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AirAsia chooses Rolls-Royce
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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