Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Lombok :: Welcoming Ceremony

12 October 2012 -The day AirAsia inaugural direct flight from Kuala Lumpur landed at Lombok international airport. The local tourism body and airport authorities hosted a very grand welcoming ceremony.

A group of Lombok beauty queens dressed up in the traditional Sasak ethnic outfit were there to welcome the guests. On the tarmac, another group of traditional performers performed a traditional welcoming dance.

The entire event was very interesting as the people of Lombok are very cultured, and the elements are reflected in their events.

Random fact: Media in Indonesia are called "Pers"

Lombok :: Kuta

Upon touch down, I made my way to Novotel Lombok, which is about 25minutes drive from the Lombok International Airport.

The hotel is extremely nice (and perfect for honeymooners!). The architecture and decorations is rich in indigenous culture and traditions. It is located in Kuta, which is literally a surfers' paradise.

I was blown away when I first saw the sandy beach and crystal clear waters.

I'd like to go back to Kuta and spend an entire day by the beach.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Lombok

I just got back from Lombok. It was a pretty tiring trip, but the spectacular view made it all worth it. I can't wait to go back again.

I will blog about it more soon.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Now Everyone Can Fly To Lombok!

AirAsia celebrated its inaugural flight to Lombok, Indonesia today with 100% full flight which departed from Kuala Lumpur at 8.35am.

Our CEO, Aireen Omar joined the flight, accompanied by an entourage consisted of AirAsia and West Nusa Tenggara Governor’s office representatives.

The celebrations did not end in Kuala Lumpur. Flight AK 1408 received a grand welcome at Lombok International Airport upon touching down at 11.45am.

Lets check out some pics!

By the way, in conjunction with the inaugural flight celebration, AirAsia presents another promotion for Kuala Lumpur – Lombok. Grab the promotional all-in-fares from as low as *RM149, with the booking period from now until 21 October 2012, for the travel period from 3 January to 31 March 2013.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Saturday, September 29, 2012

New AirAsia Mobile App!

Great news!!

The new AirAsia Mobile App on iTunes store is back. Its newer, fresher and a whole lot sexier!

You can now search, book your flights and pre-book your meals, baggage weight, sport equipment and other ancillary products! The app even have ‘On-board Menu’ with full visuals for you to pick from.

Everybody’s favourite function, the Mobile Check-in with 2D bar code is also back, making travelling a whole lot easier.

The app is available in 8 local languages, download it NOW at http://itunes.apple.com/th/app/airasia/id565050268?mt=8

A Promise Well Delivered

Im sure many remember the promise made by Tony Fernandes during 2011 SEA Games in Jakarta.

Someone asked him on Twitter if he could dedicate a special Harimau Muda livery if the team won the final. He straightaway said "YES!"

He's always been a man of his word, and recently the special “Semangat Harimau Muda” livery was unveiled.

The promise has been fulfilled with a special Airbus A320 decked in the team’s yellow and black colours. It proudly displays the roaring Malaysian Tiger that has been the symbol of the country’s football team.

Check out the photos for the memorable moments of the livery launch.

Monday, September 17, 2012

One Million FREE SEATS!

The best way to experience all of AirAsia's great destinations is by grabbing THE most awaited Free Seats promotion which will begin at 0001hrs (GMT+8) on 18 September 2012 for domestic flights throughout AirAsia Berhad (AK flights), Thai AirAsia (FD flights), AirAsia Indonesia (QZ flights) and Philippines AirAsia (PQ flights).

Free seats to hot-selling domestic destinations such as Penang, Langkawi, Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Sibu, Kuching, Miri and many more are up for grabs from RM26 one way (with only airport taxes and fees applicable).

The booking period for this Free Seats promotion will be from 18-23 September 2012, for the travel period from 1 April - 30th September 2013.

The 1 million free seats are available exclusively online at www.airasia.com.

Free Seats to international destinations will be available from 0001hrs (GMT+8) 20 September and the destinations will be announced later.

Go grab your free seats now!

Update: I just got my free seats to Alor Setar!

Sunday, September 9, 2012

FOURsome Magazine!

The coolest inflight magazine comes in four new covers this month!

Why four you may ask.. And the answer is it's in celebration of AirAsia's fourth Skytrax Best Low-Cost Airline win.

Discover the beauty of Chongqing and Vanarasi, learn about aircraft functionality from Captain Lim and check out exclusive feature on QPR Asia Tour & tribute livery plane.

I know few people like to *steal* the magazine on board. If you are one of them, you don't need to do that anymore coz you may download the e-mag for FREE and read at your convenience. Link: http://www.airasia.com/travel3sixty/downloads

~Cheers!

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Hari Raya @ AirAsia

I think ive attended at least 4 Hari Raya celebrations at AirAsia.

Communications team had a pot luck, and few other departments organised it too.

The main highlight was AirAsia Hari Raya open house for Allstars. It was a fun event with loads of yummy food!

Our beloved chairman, Dato Aziz Bakar join the CEOs for Malaysia, AirAsia X and Singapore for a lunch event at the AirAsia Academy.

Great to be in a company where every celebrations is recognised and celebrated as a family.

Aidilfitri Hang Out

My Aidilfitri is never complete without an occasion with my buddies.

It was great that we get to hang out and enjoy the festive food. But we all know that aidilfitri is more than just about food – it’s about catching up, forgiveness, being grateful and so much more.

The last Aidilfitri party i had was at my old rented place, and this is the first time I'm organising it at my own place. In a way, it's a 2-in-1 event la.

Blessed to be surrounded by so much love.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Eid Mubarak!

Eid Mubarak to all Muslims!

Remember the true Raya is a safe Raya! Have fun stuffing your face with food (I know I will!)

Ku Lambai Cahaya

Hilang dari pandangan zahir,
Di hatiku tetap kau hadir,
Suram naluriku menggamit syahdu,
Oh entahkan bila terubat nanti.

Nurkasih yang bersinar,
Tak mungkin pudar,
Biar seketika,
Rupanya tuhan lebih menyayangi,
Menjemputmu kembali.

Seharum wangian kasturi,
Doa dan rinduku hanya untukmu sayang,
Nun jauh di taman Firdausi,
Bahgia kau di singgahsana,
Ku redha kau pergi membawa cahaya.

~Izwan Pilus

Me : Wan, i suka lagu "Ku lambai cahaya" dalam album u tu.
Wan : Tu lagu orang mati!


Susah nak kumpulkan tenaga untuk dengar lagu ni. Bak kata lirik lagu ni, hilang dari pandangan zahir, dihati tetap kau hadir. Suram naluri menggamit syahdu entah bila akan terubat.

I miss you my friend. Al-Fatihah.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Heartwarming Short Film :: Petronas Hari Raya 2012

Hari Raya is never complete without the latest Petronas Aidilifitri commercial, a tradition created by the late Yasmin Ahmad.

This year, they went all out and produced a short film.

Check it out:

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Painful Dreams

After reading few articles about the crazy demanding training (especially China's Olympic factory), I am extremely amazed by the price athletes have to pay for the medals.

It was reported that in China, children as young as six are handpicked to be the next generation of Chinese medal winners. They went to state-run schools where they get minimal education, but their core focus is on extreme training. They train every single day, for years! They all have the same goal; to become a world champion, to win honor for the country.

One story is incredibly mind-boggling. Wu Minxia, a Chinese diving athlete won gold in the 3-meter synchronized springboard, becoming the first diver ever to win golds at three consecutive games. After her victory celebrations, her parents informed her of family secrets which has been kept away from her.

She was told that her grandparents had died a year ago, and her mother was diagnosed with cancer eight years ago! All were kept away from her due to the strict athletics program, which separates children from their families and controls every aspect of their lives.

To the rest of athletes, I'm sure they have a different form of sacrifice which are equally painful. Monetary investment can be staggering with coaches fees, training facilities and travelling.

I honestly wonder if it's worth the sacrifice.

But then, I was very moved by athletes tearing up during the victory ceremonies.

From their faces, you could almost see the years of tireless training, energy & time invested. It was the most awaited "dream" where they are finally celebrated and at the same time allow their home country to be united. The highlight of the ceremony is of course when the national anthem is played and the national flag raised.

Maybe its worth it. Nothing comes easy in life. You have to move your ass to reach the top. The harder you work, the faster you reach your destination. And if you fail, your only option is to work harder, and try again.

Aseanita

Meet Aseanita, a cute young fictional character of Asean heritage and she speaks for all of us who calls the Asean region home.

She is on a quest to build a community who are proud to call Asean their home. She is also very generous, (she has been giving out FREE flights daily in conjunction with the 45th ASEAN Day!)

Join her in a remarkable journey exploring the best of Asean and play your part by spreading the word too!

Find her on Facebook (http://facebook.com/Aseanita) or on Twitter (@Aseanita).

Fly to Asean destinations from as low as RM29!

The good news keep coming!

To mark the launch of AirAsia asean and to help celebrate the 45th ASEAN Day, AirAsia is offering all-in fares from as low as RM29 one-way to all the 55 destinations in Asean that AirAsia flies to. The promotional fares are available for booking from today to 12 August 2012 at www.airasia.com and are valid for flights from 1 November 2012 to 31 January 2013.

Hotel deals of up to 50% in discount are also available at www.AirAsiaGo.com for the same booking and travel period.

AirAsia's nerve centre officially launched!

AirAsia asean, the regional base of the world’s best low-cost airline, was officially launched in Jakarta today.

The launch reaffirms AirAsia’s commitment to the Asean region, which it considers home, and coincides with the eve of the 45th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

AirAsia asean was set up as part of the regional expansion strategy of the group, which now includes six airlines, five of which are anchored in Asean: AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia Thailand, AirAsia Indonesia, AirAsia Philippines and AirAsia Japan, and AirAsia X.

The press conference was attended by more than 100 media from all over asean countries. Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of AirAsia said "The establishment of the AirAsia asean office in Jakarta as our regional base is to help to more fully deliver on our pledge – Now everyone can fly – to all the people of Asean and beyond.



Friday, August 3, 2012

AirAsia Japan Took Off!

It was an exciting day for AirAsia Allstars as AirAsia Japan paints Japan skies RED with its inaugural flights to Fukuoka and Sapporo on August 1st!

The inaugural flight to Fukuoka (JW8541) took off at 0700hrs (sharp) local time, where the dream has taken off with an almost full flight!

It was truly a dream come true for all of us at AirAsia! Check out some of the photos taken from the press conference held in Narita Airport!

Water Business!

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