AirAsia's Cheap tickets to Malaysia
After our first trip to Srilanka which was of just 2 days duration, I had plans to make another trip to SL by end of this year. But had to drop this plan because things have changed- Spicejet is no more offering promotional fares of Rs 4008 return tickets to Colombo (now it costs 5.5k) and flight timings also have changed-from early morning to mid-day, meaning lot of day time will be spent in travel, instead of site seeing. A ferry service has also started last week from Tuticorin to Colombo. Added it to wishlist.
Suddenly I noticed Air Asia is offering discounted rates to fly between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Displayed fares were Rs 2008 one way + taxes.
Tempted by ultra low fare ads issued by Air Asia, I’ve planned a quick 2 days trip to Kaula Lumpur later this year. Air Asia’s advertised fares are extremely tempting, but the total cost ads up to about 1.5-2 times the advertised fare when you attempt a booking.
Here’s a quick run through of my ticket booking exercise:
From Chennai to Kuala Lumpur and back, Air Asia’s advertised fare in Rs 3500 One way. But when I tried booking, it showed two options- a regular fare of Rs 3948 and a promo fare of Rs 2008.
Fair enough, I selected Rs 2008 and proceeded… (for the sake of saving 2000 rupees, I had to sacrifice half a day of the vacation-instead of taking Saturday morning flight which would have given me half a day at the destination, I booked a less popular Saturday evening flight, which reaches Sunday morning)
I was shown a total return fare of Rs 6000 (Rs 2008 is base fare one way + various surcharges and fees)
If I had to select regular fare of Rs 3948 and return fare of Rs 2008, total would have been Rs 8140
I thought Rs 6000 is fair enough. It is still half of what anyone else would charge (Air India express and Jet charge about 12k for a return ticket to Kuala Lumpur )
Next I had to declare if I want to checkin any baggage, at extra cost… Rs 550 for under 15kgs, Rs 750 for 25 kgs, one way. I chose to skip this, thinking for a 2 day trip I should manage with a cabin bag.
Next I had an option to select seats-You can select your preferred seat, at an extra cost of Rs 450 per seat… else you’ll be allotted seats at the time of boarding, based on availability… I chose to gave up on this, as I could save Rs 900 on round trip
Next was meals preference- opted for veg meal at Rs 173
If you want convenience kit, Rs 350 extra (not sure what all it includes, guess tissue paper and such stuff)
Suddenly I noticed Air Asia is offering discounted rates to fly between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Displayed fares were Rs 2008 one way + taxes.
Tempted by ultra low fare ads issued by Air Asia, I’ve planned a quick 2 days trip to Kaula Lumpur later this year. Air Asia’s advertised fares are extremely tempting, but the total cost ads up to about 1.5-2 times the advertised fare when you attempt a booking.
Here’s a quick run through of my ticket booking exercise:
From Chennai to Kuala Lumpur and back, Air Asia’s advertised fare in Rs 3500 One way. But when I tried booking, it showed two options- a regular fare of Rs 3948 and a promo fare of Rs 2008.
Fair enough, I selected Rs 2008 and proceeded… (for the sake of saving 2000 rupees, I had to sacrifice half a day of the vacation-instead of taking Saturday morning flight which would have given me half a day at the destination, I booked a less popular Saturday evening flight, which reaches Sunday morning)
I was shown a total return fare of Rs 6000 (Rs 2008 is base fare one way + various surcharges and fees)
If I had to select regular fare of Rs 3948 and return fare of Rs 2008, total would have been Rs 8140
I thought Rs 6000 is fair enough. It is still half of what anyone else would charge (Air India express and Jet charge about 12k for a return ticket to Kuala Lumpur )
Next I had to declare if I want to checkin any baggage, at extra cost… Rs 550 for under 15kgs, Rs 750 for 25 kgs, one way. I chose to skip this, thinking for a 2 day trip I should manage with a cabin bag.
Next I had an option to select seats-You can select your preferred seat, at an extra cost of Rs 450 per seat… else you’ll be allotted seats at the time of boarding, based on availability… I chose to gave up on this, as I could save Rs 900 on round trip
Next was meals preference- opted for veg meal at Rs 173
If you want convenience kit, Rs 350 extra (not sure what all it includes, guess tissue paper and such stuff)
Next was to select if I want shuttle in Kuala Lumpur… I didn’t select this- will decide on the ground if it is needed. I guess they’ll ask us to walk till the terminal instead of taking us in a bus…
AirAsia charges Rs 120 per ticket for paying through credit card… totally it costed about 13.5k for 2 people with meals (and no checkin bag or shuttle or anything else),which was still about 40% cheaper than what regular airlines would have charged. If I'd selected seats, opted for checkin bag & convenience kit, it would have added another 2400 Rs per person for return ticket, making the cost difference between Air Asia and full service airline to about 25%.
When I tried booking 3rd ticket, the Rs 2008 promo fares had gone and I had to book at regular price of Rs 3948 & taxes. Have to work on Visa part next. Haven’t made specific plans as to what to do there in Kaula lampur for 2 days- initial plan is to book a budget hotel and check out the city using some city tour services. Any recommendation welcome.With about 7k per person spent on airfare, aiming to cover other expenses- visa, hotel, site seeing in another 7k per person, so that trip should cost not more than 14k per person.
Keeping expectations very low and making this short and experimental trip to Malaysia. If all goes well, can plan more such visits whenever AirAsia offers promotional fares. Thankfully AirAsia is not charging extra for seatbelts, emergency door, oxygen mask etc
Petronas Twintowers: Photo by Partho
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AirAsia charges Rs 120 per ticket for paying through credit card… totally it costed about 13.5k for 2 people with meals (and no checkin bag or shuttle or anything else),which was still about 40% cheaper than what regular airlines would have charged. If I'd selected seats, opted for checkin bag & convenience kit, it would have added another 2400 Rs per person for return ticket, making the cost difference between Air Asia and full service airline to about 25%.
When I tried booking 3rd ticket, the Rs 2008 promo fares had gone and I had to book at regular price of Rs 3948 & taxes. Have to work on Visa part next. Haven’t made specific plans as to what to do there in Kaula lampur for 2 days- initial plan is to book a budget hotel and check out the city using some city tour services. Any recommendation welcome.With about 7k per person spent on airfare, aiming to cover other expenses- visa, hotel, site seeing in another 7k per person, so that trip should cost not more than 14k per person.
Keeping expectations very low and making this short and experimental trip to Malaysia. If all goes well, can plan more such visits whenever AirAsia offers promotional fares. Thankfully AirAsia is not charging extra for seatbelts, emergency door, oxygen mask etc
Petronas Twintowers: Photo by Partho
Similar: Srilankan Trip: Purpose, FAQ, Digest * Chile Posts digest *
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