US$ 49 cents SIN-BKK
Sep 8, 2004, 4:28 pm
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Sep 8, 2004, 5:14 pm
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Yes. Some of us know about this already. But it doesn't count as a MR, as you can't earn miles on this fare or on any of the budget airlines.
Sep 8, 2004, 9:26 pm
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Well, I wish I knew about this sonner. Dates are just about all gone. Only 11B each way BKK-SIN.
Air Asia doesn't seem to have a mailing list to inform us of these hot deals.
Air Asia doesn't seem to have a mailing list to inform us of these hot deals.
Sep 8, 2004, 10:42 pm
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I flew 'em BKK-Phuket-BKK at $35 RT after playing with a itinerary for BKK-Khorat-BKK and getting it to price at about $8 but deciding against it because it was, well, Khorat.
They do aggressively yield-manage the seats and collect a lot from overweight bags (15kg limit) and drink/souvenir sales, so the revenue does come in. But you've got older planes that really get flown a lot, so I hope there aren't safety concerns a la ValuJet.
They do aggressively yield-manage the seats and collect a lot from overweight bags (15kg limit) and drink/souvenir sales, so the revenue does come in. But you've got older planes that really get flown a lot, so I hope there aren't safety concerns a la ValuJet.
Sep 8, 2004, 11:25 pm
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Air Asia planes
Actually I quite like the AirAsia flights. Good flight attendants, very clean planes, and never had any delays on any of the 6 legs I've taken in the last 6 months.
It is cattle car approach to boarding. Some places they're very strict about carryons (From Singapore, especially), from Bangkok I haven't had any problems.
They charge 50 cents for a soft drink, and have little sandwich meals for $2 or so. Very reasonable, and good service. Their planes are usually 50-80% full, but I've never had anyone sit next to me, and there is almost always room to spread out.
I've flown SIN-BKK, BKK-KUL, BKK-Phuket and never had a bad experience.
It is cattle car approach to boarding. Some places they're very strict about carryons (From Singapore, especially), from Bangkok I haven't had any problems.
They charge 50 cents for a soft drink, and have little sandwich meals for $2 or so. Very reasonable, and good service. Their planes are usually 50-80% full, but I've never had anyone sit next to me, and there is almost always room to spread out.
I've flown SIN-BKK, BKK-KUL, BKK-Phuket and never had a bad experience.
Sep 8, 2004, 11:53 pm
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my 2 pennies on airasia
Used'em BKK-SIN. The boarding gate differed from where the plane was parked -by a long shot! By the time we all boarded buses to shuttle out to the plane, our departure time had long passed.
However, I agree with the other posters that the flight crew was friendly. No frills airline, but they do offer cheap snacks.
The BKK-SIN fare was US $60 rt which was great at the time.
However, I agree with the other posters that the flight crew was friendly. No frills airline, but they do offer cheap snacks.
The BKK-SIN fare was US $60 rt which was great at the time.