After AirAsia and AirAsia X, low-cost carrier, Thai AirAsia recently announced that it would stop its Bangkok-New Delhi services from March 24. An AirAsia executive in India said that the subsidiary of the AirAsia Group had announced the withdrawal owing to high operating costs that include high airport and fuel charges.
Thai AirAsia operates a daily flight between the Indian and Thai capitals, besides a weekly flight between Kolkata and Bangkok. The Kolkata flight will continue to operate, the executive added.
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Monday, May 24, 2010
AirAsia named as World’s Best Low Cost Airline by Skytrax
AirAsia has been chosen as the World's Best Low Cost Airline for the second consecutive year in the annual global survey conducted by London-based aviation consultants Skytrax. Almost 18 million travellers worldwide polled in the survey. Dato' Abdul Aziz Abu Bakar, Chairman, AirAsia accepted the award on behalf of the airline at the ceremony held recently in Hamburg, Germany.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
AirAsia Celebrates Inaugural Flight To Kota Kinabalu From Taipei
Low-cost airline, AirAsia, on Friday celebrated its maiden flight to Kota Kinabalu (KK) from Taipei.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
AirAsia X begins daily direct services to Kochi
Malaysia’s long-haul budget airline AirAsia X, which had started operations to Tiruchi last year, on Thursday began daily direct flights to Kochi, while two more Indian destinations will be added next week.
“We expect strong demand from customers, especially business travellers,’’ the CEO of AirAsia X, Mr Azran Osman-Rani, told reporters here on Thursday on the sidelines of the Third Kuala Lumpur International Trade Forum.
The carrier, an affiliate of AirAsia, will start flying to Thiruvananthapuram and Kolkata from next week, he said.
“We expect strong demand from customers, especially business travellers,’’ the CEO of AirAsia X, Mr Azran Osman-Rani, told reporters here on Thursday on the sidelines of the Third Kuala Lumpur International Trade Forum.
The carrier, an affiliate of AirAsia, will start flying to Thiruvananthapuram and Kolkata from next week, he said.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Airasia announces new flights to Kolkata, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram
Air asia will launch direct flights to the Indian cities of Kolkata, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram from next month.
AirAsia will begin its daily direct flights at a starting price of RM129. The current price is for the one way trip and the booking period has begun from October 15 and will continue till the 20th of this month.
This present fares will be in effect for the period of November 12, 2009, to July 31, 2010, for Kochi, November 16, 2009, to July 31, 2010, for Thiruvananthapuram
Air asia will launch direct flights to the Indian cities of Kolkata, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram from next month.
AirAsia will begin its daily direct flights at a starting price of RM129. The current price is for the one way trip and the booking period has begun from October 15 and will continue till the 20th of this month.
This present fares will be in effect for the period of November 12, 2009, to July 31, 2010, for Kochi, November 16, 2009, to July 31, 2010, for Thiruvananthapuram and November 19, 2009, to July 31, 2010, for Kolkata, it said.(ddn)
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AirAsia will begin its daily direct flights at a starting price of RM129. The current price is for the one way trip and the booking period has begun from October 15 and will continue till the 20th of this month.
This present fares will be in effect for the period of November 12, 2009, to July 31, 2010, for Kochi, November 16, 2009, to July 31, 2010, for Thiruvananthapuram
Air asia will launch direct flights to the Indian cities of Kolkata, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram from next month.
AirAsia will begin its daily direct flights at a starting price of RM129. The current price is for the one way trip and the booking period has begun from October 15 and will continue till the 20th of this month.
This present fares will be in effect for the period of November 12, 2009, to July 31, 2010, for Kochi, November 16, 2009, to July 31, 2010, for Thiruvananthapuram and November 19, 2009, to July 31, 2010, for Kolkata, it said.(ddn)
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
NEWS| AirAsia in talks with GoI to introduce direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to various cities in India
According to a UNI report, AirAsia is in talks with the Government of India (GoI) to introduce direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to various cities in India including Chennai, Kolkata, Trivandrum, Kochi, Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar. Moses Devanayagam, Head (Operations), AirAsia said that efforts were on to introduce a direct flight to Abu Dhabi from Kuala Lumpur from October this year. The airline is also planning to introduce direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and UK, US, Australia, China, Japan and Korea.
source| http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/airasia-in-talks-with-goi-to-introduce-direct-flights-from-kuala-lumpur-to-various-cities-in-india-8097
source| http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/airasia-in-talks-with-goi-to-introduce-direct-flights-from-kuala-lumpur-to-various-cities-in-india-8097
Monday, September 14, 2009
NEWS| Amadeus announces partnership with AirAsia
Over 102,200 travel agencies worldwide can now book AirAsia flights through Amadeus Ticketless Access
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Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry yesterday announced its partnership with AirAsia. More than 102,200 travel agencies worldwide using the Amadeus Global Distribution System (GDS) for reservations will now be able to book flights for travellers on AirAsia and all its subsidiaries – Indonesia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia and its long-haul low-fare affiliate, AirAsia X. This has been achieved through the implementation of a unique Amadeus technology solution for low-cost ‘ticketless’ airlines, named Amadeus Ticketless Access. This technology enables travel agents to find flight options to suit a broader range of needs, especially for travellers who are particularly budget-conscious.
Amadeus’ Ticketless Access is a breakthrough solution that allows real-time fare and flight information from the Low Cost Carrier (LCC) to be displayed alongside that of Full-Service Carriers, on a travel agent’s Amadeus screen. Developed by Amadeus in response to market demand from LCCs, travellers and travel agents, this solution helps LCCs to target new customer segments (such as corporate travel
source| http://www.travelbizmonitor.com
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Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry yesterday announced its partnership with AirAsia. More than 102,200 travel agencies worldwide using the Amadeus Global Distribution System (GDS) for reservations will now be able to book flights for travellers on AirAsia and all its subsidiaries – Indonesia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia and its long-haul low-fare affiliate, AirAsia X. This has been achieved through the implementation of a unique Amadeus technology solution for low-cost ‘ticketless’ airlines, named Amadeus Ticketless Access. This technology enables travel agents to find flight options to suit a broader range of needs, especially for travellers who are particularly budget-conscious.
Amadeus’ Ticketless Access is a breakthrough solution that allows real-time fare and flight information from the Low Cost Carrier (LCC) to be displayed alongside that of Full-Service Carriers, on a travel agent’s Amadeus screen. Developed by Amadeus in response to market demand from LCCs, travellers and travel agents, this solution helps LCCs to target new customer segments (such as corporate travel
source| http://www.travelbizmonitor.com
Monday, July 27, 2009
NEWS| Intl| AirAsia to fly to Tiruchi twice daily from Sept 1
Petaling Jaya: Good news for those who travel often to Tiruchirapalli as low-cost carrier AirAsia will be adding a second daily flight to the Indian district starting Sept 1.
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To celebrate the introduction of the flight, AirAsia will be offering an all-in fare of RM129.00 for a travel period between Sept 1 this year and April 30 next year.
The booking period for the flight will be from Tuesday to Aug 2.
AirAsia Group commercial regional head Kathleen Tan said the airline was proud to be servicing an underserved route and opening up this market to the world.
Tiruchirapalli was AirAsia’s first destination in India since its inception on Dec 1 last year.
AirAsia is also offering its guests free rooms in various destinations when they book at its partner hotels via goholiday.airasia.com.
source| Yuen Meikeng/The Star, Malaysia
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To celebrate the introduction of the flight, AirAsia will be offering an all-in fare of RM129.00 for a travel period between Sept 1 this year and April 30 next year.
The booking period for the flight will be from Tuesday to Aug 2.
AirAsia Group commercial regional head Kathleen Tan said the airline was proud to be servicing an underserved route and opening up this market to the world.
Tiruchirapalli was AirAsia’s first destination in India since its inception on Dec 1 last year.
AirAsia is also offering its guests free rooms in various destinations when they book at its partner hotels via goholiday.airasia.com.
source| Yuen Meikeng/The Star, Malaysia
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
NEWS| AirAsia to launch Kuala Lumpur-Tiruchirappli service
AirAsia announces that it will commence its daily direct flight to Tiruchirappli, India from Kuala Lumpur beginning 01-Dec-08 with its new Airbus A320 fleet. Trichy is the first route launched by AirAsia in India.
Dato’ Sri Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of AirAsia Berhad commented, “AirAsia’s low-cost model, with its ultra low fares and modern fleet of comfortable and spacious aircraft, is an attractive customer proposition which is strong enough to compete with premium airlines. Besides our brand new modern fleet fitted with leather seats and spacious cabin, an array of hot delicious meals to choose from, high quality service, fun and friendly cabin crew, largest number of destinations, highest flight frequencies topped with an unrivalled On Time Guarantee, we are indeed the airline to travel with.”
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation
Dato’ Sri Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of AirAsia Berhad commented, “AirAsia’s low-cost model, with its ultra low fares and modern fleet of comfortable and spacious aircraft, is an attractive customer proposition which is strong enough to compete with premium airlines. Besides our brand new modern fleet fitted with leather seats and spacious cabin, an array of hot delicious meals to choose from, high quality service, fun and friendly cabin crew, largest number of destinations, highest flight frequencies topped with an unrivalled On Time Guarantee, we are indeed the airline to travel with.”
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation
Saturday, May 03, 2008
NEWS| Fly to Malaysia at $125
Budget airline AirAsia will fly daily to Trichy in South India from Kuala Lumpur effective October, offering a two-way flight for Rs 5,000 or nearly $125 inclusive of airport tax.AirAsia chief executive officer Tony Fernandez told Tamil daily Makkal Osai in an interview published on Wednesday that the flights would provide more opportunities for budget travellers to fly to India.
Malaysian Airlines, the national carrier, has also increased the number of its flights to and from India in recent years with tourist traffic growing at a phenomenal pace, The Star newspaper said.
Indo Asian News Service/NDTV.com
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