Azri M.

What is the New Frontier? Is it AirAsia's new frequent flyer program?? http://www.airasia.com/site/my/en/home.jsp

I think in not to distant future, there will be a repositioning of Jetstar in KLIA. I would imagine Jetstar Asia/Jetstar Airways moving to LCCT as they are being handled by AirAsia ground crews. This will also enable some sort of codeshare happens between KUL-SYD and KUL-SIN. In terms of benefit, I think for Australia wise, Jetstar can give promotion on behalf of AirAsia, and also from KUL base. I think there is good synergy between these two airlines.

Interesting review by Centre of Aviation http://www.centreforaviation.com/news/2010/01/07/airasia-and-jetstar-join-forces-a-potential-killer-combination-in-asia/page1 Exerpts:

9M-XAA has been reconfigured to match exactly the same configuration as it's new sibling. However, it lacks IFE and the seats are not reclinable and mighty hard compared to the new ones. I don't know what's the intention to make it the "black sheep" of the family.

I think that was 9M-XAA (the leased plane). I must say this year I flew frequently between MEL-KUL and 9/10 planes that I took was 9M-XAA. I must be plain unlucky or because the route is such a popular route even with the worst plane, people still fly with them.

VietJet is 100% Vietnamese private airlinecompany, competing against Jetstar Pacific and others locally. Unlss Vietjet and Jetstar Pacific merge,then it is unlikely to be Jetstar/AirAsia flying under one brand.

It may work out to be beneficial for Vietnam Airlines to have these aircraft especially with their entrance into SkyTeam. SkyTeam frequent flyers will start choosing them to fly into Asia. Boo to the other carrier.

Reply by AirAsia on fb: Justifiable? The thing is, the convenience fee is dependent on the originating destination. Let say, if ur originating from Malaysia, u pay RM5 per person one one (RM10 return), if from Singapore it will be S$5 one way ($10 return, which converts to become ~RM20), even worse if you are originating Australia its A$5 one way ($10 which roughly is ~RM30)!!! I guess you better book each way separately.

Gosh, I knew this day would come! Now AirAsia follows the footstep of it's LCC rival. They are charging "Convenience Fee" for any online booking that involves Credit and Debit card to all destinations. The amount is MYR5/IDR15000/AUD5 etc ONE WAY PER PAX. There is no other way to get around it unless if you have AirAsia voucher. Sigh, another way to make money.

They have to be very careful not to become caput like Oasis Airlines. Firstly, Stockholm-Arlanda and Oslo airports have not much LCCs. They are practically banking on the direct routes with not much onward connections to feed into. Secondly, they are going to major airports which spell higher taxes and head on competing with the full service airlines. These two reasons are among many reasons for the fall of the Oasis Airlines.

You can book KUL-SIN flights with JAL on http://www.expedia.com

Haha, maybe following your comment, it is now changed to Al-Imarat (الامارات)

Twitter from : @Azranosmanrani AirAsia.com's arabic website: http://www.airasia.com/site/ae/ae/home.jsp Fantastic! But look a bit weird considering its right-to-left, and AirAsia.com logo is left-to-right.

Wah in the upcoming section of the presentation: Kota Kinabalu - Taipei!

It looks like MKZ is not the only casualty. AOR and KBR from SIN may have been removed from the network even before commencing flights. If you try mock booking on these routes, you will find that they are all "SOLD OUT". Even the latest schedule shows no AOR-SIN, or KBR-SIN. http://www.fireflyz.com.my/flights/schedule-091025-100131

It is now confirmed that the 3 weekly KUL-MEL via CGK will replace the existing direct KUL-MEL on Tue, Thu and Sat (ex KUL) and every Wed, Fri and Sun (ex MEL) beginning 15 September. Therefore, no increase in frequency in this route. So those who have booked the flights on those days will have a pleasant surprise.

Just got a twitter msg by @MAS We r stopping flights to/from Stockholm & NY Oct'09. Pls contact ur agents, or us KL at 1300883000, LA 18005529264, Stockholm 08-50530050 http://twitter.com/MAS Is this permanent or temporary? EDIT: more Twit msg from @MAS: We'll cont' 3x wkly KL-LA via Taipei. NY office will be maintained, & we'll cont' offer services to the Big Apple via airline partners.

AirAsia X to offer lie-flat beds as competition hots up Michael Bruce AirAsia X will strip out its premium economy seats and install lie-flat business class beds in what is likely to see an escalation in competition on routes between Australia and Malaysia , Travel Today can reveal. The carrier’s chief executive Azran Osman-Rani said the seats on its A330s will be replaced with a better product, with economy class also to be overhauled. The move will see the 28 ‘XL’ seats replaced by 12 business class lie-flat beds “We’ll start stripping them out one by one from the end of January through to July,” Osman-Rani said. Economy class will also see some minor tweaks, with seats widened by half an inch. But the way the reconfiguration will take place will see capacity remain at 383, Osman-Rani said. But in a blow for the carrier, the new A330 slated for delivery later this year will not be reconfigured. “We will have to change it again next year,” Osman-Rani said. The move to lie-flat beds follows poor sales of AirAsia X’s premium economy seats. Priced roughly the same as full service carrier’s economy seats, they have failed to stir the market with the airline hoping lie-flat beds will provide a major point of different. They are expected to be priced in line with competitor’s premium economy product. The airline is using the experience and expertise of Virgin, a 20 per cent stakeholder in AirAsia, to develop the cabin. Meanwhile, Osman-Rani also confirmed the carrier will introduce through-baggage check at Kuala Lumpur for Australians travelling on to London. “The price will be very reasonable,” he added. http://www.travelweekly.com.au/articles/6b/0c06196b.asp

Alan, at the conference, was the Malaysian gov trying to push Jetstar to fly SYD-KUL, or was it Australian government?

I think I might mean the current A343. http://domm2.blogspot.com/2009/06/air-news_08.html

I read somewhere that destination to Tianjin will soon be with A346. I'll try to find the sources.

Daisy Fajarina lah!

That's OneMH (not 1Malaysia)

Finally, AirAsia bows down to pressure from competitors and consumers to advertise all-in fares. GREAT!! From http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business-ne...-may-11-15.html The new sale is good but only covers domestic flights and no international flight sale like before.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=...&sec=nation How can trees be obstructing the runway, and even on the officiating day, those are NOT removed? This is such a shameful act for not being completely ready. MAHB, again, get your acts together!!!