Air Asia was voted the world's best low-cost airline in 2009 and 2010. It is a Malaysian-owned airline, and Asian destinations include Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Iran, Philippines, Taiwan, China and South Korea. They also offer intercontinental flights to Australia and the UK from Kuala Lumpur. Air Asia flies to its Asian destination cities from hubs in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Johor Bharu, Kota Kinabalu, Jakarta, Bandung and Bali. On the long-haul flights, Air Asia also offers a flat seat option in business class. Booking is cheapest when done online with e-Tickets being issued.
Air Asia
LCC Terminal, Jalan KLIA S3, Southern Support Zone
Kuala Lumpur International Airport 64000 Sepang
Selangor Darul Ehsan
60-3-2171-9333
airasia.com
Nok Air is a Thai low-cost domestic airline. From its base in Bangkok's Don Muang Airport, Nok Air flies to the Thai cities of Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, Udon Thani, Trang, Nakhon Phanom, Sakhon Nakhon, Buriram, Phitsanulok and Ubon Rachatani. Booking is done through the Nok Air website, or internal Thai agents, with e-Tickets being issued.
Nok Air
183 Rajanakarn Building, 17th floor, South Sathorn Road,
Yannawa, Sathorn,
Bangkok 10120
66-2-627-2000
66-2-627-9830
nokair.com
The Singapore-based Tiger Airways offers flights connecting southeast Asia, Australia and India. Tiger Airways flies to China, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam and numerous destinations within the Australian states. Booking is done online, and unlike other low-cost carriers, it is possible to book all legs for a journey in one booking rather than having to make separate bookings, but passengers must still check in for each flight individually, as there are no transfer facilities. Tickets are issued electronically.
Tiger Airways Pte Ltd
Changi Airport Post Office
P.O. Box 82
Singapore 918143
65-680-84437
tigerairways.com
Lion Air is an Indonesian low-cost carrier flying to more than 36 destinations, operating more than 226 flights daily. Flight hubs are in Jakarta, Manado, Bali, Makassar and Surabaya. International destinations served include Malaysia and Vietnam. As well as online booking, Lion Air offers the ability to reserve your seat through SMS and upgrade your seat to a business class seat. Tickets are booked online and issued electronically.
Lion Air
Lion Air Tower
Jl. Gajah Mada No.7, Jakarta Barat
Jakarta 10130
62-804177-8899
62-021634-8744
lionair.co.id
