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AirAsia has launched flights between Kuching and Macau, becoming the first airline to serve this stretch.
AirAsia is the only airline to serve the international route to Macau from the Kuching hub with three flights weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. It will be the leading and largest low-cost carrier fifth hub flying directly to Macau. Currently the Kuching hub serves seven routes to Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Miri, Bintulu and Sibu. Thus the inclusion of its international network to Macau will not only allow greater connectivity between the fourth largest city in Malaysia and the gateway to …read more

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Remember my gripes about how passengers in budget airlines would rush to the aircraft once the boarding call is announced? Well, AirAsia followed TigerAirways’ concept of priority check-in with the recent launch of the Air Asia Xpress Boarding. How does it work?
1. Say ‘YES’ to Xpress Boarding when you purchase your flights online at airasia.com, all AirAsia sales offices, call centres and airport sales counters.
2. Pay a special introductory fee.
3. Be at the boarding gate at least 30 minutes before departure time.
The fees vary depending on the airport of origin. For a few extra bucks, you can choose your seat, …read more

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While budget airlines can save you a lot of $$$, not everyone seems to be happy with the service. That there are no meals served and that there limited (or virtually no) services for the disabled and those needing extra attention, is acceptable. But overly delayed flights? Here’s an account from someone quite annoyed with AirAsia to say the least, and with reason:
The 4:10 p.m. Saturday, July 1, flight, which my daughter’s friend was supposed to be on didn’t leave until past 9 p.m. Two other friends with tickets for the afternoon flight on Sunday, July 2, were similarly delayed. …read more

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