Waiping 12 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 Maybe they should re-look into AKL? Better chance of filling that up than HNL I suspect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 AirAsia X To Fly To Hawaii, 'Exclusive' Destination In Europe By December KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd, the leading long-haul low-fare airline, aims to spread its wings to Hawaii and an 'exclusive' destination in Europe by December, Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Datuk Kamarudin Meranun said. He said AirAsia X was in the midst of working out an arrangement with a feeder airline in Europe on the 'exclusive' route. "The key thing for us is to find a destination where we can also link with a good feeder airline," he told reporters at the launch of Wisma Tune here today. AirAsia X hopes to benefit from the feeder airline that would bring in travellers from destinations not served by large carriers to hub airports for onward journeys on national and international airlines. The airline previously operated Airbus A340s to London and Paris, but cancelled them in 2012. As for the Hawaii route, AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes was reported as saying in February that AirAsia X had started the application process to fly to Hawaii. On financial performance, AirAsia X recorded a higher pre-tax loss of RM605.18 million last year compared with a pre-tax loss of RM212.06 million in 2013 due to higher operating expenses of RM3.32 billion for 2014, up 33.9 per cent year-on-year. Moving forward, Kamarudin said the AirAsia X's prospects looked promising based on initial indications such as higher bookings and yields. "AirAsia X is no different from AirAsia because when we started AirAsia, we did not have the money and we faced competitions from stronger and financially stable airlines in the region. "AirAsia X is facing some problems now, but its shareholders are in a much better position and the competitors are not as strong as they used to be, so there is no reason why we cannot turn the company into profitability," he added. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 AirAsia X plans to start four weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Honolulu on Nov. 1, according to a regulatory filing published Monday, with a refueling stop in Osaka. http://www.wsj.com/articles/airasia-x-plans-hawaii-flights-in-november-1428336034 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 AirAsia X plans to start four weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Honolulu on Nov. 1, according to a regulatory filing published Monday, with a refueling stop in Osaka. http://www.wsj.com/articles/airasia-x-plans-hawaii-flights-in-november-1428336034 Expect Jetstar to fight tooth and nail on this. Honolulu is one of their biggest market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 It would be a good move to route via KIX - they can tap the Japan-Hawaii market. By adding 4 flights to the KUL-KIX sector, they are also increasing frequency to KIX. Finally, if Airasia Japan makes KIX its main hub, the two carriers will provide feed for each other. But I still doubt the viability of KUL-HNL - it will be a long, long flight and (as some have already said) the cost of the US visa might exceed the cost of the flight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 Everyone knows Hawaii. But, is Hawaii a popular destination (leisure and business) for ASEAN residents (though you can fly direct from Manila to Honolulu)? Perhaps, starting from North East Asia is a better strategy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharil Abdul Rahman 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 I saw this comment on a.net. This route is more of an add-on to the KIX station rather than just one full flight from here. So the effect is that D7 is introducing a KIX-HNL flight rather than just a KUL-HNL flight. And that is where the money can come in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 Will D7 have traffic rights KIX-HNL vv ? Only 'refueling stop in Osaka' mentioned above Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 Isn't it open skies between Japan and US? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 Will D7 have traffic rights KIX-HNL vv ? Only 'refueling stop in Osaka' mentioned above I'm sure it'll involve a crew change also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 Will D7 have traffic rights KIX-HNL vv ? Only 'refueling stop in Osaka' mentioned above The Malaysia-listed AirAsia X Group submitted an application with the US DoT on 6-Apr-2015 to operate four weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Honolulu via Osaka Kansai starting 1-Nov-2015. The group will use fifth freedom traffic rights available to Malaysian carriers between Japan and the US. Malaysia Airlines (MAS) used some of these rights until Apr-2014, when it dropped its four times weekly service to Los Angeles via Tokyo Narita. More Analysis: AirAsia X long-haul low-cost service to the US will provide an important test for the Asian model http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/airasia-x-long-haul-low-cost-service-to-the-us-will-provide-an-important-test-for-the-asian-model-218201 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) as mentioned earlier. AirAsia Adds Kuala Lumpur – Visakhapatnam Route from May 2015 AirAsia starting May 2015 is expanding service to India, as it begins Kuala Lumpur – Visakhapatnam operation 3 times a week. First flight is scheduled on 07MAY15. Currently this route is operated by Malindo Air 3 times a week with Boeing 737-900ER. AK083 KUL1955 – 2110VTZ 320 247AK082 VTZ2350 – 0605+1KUL 320 247 http://airlineroute.net/2015/04/16/ak-kulvtz-may15/ Edited April 16, 2015 by Yang Zulhilmi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zamir 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2015 AirAsia Malaysia – Indonesia Service Increase from May 2015 by JL Share this post 14000 Update at 0500GMT 16APR15 From May 2015, AirAsia is increasing service on selected service between Malaysia and Indonesia. Following routes will see weekly frequency being doubled from 2 to 4 weekly, starting 08MAY15. Johor Bahru – Medan Kuala Namu AK1335 JHB1830 – 1850KNO 320 x246 AK1336 KNO1915 – 2135JHB 320 x246 Kuala Lumpur – Pontianak AK478 KUL1150 – 1230PNK 320 x246 AK479 PNK1255 – 1550KUL 320 x246 http://airlineroute.net/2015/04/16/ak-may-may15/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zamir 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2015 Indonesia AirAsia Adds Denpasar Bangkok Service from April 2015 by JL Share this post Share on Facebook 0 Tweet about this on Twitter 4 Share on LinkedIn 0 Share on Google+ 0 Share on Reddit 0 Email this to someone Update at 0400GMT 20APR15 Indonesia AirAsia on 08APR15 launched Denpasar Bangkok Don Mueang service, offering 1 daily operation on board Airbus A320 aircraft. This is in addition to existing Thai AirAsias daily flight. QZ520 DPS0820 1130DMK 320 D QZ521 DMK1200 1715DPS 320 D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 AirAsia Adds Kuala Lumpur New Routes from July 2015 AirAsia in July 2015 is adding 2 International routes from Kuala Lumpur, including a service resumption. Planned service as follow. eff 16JUL15 Kuala Lumpur – Male Service resumption, 3 weeklyAK072 KUL1855 – 2010MLE 320 246AK073 MLE2055 – 0430+1KUL 320 246 This route was previously operated by AirAsia X, until March 2014. Note this route is currently not available for reservation. eff 17JUL15 Kuala Lumpur – Manila AirAsia to operate 1 daily flight, in addition to 2 daily AirAsia Zest serviceAK582 KUL0820 – 1215MNL 320 DAK583 MNL1240 – 1635KUL 320 D http://airlineroute.net/2015/04/28/ak-jul15/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 AirAsia Adds Kuala Lumpur New Routes from July 2015 AirAsia in July 2015 is adding 2 International routes from Kuala Lumpur, including a service resumption. Planned service as follow. eff 16JUL15 Kuala Lumpur Male Service resumption, 3 weekly AK072 KUL1855 2010MLE 320 246 AK073 MLE2055 0430+1KUL 320 246 This route was previously operated by AirAsia X, until March 2014. Note this route is currently not available for reservation. eff 17JUL15 Kuala Lumpur Manila AirAsia to operate 1 daily flight, in addition to 2 daily AirAsia Zest service AK582 KUL0820 1215MNL 320 D AK583 MNL1240 1635KUL 320 D http://airlineroute.net/2015/04/28/ak-jul15/ Mh and ul fare to mle could be cheap, not sure ak will sustain for long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 AK will fly to Pattaya starting July 16...maybe in conjunction with long public holiday http://english.astroawani.com/business-news/airasia-adds-kl-pattaya-route-its-network-59913 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 For Pattaya AK will use UTP. Made famous by being the main international gateway following the closure of BKK by mobs in 2008. There are not many airlines serving UTP. Most of them are only charters. Hopefully they can maintain the route Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 AirAsia Adds New Thai Routes from July 2015 AirAsia from mid-July 2015 is launching 2 new service to Thailand, with 4 weekly flights each on Kuala Lumpur – Utapao and Johor Bahru – Bangkok Don Mueang route. Planned schedule as follow. eff 15JUL15 Kuala Lumpur – Utapao AK840 KUL1430 – 1525UTP 320 x246 AK841 UTP1555 – 1900KUL 320 x246 eff 17JUL15 Johor Bahru – Bangkok Don Mueang AK1807 JHB1855 – 2015DMK 320 x246AK1808 DMK2045 – 2359JHB 320 x246 http://airlineroute.net/2015/05/19/ak-utpdmk-jul15/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 I got email from BIG - priority redemption for Kaoshiung... Looks like AK is launching another new route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Effective 16JUL15 Kuala Lumpur – Kaohsiung AK170 KUL0830 – 1300KHH 320 x246AK171 KHH1330 – 1750KUL 320 x246 Interesting, see if AK decide to add BKI-KHH v.v. or not. Edited May 19, 2015 by Adrian M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 Effective 16JUL15 Kuala Lumpur – Kaohsiung AK170 KUL0830 – 1300KHH 320 x246 AK171 KHH1330 – 1750KUL 320 x246 Interesting, see if AK decide to add BKI-KHH v.v. or not. Maybe this is the FIRST route that exceeds 4 hours by AK, I thought D7 is going to do the job. Nevertheless, 3 new routes in a fortnight is just a wow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) AirAsia Adds New Thai Routes from July 2015 AirAsia from mid-July 2015 is launching 2 new service to Thailand, with 4 weekly flights each on Kuala Lumpur – Utapao and Johor Bahru – Bangkok Don Mueang route. Planned schedule as follow. eff 15JUL15 Kuala Lumpur – Utapao AK840 KUL1430 – 1525UTP 320 x246 AK841 UTP1555 – 1900KUL 320 x246 eff 17JUL15 Johor Bahru – Bangkok Don Mueang AK1807 JHB1855 – 2015DMK 320 x246 AK1808 DMK2045 – 2359JHB 320 x246 http://airlineroute.net/2015/05/19/ak-utpdmk-jul15/ Sorry but how far is Utapao to Pattaya? Edited May 19, 2015 by Waiping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 Interesting, see if AK decide to add BKI-KHH v.v. or not.From MH's perspective, been there done that (for quite a sustained period of time) That is not to say if it was commercially viable to have it sustained, we do not and probably will never know It is seemingly apparent though that AK's BKI growth plans has ground to a near/complete halt whilst JHB seem to be the focus of attention currently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Maybe this is the FIRST route that exceeds 4 hours by AK, I thought D7 is going to do the job. Nevertheless, 3 new routes in a fortnight is just a wow... Not really though, KUL-HYD is 4h10m BKI-HGH is 4h10m DPS-DMK 4h15m KUL-KLO 4h05m Edited May 19, 2015 by Adrian M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
