Airline News

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

Air New Zealand is looking to start a domestic budget carrier as the competition from rivals such as Kiwijet increases.

theage.com.au

Labels: Air New Zealand, budget, Kiwijet

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

A new budget long-haul airline has been unveiled - a joint venture between Air Asia and Fly Asian Express - to be launched in July to destinations in India, China and Europe.

bbc.co.uk

Labels: Air Asia, budget, Fly Asian Express