{"id":22799,"date":"2014-08-27T09:43:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-27T09:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/airasias-megasale-takes-aim-in-global-airfare-war-2\/"},"modified":"2014-08-27T09:43:00","modified_gmt":"2014-08-27T09:43:00","slug":"airasias-megasale-takes-aim-in-global-airfare-war-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2014\/08\/airasias-megasale-takes-aim-in-global-airfare-war-2\/","title":{"rendered":"AirAsia’s Megasale takes aim in global airfare war"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leading low-cost carrier AirAsia is leading the charge in the global airfare war with sale fares to Asia from as low as <\/span>$99*<\/strong> one-way.  <\/span><\/span>

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AirAsia, which is now Australia\u2019s fourth largest foreign airline in terms of international seat capacity ranking, has brought back its Megasale<\/strong> on all destinations for a limited time.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Travellers can fly to Kuala Lumpur<\/strong> from Adelaide<\/strong> and Perth <\/strong>for $159*<\/strong> per person one-way; Gold Coast<\/strong> from $169*; and Melbourne<\/strong> and Sydney<\/strong> from $179*<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Some onwards one-way fares from Kuala Lumpur<\/strong> are as little as $13* one-way.<\/span><\/div>\n
Fares are available to Bali<\/strong> one-way from Darwin<\/strong> from $99* and from Perth<\/strong> from $119*. <\/span><\/div>\n

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The Megasale fares are available for booking from 25 August 2014 <\/strong>(2am AEST) to 31 August 2014<\/strong> with the fares valid for travel from 1 March 2015<\/strong> to 24 October 2015<\/strong>. Bookings to www.airasia.com<\/span><\/div>\n

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AirAsia Commercial Head of Australia & New Zealand Stuart Myerscough said with increased capacity between Asia and Australia and strong airline competition, there had never been a better time to fly internationally.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cWith increasing number of seats available for sale to Aussie travellers, airlines are becoming increasingly competitive. We are now seeing some of the most affordable overseas fares on the market for some time,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cAirAsia is proud to offer some unbelievably competitive rates for travellers, with one way sale fares to Asia starting from just $99<\/strong>* one way. In all 2.5 million seats will be on sale.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cOur ability to offer discounted fares is underpinned by AirAsia X\u2019s strength in the market – recently adding extra capacity into Australia to take a market leadership position, and recording year on year revenue growth for the second quarter 2014 of 36.7 per cent.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n

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Mr Myerscough said the Megasale was an excellent opportunity for travellers who were planning their forward travel next year and wanted to snap up some low-cost airfares early.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cAirAsia has significantly increased its fly-through connectivity, ensuring that passengers have a smoother travelling experience right through to their final destination,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cAustralians are taking advantage of this and we\u2019re seeing a tripling in terms of passenger traffic between Australia and our North Asian destinations of South Korea and Japan.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n

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AirAsia passengers are now able to fly into the brand new klia2<\/strong> terminal 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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Some of the more than 100 destinations on sale include:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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From the Gold Coast<\/strong>, fly one-way to Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong>, Bangkok<\/strong>, Phuket,<\/strong> Phnom Penh <\/strong>and Singapore<\/strong> from $209*; Kota Kinabalu<\/strong> and Hanoi<\/strong> from $229* and Tokyo <\/strong>from $299*.<\/span><\/div>\n

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From Melbourne<\/strong>, jet off one-way to Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket <\/strong>from $219*; Bali<\/strong>from $239*, Tokyo<\/strong> and Seoul <\/strong>from $289*.<\/span><\/div>\n

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From Sydney<\/strong>, one-way economy flights to Langkawi<\/strong> and Penang <\/strong>are from $219*, Kota Kinabalu<\/strong> from $239*,Colombo<\/strong> and Nagoya<\/strong> from $319*, and Shanghai <\/strong>from $359*. <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

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From Perth<\/strong>, grab some great one-way fares to Bali<\/strong> from $119* Jakarta <\/strong>from $199*; Kathmandu<\/strong> from $269*,Nagoya <\/strong>and Colombo<\/strong> from $309*, Phuket <\/strong>and Phnom Penh<\/strong> from $199*; <\/strong>and Tokyo <\/strong>and Seoul<\/strong> from $339*.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Great fares are available from Adelaide<\/strong> including Bangkok, Phuket<\/strong> and Singapore<\/strong> from $199*; Kota Kinabalu a<\/strong>nd Bali<\/strong> from $219*; and Tokyo<\/strong> from $289*. <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

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From Darwin, <\/strong>you can also fly to Bali <\/strong>from <\/strong>$99*.<\/span><\/div>\n

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AirAsia X, together with AirAsia, provides Australians with low cost fares and access to <\/strong>over 100 destinations across 23 countries.<\/span><\/div>\n

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AirAsia X was named the World\u2019s Best Low Cost Airline Premium Seat for their business class flatbed and the World’s Best Low Cost Airline Premium Cabin titles at the 2014 Skytrax World Airline Awards. The AirAsia Group also received its sixth consecutive year title as the World\u2019s Best and Asia\u2019s Best Low Cost Airline at the awards.<\/span><\/div>\n

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For bookings or further information visit www.airasia.com Flights and fares are subject to availability.<\/span><\/div>\n
Travellers can also log onto AirAsia\u2019s one-stop travel portal at AirAsiaGo.com which 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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*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. Processing fee does not apply to Australian customers paying with PayPal. Fees apply for checked baggage except on Business Class Flat Bed fares. Other terms and conditions apply. Booking period 25 August 2014 \u2013 31 August 2014 or until sold out. Travel period 1 March 2015 \u2013  24 October 2015. Lowest possible sale fares are one-way online at airasia.com. Next best possible fare available via phone with additional $25 service fee. All amounts are in Australian dollars unless stated otherwise.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

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