Air Asia - The Best Low-cost Airlines That You Can Find

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Founded in 1993, Air Asia is one of the largest low-fare airlines in the world. Owned by Tune Group, which is its parent company, the airline is the first to offer low-cost air travel in Asia. The airline has a fleet of about 400 aircraft connecting 78 destinations in 25 countries. The main hub of the airline is located at the low-cost carrier terminal at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Thai Air Asia Airlines and Indonesia Air Asia Airlines which are affiliated to Air Asia have their hubs in Suvarnabhumi Airport and Soekaeno-Hatta Airport respectively. The registered office of Air Asia is located at Petaling Jaya, Selangor and its head office is located at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Selangor.

Tagged as a budgeted airline, the operating cost of Air Asia is the lowest of all other airlines in the world. The airline is the pioneers in introducing ticket-less travel where the passengers do not require the ticket or the hard copy of the e-ticket. All they require to do is just to submit the reservation number and passport at the check-in counter.

The airline facilitates its customers to book ...
... their tickets through its offices at the airports in Asia, through online on the official website, by mobile booking, or through call centers. The online booking can be done 4 hours before the departure of the flight. And it is considered as the easiest and the most preferred way of booking tickets by passengers. Once the ticket is booked, the traveler cannot cancel or get reimbursement of the ticket; however, they can claim the airport taxes.

The classes of travel offered by the airline are the Economy Class and Premium Economy Class of travel on Airbus 340 and Airbus 330 since they are long-haul flights. The passengers are privileged to choose their preferred seats while traveling in the aircraft. Group booking is also possible if 10 or more passengers are traveling together. The baggage allowance of the airline varies from 15 kg to 40 kg depending on the class and the distance traveled by the passenger. If you carry more than the prescribed weight, you will have to pay extra.

Furthermore, the airline also allows the passengers to pre-book their meals online from the list of dishes, which include vegetarian or non-vegetarian, local or international foods, snacks or beverages. The airline also offers programs like "Snack Attack" which offers food and drinks and the passengers can purchase the food they want by paying extra money. The onboard shopping is one of the notable features of the airline, where you can choose among a variety of goods from small curios to the newest electronic gadgets.

The aim of the airline is to be recognized globally as one of the best airlines, treating its employees as part of family, offering lowest possible rates so that everyone gets a chance to fly Air Asia.

Discover Asia on a budget! Fly with Air Asia to beautiful destinations in Malaysia and Asia. Low cost airfares and excellent services assured. Book now! Check online Air Asia Chennai Kuala Lumpur flights.