Air Asia X (update)

[Brown1950 67]

Flights ex Stansted to Kaula Lumpar will start in March 09 and bookings will be available next month.

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Flights ex Stansted to Kaula Lumpar will start in March 09 and bookings will be available next month.

 

1950.

 

Thanks for that .....

 

I don't want to appear cheeky but any ideas of timings/aircraft type/seating/fares etc?

[Brown1950 67]

1950.

 

Thanks for that .....

 

I don't want to appear cheeky but any ideas of timings/aircraft type/seating/fares etc?

 

Understand 2 x A340 (leased) - possible 14 to 20 Economy plus (section) - fares one way KL-Stansted around 150 - 200 UK Sterling (Economy) incl taxes - 5 flights a week to possible 14 a week. More info should be available over the next few weeks.

[Brown1950 67]

Extracted from Air Asia Website today :-

 

 

 

London, the majestic and populous city is a meeting point of cultures and a celebration of glamour, grace and extravagance. The grand city of a great empire spanning back to the time of the Romans is the largest city in Europe, boasting a population of about 7.3 million.

 

 

 

London today, is a dynamic blend of contemporary and classical, of vibrancy and serenity, of raw creativity and propriety. See grandiose palaces from a time before ours, experience romantic sceneries alongside the world-famed Thames and if you're lucky, catch a glimpse of the Queen herself.

 

Here's an immense scene, bustling with activities from theatrical performances, musical and art festivals, street shopping to refined dinners and high tea, it's a culture capital not to be missed. Whether you're planning to take a panoramic tour of the city on the London Eye or ride the popular double-decker bus.

 

Throw yourself into the historical attractions and uncover London's history, from museums to landmarks to pivotal structures! Don't forget to stop by the Buckingham Palace and see the palace guards. A trip to London would not be complete without paying a visit to this monumental scene. Brimming with exciting things to do, it comes as no surprise that it perpetually a visitor's paradise – all year round.

 

Always wanted to visit London? Here's your chance. We'll be opening flights to London really, really soon! If you'd like to be the first to know, leave your details in the portion below.

[jacko 8,762]

Boy oh boy, some people are going to be disappointed if they get off the tourist track!

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Understand 2 x A340 (leased) - possible 14 to 20 Economy plus (section) - fares one way KL-Stansted around 150 - 200 UK Sterling (Economy) incl taxes - 5 flights a week to possible 14 a week. More info should be available over the next few weeks.

 

Brown1950,

 

Thanks again.

 

Hopefully, the premium seats will be pretty decent and worth the extra outlay.

[Brown1950 67]

AirAsia X gears up for London launch

 

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia X is due to announce the launch of flights from London Stansted to Kuala Lumpur next week.

 

The airline has called a press conference in London County Hall on November 25, claiming it will be announcing “massive news for London”.

 

It is believed the services from Stansted will launch early next year, with fares from around £350 return.

 

Air Asia X, part-owned by Sir Richard Branson, is a subsidiary of Air Asia, the region’s biggest low-cost airline.

 

CEO Tony Fernandes is flying to London for the launch

[Brown1950 67]

1950.

 

Thanks for that .....

 

I don't want to appear cheeky but any ideas of timings/aircraft type/seating/fares etc?

 

Cheshire Tom

 

Understand Premium seats will be 900-1000 uk flatbed with 50 inch pitch.

No doubt more will be revealed at the launch in London on 25th Nov.

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Cheshire Tom

 

Understand Premium seats will be 900-1000 uk flatbed with 50 inch pitch.

No doubt more will be revealed at the launch in London on 25th Nov.

 

Brown1950,

 

A flatbed seat for a grand sounds like an absolute bargain.

[Brown1950 67]

Following press conference in London this morning have discovered :-

 

5 x weekly from March, rising to daily, from £99 single. The maximum single fare will be £250. Connections available from £40-80 return to a host of destinations, Australia will be £350-380 return from STN.

[Brown1950 67]

AirAsia.com website now taking bookings.

 

Flight times are :-

 

ex STN 1810 arr KL (next day) 1410

 

ex KL 0950 arr STN 1650

[CheshireTom 1,377]

AirAsia.com website now taking bookings.

 

Flight times are :-

 

ex STN 1810 arr KL (next day) 1410

 

ex KL 0950 arr STN 1650

 

Brown1950,

 

The timings vary depending on the day of the week .......... which gives you a few options if you are looking to connect onwards from KL.

 

 

 

[Brown1950 67]

Cheshire Tom

 

Thanks for the update. Also understand 286 seater A340-300 being used with 30 premium seats. Y is 2-4-2.

Prices look very good - March flights £285.00 return incl tax. What will be interesting is to see how Malaysian Airlines play this one especiallly as KL-HLR is one of their premium routes !

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Cheshire Tom

 

Thanks for the update. Also understand 286 seater A340-300 being used with 30 premium seats. Y is 2-4-2.

Prices look very good - March flights £285.00 return incl tax. What will be interesting is to see how Malaysian Airlines play this one especiallly as KL-HLR is one of their premium routes !

 

I priced it up earlier tonight and was getting 198 quid incl tax from UK.

 

The premium economy seats they are showing on the website are the same recliners as those used on the Oz routes which are configured 2-3-2 but 30 seats would seem to indicate 5 rows of 6 (2-2-2). If they are just recliners then China Airlines ex Amsterdam is probably just as good, if not better.

 

 

 

[pcdodger 2]

Thanks for the info, have just looked up the Air Asia webpage to check dates. This will be good for me as I`m near Stanstead.

Also have worked out that will be able to book a "round robin" tickets and do stopovers in KL then Singapore then on to Bkk for about the same as a Thai economy flight to Bkk.

Perhaps this will make Thai look at their prices.

[Brown1950 67]

Cheshire Tom

 

As an example 17/24th March return = £242.00 incl one checked bag (20 kgs)/Meal/comfort kit

aka - Ryanair- Still cheap !

 

 

Thanks for the info, have just looked up the Air Asia webpage to check dates. This will be good for me as I`m near Stanstead.

Also have worked out that will be able to book a "round robin" tickets and do stopovers in KL then Singapore then on to Bkk for about the same as a Thai economy flight to Bkk.

Perhaps this will make Thai look at their prices.

 

 

What this new route will mean is competition = lower fares especially Malaysian Airlines

[bigdelta 46]

Just received the Air Asia e-mail promo at 11:15pm:

Finally! The much awaited and anticipated destination of the year is NOW OPEN FOR SALE! Grab your low fare seats to LONDON from as low as USD 148 or try our XL seats and enjoy premium comfort at an Xtraordinary fare from USD 592 .

Fly with AirAsia X on A340 direct into Stansted Airport, your gateway to Europe. Now everyone can fly low fares, xtra long!

Travel in style and comfort with our Xtra Large seats

Enjoy premium comfort for a fraction of the price.

 

XL seats give you ample leg space to stretch and sprawl out on our snug seats for a comfortable journey so that you stay refreshed en route to your holiday destination. From USD 592 .

Hurry, book now, limited seats available. Flights are operated by

AirAsia X

Book now - 30 Nov 2008 | Travel from 11 Mar - 24 Oct 2009

 

 

 

Brown1950,

 

A flatbed seat for a grand sounds like an absolute bargain.

Tom,they aren't lie flat seats.In the e-mail,there's a pic and not even close.Sorry.

Edited November 25, 2008 by LTGTR

[ranger 0]

Are AirAsia looking to add any other Asian destinations in the future ?

[Brown1950 67]

Are AirAsia looking to add any other Asian destinations in the future ?

 

Which Asian destinations ex Kuala Lumpar did you have in mind ?

[ranger 0]

Manila,Ho chi minh,and Bangkok

 

I know I can go via KL to all of these

but would only be interested in a direct flight.

Edited November 25, 2008 by ranger

[saigon_butterfly 1]

With Air Asia jumping into the game, it might make sense to fly the Atlantic route to Asia from America.

[Brown1950 67]

Manila,Ho chi minh,and Bangkok

 

I know I can go via KL to all of these

but would only be interested in a direct flight.

 

 

Air AsiaX will only fly to it's Asian hub (KL) from Europe. Understand if STN-KL is a success then

flights ex STN will become 3 x daily with additional routes Manchester and Dusseldorf to KL.

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Are AirAsia looking to add any other Asian destinations in the future ?

 

I think I saw on their website that they are starting Guangzhou and Bali from BKK.

[ranger 0]

Thank you.

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Tom,they aren't lie flat seats.In the e-mail,there's a pic and not even close.Sorry.

 

 

He Who Dares ......... and all that.

 

I've just booked up for a quick trip back to UK in March as I'll be in KL with my truck beforehand anyway. The total cost for everything I need came out at just under 1k GBP.

 

The picture being touted at the moment is that of the XL seats used on the current KL-Oz services. However, the aircraft being used on the London route doesn't go for its internal fit until January and their site shows a typical lie-flat/flatbed configuration for the A330/A340 (2-2-2) rather than the recliner layout (2-3-2) used on the Oz services. Hopefully, I'll be pleasantly surprised at what they come up with.

 

Kuala Lumpur to Oz Services Seat Layout

 

 

 

 

Kuala Lumpur to London Services Seat Layout

 

 

 

 

 

KL to London Pricing and add-ons