by Chris Mitchell on February 22, 2010
India is the new destination to be targetted by Asia’s biggest budget carrier by launching new flights from Kuala Lumpur to New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore [click to continue…]
by Chris Mitchell on March 18, 2009
AirAsiaX have finally launched their long-haul no-frills budget flights between London and Kuala Lumpur. Find out what it’s like to travel on their cheap flights and if it’s worth the money saved [click to continue…]
by Chris Mitchell on February 14, 2009
Clearly when I arrive at the check in desk I am clad in white robes and a beard. Follow the link to find out more… [click to continue…]
by Chris Mitchell on December 19, 2008
Flying direct from Bangkok to Bali just got a lot cheaper with AirAsia‘s latest route, making it easy to get from Thailand to Indonesia in one short flight [click to continue…]
by Chris Mitchell on October 28, 2008
Malaysia Airlines have gone on the offensive with a raft of cheap flights for next year that regularly beat the prices of low cost carriers like AirAsia.com — you need to book by November 9th
by Chris Mitchell on May 24, 2008
There’s a huge price war brewing between South East Asia’s airlines and Malaysia Airlines has upped the ante as the first premium airline to offer free flights in order to fill up its empty seats
by Chris Mitchell on May 14, 2008
For the next 3 days, AirAsia.com are giving away thousands of free flights – but you can only fly between 12th January and 30th April 2009. Fuel surcharges and airport taxes are still applicable, so it’s not completely free, but certainly a lot cheaper. If you’re planning a trip to Asia next year, this could [...]
by Chris Mitchell on May 7, 2008
Boutique airline Bangkok Airways have launched a raft of special promotions recently, the most chunky of which is a 2 for 1 offer on flights if you book with an American Express credit card
by Chris Mitchell on April 9, 2008
Hong Kong budget long haul carrier Oasis today announced they have suspended all flight operations and gone into receivership. I narrowly missed getting completely stuffed for my flight back to the UK.
by Chris Mitchell on January 30, 2008
AirAsia‘s newest route is Bangkok to Johor Bahru, the Malaysian city that’s just across the water from Singapore and around an hour’s drive away. AirAsia are currently giving away free flights to Johor Baru
by Chris Mitchell on January 10, 2008
AirAsia have launched another of their big promotions with domestic flights priced from 10 Thai Baht – that’s about 30 US cents. International flights are also on sale from 100 Baht each.
by Chris Mitchell on November 7, 2007
AirAsia are now giving away flights for free from Bangkok to Hanoi as part of their Year End sale. Be quick if you want to grab a bargain
by Chris Mitchell on October 30, 2007
Asia’s biggest budget carrier AirAsia have launched a new direct route from Bangkok to the Indonesian capital Jakarta, making Indo wide open for backpackers who want to explore its thousands of islands
by Chris Mitchell on July 4, 2007
Budget air carrier AirAsia are having a huge sale of cheap fares for the next 10 days to numerous domestic and international destinations, with cheap flights to Hanoi, Singapore, Phnom Penh and many more backpacker favouirites
by Chris Mitchell on June 20, 2007
With so many budget air carriers appearing in Asia, there is an ever expanding list of destinations that is now accessible to cost conscious travellers. Budget Airline Guide is one site trying to keep track of the latest cheap flights news.
by Chris Mitchell on April 14, 2007
Cebu Pacific are a major budget airline based in the Philippines who offer cheap flights from Manila to Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei and Jakarta
by Chris Mitchell on April 10, 2007
Visit Hoi An, one of Vietnam’s most beautiful towns, direct from Thailand – Hoi An is just an hour’s drive from Danang
by Chris Mitchell on April 7, 2007
Millions of British tourists come to Thailand each year, but you still need to hunt around to get a bargain flight from the UK to Bangkok
by Chris Mitchell on April 5, 2007
More cheap flight options for backpackers as Nok Air announces flights from Bangkok to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam
by Chris Mitchell on April 3, 2007
Singapore’s Tiger Airways are having an Early Bird Saver sale, which means you can fly from Singapore to Bangkok, Krabi and Phuket for 60 Baht each way, plus tax – and they also have bargain flights to Vietnam, Australia, China and the Philippines
by Chris Mitchell on April 2, 2007
Hunting down the best price for your flight is vital if you’re on a backpacking budget. Here’s a few tips for finding the lowest prices online Links of Interest: flights to sydney from London
by Chris Mitchell on March 8, 2007
If you’re looking to quickly jump from Thailand to Vietnam, Bangkok Airways are offering promotional cheap flights between Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the launch of their new flight route
by Chris Mitchell on February 11, 2007
Trying to find the best priced flight online is still something of a nightmare. Skyscanner is a flight comparison website that makes a brave new attempt to get you the best flight deal
by Chris Mitchell on February 11, 2007
British Airways are currently offering half price flights from Bangkok and Singapore to several destinations in Australia.
by Chris Mitchell on February 11, 2007
Malaysia Airlines are offering big discounts on hundreds of their flights worldwide – but you need to be quick, as the sale ends on 12th February
by Chris Mitchell on January 20, 2007
Some flight routes and budget carriers that might be useful for planning a trip around South East Asia. Please note this is not a complete list, by any means – it’s just the budget flights I know that definitely exist
by Chris Mitchell on January 10, 2007
Looking for a cheap air fare from London to Bangkok without having to suffer bad service and old airplanes? Etihad Airways are definitely worth investigating
by Chris Mitchell on November 9, 2006
South East Asia’s burgeoning budget flight network continues to expand as Vietnam Air links two of the most popular city destinations in Vietnam and Laos
by Chris Mitchell on July 19, 2006
If you want to explore modern day Myanmar, AirAsia have now started budget flights from Bangkok to the country’s former capital Yangon
by Chris Mitchell on December 14, 2005
Getting to the ancient temples of Angkor is easy from Bangkok, allowing you to see the temples in a couple of days