{"id":18297,"date":"2014-06-04T10:23:00","date_gmt":"2014-06-04T10:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/airasia-launches-first-ever-megasale\/"},"modified":"2014-06-04T10:23:00","modified_gmt":"2014-06-04T10:23:00","slug":"airasia-launches-first-ever-megasale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2014\/06\/airasia-launches-first-ever-megasale\/","title":{"rendered":"AirAsia launches first ever Megasale"},"content":{"rendered":"

LEADING low-cost carrier AirAsia has released in advance 2.5 million discounted airfares for travel in 2015 with its first ever Megasale in Australia.<\/span><\/span>

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The airfares, some as low as\u00a0$11<\/strong>* one-way, will be available to book up to 12 months in advance \u2014 a unique opportunity to plan ahead and grab some bargains.<\/span><\/div>\n

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The Megasale comes at a milestone time for AirAsia, with total sales by Australians on the airline\u2019s long haul sectors from Australian ports increasing by 72% from the first quarter 2013 to second quarter 2014.<\/span><\/div>\n

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The Megasale fares are available for booking from\u00a02 June 2014\u00a0<\/strong>(2am AEST)\u00a0to\u00a08 June 2014<\/strong>\u00a0with the fares valid for travel from\u00a05 January 2015<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a031 July 2015<\/strong>.\u00a0Bookings to\u00a0www.airasia.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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AirAsia X Head of International Marketing Stuart Myerscough said the Megasale was a fantastic opportunity for travellers and reflected the company\u2019s leading position in the emerging long haul, low-cost stakes.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Megasale is a great opportunity to book your dream holiday to Asia at an affordable price, so we advise you to get in early,\u201d Mr Myerscough said.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cOur increased flight frequencies including double-daily services to Kuala Lumpur from Melbourne, Sydney and Perth have opened up better connections with our expansive network including North Asia destinations such as Korea, Japan and Taiwan.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cAdelaide and Gold Coast have also had frequencies increased to five and seven flights per week respectively and are exceeding our expectations.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n

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Some of the more than 80 destinations on sale include:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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From\u00a0Perth<\/strong>, grab an unbelievably great low fare to\u00a0Kuala Lumpur<\/strong>\u00a0from $99* one way;\u00a0Bali\u00a0<\/strong>from $110*;Kathmandu<\/strong>\u00a0from $139*,\u00a0Nagoya\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Colombo<\/strong>\u00a0from $159*,\u00a0Phuket\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Phnom Penh<\/strong>\u00a0from $174*,\u00a0Macau<\/strong>from $195*, and\u00a0Tokyo<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Seoul<\/strong>\u00a0from $209*.<\/span><\/div>\n

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From the\u00a0Gold Coast<\/strong>, fly to\u00a0Kuala Lumpur<\/strong>\u00a0from $169* one-way;\u00a0Jakarta<\/strong>,\u00a0Bangkok<\/strong>,\u00a0Phuket<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Singapore<\/strong>from $209*; nd\u00a0Bali<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Chiang<\/strong>\u00a0Mai<\/strong>\u00a0from $219*.<\/span><\/div>\n
From\u00a0Sydney<\/strong>, one-way economy flights to\u00a0Kuala Lumpur<\/strong>\u00a0are from $169*,\u00a0Kathmandu, Langkawi<\/strong>\u00a0andPenang<\/strong>\u00a0from $209*,\u00a0Kota Kinabalu<\/strong>\u00a0from $219*,\u00a0Colombo<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Nagoya<\/strong>\u00a0from $249, and\u00a0Osaka<\/strong>\u00a0from $279*.<\/span><\/div>\n

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From\u00a0Melbourne<\/strong>, jet off to\u00a0Kuala Lumpur<\/strong>\u00a0from $169* one-way;\u00a0Bangkok, Phuket<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Krabi\u00a0<\/strong>from $209*;\u00a0Bali<\/strong>from $219*,\u00a0Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong>\u00a0from $229*,\u00a0Tokyo<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Seoul\u00a0<\/strong>from $289*.<\/span><\/div>\n
And, great fares are available from\u00a0Adelaide<\/strong>\u00a0including to\u00a0Kuala Lumpur<\/strong>\u00a0from $149* one way;\u00a0Bangkok, Phuket<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Singapore<\/strong>\u00a0from $189*; and\u00a0Kuching<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Bali<\/strong>\u00a0from $199*.<\/span><\/div>\n

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From\u00a0Darwin<\/strong>, don\u2019t miss this great fare of $119* one-way to\u00a0Kuala Lumpur<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n
Those looking to fly to their next holiday destination in a little more style can choose AirAsia X\u2019s\u00a0Premium flatbed seats<\/strong>, which have standard business class specifications of 20\u201d width, 60\u201d pitch and stretch out to 77\u201d in full recline position. These seats are also on sale from\u00a0$599*\u00a0<\/strong>one way from Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Mr Myerscough said, \u201cThailand is by far our most popular onward destination for Aussies and despite recent political instability it remains as in demand as ever.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cOther destinations showing huge growth include Japan, Korea and Taiwan and interest is growing to newer routes in our network, Colombo and Kathmandu.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cOur Megasale will take place only three to four times a year and represents the best opportunity to secure the cheapest deals.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n

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Sales to Japan and Taipei saw significant growth from first quarter 2013 to first quarter 2014; with Osaka enjoying a sales increase of 518%, Taipei (419%), Seoul (334%) and Tokoyo (Haneda) (264%).<\/span><\/div>\n

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AirAsia passengers are now able to fly into the brand new\u00a0klia2<\/strong>\u00a0terminal in Kuala Lumpur, the carrier\u2019s main hub, which provides an even better experience for travellers, particularly those transiting through to other destinations.<\/span><\/div>\n

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AirAsia X, together with AirAsia, provides Australians with low cost fares and access toover 80 destinations across 23 countries.<\/span><\/div>\n

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AirAsia X was named the\u00a0World\u2019s Best Low Cost Airline Premium Seat and the World’s Best Low Cost Airline Premium Class titles at the 2013 Skytrax World Airline Awards. The AirAsia Group also received its fifth consecutive year title as the World\u2019s Best and Asia\u2019s Best Low Cost Airline at the awards.<\/span><\/div>\n
For bookings or further information visit\u00a0www.airasia.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Flights and fares are subject to availability.<\/span><\/div>\n
Travellers can also log onto AirAsia\u2019s one-stop travel portal at\u00a0AirAsiaGo.com<\/a>\u00a0which offers a range of more than 80,000 three-star, five-star and boutique hotels to choose from.<\/span><\/div>\n

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*<\/em>Flights and fares are subject to availability. Availability of connecting flights are subject to timings of the individual flights. Seats are limited and not available on all flights\/days or at peak periods. Fares include airport taxes & surcharges. Processing fee is applicable for online bookings made by credit, debit or charge card. Fees apply for checked baggage except on Premium Flat Bed fares. Other terms and conditions apply. Booking period 2 June \u2013 8 June 2014 or until sold out. Travel period 5 January 2015 \u2013\u00a0 31 July 2015. Lowest possible sale fares are one-way online at\u00a0airasia.com<\/a>. Next best possible fare available via phone with additional $25 service fee. All amounts are in Australian dollars unless stated otherwise.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n

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