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 […]
Inaugural Jakarta-Kuching flight lands at KIA with 147 passengers
KUCHING: The inaugural AirAsia flight from Jakarta landed at Kuching International Airport with 147 passengers at 9.40 am today. The plane was given a water cannon salute when it touched down. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin was present to witness the momentous event and welcome the passengers. For 65-year old Qartina, it was […]
AirAsia offers fixed fares for Kaamatan, Gawai
KUCHING: AirAsia is supporting the Ministry of Transport’s initiative of offering flights at fixed fares for the upcoming Kaamatan and Gawai celebrations between May 27 and 31. AirAsia Malaysia chief executive officer (CEO), Riad Asmat said those who are celebrating the festivals or planning to return home can fly from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah at RM352 all-in […]
AirAsia Malaysia to strengthen position in Asia
MAJALENGKA (Indonesia): AirAsia Malaysia is focusing on strengthening its position in Asia following the three-year slump in the travel industry due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief executive officer Riad Asmat said that with the commencing new route in Kertajati, Indonesia, today, it is vital for the company to grow its position in Indonesia. “Currently, we […]
AirAsia commences three routes to southern China cities
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian multinational low-cost airline AirAsia has launched three new routes from Kuala Lumpur to southern Chinese cities, Quanzhou, Guilin and Chengdu (Tianfu). New services to Quanzhou and Guilin will be operated by AirAsia Malaysia (AK), while AirAsia X Malaysia will operate the Tianfu route, it said in a statement today. Flights to […]
Tiong: Don’t resort to flights of fancy
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has come to the defence of AirAsia following the airing of a video on social media which called the airline’s practices into question. The video stemmed from a turn back by a flight from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur on May 1. Tiong said it […]
New Jakarta-Kuching route a global gateway for tourists
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak chapter said Indonesia AirAsia’s direct route from Jakarta to Kuching will provide an additional gateway for tourists to enter and leave Kuching. Its chairman, Oscar Choo, said it would also have a positive impact on medical tourism, adding that the new route would position […]
AirAsia’s new route connecting Jakarta and Kuching underway
KUCHING: Indonesia AirAsia has recently announced a new route to boost tourism in the Asean region. Starting on June 15, the airline will connect Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta to Kuching. “Passengers can now enjoy promotional fares for as low as RM199 for a one-way flight from the AirAsia Super App and its website. “This promotion […]
High demand for flight tickets for Aidilfitri holidays
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 80 per cent of low-cost airline tickets have been sold out one week before Aidilfitri. AirAsia Malaysia chief executive officer Riad Asmat said as of Thursday, the company had managed to sell about 82 per cent of the 11,400 additional seats for the period from April 19 until April 22. He […]
