flee 5 Report post Posted August 10, 2010 (edited) OK this is official from AirAsia X CEO Azran Osman Rani: we have started flying to Tehran since 4 Aug, but only twice a week (wed, sat in august, then tue, thur afterwards) Edited August 10, 2010 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izhar Z 1 Report post Posted August 10, 2010 There's not so much enthusiasm there, isn't it? They always make the announcement of their new destinations like that's the best thing, ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 10, 2010 Yeah, somehow I feel there is some arm twisting by the Malaysian govt. - they might have told D7 that if they want Jeddah, Sydney, etc. they have to fly TEH first! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted August 10, 2010 There's not so much enthusiasm there, isn't it? They always make the announcement of their new destinations like that's the best thing, ever. Yup, clearly lack of ummph there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reezal 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2012 Malaysia's AirAsia X to suspend Iran service Posted on 8 October 2012 - 06:40pm KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8, 2012): The long-haul arm of budget carrier AirAsia said Monday it would suspend operations to Iran, citing currency "volatility" as the carrier mounts new profitable destinations across the Asia-Pacific. Malaysia-based AirAsia X said the current four times weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tehran will be suspended with the last flight on 14 October. AirAsia X said "the suspension of its services to Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport" was due to challenging economic and business conditions including the "volatility of the Iranian currency". The statement did not say when services would be resumed. Iran, which has been ruled by an Islamic theocracy since the 1979 revolution, is locked in a diplomatic stand-off with the West over its nuclear activities, which Tehran insists are entirely peaceful. Western sanctions has resulted in the plunge of Iran's currency. In a bid to rationalise its operations AirAsia X this year axed its four-weekly flights to Christchurch. It has also ceased service to London, Paris and Delhi and Mumbai. Oil-rich Iran has good ties with Malaysia. Tehran and Kuala Lumpur have been trying to grow trade relations. The airline launched flights to Iran in 2010 since Malaysia was a popular tourists destination for Iranians. AirAsia X operates nine Airbus A330-300s to 12 destinations in six countries -- Japan, Korea, Australia, China, Nepal, and Taiwan. Former record industry executive Tony Fernandes plucked ailing AirAsia from its deathbed in 2001 and quickly turned it into one of the aviation sector's biggest successes. Fernandes established a successful template for AirAsia that included flying into secondary airports in major cities, with their lower landing costs. He launched AirAsia X in 2007, to concentrate on long-haul routes of over four hours while AirAsia and its regional subsidiaries handle shorter flights. AirAsia X, which carried 2.5 million passengers last year, has targeted seven million passengers by 2014 on the back of the additional capacity. It hopes to be listed soon. – AFP SOURCE: http://www.thesundaily.my/news/510215 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted October 8, 2012 Why does it seem every write up that touches upon the Air Asia group has to incorporate the bit about Tan Sri's rescue and resurrection of AK ?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2012 Funny nobody is talking about AIrAsia new website and it;s now currently in a mess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amirul Mazlan 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2012 it's nice to be 'reminded' isn't it. Ever wonder life without AirAsia? 'Kini masa balas budi' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted October 8, 2012 Why does it seem every write up that touches upon the Air Asia group has to incorporate the bit about Tan Sri's rescue and resurrection of AK ?! They should write everything. FAX CCF Firefly Jet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2012 They should write everything. FAX CCF Firefly Jet Spot on captain, there should be a reminder on all things, good as well as bad. In fact, the government and MAHB have been coerced into agreeing with TF many many times. Now he is playing up the KLIA2 issue. If he doesn't want it, then let Malindo have a crack at it. Go and have fun in Jakarta Uncle Tony. See if you get the support you got in Malaysia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeqa 1 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 I wonder if their cabin crew uses the short mini skirt to Tehran? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 No wonder Virgin Atlantic cant fly to Middle East nations... and Malaysia too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 I wonder if their cabin crew uses the short mini skirt to Tehran? I think they have pant suit outfits for Middle Eastern routes - D7 also did Haj charters. I think it is inevitable that Tehran is dropped. The currency crises makes it almost impossible to conduct business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 Don't even realize D7 did fly to Tehran. Thought all this while Iran is connected only by IranAir and Mahan. Hopefully those 2 airlines will continue the flights here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 In OUG, there are literally whole lot of Iranians there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 AirAsia X has so far axed Christchurch, London, Paris, Delhi, Mumbai and Tehran ... time to re-brand as AirAsia Axe. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 AirAsia X has so far axed Christchurch, London, Paris, Delhi, Mumbai and Tehran ... time to re-brand as AirAsia Axe. KC Sim Hahahaha, KC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
