AirAsia’s Singapore-Ipoh service takes off
AirAsia’s service from Singapore to Ipoh took off today, strengthening connectivity to the Bougainvillea City. The flight departed Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4 at 11:40am and arrived at Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in Ipoh at 1.00pm.
By AirAsia on December 3, 2018
British Airways Is The Promising New Foreign Airline Of The Year
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 NOVEMBER 2016 – British Airways announced today that it has been named the Promising New Foreign Airline of the Year at the recently-concluded 2015 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Awards 2015. The KLIA Awards is an annual event to acknowledge Malaysia Airports’ KLIA business partners that relentlessly push the boundaries of distinction in their fields. Winners were chosen based on their 2015 achievement in sectors such as passenger movements, growth factor, sales performance, international recognition as well as their service excellence. Since its inception in 2006, it has evolved to be one of the most important events in Malaysia’s aviation industry. British Airways’ country manager for Malaysia, Vivian Tan-Loh: “We are very honoured and delighted to receive this award […]
By Gaya Travel on November 30, 2016
The Transformation To A Digital Airline – Third Quarter 2016
LCCT@KLIA2, 24 November 2016 – AirAsia Berhad (“AirAsia” or “the Company”) today reported its results for the quarter ended 30 September 2016 (“3Q16”). AirAsia Group – Proforma Consolidated Results of AirAsia Berhad and Associate Airlines The AirAsia Group, consisting of AirAsia Berhad and associate airlines in Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India and Japan, posted combined revenue of RM2.97 billion for the quarter, up 6% from RM2.80 billion in the same quarter last year. Operating profit for the Group was RM525.9 million for the quarter, up from RM332.2 million in the same quarter last year. The Group’s profit before taxation for the quarter was at RM403.6 million, while cash balances stood at RM2.80 billion. On the Group 3Q16 financial results, AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer Tony […]
By Gaya Travel on November 28, 2016
AirAsia X Set for Greater Heights As the Airline Celebrates 9th Birthday
SEPANG, 31 OCTOBER 2016 – AirAsia X, the pioneering long-haul low-cost carrier is celebrating its 9th birthday with a string of anniversary specials which include promotional seats with base fares starting from RM99* one-way and daily flights giveaway. Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X Berhad says, “We have expanded our operations rapidly since our humble beginning in 2007. We are now covering 23 destinations across 4 continents and grew our fleet to 30 Airbus A330-300 with over 19 million guests flown, and we did it all within a decade! This is definitely no mean feat and we couldn’t have done it without the dedication of our Allstars and the unwavering support from our loyal guests.” “We hope to make our 9th anniversary memorable with […]
By Gaya Travel on October 31, 2016
Etihad Airways Launches New Children’s Activity Packs For Young Explorers
With millions of families planning and looking forward to their next holiday or trip abroad, Etihad Airways has introduced a new range of ‘Etihad Explorers’ children’s activity packs and a Flying Nanny Kit, to keep its younger guests occupied while onboard. Etihad Explorers is the airline’s new children’s brand and will feature on activity packs and meal items, and aims to instill a sense of excitement and anticipation during their journey. The new kits were launched at a colourful children’s tea party hosted by the airline at its state-of-the-art Innovation Training Academy in Abu Dhabi. On inbound flights to Abu Dhabi, a new collectable character bag for three to eight year-olds contains an activity booklet, crayons, card games and a colour-in mask. […]
By Gaya Travel on September 27, 2016
AirAsia first in Southeast Asia to operate Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines
SEPANG, 15 SEPTEMBER 2016 – AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline becomes the first airline in Southeast Asia to operate the Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines. The official welcoming ceremony of the aircraft with registration number 9M-NEO was held today near Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Equipped with a Space Flex Cabin for an optimal passenger comfort and efficiency, the aircraft is configured with 186 seats. It is the airline group’s 172nd aircraft to be received from a total of 575 aircraft in its order book. A celebratory event was held today to commemorate the arrival of this aircraft, which was attended by Malaysia’s Minister of Transport, Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai, H.E. Christophe Pinot, French Ambassador to Malaysia, […]
By Gaya Travel on September 18, 2016
Emirates adds 10th daily service to London
Kuala Lumpur, 15th April 2016 – Emirates has unveiled plans to boost capacity to London, its most popular destination outside of Dubai and one of the top five international destinations Malaysians travel to from Kuala Lumpur via Emirates, with the addition of a tenth daily flight starting 1st October 2016. The new service, Emirates’ fourth daily flight to London Gatwick, will complement its six daily services to Heathrow and take the airline’s total weekly services to the city to 70 flights. “It is an exciting time for Malaysians given that London is one of the top five international destinations they travel from Kuala Lumpur via Emirates. From our hub, Dubai, they will enjoy added capacity and connection to the vibrant city – a key destination among […]
By Gaya Travel on April 15, 2016
Oman Air Wins Best Business Class Seat at World Airline Awards
OMAN AIR was named winner of the World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat award at the 2011 World Airline Awards, in a ceremony held in the French Air and Space Museum at the Paris Air Show. The runners-up in this Best Business Class Airline Seat category are Singapore Airlines taking 2nd place in the category, ahead of Qatar Airways in 3rd position. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman was presented with the Best Business Class Seat award at a ceremony attended by more than 50 airlines. The awards are based on the views of nearly 20 million air passengers, who were surveyed by Skytrax over the last year. Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter Hill, commented: “We are delighted that […]
By Amierah Noor Ibrahim on August 4, 2011
