List of Low Budget Airlines in Asia
Aug 8, 2012, 8:36 am
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List of Low Budget Airlines in Asia
China
Spring Airlines
India
Air-India Express
Goair
IndiGo
JetLite
Spicejet
Indonesia
Citilink
Lion Air
Indonesia AirAsia
Batavia air
Merpati
Japan
AirAsia Japan
Hokkaido International Airlines (Air Do)
JAL Express
Peach
Skymark Airlines
Skynet Asia Airways
StarFlyer
Jetstar Japan
South Korea
Air Busan
Eastar Jet
Jeju Air
Jin Air
T'way Airlines
Malaysia
AirAsia
AirAsia X
Firefly
Maswings
Pakistan
Air Blue
Shaheen Air
Philippines
AirAsia Philippines
Airphil Express
Cebu Pacific
South East Asian Airlines
Spirit of Manila Airlines
Zest Airways
Sri Lanka
Mihin Lanka
Singapore
Jetstar Asia Airways
Tiger Airways
Scoot
Thailand
Nok Air
Orient Thai Airlines - Domestic Route only
Thai AirAsia
Vietnam
Jetstar Pacific
VietJet Air
Air Mekong
Spring Airlines
India
Air-India Express
Goair
IndiGo
JetLite
Spicejet
Indonesia
Citilink
Lion Air
Indonesia AirAsia
Batavia air
Merpati
Japan
AirAsia Japan
Hokkaido International Airlines (Air Do)
JAL Express
Peach
Skymark Airlines
Skynet Asia Airways
StarFlyer
Jetstar Japan
South Korea
Air Busan
Eastar Jet
Jeju Air
Jin Air
T'way Airlines
Malaysia
AirAsia
AirAsia X
Firefly
Maswings
Pakistan
Air Blue
Shaheen Air
Philippines
AirAsia Philippines
Airphil Express
Cebu Pacific
South East Asian Airlines
Spirit of Manila Airlines
Zest Airways
Sri Lanka
Mihin Lanka
Singapore
Jetstar Asia Airways
Tiger Airways
Scoot
Thailand
Nok Air
Orient Thai Airlines - Domestic Route only
Thai AirAsia
Vietnam
Jetstar Pacific
VietJet Air
Air Mekong
Last edited by skchin; Aug 9, 2012 at 8:47 am
Aug 8, 2012, 4:01 pm
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This is excellent idea. Maybe we should sticky it.
You can add: Batavia air, Merpati, and Tiger Airways (used to be Mandala i believe).
You can add: Thai Smile (TG LCC version i think), and Bangkok Air(not sure if it's considered LCC)
You can add: Batavia air, Merpati, and Tiger Airways (used to be Mandala i believe).
You can add: Thai Smile (TG LCC version i think), and Bangkok Air(not sure if it's considered LCC)
Aug 9, 2012, 1:39 am
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Aug 10, 2012, 6:37 am
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I don't think it has ever officially been a LCC. The jet operation was set up with a semi-LCC model, but it barely got off the ground before the big, bad wolf managed to shut it down. As for the ATR operation, their fares are usually higher than MH ( since they operate from the more convenient SZB) and you get a complimentary baggage allowance as well as a free drink ( plus cookie the last time I flew), so I am not sure how some came to believe it is a LCC.
Aug 10, 2012, 10:05 pm
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Agree, Firefly should not be on the LCC list. And I think now, it's a moot point with what's been happening in the Malaysian air market.
This list looks suspiciously like it was copied from Wikipedia, is this the case? I won't comment on the lack of source attribution in the original post, but will say that I wouldn't look to Wikipedia as the font of all things true and wise. I would expect a higher standard of accuracy on this topic on FT than on Wiki.
This list looks suspiciously like it was copied from Wikipedia, is this the case? I won't comment on the lack of source attribution in the original post, but will say that I wouldn't look to Wikipedia as the font of all things true and wise. I would expect a higher standard of accuracy on this topic on FT than on Wiki.
Last edited by jiejie; Aug 10, 2012 at 10:15 pm
Aug 13, 2012, 3:47 pm
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Agree, Firefly should not be on the LCC list. And I think now, it's a moot point with what's been happening in the Malaysian air market.
This list looks suspiciously like it was copied from Wikipedia, is this the case? I won't comment on the lack of source attribution in the original post, but will say that I wouldn't look to Wikipedia as the font of all things true and wise. I would expect a higher standard of accuracy on this topic on FT than on Wiki.
This list looks suspiciously like it was copied from Wikipedia, is this the case? I won't comment on the lack of source attribution in the original post, but will say that I wouldn't look to Wikipedia as the font of all things true and wise. I would expect a higher standard of accuracy on this topic on FT than on Wiki.
And it'll probably help if we define what we consider LCC as well
Aug 13, 2012, 7:43 pm
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Other than the high fares this is the model for Nok Air.
Aug 15, 2012, 5:31 am
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I don't find OK (Okay) Airlines or Juneyao Airlines to be LCC's. They often have heavier discounts than a mainline domestic Chinese carrier, but IMO not really low enough to be LCC territory. And they do have baggage allowance and simple onboard service included.
I guess it goes back to: How are we defining an LCC? Should we do it mathmatically, as in, a carrier that consistently offers fares (with tax) at 30% or more below typical mainline carriers? What percentage differential would we choose? How do extra charges esp for bags fit into the picture for comparison purposes?
I guess it goes back to: How are we defining an LCC? Should we do it mathmatically, as in, a carrier that consistently offers fares (with tax) at 30% or more below typical mainline carriers? What percentage differential would we choose? How do extra charges esp for bags fit into the picture for comparison purposes?
Aug 15, 2012, 6:54 am
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I don't find OK (Okay) Airlines or Juneyao Airlines to be LCC's. They often have heavier discounts than a mainline domestic Chinese carrier, but IMO not really low enough to be LCC territory. And they do have baggage allowance and simple onboard service included.
I guess it goes back to: How are we defining an LCC? Should we do it mathmatically, as in, a carrier that consistently offers fares (with tax) at 30% or more below typical mainline carriers? What percentage differential would we choose? How do extra charges esp for bags fit into the picture for comparison purposes?
I guess it goes back to: How are we defining an LCC? Should we do it mathmatically, as in, a carrier that consistently offers fares (with tax) at 30% or more below typical mainline carriers? What percentage differential would we choose? How do extra charges esp for bags fit into the picture for comparison purposes?
In any event, both OK and Juneyao qaulify as "low cost" in book. I've yet to set foot on Spring because I've heard lots of horror stories.
Last edited by moondog; Aug 23, 2012 at 10:10 am
Aug 23, 2012, 9:24 am
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i wonder if i have an answer, does the low budget airline assure the flight service?
i am wanting one day to fly to Thailand, i believe that list of airlines above have low price, may i know which one among those three low budget airlines the most convenient one?
thanks
i am wanting one day to fly to Thailand, i believe that list of airlines above have low price, may i know which one among those three low budget airlines the most convenient one?
thanks