air asia flights to london
 

hi was wondering if any one has flown to london with air asia? the flights seem to be really cheap, under 3000 for 4 of us in oct!!!!!! sounds a bit to cheap to me!!!! does anyone know of this airline and how comfortable the flights are?? :unsure: cheers :thumbup:

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Low cost carrier. You need to pay for the seats on each sector, baggage allowance, meals and so on.

I think Air Asia has a good concept but I also think LCC's work best on regional short haul routes or 1 stop flights where they offer excellent value. Would I want to be on a long haul trip with them...no.

I prefer the security of a large carrier, knowing that should a flight be delayed I will be in the next connection (of which there are usually a few) and that my baggage allowance, meals and drink are included. I know that if I get stuck Singapore air or other carriers will at least look after me and have the ground crews and experience to deal with anything that comes up.

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I've flown Gold Coast to KL and back.

To add to what Centurion has already said. The main problem is that you must buy 2 separate tickets for the Aus to KL and KL to LON sectors. This isn't a problem if you plan a stopover in KL in both directions. However if you don't and you miss your connection Air Asia WILL NOT arrange for you to travel on the next KL - STN flight FOC - you WILL have to buy new seats. If you have a long stopover, the low cost terminal at KL is quite frankly a dump and there is nothing to keep you entertained - you will likely find yourself sitting outside in 30C+ heat with the smokers and old coaches belching fumes for 10 hours!! There are nearby hotels where you could put yourself up for a few hours though.

I'd have no issues flying KL to London as the plane is leased and has seating originally used by Air Canada i.e. normal seat pitch & width. Some of their newer planes on the Aus - KL leg do have very narrow seats though, although I think legroom is on a par with Qantas etc. If you're only flying Perth to KL - I wouldn't worry about it.

Service onboard is fine - some of the Malaysian meals are surprisingly good - Nasi Lemak is my favourite thing ever!! The crew are nice and very relaxed - don't expect Singapore Airlines robots though!

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We plan to fly with them next year - as long as they keep their prices low. However, we will be stopping in KL for a couple of days on the way out and will holiday for a week in Malaysia on the return journey. The savings we make on the flights will allow us this extra holiday :thumbsup:

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You could also spend the savings on Imperial Leather Foamburst!! Better pay for a 25kg allowance - should be about 50 cans!! ;)

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Oooh yes - can't wait!! Forget stocking up on kids' clothes :sneaky:

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Never mind the service, I've heard the Air Asia attendants are the best looking of them all - is this true?

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Clearly you have been misinformed. Singapore girl - your a great way to fly :thumbup:

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The girls were kinda hot.....I believe their original very short skirts caused a bit of controversy in muslim Malaysia. They've been lengthened since then....although.....judge for yourself (bottom of page) :rofl:

http://ssassalim.blogspot.com/2008/0...ide-plane.html

....the blokes weren't up to much I should add! ;)

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The Pan Pacific hotel which is actually within the airport grounds is staggeringly good value for money considering how luxurious it is. If a downside to cheap flights is spending a night in that hotel (which we always do anyway) then bring it on. :lol:

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But, as per usual, the LCC doesn't land at the main airport, they use one about 20k from KL. (Actually 20k is pretty close for a LCC ;))

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There is a budget hotel about a 5 minute walk from the LCCT - it looks brand new.

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There's also this:

http://www.tunehotels.com/LCCTTransi..._Malaysia.aspx

...which is about 10mins walk from the LCCT and could set you back as little as $20 with the extras.

I've stayed in the downtown Tunehotel and it was pretty nice.

Also I think the Pan Pacific does run a shuttle to the LCCT when required.

Re: air asia flights to london
 

Looks pretty good that one. Not up to Pan Pacific standards, but new, clean and cheap which is ultimately all I care about if I'm there for a single night on stopover.

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One every few hours during daylight.

From Hotel to LCCT – 0500 hrs, 0700 hrs, 0900 hrs, 1400 hrs, 1700 hrs and 2000 hrs
From LCCT to Hotel – 0600 hrs, 0800 hrs, 1000 hrs, 1500 hrs, 1800 hrs and 2100 hrs

When do the AirAsia flights get in and leave?