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Interview with AirAsia X CEO Asran Osman-Rani

Over the years, there have been intense debates about whether the short-haul, low-cost concept can be extended into long-haul operations.

Executive Talk AirAsia X

eTN Executive Talk: AirAsia X CEO details strategy for Europe

What is your target in terms of average revenue per seat and load factor for the new Kuala Lumpur-London Stansted flight?

Low-Cost Carriers

AirAsia X opens a new era for low-cost travel in Europe

AirAsia X, the long haul subsidiary of low-cost carrier AirAsia, announced with much fanfare in London the launching of a five-time weekly service between Kuala Lumpur and London Stansted airport.

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Malaysian airline says charges, visas hampering Japan plans

KUALA LUMPUR — Long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X said Sunday its plans to fly to Japan were on track despite hurdles including high airport charges and strict visa rules.

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AirAsia X: How low can you go?

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (eTN) - AirAsia X CEO Azran Osman Rani has been asked the same question many times: How much longer can his long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X continue with its business mode

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AirAsia X unfazed by high fuel costs, airline failures

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) — Long-haul budget airline AirAsia X said it will not hit the wall like other low-cost carriers, with ticket sales strong despite faltering economies and high fuel costs.

AirAsia X diet: charge them!

Charging by the pound may help fliers slim down, Aussie airline says

A travel magazine reported Monday that Australian airline AirAsia X is considering charging passengers by the pound in a bid to fight rising fuel prices and to "help Aussies lose weight."

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Airline to offer $99 tickets to Malaysia

Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X has launched its second Australia destination, starting direct flights between Perth and Kuala Lumpur from November.

The services to the Malaysian capital will start with six flights per week, increasing to daily services by March 2009.