AirAsia X postpones Bahrain flight route due to regional conflict

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AirAsia X has postponed its inaugural flight route to Bahrain due to ongoing Middle East conflict, delaying the launch from June to August or September. Passengers affected by the delay will receive refunds or rebooked flights.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Reuters) - Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia X said on Thursday it has postponed the launch of its planned service via Bahrain until at least August due to the conflict in the Middle East. AirAsia initially planned to commence the route in June, linking Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and onward to London's Gatwick airport. It said in a statement it now expects the serviceto start in August or September, subject to market conditions. • The airline said affected passengers would be offered refunds or rescheduled bookings.