AirAsia cancels flights to and from several destinations
KUCHING: Following the eruption of Mount Ruang in the Indonesian Sulawesi Islands, AirAsia is cancelling flights to and from several destinations consistent with Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) Safety Information 09/2024 published at 11.50am on Thursday (April 18). According to AirAsia, the eruption has resulted in extensive volcanic ash clouds affecting airspace and visibility […]
AirAsia to launch more daily Jakarta-Kuching flights
KUCHING: AirAsia will increase its flight frequency between Jakarta and Kuching daily, from the present three times per week, beginning Feb 8. Presently, AirAsia is operating flights for the route every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The seats are available for booking now for immediate travel from as low as 689.000 Indonesian Rupiah all-in for flights […]
Mixed reactions to festive offer
KUCHING: In anticipation of the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, AirAsia has announced a special offer targeting Sarawakians returning home for the festive season. Passengers flying to Sarawak will enjoy a fixed price of RM298 during this period, covering flights from Kuala Lumpur to Miri, Sibu, Kuching, and Bintulu, as well as Johor Bahru to […]
Federal Transport Ministry asked to intervene
THE federal Ministry of Transport has been urged to intervene to control the expensive prices for air tickets from Sibu to West Malaysia in view of the imminent suspension of the AirAsia direct flight from Sibu to Singapore. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Chieng Jin Ek said the community was worried about the high prices of the […]
AirAsia addresses high air ticket prices
SIBU: A meeting has been held with AirAsia to tackle the escalating prices of air tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Sibu and Miri, disclosed Sibu MP Oscar Ling. During the discussion, AirAsia highlighted its current challenges, including changes in the US dollar exchange rate, rising operational costs, and delays in re-commissioning idle aircraft due to […]
No AirAsia without Pahamin, says Fernandes in tribute to deceased co-founder
KUALA LUMPUR: “There would be no AirAsia without Datuk Pahamin A Rajab,” AirAsia co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said on the passing of co-founder and former chairman of the low-cost airline. “It is with great sadness that one of the original co-founders of @flyairasia passed away on a flight to London. There would be no […]
Former AirAsia chairman Pahamin Rejab dies
KUALA LUMPUR: Former AirAsia Bhd chairman and co-founder Datuk Pahamin A Rajab died in London, United Kingdom, last night. The sad news was shared by his son-in-law, actor Azhar Sulaiman, through an Instagram video early this morning. “Assalamualaikum everyone, I wish to inform you that my father-in-law, Datuk Pahamin A Rajab, just passed away. He just arrived in London and had a […]
AirAsia expanding with 19 additional A320 aircraft
PARIS: AirAsia is ready to spread its wings with the addition of 19 new Airbus 320 (A320) planes set to take flight this year, with the first aircraft expected to come in by the end of next month. Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tony Fernandes said the new additions would support the airline’s efforts […]
AirAsia bags World’s Best Low-Cost Airline at Skytrax World Airlines Award
PARIS: AirAsia has been voted the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023 for the unprecedented 14th time in a row, marking the airline as a global benchmark of airline quality and excellence. The airline also emerged as the Best Low-Cost Airline in Asia 2023, as voted by travellers who participated […]
Kuching-Pontianak flights awaiting green light from Indonesian authorities
KUCHING: The flight connectivity between Kuching and Pontianak is pending approval from the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the ministry is giving full support to AirAsia for the flight to resume and has constantly raised the matter. “I’ve personally spoken to Consul General of Republic of Indonesia […]
