MAS Offers 4 Million Seats For 'Global Deals, Dream Getaways'

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) expects four million seats to be offered at various discounts under the second wave "Global Deals, Dream Getaways" promotional campaign beginning today until June 27.

"We are mounting this second wave campaign to give an opportunity for our passengers to fly onboard the A330-300, to selected international destinations, to fly business class to domestic destinations, as well as, enjoy discounts of up to 75 per cent," said its Regional Senior Vice President, Sales, Azman Ahmad at a media briefing here today.

He was optimistic the four million seats on offer would be taken up during this offer period based on the encouraging response received to the maiden five-day campaign held from May 13, forthcoming holidays, and the longer travel period until May 2012.

One hundred and forty-four destinations are up for grabs under the campaign and potential travellers are expected to chose long-haul destinations compared with regional sectors which were the focus of the first campaign.

Azman said for the second wave campaign, the thrust would be the special, all inclusive promotional economy class fares from Malaysia to Tokyo and Osaka starting from RM693.00 one way.

"MAS was offering flights to Japan as part of its initiative to improve air travel between Malaysia and the land of the rising sun after the North Asian country was impacted by the recent natural calamities. We are also partnering Malaysian tour operators who use there fares to offer very attractive packages from Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu to Japan," he added.

These deals are offered by all MAS distribution channels such as the website, www.malaysiaairlines.com; flymas.mobi on mobile; MHbuddy on facebook; MAS' ticketing offices and appointed travel agents.

All promotional airfares are for one-way economy or business class journey on MAS during off-peak period and includes airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge, insurance and administrative fees.




Source : Bernama
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Firefly To Offer RM1 One-Way Fare At MDTF

Community airline, Firefly will offers its special Firefly Holiday Family packages and RM1 one-way Firefly mobile booking deals at the upcoming Malaysia Domestic Travel Fair (MDTF).

The packages, offered only on-site at the fair, will cater for big groups travelling together, be it families, friends or corporate/incentive trips and holidays groups, it said in a statement.

Its RM1 one-way fare is for all domestic destinations except for flights to Langkawi.

This promotion is only available on site and must be purchased via Firefly Mobile, which is Firefly's newly introduced application.

The MDTF will be held here from May 14-16.

"Our focus is to encourage family and or group travel via packages that are affordable for everyone to explore our country's exotic and wide variety of holidays spots," said Angelina Fernandez, Firefly's Head of Marketing and Communication.

She added one Firefly Gift Voucher worth RM50 would be rewarded to the first 100 customers on Friday, May 14 and a free 10-minutes massage from Kenko Spa for all those who purchase packages.

Firefly said the promotion will cover travel period from June 14, 2010 to March 26, 2011.


Source :Bernama

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AirAsia’s sale proves to be a hit

AirAsia’s website registered 300 million hits in the first 11 hours of its Free Seats campaign, its regional commercial head Kathleen Tan said.
She also noted that at least 300,000 seats were sold in less than 24 hours.
In a statement yesterday, she said AirAsia’s server capacity had been doubled to cope with the congestion on http://www.airasia.com/.
“The rush for the free seats is a real testament that today’s consumers are online savvy and embracing the low-cost revolution happening in Asia.”
To those who had not succeeded in making their bookings, she urged them to keep trying for the remaining 700,000 free seats.
The campaign ends on Nov 15.


Source : STAR
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AirAsia offering one million free seats

Low-cost carrier AirAsia is giving away a million free seats from today to more than 70 destinations in China, India, Taiwan, Indonesia and Thailand.

Those interested in enjoying the free seats can book their tickets from today until Sunday, for flights between May 1 and Oct 30 next year.

AirAsia’s regional commercial head Kathleen Tan said when the economy was tough, people looked for travelling options that offered them better value for money.

“With no fuel surcharge and administration fee, this deal offers fantastic value to our guests,” she said in a statement yesterday.

She said to complement the free flights, AirAsia’s one-stop travel portal was also offering deals and packages including “free rooms” in more than 180 Asia-Pacific hotels online at http://goholiday.airasia.com.

For more information on free seats and other promotional tickets, visit www.airasia.com or mobile.airasia.com.




Source : STAR
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Starwood Preferred Guests Save up to 50% OFF

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AirAsia extends ‘Low Fare Madness’ until Oct 18

Air Asia has extended its “Low Fare Madness” special promotion until Oct 18.

This promotion, originally to end on Oct 11, is for the travel period from Oct 19 until Nov 19.

“The ‘Low Fare Madness’ deals have increased our sales tremendously over the past week, so we decided to reward our guests further by extending our offer for another week,” said AirAsia Group regional head of commercial Kathleen Tan in a press statement.

The promotion is available for destinations including China, Brunei, Philippines; as well as domestic destinations from as low as RM49 up to RM249, departing from various local departure points.

Promotional seats are limited and available on first-come, first-served basis and are available online via www.airasia.com and mobile.airasia.com.

Guests may also purchase seats during this promotional campaign at Air Asia’s sales offices and sales counters in Malaysia.

Guests can book their packages to beaches, eco-tourism sites, heritage and other tourist destinations via www.goholiday.airasia.com.

Source : STAR
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MAS plans more airfare promotions

Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) plans to launch more airfare promotion campaigns as the national carrier’s load factor has begun to improve on the back of such promotions, said managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Idris Jala.

“With the airline industry facing an economic slowdown and the H1N1 flu affecting the business, we need to do more attractive promotions to boost sales,” he said here yesterday after the launch of the Malaysian Airlines Travel Fair (MATF) and a global low fares campaign.

According to MAS, its load factor in the second quarter rose to 66% as at June 21 from 56% in the first quarter.

“We will continue to push sales aggressively and we are planning to offer more than 70 travel fairs globally until 2010,” he said, adding that the low fare promotions were only for non-peak flights.

Nevertheless, Jala acknowledged that MAS was facing tough operating conditions and that it would be a strong challenge for them to surpass the RM15.5bil revenue posted in 2008.

Meanwhile, MAS chairman Tan Sri Munir Majid said the national carrier currently had no intention to lay off workers.

“We value our workers who have been contributing a lot to this company. We have mentioned it before and today that there will be no lay-offs. We are still at the consultation stage and discussing the best solutions for the company and the staff. We are not in a hurry to decide.”

The company had also not made a decision regarding pay cuts, he added.

The all-inclusive one-way fare promotion under MATF began yesterday and will last until July 5, with prices ranging from RM118 to Singapore, RM198 to Asean countries, RM428 to South Asia, RM488 to Australia and RM898 to Europe.

MAS is also offering promotional deals globally until June 26, with flights to Asean, South Asia, North Asia, Australia, Middle-East, US and South Africa.

MORE INFO : 22 Jun - 5 Jul : Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair

Source : STAR
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Book Jetstar to Singapore and fly, ride, stay and shop for free!

If you love Singapore and a good deal, then there is no better time to book Jetstar to one of South-East Asia’s most exciting destinations.

Jetstar, in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Tourism Board, is offering passengers the ultimate experience: fly on Jetstar, stay in great accommodation, take a ride on the Singapore Flyer, the world’s largest observation wheel, and shop at the airport — all for free!

Passengers who book a Jetstar flight to Singapore between June 8 and June 16, 2009 for travel between July 1 and Oct 31, 2009, will receive a free return flight (excluding airport taxes).

For every one-night stay at participating Accor properties — IBIS Singapore on Bencoolen, the Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel or the Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay — Jetstar passengers will get the second night’s stay for free during this promotional period.

By presenting the Jetstar boarding pass, passengers will be able to take a free ride on the iconic Singapore Flyer and enjoy a S$5 (RM12) voucher to shop at Singapore Changi Airport.

If you need ideas on what to do in Singapore, here are some exciting events coming up:

o Great Singapore Sale (now on till July 26)

o Ballet Under the Stars (July 17)

o Singapore Food Festival (July 17-July 26)

o Jazz by the Beach (July 4 )

o Nine Inch Nails Live in Singapore (Aug 10)

o Singapore Sun Festival (Oct 3-Oct 12)

o ARTSingapore (Oct 9-Oct 12)

Book on jetstar.com or call 1800 81 3090. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.jetstar.com/specials/1for1

About the promotion

The promotion applies to travel from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Penang, Ho Chi Minh, Manila, Taipei, Jakarta, Medan and Surabaya. Flights are subject to availability. Complimentary rides on the Singapore Flyer must be redeemed within three days of arrival. The shopping voucher of RM12 is only available for collection upon departure from Singapore.

Accommodation can be booked by calling the Accor reservation centre in the relevant country. Callers must specify the Jetstar promotion and provide the booking reference at the time of making the hotel reservation.

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Aquaria Marine Parks School Holidays Family Package Promotion

Aquaria Marine Parks School Holidays Family Package Promotion

For the first time, experience up close the beauty of

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Learn more about Malaysia's Marine Parks

Collection of butterflies, moths and beetles plus many more exciting exhibits

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FAMILY PACKAGE PROMOTIONS

30 May to 14 June 2009

2 Adults + 2 Children

RM88 (with Mykad)

RM118 (without Mykad)

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Concourse Level

Kuala Lumur Convention Centre

50088 Kuala Lumpur

Tel 603 2333 1888

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Sunway Hotel Georgetown - From RM99

Sunway Hotel Georgetown - From RM99

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Foodies, heritage buffs and holidaymakers can now enjoy an

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Emirates Time To Fly Promotion

Emirates Time To Fly

Travel to exciting destinations with special fares

that include fuel surcharge. Offer ends 30 June 2009

From Economy Class

London - RM1300

Bahrain - RM1000

Doha - RM1000

Dubai - RM1000

Kuwait - RM1000

Tehran - RM1000

India - RM900

Pakistan - RM900

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MAS Everyday Low Fares

MAS Everyday Low Fares

Log on MalaysiaAirlines.com for Everyday Low fares

Experience 5-star MH, everyday

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Booking Period : 25 May - 7 June

Travel Period : 25 June - 30 November

Visit http://www.malaysianairlines.com/ everyday!

Malaysia Airlines (MAs) will be offering more all inclusive low-fare bargains starting from RM48 for domestic travels beginning June 25 to Nov 30.

MAS Network and Revenue Management senior general manager Dr Amin Khan said the offer demonstrates the company's commitment to provide customers with quality, affordable and convenient services.

The public can make their reservations at www.malaysianairlines.com from May 25 to June 7.

"With such competitive fares, customers can now consider travelling to destinations that previously did not fit their budget.

“For instance, fares from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town are now going for as low as RM 988 while Los Angeles or Buenos Aires start from RM 1888," he said in a press statement Sunday.

According to Dr Amin, travellers on these low fares will still enjoy premium services such as snacks and meals on board, convenient schedules, punctual departures and a minimum 20kg baggage allowance.

Trips to Asean countries start from RM 198, one way trip from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore RM 98, Hong Kong from RM 398 whilst Seoul would cost RM 388 and Chennai RM 398.

Perth on the other hand starts at RM 498, Tokyo RM 688 and London RM 888, he added.

Source : STAR

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Two sen a night at Tune hotels

AirAsia affiliate Tune Hotels.com is offering rooms from as low as two sen per night at its hotels in Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Kuala Lumpur and the KLIA-LCCT Airport.

The promotional rates are for stays between Feb 1 and April 30 next year for bookings made between now and May 18.

“The promotion is to extend our appreciation to guests for supporting the Tune Hotels.com brand since it was launched in Kuala Lumpur two years ago,” CEO Mark Lankester said in a statement yesterday.

He said that Tune Hotels.com would be expanding domestically to Johor Baru, Langkawi, Miri and Sandakan; and regionally via franchising and joint venture partnerships to Indonesia, India and China.

“Two regional properties will be opening in the fourth quarter of this year in Kuta and Legian in Bali, Indonesia, with 139 and 170 rooms respectively,” Lankester said.

For further information and bookings, visit www.tunehotels.com or call 03-7962 5888 from 9am to 9pm on Mondays to Fridays.

Source : STAR
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