AirAsia eliminates fuel surcharges

AirAsia will be the first in the world to eliminate fuel surcharges from all its international and domestic flights. Beginning 11-Nov-08, passengers flying with AirAsia and AirAsia X will only have to pay 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-Nov to 16-Nov 2008 for travel between 22-Jun-09 to 24-Oct-09.

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.”


(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 14-Nov-08


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