Airasia News
AirAsia seeks to boost presence with Hills Balfour deal
AirAsia has appointed leading UK tourism public relations consultancy Hills Balfour, as its new PR consultancy following a competitive multi-way pitch. AirAsia launched in Kuala Lumpur in 2003 providing a network of routes between Bangkok and dozens of Asian destinations.
Expedia to give away Sir Richard Branson AirAsia charity tickets
Expedia, Inc., the world’s leading online travel company is giving travellers a chance to win a trip of a lifetime when they book on www.expedia.com.my. The newly launched website designed specifically to meet the needs of travellers from Malaysia, is giving away a pair of roundtrip air tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Stansted, London, returning on AirAsia’s Sir Richard Branson charity flight set for 1 May.
Joint venture of AirAsia and Expedia
AirAsia, the world’s best low cost airline and Expedia, Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, today announced the launch of a new joint venture company covering Asia Pacific and offering a complete range of great value flights, hotels, and holiday packages.
AirAsia signs Expedia deal
Low-cost carrier AirAsia and online travel giant Expedia have partnered to offer a complete range of flights, hotels, and holiday packages. This is one of the first partnerships of its kind globally between a low cost carrier (LCC) and an online travel agent (OTA).
AirAsia Incorporated seeks Clark hub in Philippines
AirAsia Incorporated, the Philippine-based affiliate of the AirAsia Group, has chosen Clark as its hub in the country. The airline, which announced its set up last December, will be basing its operations at Clark’s Diosdado Macapagal International Airport from the fourth quarter of 2011.
AirAsia eyes Thai and Indonesian IPOs
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia is planning initial public offerings for its Indonesian and Thai operations to raise cash for expansion in both territories. Tony Fernandes, founder and chief executive, also said that the airline was close to receiving regulatory approval to start a third subsidiary in the Philippines.
AirAsia posts soaring 2010 results
AirAsia Berhad, the Malaysian based low-cost airline, recorded a milestone profit after tax, in what CEO Tony Fernandes hailed as a “phenomenal achievement.”
AirAsia eyes foothold in prized Macao
A prized air operating licence has been put up for tender in Macao, offering overseas carriers an opportunity to establish a foothold in the world’s largest gambling market. Front runners in the race include Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia.
Jetstar and AirAsia form world First Alliance
In a world first for low cost airlines, Jetstar and AirAsia announced today they would form a new alliance that would reduce costs, pool expertise and ultimately result in cheaper fares for both carriers.
AirAsia confirms Akamai contract
AirAsia has signed a 10-year agreement with Akamai Technologies to enhance its website through Akamai’s Dynamic Site Acceleration solution.
AirAsia celebrates inaugural flight
AirAsia today celebrates the inaugural London (Stansted) - Kuala Lumpur flight, making history by being the first low-cost, long haul service connecting the UK to Asia.
AirAsia inks deal for Airbus expansion
AirAsia has mandated Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays PLC, to finance 15 of its new Airbus A320-200 aircraft.