(21/08/24) APG has been appointed as
General Sales Agent (GSA) for Asiana Airlines in Malaysia and Air
Serbia in Japan.
APG will be responsible for a comprehensive range of sales and
marketing activities for Asiana Airlines in Malaysia,
including the promotion of the airline’s route network,
fare offerings, and customer service enhancements.
“We are thrilled to partner with APG in Malaysia,”
said Ryu Yeunjeung, Regional General Manager, Asiana Airlines. “This
collaboration represents a strategic move to enhance our service
capabilities and drive innovation in a rapidly growing market.”
Next month, Asiana Airlines will launch a daily direct flight between
Kota Kinabalu and Incheon using Airbus A321neo aircraft, offering 188 seats
configured with in Business Class
and 180 in Economy Class.
Asiana Airlines A350 reg: HL-8078. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com
Scheduled to take off on 12 September 2024, flight, OZ7375
is slated to depart Incheon (ICN) at 17:45, landing at
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) in Sabah at 22:00.
From Kota Kinabalu, flight OZ7385 is timed to
leave at 23:10, arriving in Incheon at 05:15 the following day.
Asiana also operates daily flights between Singapore
(SIN) and Incheon and plans to increase this to double daily
during the winter season from 27 October 2024 to 29 March 2025.
The airline uses A350 aircraft on the Singapore route with 311 seats, 28 in Business Smartium, 36 in Economy
Smartium, and 247 in Economy Class.
Both flights from Malaysia
and Singapore provide seamless connections to 59 destinations,
including 7 domestic points in South Korea, 39 cities across Asia,
5 cities in the USA, 6 cities in Europe, and 2 cities in
Oceania.
“We are delighted to have been chosen by Asiana
Airlines as their GSA in Malaysia,” said Tunku Iskandar, Director
of APG Malaysia. “This appointment is a testament
to our expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality
sales and marketing services. We look forward to contributing to
Asiana Airlines’ growth and success in the Malaysian market.”
In addition, Air Serbia has appointed APG as its
General Sales Agent (GSA) in Japan.
In this role, APG will
focus on strengthening Air Serbia’s market position, identifying
new business opportunities, and providing dedicated sales and
marketing support throughout the country.
“Our partnership with APG
Japan as our General Sales Agent (GSA) marks a significant
milestone in our efforts to strengthen Air Serbia’s presence
in the Japanese market,” said Boško Rupić, General Manager
Commercial and Strategy. “With APG’s expertise and extensive
network, we aim to enhance accessibility to our services, offering
Japanese travelers seamless connectivity to our expanding network
in Europe and beyond.”
Air Serbia is the successor of the first national airline, Aeroput,
established in Belgrade in 1927. Today, the airline operates scheduled,
seasonal and charter flights to over 70 destinations in Europe,
the Mediterranean, North America, Asia and Africa, in passenger
and cargo traffic.
“We are excited about our new
role as GSA for Air Serbia in Japan,” said Keiko Asano, Director
of APG Japan. “This partnership offers a valuable opportunity for us to utilise our market expertise
and support Air Serbia’s growth in the region. We look forward to
a productive partnership and are committed to supporting Air
Serbia in reaching its objectives.”