Let’s Visit Asia

Here’s some airfare offers from our traveling folks down there. Air Asia X, the long-haul budget airline, is offering airfares from Perth to KL for just AUD 132, and from Perth for just AUD 172. Here’s a screenshot of the Air Asia website showing all the details:

Air Asia X is just like the lowcost Air Asia flights, except for a few, but tangible differences that will make traveling long distances more comfortable. They offer a limited number of XL seats for those who require more legroom, and set meals are provided (snacks are available for purchase). You don’t get free …read more

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Malaysia-based budget airline Air Asia has been awarded Airline of the Year 2007 by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation.
“AirAsia is poised to become the biggest airline in the region next decade, commanding a highly influential position in regional aviation. In aviation history terms, AirAsia’s arrival on the international aviation scene is unprecedented. Perhaps only Ryanair and easyJet have made such meteoric rises. Barely in existence only five year ago, in another five years, it promises to be the largest airline in the region. In the course of this phenomenal advance, it has changed the shape of Asian aviation …read more

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How much would you be willing to fork out for a night at the Ritz-Carlton, complete with the luxury perks: large marble bath and deep soaking tub, a flat screen television, skyline views of the city, breakfast made-to-order and served by a butler?

All that, for just about 200 dollar a night. I kid you not; check out the room rates at the Ritz-Carlton in Kuala Lumpur. This article explains how that can be possible:
“No luxury hotel is going to advertise itself as having low prices, but if you dig, you’ll find that luxe hotels without high price tags do exist,” …read more

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In the beginning of the year, Air Asia announced the making of Air Asia X, a long-haul budget airline. It’ll cover flights that are 4-8 hours long, complementary to the existing short-haul Southeast Asian routes Air Asia has already been servicing.
Well, it’s taken longer than the projected launch in July, but Air Asia X seems to be ready to fly its first long-haul passengers into and out of Asia, via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Gold Coast will be the first long haul international destination of low cost Malaysian airline, Air Asia X, with one way fares to start from less than …read more

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After you’ve had enough of the city skyline of Kuala Lumpur, go and head to the beach in Krabi, Thailand. It’s never been easier (and cheaper) as Air Asia launches a new direct flight from KL to the tropical island of Krabi. Promotional launch fares start from RM39.99/THB429, applicable if you book now until July 13, 2007, for flights between 21 Aug 2007 – 29 Mar 2008.
Plan your Asian holiday now and get real savings on airfares!
For more info on Krabi, check out Tourism Thailand’s destinaton guide on Krabi, which also includes dining options and a list o attractions …read more

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