Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- AirAsia has announced the launch of a new route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Belitung, an island off the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.

In a statement on August 19, AirAsia said its four times weekly direct service will commence on October 2.

Amanda Woo, Regional Commercial Director, AirAsia said that Belitung is a place with huge untapped tourism potential. "We hope that with this new direct service, more and more people will be able to discover this hidden gem. The new route is also a testament to our firm commitment to support the Indonesian government in its efforts to develop 10 new priority tourism destinations," she said.

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