Frustrations with Air Asia: Unexpected Costs and Inconveniences (Reader Submission)
We recently experienced the challenges of flying with Air Asia again. From unreserved seats that placed us far apart to unexpected charges for an abandoned suitcase, our experiences highlight the airline's devious practices and monopolistic behavior that can significantly impact the travel experience for passengers.
We will fly with Air Asia to Phitsanulok from Bangkok in February 2020. I think I read somewhere that Air Asia has its own transfer vans to Sukhothai. Is this correct and can these be booked in advance?
Two mature gentlemen go on a trip
From Bangkok you can easily travel to many countries in Asia. A nice extra is that low budget airline AirAsia departs from Don Mueang to many destinations and it does not cost you financially.
Reader question: Transportation from U-tapao to Pattaya
Soon we will fly from the North to U-tapao airport with Air Asia. Who can tell me about the transport from U-tapao to Pattaya? Are there buses or take a taxi? How much should a taxi ride from U-tapao to Soi Buakhao cost if the driver does not want to use the meter?
Commercial flights at Hua Hin airport in late 2017
Air Asia aims to start daily flights between Hua Hin and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, by the end of 2017. The Thai airport authority AoT has received a request from the budget airline.
Reader question: How do I get a cheap Air Asia ticket?
I recently read that someone flew with Air Asia from Bangkok to Chiangmai for around 50 euros. That's cheap I think. I myself paid around 3500 baht. Take a ticket at the counter of the company in the airport.
Reader question: Who has experience with Air Aisa?
Would like to know who has experience with Air Asia? In April we fly with EVA Air to Bangkok and then with Air Asia to Buri Ram. I was surprised that the tickets are so cheap. Now pay as much as I take the bus.
Air Asia opens new route from Bangkok to Phitsanulok
Good news for everyone who wants to travel to Phitsanulok by plane. The low-cost airline Thai Air Asia will fly on the Bangkok (Don Mueang) – Phitsanulok route, in the northern region of Thailand.
News from Thailand – November 25, 2012
After 7 hours, the anti-government rally of the Pitak Siam group was called off yesterday. The number of participants was disappointing and in two clashes between riot police and demonstrators, 61 people were injured and 137 arrested.
Air Asia promotion: domestic flights to Thailand from € 2,60
Yes, you read that right! From September 21 to September 25, Air Asia has an interesting promotion: 'Free Seats'. You can fly for free, but in any case very cheap, between May 3, 2012 and October 27, 2012. Although the name 'Free Seats' suggests that you fly for free, that is not the case. However, you pay a very low rate for your plane ticket. For example, you can already book a domestic flight from € 2,60. The…
Price fighter AirAsia X from February to Paris
Malaysian airline AirAsia X will launch its second route to Europe in February next year. As of February 14 (Valentine's Day), the low-cost carrier will operate a flight four times a week between its home base in Kuala Lumpur and Paris Orly Airport. An Airbus A340-300 with 327 seats will be deployed on the route. AirAsia X opened a scheduled service to London Stansted in 2009, the company's first European destination. Half a year later, the…
Useful tourist information and telephone numbers
The Thai government emphasizes that the measures resulting from the declaration of a state of emergency in Bangkok and nearby provinces will not affect ordinary people or foreign visitors. Traveling within the Thai Kingdom is no problem. All tourist destinations are normally accessible. In places such as Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui as well as all other tourist destinations there is no unrest or protests. All international and domestic airports in Thailand…