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Fly AirAsia X destinations for free

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08-Jun-2010 AirAsia X, AirAsia’s long haul, low cost affiliate is offering FREE SEATS* to all its destinations for the first time. Guests may be able to grab the FREE SEATS* to AirAsia X destinations to the UK (London), Taiwan (Taipei), China (Tianjin, Hangzhou, and Chengdu), Australia (Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth) and the new India destinations (Mumbai, Delhi).

The free seats offer is in commemoration of AirAsia X's move into its next growth phase with TWO MILLIONTH guests carried to date since inception from November 2007.

The booking period for the Free Seats* promo is available for 48 hours only from 9 - 10 June 2010 for the travel period from 11 October to 14 November, 2010. Promotional seats are limited and available on first-come, first-served basis and made exclusively online via www.airasia.com and mobile.airasia.com

Guests will only have to pay the airport tax from Kuala Lumpur to London (Stansted), China (Hangzhou, Tianjin, Chengdu), Taiwan (Taipei), and India (Mumbai, New Delhi) with an all-in fare from as low as RM25*.

Other hot international destinations which are also offered include Australia. Guests need only pay an all-in fare from as low as RM52* to Gold Coast, from as low as RM58* to Perth and from as low as RM69 to Melbourne.

On these long-haul routes, guests will have the chance to experience the new comfortable 'flatbed Premium seats' on AirAsia X's brand new A330 and A340 aircrafts. The flatbed seats are standard business class specifications of 20" width, 60" pitch and stretches out to 77" in full recline position. The seats feature universal power sockets, adjustable headrests and built-in personal utilities such as tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy screen. Premium seat guests will get to enjoy the following premium complimentary product and services: Pick A Seat, Priority Check-in, Priority Boarding, Priority Baggage, Baggage Allowance, Combo Meal and Comfort Kit. On top of that, AirAsia X has also revamped its economy class seats with new ergonomical, reclineable seats at 31" pitch equipped with comfortable adjustable headrests. The airline also decided to move away from traditional black leather and opt for a mix of red and grey, which contributes to brighter cabin ambience.

Azran Osman-Rani, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia X said: "We are pleased to offer for the FIRST time our Free Seats promo to all our AirAsia X destinations. This promo is the best opportunity for guests to maximize on our extensive route network to travel to more places with our amazing low fares. From a beach getaway in Gold Coast to shopping paradises in London and Taiwan or even a scenic getaway in Hangzhou, there is always something for everyone to discover. With AirAsia's long haul flights, guests from the AirAsia X network may hop on to Kuala Lumpur and connect to South East Asia and beyond, leveraging on the AirAsia's low cost carrier network with more low fares. Guests can now start to plan and book their flights for their year end travel plans and take advantage of Kuala Lumpur's status as a gateway to Asia, Australia and Europe and connect globally."

"In just over 2 years, and operating with a fleet of eight aircraft, AirAsia X has flown over 2 million people across Asia, Europe and Australia. Supported by the widest route network of AirAsia, AirAsia X has brought a new definition to the low-cost long-haul carrier concept. We are proud that AirAsia X has reached this far, and looking forward to further expand its network further," concluded Azran.

Guests may also complement their travel plans with great online hotel deals and tour packages via AirAsiaGo at www.airasiago.com, where they may choose tours, activities and holiday lodgings from over 70,000 hotels worldwide including ground transfers.

Guests are also able to enjoy up to 50% off hotel rooms (Stay 3, pay for 2 nights, Stay 4, pay for 3 nights, up to stay 7, pay for 5 nights) from the selected hotels of various destinations in China, Australia, Malaysia, India and many more. AirAsiaGo's Big Savings promo is available online at www.airasiago.com for bookings made from 8 to 13 June, 2010 for travel from 1 July to 31st August, 2010.

For greater savings, guests are encouraged to purchase their food, baggage, and hot seats online at www.airasia.com.

* Fare is applicable for one way travel only and is inclusive of airport tax. Terms and Condition apply.