1.I can't read the fine print!Do I need to print my itinerary?I'm travelling KL-Kuala Terengganu-KL.
2.Any chance of me not getting seats even though I have a booking?What if there's overbooking?
Thanks.
jeanctc
2
jeroen
No print needed though it's always good to have one just in case. Bring the booking number. But in practice you just hand over your passport and they check if you're in the system and that's it.
Overbooking is a nasty nasty trick by commercial airlines that is NOT employed by the budget airlines. Once they sell a seat, they assume you'll be on it. If not, your problem. The other airlines have this warped thinking that even is a seat is sold and paid for, they can sell it again just in case some people don't show up. This also has to do with people being able to change travel dates easier than with budget airlines... potentially leaving empty seats.
4
newfiesarenotdumb
You will have more fun if you learn to relax and stop getting stessed over stupid things.
5
jeanctc
Not wanting to miss a flight is stupid?!Next time give some more constructive advice.If not then why bother replying?Doesn't help anyone and THAT is stupid!
6
angellee
Hello there...
I have been on Air Asia flight several times and I would say that it is a GREAT way to travel CHEAPLY - I have bought tickets for FREE SEVERAL times.. just look out for the free promotions every now and then! The last one just ended yesterday! And I bought Free Tickets to Kota Kinabalu in OCT! yippeeeee climbing mount KK....!!! yess yess!
Just some things to share
1) Bookings on weekdays are cheaper
2) Bookings several months in advance always gives you a cheaper price! No doubt about that. This is how a budget airline does its pricing.
2) Best to book the earliest flight out of the country and the latest flight coming back to the country
Reason being for budget airlines, if the flights are not fully booked during the day, there is a tendency for them to delay the flights to consolidate more people flying on one flight. I have had delayed flights before and had to wait for 6 hours before I flew out to go back to my home country. So my advice is if you are not time-conscious, then you can book anytime during the day. But after travelling several times in Air Asia, I have learnt to buy the last flight back to my home country and not suffer any frustrations due to delayed flights
3) Food on the plane is pretty expensive, so do not be surprised that you have to pay 5 time for a coffee or tea.
OTherwise AIR AISA is absolute WAY to travel for budget travellers like me :)
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7
lizac
OP...can relax completely...they are excellent. #6 is also right except point 2. These airlines work on supply and demand. As an example I bought a ticket to Bangkok cheaper than a friend...I booked 1 day ahead and he booked 3 months. However, I tend to buy in advance...prices are mre likely to stay the same and go up, than down as they tend to be close to full.
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