Eugene Koh 4 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Cut-price airline AirAsia X has announced it is to begin new Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur flights. The Malaysian based airline would start four new Airbus A330 return flights a week from November, the Victorian government announced on Wednesday. Industry and Trade Minister Theo Theophanous said the announcement was great news for Victorians, for local business and international education services. "The airline flying to Melbourne is yet another impressive aviation victory facilitated by the Brumby government - with more direct flights meaning more business, more trade and ultimately more jobs for the Victorian economy," Mr Theophanous said. Additional flights are planned to be introduced during peak periods, moving to daily services from March next year. The AirAsia X flights come on top of other recent newcomers to the Melbourne market, including new services by Etihad and increased services by Emirates and Pacific Blue. AirAsia X is part of the AirAsia Group that includes carriers in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Any words about which airport are they flying into? Tullmarine? http://www.theage.com.au/news/news/budget-...8911779554.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seng Lim 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 It's Tullamarine since Avalon expansion plan has been rejected by Fed Govt. http://www.melbourneairport.com.au/about_a...item.asp?id=451 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Soh 3 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 How come announcement only from MEL so far? No sound from TF? Wow this means they will launch 2 Aussie destinations in November with Perth getting launched on 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Where are the planes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Oh! i almost book my flight to Mel with MH ! luckly this news came early. good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seng Lim 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Info already loaded in their website: RM99++ or A$199nett OW. Booking will open on this midnight. http://www.airasia.com/site/my/en/promotio...ference=mel2008 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Wonder how much is the airport tax will be. AUD 199 including tax. IF converted to RM, calculation will be Aud 199 x 3 = Rm 597 minus Rm 99 fare Tax total = Rm 498 one way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 It's Tullamarine since Avalon expansion plan has been rejected by Fed Govt. http://www.melbourneairport.com.au/about_a...item.asp?id=451 Oh jolly good. Expecting more people to visit us soon. It is a lot better than driving all the way to Geelong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azmir I. 1 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Where are the planes? Perth will start from 02 Nov 08 while Melbourne is from 15 Nov 08. MSN 954 (A330-343E) will arrive in Oct 08 and the next plane in Nov 08 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 woah, expect a server meltdown tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 oi MAS...jangan tido la! You better watch out...AK will snatch your bread and butter routes from under your nose. Why pay RM2000 more for substandard food / services? Aiyo..come on la brader. Wake up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sing Yew 1 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Info already loaded in their website: RM99++ or A$199nett OW. Booking will open on this midnight. http://www.airasia.com/site/my/en/promotio...ference=mel2008 How did you managed to find that page on the website ? Didn't see it at all when I dropped by this afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) Will they be using 9M-XAA or a new aircraft ? Heard that their new A330s are scheduled for delivery starting the fourth quarter of 2008. Edited August 20, 2008 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seng Lim 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 How did you managed to find that page on the website ? Didn't see it at all when I dropped by this afternoon. Emailed to me by AK. If you subscribe to their newsletter you'll receive it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) Open now. Cheapest you could get is: Departure Flight : D7 2722 Kuala Lumpur LCCT(KUL) -> Melbourne(MEL) DEP :00:50 12Nov2008 ARV :11:40 12Nov2008 1Guest @ 99.00MYR Tax & Surcharges : 371.00MYR Return Flight : D7 2725 Melbourne(MEL)-> Kuala Lumpur LCCT(KUL) DEP :01:45 16Nov2008 ARV :06:55 16Nov2008 1Guest @ 99.00MYR Tax & Surcharges : 503.00MYR Booking Fee : 1.50MYR Total : 1073.50MYR Edited August 20, 2008 by Naim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) hey i cant get Melbourne to display on my list. Open for Citibank card members only? Edited August 20, 2008 by Walter Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 hey i cant get Melborune to display on my list LOL Use http://mobile.airasia.com for less traffic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Hah hah ! Looks like ten minutes after the gates opened (12:10am) and Dr Naim is already on his way down south, again But then, you wouldn't expect anything less of him (and contingent ?) would you ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Hah hah ! Looks like ten minutes after the gates opened (12:10am) and Dr Naim is already on his way down south, again But then, you wouldn't expect anything less of him (and contingent ?) would you ? No mate, virtually had had enough of Aust - the only worthy places I've not visited there are Darwin and Alice Spring, so Melbourne is not in the wanna-visit list. Just test-test price only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 applied visa, if visa turns out ok should be going for the inaugural. This is non-refundable ticket have to get visa approval first muahahahaha in case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HijazKamalHasnan 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Will there be plans for Air Asia X to go to Adelaide? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 applied visa, if visa turns out ok should be going for the inaugural. This is non-refundable ticket have to get visa approval first muahahahaha in case When you apply for the e-visa, called ETA - do it here http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/- you should get confirmation instantaneously, in most cases. If not maybe a few hours later. If still got prob, then got to visit the Aust High Commission, but that'd be rare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 seem like it almost sold out. cant get anymore rm99 seats. all at lease rm 350 and back for 700 plus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites