Airline News

Malaysia's transport minister says he will try to resolve a airfare war between the national carrier and budget airline AirAsia.

On Wednesday, Malaysian Airlines said it would give away fares weekly to 20 Asian destinations.

It prompted claims of unfair competition from AirAsia since the government subsidises some of the national carrier's international flights.

radioaustralia.net.au

Labels: AirAsia, Malaysia, malaysia airlines

Malaysia's government has agreed to let low-cost carrier AirAsia fly twice daily from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, ahead of liberalization of air travel between the two countries, officials said Thursday.

news.yahoo.com

Labels: AirAsia, Malaysia, Singapore

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

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) expects 70 airlines to fly into KL International Airport (KLIA) in five years, compared with 50 airlines currently, said managing director Datuk Seri Bashir Ahmad.

biz.thestar.com.my

Labels: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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

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Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia has announced plans to commence flights between Australia and Kuala Lumpur.

theage.com.au

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AirAsia's CEO says flights from as little as £130 from Malaysia to Britain could commence from March 2008.

guardian.co.uk

Labels: AirAsia, Britain, Malaysia

New Malaysian budget carrier, Firefly, has begun its commercial operations by offering flights for as little as $US2.60.

theage.com.au

Labels: budget, Firefly, Malaysia