Category Archives: AirAsia

AirAsia chooses Rolls-Royce

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Prahok

The Guardian reports that Rolls-Royce has won a US$1b order from Air Asia. This follows on from an earlier order by AirAsiaX for the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 package.

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AirAsia plans to undercut Jetstar

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Prahok

The Age reports that AirAsia plans to commence flights between Malaysia and Australia one day before Jetstar’s inaugrual flight. Fares are expected to start at A$285 — a fraction of the A$900+ Jetstar has been promoting. CEO Fernandes went on … Continue reading →

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AirAsia has eye on downunder

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Prahok

AAP reports that Air Asia is eyeing Adelaide and Melbourne as new destinations as Air Asia X will announce its entry point into Australia in July. “My two favourite routes are Adelaide and (Avalon) Melbourne,” CEO Tony Fernandes said. “Maybe … Continue reading →

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AirAsia reduces fares into Vietnam

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Prahok

Thanh Nien News reports that AirAsia has reduced fares on its Hanoi to Bangkok and Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur services. Fares as low as US$29 and $35 respectively (excluding taxes etc) will be available from early May.

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AirAsia, Nok Air to fly to India

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Prahok

The Economic Times reports that AirAsia and Nok Air are to fly to India — even as JetStar Asia cans its service to Bangalore. Air Asia is believed to be planning to link to destinations including Bangalore, Trichy and Kolkata … Continue reading →

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Australia and Malaysia in talks

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Prahok

The Australian reports that Australia and Malaysia are in talks to open a low-cost air routes, primarily flown by Jetstar and AirAsia. Plans hold for Jetstar to operate from KL in return for AirAsia gaining landing rights into Australia.

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AirAsia gives away 1 million free seats

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Prahok

AirAsia is giving away 1 million free seats (well, they’re kind of free — you still have to pay taxes etc). See this page for route information on what’s going… You have to book between 10 and 19 January for … Continue reading →

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AirAsia continues to grow

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Prahok

AviationWeek reports that AirAsia plans to buy 100 more A320s as it moves to set up a long-haul no frills affiliate — AirAsia X, which aims to start services in July. CEO Tony Fernandes says the opportunity to establish AirAsia … Continue reading →

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Thai AirAsia heads to Clark

Posted on December 18, 2006 by Prahok

The Nation reports that Thai AirAsia is among three international airlines launching services to Clark, north of Manila. The former US military base has been renamed Diosdado Macapagal International Airport. Thai AirAsia plans to begin flights in January or February … Continue reading →

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Thai AirAsia goes to Langkawi

Posted on December 12, 2006 by Prahok

Bernama reports that on Jan 6, Thai Air Asia will commence its three-times-a-week Bangkok-Langkawi direct flights. A Thai Air Asia spokesperson said the flight would leave Bangkok at 2.15pm and depart Langkawi at 5.30pm every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. No … Continue reading →

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