Airasia News
AirAisa quick to expand QPR relationship following Fernandes takeover
AirAsia is set to become the official partner of Queens Park Rangers FC with the sponsorship of its official away and third shirts for the next two seasons. The partnership follows the acquisition of a controlling interest in the club by AirAsia owner Tony Fernandes.
AirAsia ‘20% Off’ for all seats
AirAsia is once again offering 20% off for all seats to all domestic and international destinations.
AirAsia records profit despite rising fuel costs
AirAsia has seen its net profit slip for the second quarter of financial 2011 as rising fuel costs hit results. The largest no-frills carrier in Asia saw net profit fall to $35 million for the period, down from $67 million a year earlier.
AirAsia to charge passengers for check in services
AirAsia has launched a self check-in service for passengers in Asia. The service works through the airline’s website, or with mobile apps on Blackberry, iPhone and Android devices.
AirAsia owner Fernandes to buy Premier League side Queens Park Rangers
Tony Fernandes, owner of the low-cost airline AirAsia, is set to purchase a controlling stake in Premier League football side Queens Park Rangers. The move is could offer some welcome relief to the beleaguered side, with QPR beaten 0-4 by Bolton Wanders on their return to the top division over the weekend.
Malaysia Airlines links up with AirAsia
Owners of Malaysia Airlines and AirAisa have agreed to a share swap to allow the two carriers to work together on a broad range of areas. Under the terms of the deal, Khazanah Nasional, which has a 69.5 per cent stake in MAS, will take up ten per cent of AirAsia while Tune Air Sdn, which owns some 23 per cent of the budget airline, will hold 20.5 per cent in MAS.
ANA joins hands with AirAsia for low-cost carrier
All Nippon Airways has confirmed it will join with AirAsia to launch a low-cost carrier based at Narita International Airport in Japan. In a move designed to allow access the developing budget market in Asia, AirAsia Japan – as the carrier will be known – is expected to launch in August 2012.
AirAsia X surpasses 5 million passengers in under 4 years of operation
AirAsia X, the Malaysian based long-haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia has once again exceeded expectations by flying over 5 million guests to date since its first flight in November 2007.
Paris Air Show: AirAsia places record $18.2bn order for 200 Airbus jets
AirAsia placed a record order at the Paris Air Show with a record for 200 revamped A320neo jets plus 100 options in a deal worth $18.2 billion. The deal wraps up a busy week at the world’s biggest air show, led by a raft of giant orders from Asian low-cost carriers.
Singapore Airlines to launch long-haul budget carrier
Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a low-cost, long-haul carrier. The new carrier is expected to start operations within a year, and will be wholly owned by SIA but managed independently. It is expected to fly routes over five hours, competing with the likes of Jetstar Airways and AirAsiaX.
New booking features at AirAsia
AirAsia’s guests can now breeze through their flight booking process with the introduction of two new booking features on both its web and mobile platforms for AirAsia members – the ‘Family & Friends List’ and ‘1-Click Card’.
Richard Branson tops UK travel rich list
Sir Richard Branson, long one of the most visible faces in the UK tourism sector, has topped the travel entrants on the 2011 Sunday Times Rich List. Revealed over the weekend, Sunday Times research placed his fortune at a staggering £3.085 billion – a 19 per cent increase on last year.