Monthly Archives: November 2005

Budget market expands in Vietnam

Posted on November 29, 2005 by Prahok

Thanh Nien News reports tat both Tiger Airways and Thai AirAsia are pursuing expansion plans within Vietnam. After nearly a year, Tiger Airways has launched direct service between Singapore and the three largest cities of Vietnam: Hanoi, Saigon and Danang … Continue reading →

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Thai goverment to keep an eye on low-cost airlines

Posted on November 29, 2005 by Prahok

The Thai Transport Ministry is planning to tighten aviation regulations governing low-cost airlines, in order to raise the quality of the airline industry and boost the country’s chance of becoming a regional aviation hub says Tuesday’s ThaiDay. Transport Minister Pongsak … Continue reading →

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Jetstar Asia offers low fares for anniversary

Posted on November 28, 2005 by Prahok

Dow Jones reports that Jetstar Asia Monday said it will offer fare discounts on all its nine routes as part of its first anniversary celebrations. The discounts will be available for booking immediately until December 13. Under the promotion, fares … Continue reading →

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Excuse me sir, there is a hole in the wing

Posted on November 28, 2005 by Prahok

This sunny Monday morning we caught the AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh, only to notice there was a large hole in the wing — or rather a large cover from above the engine was missing. Now I’m no … Continue reading →

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AirAsia cans Singapore route

Posted on November 27, 2005 by Prahok

AFP reports that AirAsia has finally given up trying to gain landing rights to Singapore and will instead continue to fly its passengers to Johor (AirAsia’s version of Singapore). This comes at the end of a long campaign to try … Continue reading →

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Kolkata — when not if — AirAsia

Posted on November 24, 2005 by Prahok

The Times of India reports that AirAsia may soon start flying Bangkok to Kolkata according to CEO Fernandes who said today, “The question is no longer if, it’s when. In fact I’m planning a trip early next year to India, … Continue reading →

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Nok jackets and extra baggage

Posted on November 24, 2005 by Prahok

According to Nok Air’s newsletter, if you book a ticket with Nok Air from now till January 31, 2006 using the mPay system you’ll score a free Nok jacket apparently worth 600B and a far more valuable extra 5kg on … Continue reading →

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Latest Tiger deals — grrrrrrr

Posted on November 24, 2005 by Prahok

Tiger Airways have announced their latest block of hot deals. Buy your ticket between November 24 and November 29 for travel between February 1, 2006 and March 25, 2006 and you can enjoy flight prices from as low as S$9.98 … Continue reading →

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Jetstar Asia adds Cambodia — Merry Xmas

Posted on November 23, 2005 by Prahok

Starting 15 December, Jetstar Asia will commence flights between Singapore and Phnom Penh and on 16 December between Singapore and Siem Reap. Initial rates are S$128 for tickets booked by 27 November for travel by 25 March 2006. Now all … Continue reading →

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Open skies come to Malaysia?

Posted on November 23, 2005 by Prahok

The Star has an interesting analysis on the possibilities should a full open skies policy between Singapore and Malaysia finally come to fruition. The Malay authorities are bemoaning the balance of benefits from such a policy between Malaysia and Singapore, … Continue reading →

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