KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 22 -- AirAsia will operate 4,434 flights during the upcoming Chinese New Year travel period, adding 150 extra domestic services between February 12 and 24 to cope with what it expects to be one of the busiest festive travel seasons in recent years.

The carrier said the additional flights are aimed at reuniting families across Malaysia while keeping fares affordable, with subsidised one-way tickets capped at RM600, inclusive of a complimentary 20kg baggage allowance.

"As the airline with the largest domestic connectivity in Malaysia and a leading market share of 61 per cent by capacity, we are pleased to continue supporting government initiatives to ensure Malaysians are able to travel more affordably during peak festi...