AIRASIA, the first airline in the world to abolish fuel surcharges

AirAsia, the leading and largest low cost carrier in Asia today will be the first in the world to abolish fuel surcharges from all its international and domestic flights. The airline is dedicated to making travel more affordable and accessible for everyone. Beginning today, guests flying with AirAsia and AirAsia X will only have to pay our low fares, airport taxes and administration fees.  

To commemorate this special announcement, AirAsia is launching a regional campaign giving away 500,000 free seats to celebrate its continual market leadership in Asia! Guests can book their free seats* to all AirAsia destinations with no fuel surcharge from 12– 16 November 2008 for travel between 22 June – 24 October 2009.

AirAsia is committed to providing the lowest fares despite the fuel price hike while most carriers have imposed several increases in their fuel surcharges.  As crude oil and kerosene prices have decreased, AirAsia will be the world’s first airline to waive fuel surcharge fees across its entire network including AirAsia X destinations.

Dato’ Sri Tony Fernandes, Group CEO, AirAsia Berhad said “We make every effort to ensure that we measure up to our guests’ expectations and give them the best value for their travel plans. With our brand new modern fleet fitted with leather seats and spacious cabin, an array of hot meals to choose from, high quality service, fun and friendly cabin crew, our On Time Guarantee services and now, topped with AirAsia’s “No Fuel Surcharge” initiative, AirAsia is indeed the airline to travel with.

AirAsia’s No Fuel Surcharge is aimed to live up to AirAsia’s commitment in offering truly low fares! We believe in giving a fair and positive experience. This initiative recognizes the current economic situation and the need to provide more affordable and transparent air fares for business and leisure travelers. To top it all, we are offering 500,000 free seats to all AirAsia domestic, regional and international destinations and will shoulder the fuel surcharges from now on as a token of gratitude to our loyal guests.”

“With the current economic uncertainties, we understand how important low cost travel is to the people and the economy of ASEAN countries. By abolishing our fuel surcharges, our low fares will stimulate new demand and boost tourism, thus bringing new revenue through visitor spending, stimulating employment, export earnings, and foreign investment. In addition, our increased flight frequencies and low fares can also help to bridge strong social and family ties especially for expatriates by providing accessible opportunities to return home. When other airlines began levying higher fuel surcharges after international fuel prices skyrocketed, AirAsia maintained the same low fuel surcharge. Instead, we expanded our route network strategically tapping new underserved markets and we use innovation and technology to remain at the forefront. Being the #1 people’s airline, it is our commitment to offer the lowest fares and provide an amazing 5-star value to our guests,” he added.

With the launch of AirAsia’s “No More Fuel Surcharge” initiative today, AirAsia’s published fares will exclude airport taxes and administration charges. This will provide guests simple, transparent and low fares only available at www.airasia.com.

So with all these added values, be smart and choose AirAsia!

For more information, kindly contact:

Sherliza Zaharudin

Office No: +603 8660 4294

HP: +6013 621 2411 or +6019 282 5887

E-mail: sherlizazaharudin@airasia.com

Mazlan Rasheed

Office No: +603 8660 4263

HP: +6012 273 9097

Email: mazlanrasheed@airasia.com

Linda Foo

My Office No: +603 8660 4272

My Mobile No: +6012 351 3372                                                          

My Email: fooyanyan@airasia.com