Thai AirAsia launched a super discounted flight promotion for the post-flood period in order to boost the Thai tourism industry and as a New Year’s gift for passengers.

Chief Executive Tassapon Bijleveld said the campaign called “Awesome Sale!” offers ticket prices starting at Bt100/flight until Dec. 11, with actual travel from July 1-Oct. 27 next year.

Net prices for domestic and international routes will be from Bt214-2,200/flight including taxes and other fees.

Destinations from and to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi include Trang, Krabi, Surat Thani, Hat Yai, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Kolkata, Hanoi, and Phnom Penh.

AirAsia is set to launch a promotion with seats from as low as 10 sen on all domestic and selected international destinations.

The booking period is from 1200hrs (GMT +8) on Monday, 23 May until 2359hrs (GMT +8) on Sunday, 29 May 2011 for travel between 6 February and 20 June 2012. Terms and conditions apply.

Some of the international destinations offered in this Big Sale include Mumbai, Tokyo (Haneda), Jakarta, Medan, Bangkok, Phuket, Singapore and many others.

Kathleen Tan, Regional Head of Commercial, AirAsia said, “We know that our Big Sale is a highly anticipated event by all our guests! The pricing of 10 sen fare signifies our 10th anniversary later this year and a treat to our loyal guests as there’s no fuel surcharges for the routes mentioned above. This low fare will definitely whet their appetite for travelling, excite the market and at the same time benefit all the consumers out there. We have always believed in empowering more people to fly with us and so that they can take this opportunity to explore more destinations throughout our AirAsia network. Apart from great savings on flights, guests can also save up to 30% when they purchase their food, check-in baggage, seat selection and other add-ons online as well.”

AirAsia’s Big Sale is available online via its website airasia.com, as well as all its mobile platforms such as mobile.airasia.com for WAP based phones, and apps for Blackberry, iPhone and Android phones; which are available for download for free in Blackberry App World, iTunes App Store and Android Marketplace by searching for the keyword AirAsia.

AirAsia Incorporated, the Philippine-based affiliate of the AirAsia Group, has chosen Clark as its hub in the country.

The airline, which announced its set up last December, will be basing its operations at Clark’s Diosdado Macapagal International Airport. The airline plans to start operating international flights from the airport in the fourth quarter of this year.

“Our choice of Clark underlines the airline’s commitment to developing transportation and tourism hubs outside Manila. This is part of our plan to contribute to the development of the country as a whole. AirAsia, Inc. is excited to start contributing to the economy of Clark and the rest of the country by boosting tourism and offering job opportunities to Filipinos,” said Marianne B. Hontiveros, chief executive of AirAsia, Inc.

Clark is located just north of Manila and is easily accessible to 23 million people from the National Capital Region and Central and Northern Luzon. It is also where the airline’s sister company, Malaysia-based AirAsia Berhad, has been flying to from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu since 2005. Continue Reading

AirAsia today launches a promotion offering special fares on 1 million seats to various domestic and international destinations.

Fares starts from as low as RM5 to various destinations throughout the airline’s route network. Bookings must be made by 27 February 2011 for travel between 13 September 2011 and 29 February 2012.

Kathleen Tan, Regional Head of Commercial said, “The AirAsia Big Sale is a gesture of appreciation to everyone for the tremendous support given to us all these years. As a spectacular treat, incredible low fares from as low as RM5 are offered to various hot and exhilarating destinations, with 1 million seats allocated for this occasion. It’s time to break away from the routine and follow your heart’s desire by flying to your dream holiday destinations!”

The example fare of RM5 excludes airport tax and other applicable fees and is for one way travel only. Terms and conditions apply.

AirAsia X has launched an X-traordinary promotion with special fares to all its destinations (excluding Korea).

Special fares are available to London (Stansted), Taiwan (Taipei), China (Tianjin, Hangzhou, and Chengdu), Australia (Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth) and India (Mumbai, Delhi).

This promotion will be available for 3 days only for online bookings from 17 – 19 August 2010 for travel from 1 April to 11 August 2011.

AirAsia X is also offering deals to exotic India (Mumbai, New Delhi) from Kuala Lumpur and with travellers only having to pay the airport tax with an all-in fare from as low as RM25 one way.

Highly in demand “Kangaroo Routes” in Australia such as Gold Coast, Perth and Melbourne are available from RM199 while those planning for a European getaway can opt to fly to London from as low as RM499.

Fares to China are offered from as low as RM99 to Tianjin and Chengdu and from RM149 to scenic Hangzhou. This RM149 low fare offer also includes picturesque and street food haven, Taiwan. Continue Reading

AirAsia X will soon offer daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Incheon International Airport, Seoul on 1 November, 2010.

To mark the opening for sale of the new route, AirAsia X is offering a promotional all-in fare from as low as RM99 (Base fare: RM74 + Airport tax: RM25) from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul for the booking period from 4 to 8 August 2010 for travel between 1 November 2010 and 11 August 2011.

Travellers flying on this new route will have the chance to experience the new ‘Premium FlatBed seats’ on the brand new A330 aircraft. The flatbed seats are standard business class specifications of 20” width, 60” pitch and stretch out to 77” in full recline position. The seats feature universal power sockets, adjustable headrests and built-in personal utilities such as tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy screen.

With over 11 million people, Seoul is the largest city in South Korea and represents the country’s heart for business, politics, education, and modern culture.

Travellers can book fares from as low as RM50 for two guests on domestic flights and from RM100 for international flights from 19 – 25 July 2010 for travel between 2 August and 15 November 2010.

Some exciting destinations included in the ‘Just for Two’ deals are Kuala Lumpur to Miri, Hatyai and Kota Kinabalu to Penang from RM100 for two. Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City and Yangon from RM150, and Kuala Lumpur to Colombo, Kolkata and Penang to Chennai from RM250. Also included is the Kota Kinabalu to Taipei route from RM350 for two.

Along with the Just for Two deals, AirAsia is also having an Early Bird Promo, for next year’s travel period of 14 February 2011 to 8 May 2011. Travellers can book the Early Bird Promo from 19 – 25 July 2010 as well.

Among some of the Early Bird Promo includes Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, Penang and Terengganu from RM9; Kuala Lumpur to Phnom Penh, Macau from RM69; Kuala Lumpur to Bangalore, Hyderabad, Bali, and Penang to Macau from RM99; Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast and Perth from RM199; and Kuala Lumpur to London from RM699.

Kathleen Tan, Regional Head of Commercial, AirAsia said, “The Just for Two deals is one of the many innovative and creative sales and marketing campaigns that are to come for our guests as a result of the new reservation system. AirAsia’s investment in technology is enabling us to stay ahead of the pack by using advance technology to enhance our products and services and to meet the needs of today’s savvy air travelers. We have mentioned before that AirAsia guests will benefit from our new reservation, and enjoy more savings, so here we are committed to what we have promised to our guests. And we hope that our guests will enjoy our new reservation system with both the Just for Two and Early Bird Promo.”

AirAsia is giving travellers the chance to explore India from as little as A$65 one-way from Kuala Lumpur as part of its latest promotion.

The booking period runs until 30 June 2010 for travel between 1 July and 24 September 2010.

From Kuala Lumpur, guests will be able to fly to Bangalore, Trivandrum, Kochi, Kolkata and Tiruchirappalli from just A$65 one-way.

The Kuala Lumpur to New Delhi and Mumbai routes are also on sale from A$77 one-way.

In addition to the India destinations, travellers can also use AirAsia’s Kuala Lumpur hub as a gateway to connect to other exciting holiday hotspots including Bangkok, Singapore, Penang, Langkawi, Phuket and Ho Chi Minh.

Flights and fares quoted are subject to availability. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights, or peak periods or days. Fares include airport taxes. Convenience fee is applicable for online bookings made by credit, debit or charge card. Other terms and conditions apply.

AirAsia is to launch direct daily flights to the beautiful city of Yangon in Myanmar. The new route will commence services from 20 July 2010.

To celebrate the introduction of this new route, AirAsia is offering all-in-fares between Kuala Lumpur and Yangon from as low as RM29 (US$10) one way. Booking starts from today, 14 June 2010 until 20 June 2010, for travel between 20 July 2010 and 8 May 2011. Promotional seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Terms and conditions apply.

AirAsia’s foray into South East Asia’s largest country, Myanmar, from its Kuala Lumpur hub completes the ten countries under the ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) network. AirAsia already flies to Yangon from its Bangkok hub with daily flights.

Ms Kathleen Tan, Regional Head of Commercial AirAsia said, “Myanmar will see a big boost in their tourist entries with this new direct daily flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon, as our guests from Europe, China, India, Australia and around the ASEAN region utilizing our Kuala Lumpur hub now has a more affordable option to travel to Myanmar. AirAsia’s affordable fares will also enable the Burmese workforce in Malaysia to return home and visit their families more often. Avid travelers and backpackers looking for the Asian experience can now add Myanmar to their list, as AirAsia’s entry into this market offers greater connectivity options from our Kuala Lumpur hub at a much lower fare.”

The city of Yangon is home to mesmerising Buddhist pagodas of diverse architectural style and structures, such as the Swedagon Pagoda, the most sacred and honourable pagoda in Myanmar, made from eight tonnes of gold and adorned with precious gems like diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Other must-see attractions in Yangon include the Sule Pagoda, Botahtaung Pagoda, the National Races Village, National Museum, War Memorial and Yangon Zoological Garden.

Myanmar’s southern uninterrupted coastline facing the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea provides beach lovers with unspoilt beaches such as the breathtaking Ngapali, Ngwe Saung (Silver Beach) and Chaungta.

This new route will be serviced by Airbus A320 aircraft with a 180 passenger capacity.

AirAsia is offering 10,000 tax only fares from its international destinations to Bangkok from 28 May to 1 June, 2010 for travel between 7 June and 31 August, 2010.

The low cost airline through its travel holiday division AirAsiaGo is also offering guests traveling into Bangkok free night offers (stay, pay promo) for hotel stays in Bangkok including free transfers and free half day city tours.

The international destinations included in this special five-day promo are Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Penang), Myanmar (Rangoon), Cambodia (Phnom Penh), Singapore, Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi), China (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Macau, Hong Kong), Taiwan (Taipei) and Indonesia (Bali, Jakarta).

Thailand is a popular destination for AirAsia guests. The airline has two hubs – Bangkok and Phuket – in the country. Aside from Bangkok, other very popular Thai cities are Phuket, a perennial favorite among both Thai and foreign travelers; Chiang Mai, popularly known as “The Rose of the North”; Krabi, a famous diving destination; and Surat Thani, the jump off point to the party island Koh Samui.

AirAsia began operations in Thailand in February 2004. It currently has 11 destinations in Thailand, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Phuket, Surat Thani, Ubon Ratchathani and Udon Thani.

Bangkok Flight is the airline’s most popular destination in Thailand, with the capital connected with direct flights to 10 other Thai cities and to 14 cities elsewhere in Asia.

AirAsia is offering up to 1 million FREE SEATS on flights across its extensive network of over 130 routes across 20 countries.

The booking period for the Free Seat promotion is from 18 – 23 May 2010 for travel between 3 January and 8 May 2011. Promotional seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Free Seats promotion offers all-in fares from as low as RM6. Travellers just have to pay the airport tax from Kuala Lumpur to destinations such as Johor Bahru, Alor Setar, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Langkawi, Penang and others.

The international routes are expected to be snapped up quickly as the Free Seats promo offers all-in fares from as low as RM25.

Those planning to visit the various destinations in Indonesia including Bandung, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Padang and Banda Aceh; are all well known for its beautiful sceneries, shopping venues and delectable local cuisines will be able to enjoy all-in fare from as low as RM25.

Other hot international destinations which are also offered all-in fare from as low as RM25 include Phuket, Krabi, Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). AirAsia’s newly launched routes in India such as Bangalore and Hyderabad are also offered all-in fare from RM25.

In addition to Free Seats on these selected routes, AirAsia is also offering super low all-in fare from RM49 to destinations such as Bali, Hanoi, Haikou, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and many more.

Highly in demand “Kangaroo Routes” in Australia such as Gold Coast and Perth are available from RM149, Melbourne from RM199 while those planning for a European getaway can opt to fly to London from as low as RM699.

Those who are into exotic attractions can opt to go to New Delhi or Mumbai, India from as low as RM199. Continue Reading

Good News for Air Asia passengers : Travellers on AirAsia can now enjoy savings of up to 50% when they take advantage of the airline’s online ‘Pre-booked Baggage Supersize’ fees.

AirAsia Head of Ancillary Income, Rafizah Amran said, “Last year, 660,000 people paid RM91 million for excess baggage. At the end of their trip, guests are often faced with problems of having baggage with excessive weight and exorbitant baggage fees, which is not a very happy ending to the journey.

By utilizing our ‘Supersize’ baggage option online, guests can enjoy great savings up to 50% compared to paying excess baggage fees at the counter.”

AirAsia’s 20kg ‘Supersize’ option is offered at RM30 online. For non-‘Supersize’, a baggage of 20kg (15kg allowance + 5kg excess) will incur the cost of RM30 for the first 15kg and up to RM20 for each subsequent kg at the counter.

The result, a whopping total of RM130 at the counter compared to a mere RM30 online pre-book for the same baggage weight of 20kg.