Only
24 hours after AirAsia launched its low fares for the new Bangkok-Macau route
the airline announced that over 6,000 seats have been already been sold.
The airline introduced
special launch fares with 10,000 seats available at only Baht
679 / MOP 149 one way (excluding airport taxes and fees) in conjunction with the
commencement of its new service to Macau. From the total number of seats sold,
70% of bookings were done through the internet and 30% through the airline’s
Call Centre.
The above special launch fares are good for
travel from 5th July 2004 to 30th October 2004. To enjoy the special launch fares,
seats must be purchased from 10th June to 5th July 2004. It is important to know
that the special launch fares may not be available on all flights, and guests should
book early to avoid disappointment.
Once confirmed, bookings for these promotional fares cannot be changed,
transferred or rebooked to another date, and payments made are not refundable in
the case of cancellation. As soon as the special launch fares are sold out,
AirAsia’s regular fares for Bangkok – Macau starts from Baht 1000 / MOP 219 one
way.
Tony
Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia commented, “We are delighted and encouraged by the astounding response to our new Bangkok-Macau flights. Our low fares are definitely here to stay. We thank the people for their support and we look forward to welcoming them on board and introducing our friendly service. We are committed to grow the flying market and we are confident that our low fares will significantly grow passenger traffic between Bangkok and
Macau.”
See
also: AirAsia offers 679 Baht one way seats between Macau and Bangkok. |