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  • AirAsia inks pact with Odisha to run direct flights to Kuala Lumpur

    AirAsia inks pact with Odisha to run direct flights to Kuala Lumpur

    Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Odisha government for running direct international flights from Bhubaneswar to Kuala Lumpur.

    The agreement was signed between Nitin Bhanudas Jawale, Director of tourism department in the state and AirAsia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Aireen Omar.

    “AirAsia’s engagement is very important for Odisha. This pact marks the culmination of our efforts and very soon, we will be starting international flights. We have asked for permission to ply two to three flights per week. The state government is offering subsidy in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF)”, said Jawale
    AirAsia CEO said an announcement would be made shortly regarding the commencement of international flights from Bhubaneswar — a development industry experts feel could attract other players to launch operations from Odisha’s capital.
    “Sometime in April,  the services will start but it may be in the first or the last week. The exact date will be known in a week’s time. Air Asia will also be starting another flight to Bangkok in the next three to four months. With Air Asia launching its operations, we are hopeful that other players will be attracted to start their operations from Bhubaneswar. Invest Bhubaneswar has been pursuing Air Asia for the past five years to start operations from the city”, said Debasish Patnaik, convenor of the Invest Bhubaneswar event.
    AirAsia has selected through competitive bidding. The state government had invited an Expression of Interest (EoI) from the scheduled air carriers for running flights to destinations in South East Asia like Singapore, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. To woo the air carriers, the state government had agreed to provide reasonable VGF in the form of subsidy grant.
    The state government has offered to provide the subsidy grant initially for six months with the possibility of extending it for a year from the date of starting commercial flight operations. The continuation of subsidy grant would depend on the trend in passenger traffic.
    If an operator is already running flights from an Indian city to Singapore, Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur and is keen to use Bhubaneswar as a hopping destination, the state government would offer subsidy grant. However, the grant would be released on the condition that the operator reserves 30 per cent of seats for passengers flying from and to Bhubaneswar.
    The subsidy would be provided on a monthly basis and would be given if there are regular flights on scheduled days irrespective of the passenger flow. If the operator chooses to increase or decrease the frequency as per demand, the state government would vary the subsidy grant accordingly. Despite getting the international tag since October in 2013, international flight operations are yet to take off from Bhubaneswar except for Air India, which currently routes international passengers from the city via New Delhi.
    To incentivise global flight operations, the state government has announced the complete waiver of VAT (value added tax) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF).
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  • AirAsia to launch Manila-Caticlan flights

    AirAsia to launch Manila-Caticlan flights

    In a statement, Philippines AirAsia said it will start offering twice daily flights from Manila to Boracay via Caticlan airport starting March 15, using the airline’s fleet of Airbus A320s that can accommodate up to 180 passengers.

    “It’s an exciting time to be in Boracay this summer with AirAsia’s signature low fares now available for direct flights to Caticlan airport. Our twice daily flights will significantly enhance connectivity to one of the world’s best island destinations,” Philippines AirAsia CEO Dexter M. Comendador was quoted as saying.

    AirAsia also maintains four times daily flights from Manila to Kalibo airport including international flights from Kuala Lumpur and Incheon/Seoul and has announced it will restart Clark-Kalibo flights starting March 27.

    With the introduction of Caticlan flights, AirAsia is offering promo fares from as low as P1,699 until Feb. 19. Travel period is between March 15 and June 18, 2017.

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  • AirAsia X offers Honolulu-Osaka introductory one-way fare of $99

    AirAsia X offers Honolulu-Osaka introductory one-way fare of $99

    Low-cost, long-haul Malaysian carrier AirAsia X is beginning its maiden U.S. service with introductory one-way fares starting at $99 from Honolulu to Osaka and $149 for continuing service to Kuala Lumpur.

    The return leg from Osaka to Honolulu is an introductory $162.36 while flying from Kuala Lumper to Honolulu, with a layover in Osaka, is $198.02 one way.

    Round trips would be as low as $261.36 and $347.02, respectively.

    The airline will operate its Kuala Lumpur-Osaka-Honolulu route four times a week beginning June 28.

    Hawaiian, Japan and Delta airlines also fly between Honolulu and Osaka. During the late June time period, their round-trip prices start in the low $600s to the mid-$800s. Prices are more expensive if booked one way.

    “This is the game-changing route we have all been waiting for,” Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, AirAsia X Group CEO, said today in a statement. “By connecting the U.S to North Asia and Asean with our world-class low fares offering, we will make it possible for those in the Pacific to explore Asia through our wide network.”

    This will be the first route linking Honolulu with Malaysia. Guests transiting in Osaka do not require a Japanese visa during the two-hour stopover, and can return to their seats on the flight after clearing security with any carry-on luggage or belongings.

    The introductory fares are available for travel from June 28 to Feb. 6. Flights depart Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

    The Malaysian carrier, which has been operating since 2007, will use 377-seat Airbus A330-300 aircraft on the Malaysia-Osaka-Honolulu route.

    AirAsia X serves 22 cities in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the Middle East with a fleet of 30 A330s.

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  • AirAsia launches flights to Honolulu

    AirAsia launches flights to Honolulu

    Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia will be flying to Hawaii’s capital city Honolulu from June this year.

    The company announced on Friday (Feb 10) that its long-haul unit, AirAsia X, will fly to Honolulu four times a week from Kuala Lumpur via Osaka, and tickets will start from RM499 all in each way.

    The first flight will be on Jun 28, it added.

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  • 20% off all AirAsia seats across its entire network

    20% off all AirAsia seats across its entire network

    Low-cost airlines have a habit of tempting holidaymakers with sale after sale but lately it feels like Malaysia’s budget airline AirAsia has been dominating the deals department.

    Over Chinese New Year it dropped flights to China to $297. It then continued the discounts with last-minute commutes to select South East Asian destinations from $129.

    Just when we thought it couldn’t do any better the airline has now slashed 20% off all seats and all flights across its entire network.

    This includes low fare economy and premium flatbed fares on flights operated by both AirAsia and AirAsiaX.

    AirAsia flies from Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Darwin and Perth and has routes to popular destinations such as Tokyo, Shanghai, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Auckland, Penang, Phuket, Manila, Bali, Cebu, Singapore, Colombo, Chiang Mai and Male.

    While all these routes are included in this sale travel must must be taken between 7 February and 31 July 2017 and some peak periods are excluded.

    The largest date restrictions with this are on flights to and from Colombo, Mauritius and Wuhan. Broken down: flights to/from Colombo are available only from 7 February to 15 March 2017, flights to/from Mauritius are only available from 7 February to 25 March 2017 and flights to/from Wuhan are only available from Kuala Lumpur from 22 March to 31 July 2017.

    While it may be natural to nominate a return flight when searching for fares, AirAsia has a tendency to overcharge for return bookings. To avoid this and save even more, it might be worth purchasing two one-way flights.

    For example: flying Sydney to Kuala Lumpur on 24-26 February in this sale costs $568.50 return. Split into two single flights, you’ll pay $250 from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur and MYR837 (AUD$248) from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney. This gives you a total of $498. While that conversion doesn’t include fees your bank may charge for an international transaction, it’s still a hefty saving overall.

    AirAsia also charges a $10 processing fee per flight per person on credit and debit card purchases. You can avoid this by paying with PayPal.

    As a low-cost carrier, this price does not include extras such as checked baggage, on-board meals and in-flight entertainment. These can be purchased during the booking process for an additional fee.

    This 20% off all AirAsia flights sale ends 12 February 2017.

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  • AirAsia’s 20% discount is back

    AirAsia’s 20% discount is back

    AirAsia and AirAsia X are offering a 20% discount on all flights for bookings from Feb 6 to 12 and for travel between Feb 7 to July 31, 2017.

    In a statement, AirAsia said the low fares included all destinations, such as Kuala Lumpur to Shantou, Luang Prabang, Pattaya, Perth, Busan or Penang to Johor, Medan and Johor to Jakarta, Guangzhou.

    The budget airline said the discount applies to all bookings made through airasia.com, the AirAsia mobile app and AirAsiaGo, while BIG Members could also redeem flights using their AirAsia BIG Points.

    AirAsia group chief commercial officer Siegtraund Teh said the “All Seats, All Flights” promotional campaign, a straight 20% off fares across both the short-haul and long-haul networks, would also include the Premium Flatbed on AirAsia X.

    “Through our low fares, more Malaysians can now travel to exciting destinations within our extensive flight network, many of which are exclusively operated by AirAsia and AirAsia X,” he added.

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  • First ever sale kicks off on AirAsia India social channels

    First ever sale kicks off on AirAsia India social channels

    Riding on the increasing digital penetration in the Country, AirAsia India is launching its first ever ‘Big ASS’ Sale on its social channels at 2130 hours on Thursday, 2 nd February 2017.

    Here’s the chance for travel enthusiasts to pick up their bags, without thinking twice and head out to their favourite destinations immediately! By immediately, we mean as early as NOW till 30 th April 2017.

    Unable to hold on to your excitement? Don’t lose time! between 3 rd & 5 th Feb 2017 and get going! What’s more thrilling than indulging yourself in an unexpected holiday? It is the amazing fares that come with it! Your Goa dreams are finally coming true – fly to Goa from Bengaluru or Hyderabad at INR 899 (All-inclusive).

    It’s the perfect time to plan those long weekends coming up in Feb, March and April! There’s so much for you to explore in India and beyond – Kuala Lumpur & Bangkok. AirAsia India currently flies to 11 destinations with its two hubs in Bengaluru & New Delhi covering Chandigarh, Jaipur, Guwahati, Imphal, Pune, Goa, Visakhapatnam, Kochi and Hyderabad. The airline will start flying to Srinagar & Bagdogra form 19 February 2017.

    Keep yourself updated with AirAsia’s latest promotions and activities via Twitter

    (twitter.com/AirAsiaIN) and (facebook.com/AirAsiaIndia).

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  • AirAsia to resume flights between Clark, Kalibo

    AirAsia to resume flights between Clark, Kalibo

    In a statement, Philippines AirAsia said it will start the three flights weekly from Clark to Kalibo on March 27. The budget carrier will mount flights every Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

    “AirAsia has constantly dedicated itself to make air travel more affordable, convenient, and accessible to all and we are reaffirming this commitment with our newest Clark-Kalibo route. We are thrilled to provide the much needed connectivity at affordable fares for travellers from Central and Northern Luzon,” Philippines AirAsia CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said.

    To recall, AirAsia introduced commercial flights from Clark in 2012 before moving to the main gateway Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

    With the resumption of Clark flghts, AirAsia is offering promo fares to Kalibo from as low as P699 until Feb. 5. Travel period is between March 27 and Nov. 30, 2017.

  • AirAsia awaits green-light for KL-Bhubaneswar route

    AirAsia awaits green-light for KL-Bhubaneswar route

    AirAsia is waiting for the go-ahead from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation to start direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bhubaneswar in March this year.

    The Malaysian budget airline will launch the new service once it receives formal permission from the Indian aviation regulator in its plans to boost the eastern Indian state of Odisha’s international links and tourism traffic.

    Airports Authority of India’s eastern region executive director, Sanjay Jain, said the airport operator would extend all support to AirAsia for the flight services.

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  • AirAsia X gets license to fly to US

    AirAsia X gets license to fly to US

    AirAsia X has obtained a license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly to the United States, AirAsia X CEO Datuk Kamarudin Meranun has said.

    With this achievement, AirAsia X becomes the first Asian budget airline to hold a license to fly to the US, said Kamarudin.

    “It is an extraordinary achievement. Our expansion so far only focused on Asia, Australia and the Middle East. We are in high spirits to expand farther than just the Asia-Pacific,” he said on Monday.

    With such a license, AirAsia X planes would be able to fly to any place in the country, said Kamarudin, adding that his company also planned to restart its flights to London and the relevant licenses were being arranged.

    The AirAsia Group has 120 flight destinations in the Asia-Pacific, including 60 routes within ASEAN countries.

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  • AirAsia X plans to lease two used 777-300ERs for London Gatwick summer 2017

    AirAsia X plans to lease two used 777-300ERs for London Gatwick summer 2017

    Malaysian long haul low cost airline AirAsia X is planning to dry lease two 777-300ERs from 2Q2017 to support the resumption of services to London Gatwick in Jun-2017. Its joint venture airline in Thailand is also aiming to launch long haul services to Europe in summer 2017 with a new route to Frankfurt, using the group’s existing A330-300ceo fleet.

    The lease of second hand 777-300ERs enables AirAsia X to accelerate the relaunch of flights between its main home market of Malaysia and Europe. Previously AirAsia X was intending to wait for the delivery of the A330-900neo to resume long haul flights, which it last operated in 2012 with inefficient A340-300s.

    The group was initially aiming to start operating A330-900neos from 2018, but first delivery has been delayed to early 2019. Short term leases on two 777-300ERs therefore give AirAsia X at least an 18 month jump on resuming London – a strategically important market.

    However, the 777-300ERs come with high risks and costs, particularly given the current market conditions and the relatively low density full service airline configuration that AirAsia X inherits with the aircraft.

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  • AirAsia to operate flights on Patna-Delhi route from July

    AirAsia to operate flights on Patna-Delhi route from July

    Malaysian budget airline AirAsia is most likely to start its flight operations from Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport here in July. It will operate two flights on Delhi-Patna-Delhi route from July following a final nod from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

    In fact, different airlines have made proposals to operate total 32 flights from Patna airport under the summer schedule. Twenty flights operate from Patna airport at present under the winter schedule, which is likely to end by February 15.

    Patna airport director Rajendra Singh Lahauria told TOI on Friday, “AirAsia has submitted a schedule to the DGCA for operating two flights between Delhi and Patna from July. The first flight will land here at 8:30am and the second at 8:30pm.”

    AirAsia apart, four other airlines operating from Patna airport — Air India, IndiGo, GoAir and Jet Airways — have also sought permission to increase their number of flights from Patna in July.

    As flights are mostly not allowed to land at the city airport before 10am due to foggy conditions normally from first week of November, most airlines had cancelled or rescheduled their morning flights and added in the afternoon under their winter schedule, which came into effect from December.

    IndiGo sources said the total number of flights has been proposed to increase from 11 to 14 from February 16 under their summer schedule. Its seven flights would operate on Patna-Delhi route.

    GoAir has also proposed to increase the number of flights from Patna from five to eight. Also, both Air India and Jet Airways have proposed to increase the number of flights from 2 to 4.

    Patna airport has witnessed a steep surge in aircraft traffic over the past few years as it has increased from 10 flights in 2010 to 20 at present. Altogether 26 flights were operating from the city airport last summer.

    The rise in number of flights has been attributed to the increase in passenger traffic. The passenger flow at the city airport increased from 14.5% in 2014-15 to 32.4% in 2015-16.

    Efforts are also being made to expand the terminal building at the city airport with two-storey swanky building with six aerobridges in order to accommodate an expected traffic of 30 lakh passengers per annum. Union cabinet on Tuesday approved the transfer of 11.35 acres of land to Bihar government in exchange of equivalent land of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at Anisabad. Airport director Lahauria said construction work is expected to commence from June this year.

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  • AirAsia India offers 50% discount on round trips

    AirAsia India offers 50% discount on round trips

    Budget passenger carrier AirAsia India has started a discount offer of 50 per cent on the return leg of round trips booked via its website and mobile-based application (App).

    “The discount is available on airasia.com and the AirAsia mobile App from January 23 to 29, 2017 for travel between February 1 and April 30, 2017,” the airline said in a statement on Tuesday.

    “It (offer) covers flights operated by AirAsia India spanning all destinations including recently added Srinagar and Bagdogra.”

    The airline will start flying to Srinagar and Bagdogra from February 19.

  • AirAsia travellers urged to arrive early, self check-in

    AirAsia travellers urged to arrive early, self check-in

    AirAsia and AirAsia X have urged all guests travelling throughout the Chinese New Year period to arrive earlier at the airport to avoid congestion due to the expected surge in travellers.

    In a statement, the budget airline advised guests to arrive at least three hours prior to scheduled time of departure for AirAsia flights, and at least four hours earlier for AirAsia X flights.

    Travellers are also strongly encouraged to conduct self-check-in via web, mobile or kiosk services for a smoother journey at the airport.

    It said for guests with baggage to check-in, baggage drop counters close 60 minutes before flight departure for all AirAsia and AirAsia X flights.

    However, it is advisable to complete baggage drop and proceed to the boarding gate as early as possible.

    “Guests with group booking, reduced mobility or with special needs are only allowed to check-in at the counter and should allocate more time to clear all travelling formalities.

    “Each guest is only allowed one piece of cabin baggage (weighing not more than seven kg), and a laptop bag or a handbag on board,” it added.

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  • AirAsia X launches in-flight tablet

    AirAsia X launches in-flight tablet

    Malaysian airline AirAsia X has launched the Xcite Inflight Entertainment tab to enhance the in-flight experience for traveling guests.

    The Xcite tab – which is a Huawei Mediapad 2 that comes with a 10.1-inch Full HD widescreen display, Harman Kardon audio technology for a richer acoustic experience and headset – offers hours of entertainment with options to shop with the AirAsia BIG Duty-Free catalog included in the tab.

    Travelers will get to view popular Hollywood blockbusters, as well as other international and local movies and TV shows; and listen to music, play games, browse magazines using the tab.

    It supports five languages (English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese) and is complimentary for all Premium Flatbed seats, while guests traveling on Economy seats will be able to pre-book the tab via airasia.com or request it onboard for a fee.

    “We are continuously looking for ways to give our guests an enhanced traveling experience with AirAsia X,” said Benyamin Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia X Berhad.

    “The content will also be regularly updated to ensure our guests are getting the best quality entertainment when they travel with us.”

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