AirAsia commemorates being named ‘World’s Best Low Cost Airline’ for 6 years straight (2009-2014) by Skytrax, which surveys over 18.9 million passengers worldwide, with a special promotion thanking all of its supporters with fares across its network of routes starting at only 666 THB per trip (*includes airport tax and fuel surcharge).
Bookings are available for the promotional fares this 4-10 August 2014 for travel from 5 August-14 December 2014 at www.airasia.com and all of the airline’s ticketing channels.
Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia, remarked that Skytrax’s continued recognition serves as a guarantee of AirAsia’s world class standard as it is derived from a vote of over 18.9 million passengers from 160 countries choosing from 200 airlines from across the globe. He stated that AirAsia’s pride is thanks to its passengers’ confidence and trust and voiced hope that the airline’s customers would see this latest promotion as a sign of appreciation as well as an opportunity to experience a new kind of flying.
The promotional fares are available for all of AirAsia’s destinations from Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok and include domestic stops such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phitsanulok, Khon Kaen, Hat Yai, Krabi, Phuket, Surat Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani and more; including its newest addition Sakon Nakhon. International destinations include Yangon, Mandalay, Singapore, Penang, Hong Kong, Macau, Chongqing, Guang Zhou, Wuhan, Shenzen, Xi’an, Chennai and Phnom Penh.
AirAsia X, an affiliate in the AirAsia alliance, also received the award of ‘World’s Best Low-Cost Airline Premium Seat’ for a second straight year. To celebrate Thai AirAsia X’s achievement, it has organized promotional fares from Don Mueang Airport to Seoul, South Korea. Book online at a starting fare of only 3,666 THB per trip in economy and 9,600 THB per trip in business class. The airline also recently launched flights to Tokyo and Osaka of Japan.
AirAsia also offers Fly Thru, a low cost connection service, on many of its routes. The option offers great convenience by allowing travellers to connect through Don Mueang Airport without having to re-check luggage.
AirAsia was established in December 2001, with a mission to democratize air travel in the region and has been operationally profitable from day one of its launch as a low-cost carrier. As a pioneer in the low-cost carrier industry in Asia, AirAsia has set travel trends with many others following in its trail throughout the region. Besides Malaysia, the AirAsia Group also has affiliates in Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, India and making a comeback in Japan.
Throughout its existence, AirAsia has established itself as a market leader and innovator in travel and technology, offering not just flights but a wholesome travel experience with the introduction of mobile apps, interactive travel guides, self check-in options and more.
All airline affiliates in the AirAsia Group operate one of the youngest fleet of Airbus A320 in the world, with an average age of only 3 years group wide; with firm orders of 475 Airbus A320 aircraft and deliveries up till 2026. Apart from a modern fleet, AirAsia offers consumer-friendly products and services complemented with everyday low fares, extensive route network and unmatched flight frequencies; along with convenient booking and payment channels and value added services such as hot meals, seat allocations and baggage allowances.