22 April 2011, Kuala Lumpur – If you recalled, November last year, Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Group lost a bet to AirAsia Group CEO’s Dato’ Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes last year on the sidelines of the 2010 Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix when Tony’s Team Lotus came out tops. […]
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Garuda Indonesia Makes It Cheaper to Fly to Indonesia
7 April 2011, Singapore – Discover Indonesia with Garuda Indonesia’s two-day sale starting tomorrow. From 8 to 9 April 2011, Garuda Indonesia is offering special fares on usual popular Indonesian destinations as well as hop-on offers from Jakarta to Bali to venture into other domestic cities. All-inclusive return fare from […]
Korean Air To Introduce Upgraded B787
18 March, 2011, Seoul, Korea – Korean Air changed the model type of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that was to be introduced next year to the more fuel efficient B787-900. Ten 787s will be delivered to the airline through 2016. The B787 is made of carbon composite […]
AirAsia Sale to Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand
15 March 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – You can surf, eat, shop, dive, trek, swim and climb for as low as RM25. AirAsia is offering promo fares to 46 domestic routes in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand from as low as RM25 when you book from 15 to 20 March 2011 […]
Air China – First Chinese Carrier to Sign Agreement for Boeing 747-8 Intercontinentals
7 March 2011, Hong Kong – As I spend my last day in the Pullman Oceanview Sanya Bay Resort and Spa, China, Air China signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase five 747-8 Intercontinental jetliners, making it the first Chinese carrier to do so. However, the agreement still requires the […]
Malaysia Airlines Introduces Multiple Consumer Innovations
28 February 2011, Kuala Lumpur/London – Malaysia’s national carrier, Malaysia Airlines today launched MHBuddy allowing more than 500 million Facebook users to not only book a Malaysia Airlines flight but to integrate trip details into their social graph, identifying friends who might be sharing flights or who will be at […]
AirAsia Net Profit Soars and Breaks Billion-Ringgit Profit Barrier
24 February, 2011, Sepang, Malaysia (Press Release) – AirAsia Berhad (“AirAsia” or “the Company”) recorded a milestone billion-ringgit profit after tax in 2010, in what Group CEO Tony Fernandes hailed as a “phenomenal achievement.” 2010 By the Numbers: Profit After Tax: RM 1.07 Billion (up 111 % y-o-y) Core Operating […]
Incredible AirAsia low fares from as low as RM5 for ONE MILLION seats
21 February 2011, SEPANG – AirAsia will be offering unbelievable low fares for 1 million seats to various domestic and international destinations, in conjunction with its BIG SALE promotion which kicks off tomorrow (22 February 2011). Fares starts from as low as RM5* to various exciting destinations throughout the airline’s […]