AIRASIAX, the Kuala Lumpur-based low-cost carrier that recently offered return flights to London for as little as $700, wants to expand its footprint in Australia and is looking at Sydney as its next target.
The long-haul carrier flies to Australia, China and London and is an offshoot of Southeast Asia’s biggest short-haul operator, AirAsia.
Fares from Australia’s [...]
May 29 (Bloomberg) — AirAsia Bhd., Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost airline, said second-quarter passenger traffic is headed for a 21 percent jump, matching last quarter’s increase as budget-conscious travelers look for cheap air fares.
“For the moment, things are rosy,” Chief Executive Officer Tony Fernandes said [...]
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Firefly, the budget wing of Malaysia Airlines, said Thursday it will launch flights from several Malaysian cities to Singapore starting in July as part of its regional expansion.Firefly will be the fourth no-frills carrier to fly the lucrative route from the Malaysian city of Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, adding competition [...]
