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Air Asia X offers $99 fares to Malaysia

Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia X has launched its Gold Coast service with $99 fares, including tax, to Kuala Lumpur.

theage.com.au

Labels: AirAsiaX, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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posted by iTravelnet news @ 5:53 PM

AirAsia X to fly China, Australia in October with first A330

Malaysia's long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X said Tuesday it will launch inaugural flights to China and Australia in October with the arrival of its first A330 aircraft.

afp.google.com

Labels: AirAsiaX, australia, China, Malaysia

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posted by iTravelnet news @ 7:37 AM

Low-cost Jetstar leads the way back to Kuala Lumpur

Jetstar, the low-cost Qantas subsidiary, yesterday spearheaded the airline group's return to Kuala Lumpur as part of a plan to tackle Malaysia Airlines and AirAsiaX on their home turf.

theaustralian.news.com.au

Labels: AirAsiaX, Jetstar, Kuala Lumpur, malaysia airlines

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posted by iTravelnet news @ 12:37 PM

New low-cost airline may offer $11 London fare

New long-distance budget airline Air Asia X says it will announce its first Australian destination within days. Promotional fares would include $US10 ($11.30) flights to London on selected flights, but regular fares would still be significantly cheaper than full service carriers.

news.com.au

Labels: AirAsiaX, australia, London

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posted by iTravelnet news @ 1:42 PM

X marks the spot for AirAsia

AirAsia X plans to announce its first international destination tomorrow, amid growing speculation Avalon Airport near Geelong could be the first port of call for the new long-haul arm of Asia's largest budget airline.

smh.com.au

Labels: AirAsiaX, Avalon airport, budget

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posted by iTravelnet news @ 1:25 PM

Fly Asian Express orders 15 A330 aircraft

The owner of budget airline AirAsia X, Fly Asian Express, has confirmed it has ordered 15 long-haul Airbus A330 aircraft in a deal worth $2.9 billion.

yahoo.reuters.com (page not found)

Labels: AirAsiaX, Airbus, Fly Asian Express

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posted by iTravelnet news @ 7:45 PM

Asian airline has X-factor

Melbourne's Avalon airport could be the new home of Malaysian budget carrier, AirAsiaX, following the no-frills airline's decision to launch long-haul international services.

theage.com.au

Labels: AirAsiaX, Avalon airport, melbourne

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posted by iTravelnet news @ 2:21 PM

Budget airline plans no-frills routes

AirAsia X is set to announce a multi-billion dollar order of up to 15 Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

smh.com.au

Labels: AirAsia, AirAsiaX, Airbus

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posted by iTravelnet news @ 2:18 PM