08 Feb 2011 – Low-cost air travel is set to get less stressful, with budget long-haul airline AirAsia pioneering a move towards connecting transfers rather than the traditional point-to-point model.
The award winning airline today announced it has added its FLY-THRU service on long haul flights from London Stansted to Perth (from £770 return), Melbourne (from £847 return) and Christchurch, New Zealand (from £912 return).* The airline has also started adding the transfer service to its short haul network, meaning guests can now book a flight from London to Bangkok, Bali or Singapore on one itinerary.
What’s changed?
No more booking separate flights – guests book online at www.airasia.com under one itinerary
No more checking-in luggage twice – your luggage will meet you at your final destination
Connection time from 90 minutes (up to 6 hours)
Anyone opting for the FLY-THRU service is guaranteed a free move to the next available flight in the event they miss a connecting flight as a result of a cancellation or rescheduling
The new offering is perfect for British holiday makers who want to visit far flung destinations for less, but who don’t want to compromise on peace of mind or comfort.
Azran Osman-Rani, CEO of AirAsia X, said: “AirAsia has a reputation for innovation and destroying previously held ‘sacred’ principles of the low-cost model, and our FLY-THRU service fits in with this mantra. Typically low-cost carriers operate a point-to-point service, but we recognize that many of our guests want the peace of mind that comes with a connection service. In defiance of the perceived complexities of these new innovations we introduce, we continue to operate as the world’s lowest unit cost airline.”
The service has been added to some of our key routes and we intend to roll it out further throughout 2011 to offer our customers more choice.”
For more details on FLY -THRU, or to book your own FLY-THRU itinerary, visit www.airasia.com
BAA Stansted Airport G2 Update and Essex Chamber of Commerce
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Alastair McDermid, Director of Stansted Generation 2 and Mark Pendlington, Stansted's Director of Communications will give an update on the airports expansion plans following the submission of its planning application for a second runway. In addition we are pleased to welcome Denise Rossiter, Operations Director of Essex Chamber of Commerce, who will be talking about the SACC affiliation to ECC and how all three organisations are working together.
Book now to secure your place. Cost: £15.00 for members, £35.00 for non-members. All prices subject to VAT. Includes buffet and refreshments.
Cancellation Policy - 2 clear working days notice required and email confirmation must be sen to Julie Budden (see contact page)
Note: 2 days notice of booking prior to the event to ensure your details appear on our attendance list.
To book this event, please contact Julie Budden on (01279) 87 00 64 or alternatively use the online booking form.
Kindly sponsored and hosted by Thremhall Park,, which is housed in a magnificent neo-Georgian mansion, and set in 12 acres of parkland, it makes a truly impressive business front, ideal for everyone from local companies to international businesses.
Whether you are looking for serviced offices, meeting and conference facilities, or wish to set up a virtual office, Thremhall Park offers you quick, cost-effective and flexible solutions.
It’s situated conveniently close to Stansted – Europe’s fastest growing major airport, the M11 (junction 8) and the A120, with fast connections to London, East Anglia and the East Coast Ports.
Location : Thremhall Park, Start Hill , CM22 7WE Contact : Julie Budden, Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce (01279)87 00 64
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