flee 5 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 If this is the schedule, then the launch should take place very soon - maybe even in a week or two! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din Hilmi 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Any reason why KIX-HNL sector didnt carry the same flight number as KUL-KIX? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Any reason why KIX-HNL sector didnt carry the same flight number as KUL-KIX? Its the same - KUL-KIX-HNL is D7 1 while the return flight is D7 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Wah, flagship route for D7. I wish them all the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Wah, flagship route for D7. I wish them all the best! Flagship route will be London Gatwick though. Gatwick will be more than happy to welcome AirAsiaX again into their fold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 But KIX-HNL is expected to be high yield. Not sure what the KUL-LGW yields will be. It was not enough to sustain it previously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din Hilmi 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Its the same - KUL-KIX-HNL is D7 1 while the return flight is D7 2. Ah yes you're right. I was only looking at the top portion of the picture on the link given. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 How likely is KUL-LGW really ?With numero uno seemingly having splashed cold water unto the 77W plan and what equipment they have available now, anyone reckon they will go ahead anyway with a one stop strategy, absorb the additional costs involved and pray the already ordered more efficient birds arrive sooner rather than later ? Would make one heck of an MBA case study topic on market positioning if they manage to pull it off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 I think they should focus on KUL-FRA or KUL-FRA-CDG as there are no direct competition. There would be easily 80000 pax to FRA and 130000 to CDG annually as per previous figures reported by AF, LH and MAHB... London would be an overkill as MH and BA have 3 daily flights between them. Flagship route will be London Gatwick though. Gatwick will be more than happy to welcome AirAsiaX again into their fold. Well, I thought that the flagship route is always numbered 001 or 002... just like MH to LHR, NG 001 to KUL and SYD (long gone!), BA001 (concorde service - also long gone) and UA001 SFO-SIN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 How likely is KUL-LGW really ? With numero uno seemingly having splashed cold water unto the 77W plan and what equipment they have available now, anyone reckon they will go ahead anyway with a one stop strategy, absorb the additional costs involved and pray the already ordered more efficient birds arrive sooner rather than later ? Would make one heck of an MBA case study topic on market positioning if they manage to pull it off I think it will happen - its not a case of IF but WHEN. Yes, they have to compare the costs of B777W ops vs one-stop A333 ops and see which one comes out lower. There is pent up demand for the London route despite the availability of MH and BA services. Not sure why but people seem to believe that D7 can be cheaper! I think they should focus on KUL-FRA or KUL-FRA-CDG as there are no direct competition. There would be easily 80000 pax to FRA and 130000 to CDG annually as per previous figures reported by AF, LH and MAHB... London would be an overkill as MH and BA have 3 daily flights between them. Well, I thought that the flagship route is always numbered 001 or 002... just like MH to LHR, NG 001 to KUL and SYD (long gone!), BA001 (concorde service - also long gone) and UA001 SFO-SIN Well, FRA is assumed to be a business rather than leisure route. Yes, they should do CDG/ORY first because Paris is more a less a gateway into the EU, with great connections on the TGV network. I think the A333 can do KUL-CDG/ORY non stop with some load restriction. SQ1 is also SIN-SFO - is it their flagship route? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Wah, flagship route for D7. I wish them all the best! Indeed flagship in terms of flight number. It is the airline's flight no. 1 and 2 yawl. The most unglam flagship among large airlines is LH's. Flight LH1/2 is a domestic shuttle between Hamburg and Frankfurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 ^^^ Maybe some historical connotation to that route? Anyway, good luck to D7. KIX-HNL shouldn't be a problem in terms of marketing but KUL-HNL would be interesting. Do wonder though if all this #MuslimBan noise will have an effect on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Indeed flagship in terms of flight number. It is the airline's flight no. 1 and 2 yawl. The most unglam flagship among large airlines is LH's. Flight LH1/2 is a domestic shuttle between Hamburg and Frankfurt. Yeah, I was in Hamburg the other day and I saw that! Interesting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2017 AirAsia X offers RM499 promotional fare for new KL-Hawaii route Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/02/10/airasia-x-offers-rm499-promotional-fare-for-new-kl-hawaii-route/#2J5VfLPHTvFT4SX8.99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) AirAsia announces first-ever U.S. destination http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/02/10/airasia-announces-fist-ever-us-destination/97754014/ Launch offer return fare from KUL is RM 913, seats only. Luggage, seat selection and food will cost extra. US visa will cost and extra USD 160, if you don't already have it. Edited February 11, 2017 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 AirAsia announces first-ever U.S. destination http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/02/10/airasia-announces-fist-ever-us-destination/97754014/ Launch offer return fare from KUL is RM 913, seats only. Luggage, seat selection and food will cost extra. US visa will cost and extra USD 160, if you don't already have it. Booking is very strong apparently according to TF. 11K seat sold thus far. My friend bought return RM913. I was surprised it was so much cheaper than what I've thought initially. Hawaii high end holiday destination, USD, 12 hours in cramped A333...nah, no thanks....too poor for premium economy too. Hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 Booking is very strong apparently according to TF. 11K seat sold thus far. My friend bought return RM913. I was surprised it was so much cheaper than what I've thought initially. Hawaii high end holiday destination, USD, 12 hours in cramped A333...nah, no thanks....too poor for premium economy too. Hahaha They had to price it like that because the US Visa costs RM720, for those who have to apply for it. Much to my surprise, I survived a KUL-ORY trip. It was not that bad, especially the A343 quiet zone was just behind the cockpit and ahead of the premium angled lie flat seats! HNL shd be OK too. I survived KUL-AKL too. The HNL launch fare is actually slightly lower than the AKL launch fare! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 Well worth the effort (and money spent) for those successfully obtain the 10 year visa despite not so favourable forex rate. I am still pessimistic Malaysia will be included in Visa Waiver Programme though we almost reach the 3% target rejection rate, in light of recent controversial policy by new POTUS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) Much to my surprise, I survived a KUL-ORY trip. It was not that bad, especially the A343 quiet zone was just behind the cockpit and ahead of the premium angled lie flat seats! HNL shd be OK too. I survived KUL-AKL too. The HNL launch fare is actually slightly lower than the AKL launch fare! While I can generally deal with D7 seats (with the price i pay), the experience is very much depends on the type of pax onboard. I have encountered pax watching their tablets with loud speakers turn on ! Also, without seatback IFE, pax especially those who are travelling in groups tend to talk to each other more frequent. This is fine if they talk softly but to my experience, most of the cases are the opposite. Edited February 13, 2017 by Kee Hooi Yen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted February 17, 2017 Read in papers today AK will be doing TWU-JHB vv from 28 April, 4x weekly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted February 17, 2017 Read in papers today AK will be doing TWU-JHB vv from 28 April, 4x weekly Reviving an old route? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 17, 2017 Apparently, their JHB hub is now doing pretty well. So I guess they need to expand it by introducing new routes or reviving old ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suadrif 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Apparently, their JHB hub is now doing pretty well. So I guess they need to expand it by introducing new routes or reviving old ones. I hope they add more destinations to Sabah and Sarawak from JHB since MH have none. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2017 AirAsia plans Kuala Lumpur – Bhubaneswar service from April 2017 Read more here: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/271505/airasia-plans-kuala-lumpur-bhubaneswar-service-from-april-2017/ Source: Airlineroute.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) AirAsia Group schedules new domestic routes in S17 Read more here: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/271506/airasia-group-schedules-new-domestic-routes-in-s17/ Source: Airlineroute.net Edited February 22, 2017 by Adam Lawrence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites