearl of the Indian Ocean – Sri Lanka.
“Sri Lanka is a unique gem in the travel world, offering everything from ancient ruins to golden beaches. This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing our 15 million app users with unparalleled travel options and the convenience of booking flights, hotels, and more all-in-one app. We look forward to promoting Sri Lanka as a must-visit destination, particularly for travelers across ASEAN,” said Nadia Omer, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia MOVE.
Sharuka Wickrama Adittya, Country Manager Malaysia and Singapore of SriLankan Airlines, said it is very vital and important to have a strategic distribution partner to ensure the airlines products and offers are presented to the valued customers.
According to him, this will lead to happy customers and have trust and confidence of the airline.
“With a strategic partner such as AirAsia MOVE, we are confident of enhanced customer service, increase sales and revenue, access to exclusive deals and market expansion,
“I’m confident this partnership will lead both entities a win-win situation,” he added.
Aside from SriLankan Airlines, AirAsia MOVE partners directly with other notable airlines such as Citilink, ANA, Air Mauritius, Etihad, and more on its platform, aside from giving travelers the option to choose from over 700 other airlines.
AirAsia MOVE users can also conveniently choose from over a million hotels across the globe to complete their travel plans, along with first and last-mile connectivity through airport transfers, and other ancillary travel products such as online duty-free shopping, travel insurance and more.
All of these services are encapsulated by the AirAsia Rewards loyalty program, allowing users to earn and redeem AirAsia points for every transaction across the whole ecosystem within the app.
AirAsia MOVE, formerly known as airasia Superapp is the newest OTA+ in town, providing a seamless and personalized experience for travelers at the best value in ASEAN and beyond.
It envisions travel complemented by a community-led experience through features such as airasia chat, games, gifting, and a strong loyalty program that rewards users across its expansive ecosystem.
AirAsia MOVE’s ecosystem includes OTA services such as flight bookings from over 700 airlines, including low-cost carrier AirAsia and 900,000 hotels world-wide plus ride-hailing, insurance, duty-free shopping and more, underpinned by integrated financial services by BigPay.
Launched in 1979, Sri Lanka’s National Carrier is an airline with a solid reputation for service, comfort, safety, reliability, and punctuality.
The airline’s hub is at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, providing convenient connections to its global route network of 114 destinations in 62 countries.
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