Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 London is approaching guys. AirAsia has now has a dedicated country page for the UK. And in the Malaysia page, everything is about London. Exciting time indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Any news on their A340's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yusoff 1 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Better start leg-cramping exercise now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Better start leg-cramping exercise now... Can start with daily commute on KL city buses (that if you get to sit down-lah, not standing up) Edited November 22, 2008 by Fitri Shukri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nizam 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 How many hours fly to London from KLIA ? If more than 10 hours, bring minyak urut inside the aircraft .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashmil Abd Ghani 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 How many hours fly to London from KLIA ? If more than 10 hours, bring minyak urut inside the aircraft .. hehehehe..Joke for today..Happy weekend guys.. remember.."PAY FOR THE PRICE".. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sri Ramani K. 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 they will be doing the announcement this thursday. still don't know when will they start opening bookings etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 Dato TF shouts "TUESDAY 9 pm - MALAYSIA IS GONNA ROCK THE WORLD!" in his Facebook. Walter Sim participated in the long comments over the statement by guessing that it could be the announcement of the Kuala Lumpur - London service. I am thinking the same too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reyneo 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2008 Yup, there is a press conference in London tmr where TF is expected to announce details of the KL-London route. Someone from A.net reported that a bus has been painted in a D7 ad with TF and a stewardess... Interesting times indeed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) Great to hear that. The much coveted Europe - Australia link(cheaply) is finally completed by D7. Exciting , exciting. Edited November 24, 2008 by Walter Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) Interesting but I doubt it would work. But nonetheless, here's the future RTW trip for backpackers JFK-LON + all Europe RyanAir LON-KUL + South East Asia AirAsia X KUL-SYD + Australia AirAsia X/JetStar SYD-LAX V Australia SFO-NYC Virgin America Imagine if they form an alliance~ Edited November 24, 2008 by Seth K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) Interesting but I doubt it would work. But nonetheless, here's the future RTW trip for backpackers JFK-LON + all Europe RyanAir LON-KUL + South East Asia AirAsia X KUL-SYD + Australia AirAsia X/JetStar SYD-LAX V Australia SFO-NYC Virgin America Imagine if they form an alliance~ They are already in an alliance, sort of. Except Ryanair and Jetstar. Sir Branson mentioned the possibility of some sort of tie up in the future between AirAsia and Virgin group of companies. Edited November 24, 2008 by Mulyadir Fitri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin P K 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2008 the pricing wil be announced 9pm malaysian time tuesday! cant wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon t 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 AAX still keep mum on the type of aircraft that it will use for its KUL-UK route in march 09 - but if it does use the A330, then it entails a technical stop or through a mid-east city if it gets the rights to pick up pax. Unserstandably as AAX n AA operates a all airbus aircraft, the perception that AAX will use a A340 bec of commonality in training tech crew. But the A340 will come in at a higher costs as it carries fewer pax, higher fuel burn and higher maintenance costs as it a quad engined plane. AAX will likely get the A350 for the non-stop service but it will be a few years away. Well I wont be surprise if AAX eventually leased the 772s for its UK route as it can carry more pax, and even cargo (if it develops this) and lower fuel burn - until its A350s arrives. At present there inthese times there are quite a number of 772s coming off mainline airlines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 if A330 being utilize for the London flight..my guess for the technical stop would be Sharjah... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin P K 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 The website already stated that it will fly on a A340. Fly from London to Malaysia on AirAsia X's Airbus A340. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex L 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 I have no prices but I have a schedule. flights start 29th March 2009 5x Weekly Day 2 KUL 0100 - 0800 STN 0930 - 0530+1 KUL Day 3,6 KUL 0950 - 1650 STN 1810 - 1410+1 KUL Day 4,7 KUL 1700 - 0000+1 STN 0125 - 2125 KUL Alex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 So now it's confirmed that the service is going to be non stop and D7 will fly into STN (not a surprise considering they already have a landing right into the airport and the fact that STN is an LCC hub). Speculations that D7 is getting an A340 for the London service has been going around for months in this forum. If you are keen in perusing this old threads... http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=8313 http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=9321 The A340 is ex-Air Canada and based on earlier info, it will arrive in Malaysia in January 2009. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 RM499 one way.. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=...&sec=nation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 mobile.airasia.com Departure Flight :D7 2006 Kuala Lumpur LCCT(KUL) -> London(STN) DEP :09:00 11Mar2009 ARV :15:00 11Mar2009 1Guest @ 579.00MYR Taxes & Fees: 67.00MYR Return Flight :D7 2007 London(STN)-> Kuala Lumpur LCCT(KUL) DEP :18:00 11Mar2009 ARV :15:00 12Mar2009 1Guest @ 579.00MYR Taxes & Fees: 322.00MYR Booking Fee : 1.50MYR Total : 1548.50MYR an idea of the taxes. Ex London is expensive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H C Chai 4 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 an idea of the taxes. Ex London is expensive! Because the taxes include UK air passenger duty of £40 (approx RM220) The seat map shows the Y cabin are configured in 2-4-2. Phew! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 Anyone going on the inaugural flight? There will be a lot of interesting trip report subjects to write on - the celebration at KUL LCCT before the journey, the review of the A340, the review on the cabin and inflight service, IFE, review on the cabin crews (whether they talk so loudly or not) and of course the celebration in Stansted upon arrival. End it all with a newspaper report of the whole event in the local dailies on the next day. I just with I had the avenue to do so. Sigh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 Err...the meal to Uk is RM38...wow...mahalnye...why ar? Got side dished is it? Warm Bun and Butter? Desserts? The comfort kit also now RM100?? In the "Snack Attack Menu" the kit is sold for only RM35??....Is it the new type of Comfort Kit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 I'm also asking the same question @_@. Suddenly price inflated so high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin P K 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 mobile.airasia.com Departure Flight :D7 2006 Kuala Lumpur LCCT(KUL) -> London(STN) DEP :09:00 11Mar2009 ARV :15:00 11Mar2009 1Guest @ 579.00MYR Taxes & Fees: 67.00MYR Return Flight :D7 2007 London(STN)-> Kuala Lumpur LCCT(KUL) DEP :18:00 11Mar2009 ARV :15:00 12Mar2009 1Guest @ 579.00MYR Taxes & Fees: 322.00MYR Booking Fee : 1.50MYR Total : 1548.50MYR an idea of the taxes. Ex London is expensive! Taxes? Isn't it in the calculation already? I'm so loving this, it's so cheap! My friends can now visit more often! Err...the meal to Uk is RM38...wow...mahalnye...why ar? Got side dished is it? Warm Bun and Butter? Desserts? The comfort kit also now RM100?? In the "Snack Attack Menu" the kit is sold for only RM35??....Is it the new type of Comfort Kit? To be fair to them, it involves having it on board for longer period, more fuel burnt. For the base price of RM1300++, all these extra amenity surely is sold for slightly premium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
