Articles tagged “airasia”

This could end up changing everything about the beleaguered Indian aviation market, and what a comeback story it would be for Tata, the first company to launch an airline in India in 1932.

AirAsia will be the first foreign carrier to launch a new airline in India and could spur similar ventures as the country’s airline industry starts seeing the impact of eased investment rules enacted this fall.

The Indian aviation stake sale is on, as now Air Asia is on the hunt on its own, joining Emirates, Etihad and Qatar who are mostly interested in buying stakes in current Indian players.

It is a fascinating airline success story in a sector with few such stories. Can it replicate the success in Indonesia, and when it decides to, in India?

Chinese regulations tailored to keep state-owned airlines on top actually hurt domestic tourism by keeping prices high and options limited, although foreign budget airlines flying within China provide travelers some relief.

The quiet zone is located at the head of the plane so while it may save fliers from having the back of their seat kicked, it won’t block the sound of crying infants -- although what can you expect for free?

AirAsia does have plans to take on China, but first it wants to become the dominant low-cost player in the ASEAN region.

The 24-property-strong AirAsia subsidiary will use the investment to expand within Asia -- as well as new properties in Scotland and Saudi Arabia -- and wherever cheap flights can carry middle class travelers.