Bangkok--11 Nov--Thai AirAsia
AirAsia, the leading and largest low cost carrier in Asia today will be the first in the world to abolish fuel surcharges from all its international and domestic flights. The airline is dedicated to making travel more affordable and accessible for everyone. Beginning today, guests flying with AirAsia and AirAsia X will only have to pay our low fares, airport taxes and administration fees.
To commemorate this special announcement, AirAsia is launching a regional campaign giving away 500,000 free seats to celebrate its continual market leadership in Asia! Guests can book their free seats* to all AirAsia destinations with no fuel surcharge from 12— 16 November 2008 for travel between 22 June — 24 October 2009.
* Free seats exclude airport tax and administration fees
AirAsia is committed to providing the lowest fares despite the fuel price hike while most carriers have imposed several increases in their fuel surcharges. As crude oil and kerosene prices have decreased, AirAsia will be the world’s first airline to waive fuel surcharge fees across its entire network including AirAsia X destinations.
Dato’ Sri Tony Fernandes, Group CEO, AirAsia Berhad said “We make every effort to ensure that we measure up to our guests’ expectations and give them the best value for their travel plans. With our brand new modern fleet fitted with leather seats and spacious cabin, an array of hot meals to choose from, high quality service, fun and friendly cabin crew, our On Time Guarantee services and now, topped with AirAsia’s “No Fuel Surcharge” initiative, AirAsia is indeed the airline to travel with. AirAsia’s No Fuel Surcharge is aimed to live up to AirAsia’s commitment in offering truly low fares! We believe in giving a fair and positive experience. This initiative recognizes the current economic situation and the need to provide more affordable and transparent air fares for business and leisure travelers. To top it all, we are offering 500,000 free seats to all AirAsia domestic, regional and international destinations and will shoulder the fuel surcharges from now on as a token of gratitude to our loyal guests.”
“With the current economic uncertainties, we understand how important low cost travel is to the people and the economy of ASEAN countries. By abolishing our fuel surcharges, our low fares will stimulate new demand and boost tourism, thus bringing new revenue through visitor spending, stimulating employment, and export earnings, and foreign investment. In addition, our increased flight frequencies and low fares can also help to bridge strong social and family ties especially for expatriates by providing accessible opportunities to return home. When other airlines began levying higher fuel surcharges after international fuel prices skyrocketed, AirAsia maintained the same low fuel surcharge. Instead, we expanded our route network strategically tapping new underserved markets and we use innovation and technology to remain at the forefront. Being the #1 people’s airline, it is our commitment to offer the lowest fares and provide an amazing 5-star value to our guests,” he added.
Tassapon Bijleveld, Chief Executive Officer, Thai AirAsia Co., Ltd. said, “At AirAsia, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our services and increase savings for our guests. This latest initiative will enable them to continue traveling with us despite the current unfavourable overall market condition. We also hope to encourage more people to travel to Thailand and around the region with our absolute connectivity.”
With the launch of AirAsia’s “No More Fuel Surcharge” initiative today, AirAsia’s published fares will exclude airport taxes and administration charges. This will provide guests simple, transparent and low fares only available at www.airasia.com .
So with all these added values, be smart and choose AirAsia!
About AirAsia
AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia, services the most extensive network in South East Asia with over 105 routes. Within the grasp of six years of operation, and supported by over 6,000 employees, AirAsia has carried over 50 million passengers and grown its fleet from just two aircraft to 71. The airline today is proud to be a truly ASEAN airline with established operations based in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, servicing a network stretching across 11 ASEAN countries.
AirAsia was recognised as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company Magazine and the winner of the prestigious Airline Strategy Award 2008 in the Finance Category.
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