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Selected links to blog postings that are controversial, amusing or just 'plane' interesting!
NOTE: By providing a link to the sites below, AviationRecord is neither endorsing the opinions of columnists or validating stories or information featuring on these sites. We merely highlight them in the interests of encouraging debate or entertainment.
GUT REELING: A Ryanair passenger eats a Euro 10,000 lottery ticket.
Qantas' A380 brings LAX to a standstill: A surprising account of how Los Angeles International Airport struggles to cope with the coming and going of Qantas' superjumbo... it even interferes with the airport's communications systems...
Shamed: the world's worst airports for flight delays - Forbes lists the world's worst airports for delayed flights - European airports feature most prominently, but Beijing ranks the worst
NY plane crash: Don't study the safety card - An intriguing column about today's Hudson River Airbus crash, which looks at how the flight crew delayed the plane's sinking, helping ensure all on board survived. Includes a dramatic photo of passengers lining the wings awaiting rescue.
Kids CAN behave in flight: Badly behaved kids on airplanes are one of the biggest gripes of frequent flyers. SmarterTravel.com has created a guide for minders of how to keep flying kids under control.
Going the extra inch: Marc Newson explains the challenges of designing the interior of Qantas' new Airbus A380.
Right airline, wrong destination: A cautionary tale of how a family bound for Lanzarote ended up in Turkey after a check-in counter mix-up and a lack of communication pre-takeoff...
SIZE MATTERS: A well-written feature from Australia on what to do when you don't get along with the person next to you on a long-haul flight.
AEROFLOP: A passenger films a 'spirited' safety demonstration by an Aeroflot stewardess.
DATE A HOSTIE... or a pilot... yes, a dating site hooking up air crew - or those "fascinated by the lifestyle".
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| Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
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Australia targets Malaysian holidaymakers
By Honey @ 11:17 AM :: 260 Views ::
0 Comments ::  :: Australia, Malaysia, Travel
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Tourism Australia, in partnership with Malaysia Airlines, has launched an ‘Only in Oz Holidays’ campaign.
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| Monday, 8 March 2010 |
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Malaysia makes Paris a daily destination
By Honey @ 2:22 PM :: 317 Views ::
0 Comments ::  :: Airline News, EU/CIS, Malaysia
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Malaysia Airlines will be offering an additional two non-stop daily flights each week from Kuala Lumpur to Paris, starting March 28 - making the service daily.
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| Tuesday, 2 March 2010 |
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AirAsia launches new sale promotion
By Honey @ 10:51 AM :: 1133 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: India, EU/CIS, Hong Kong, Malaysia
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AirAsia’s Big Sale is back with flights starting from A$4* from Kuala Lumpur.
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| Thursday, 18 February 2010 |
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New Year promo: AirAsia chops 20% off Aussie fares
By Honey @ 10:34 AM :: 1022 Views ::
0 Comments ::  :: Australia, Malaysia
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AirAsia is chopping 20 per cent off fares* from Australia to Malaysia and beyond to over 65 destinations to celebrate Chinese New Year.
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| Thursday, 11 February 2010 |
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AirAsia invests in Vietnamese budget airline
By Honey @ 10:01 AM :: 780 Views ::
0 Comments ::  :: Airline News, Malaysia, Vietnam
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AirAsia has bought a 30 per cent equity stake in VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company (VietJet Air) to establish a Vietnam-based joint venture low-cost airline.
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| Friday, 5 February 2010 |
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Malaysia Airlines makes connections easier
By Honey @ 3:41 PM :: 821 Views ::
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It is now easier for travellers to book Malaysia Airlines flights online to or from six key destinations in the UK and Ireland.
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| Friday, 5 February 2010 |
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AirAsia resumes flights to Tianjin
By Honey @ 10:51 AM :: 830 Views ::
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AirAsia has resumed its Kuala Lumpur –Tianjin flight following the temporary suspension of its services in November 2009 due to adverse weather conditions in North China.
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| Wednesday, 27 January 2010 |
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Air Asia launches six new India routes
By Honey @ 10:44 AM :: 834 Views ::
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AirAsia has extended its Indian footprint with the launch of direct flights to six new routes in the first quarter of 2010.
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| Thursday, 21 January 2010 |
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AirAsia makes checking-in easier
By Honey @ 2:13 PM :: 1127 Views ::
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Low-cost carrier AirAsia has introduced an internet and self check-in service, with kiosks at Kuala Lumpur's LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal) and various regional airports.
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| Wednesday, 6 January 2010 |
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Jetstar, AirAsia to create world-first alliance
By Honey @ 12:33 PM :: 1070 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: Australia, Malaysia
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Australia's Jetstar and Malaysia-based AirAsia group are to form a new carrier alliance they say will reduce costs, pool expertise and "ultimately result in cheaper fares for both carriers".
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| Thursday, 17 December 2009 |
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AirAsia launches Kochi – Kuala Lumpur route
By Honey @ 10:13 PM :: 911 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: Malaysia
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AirAsia has celebrated the successful launch of the Kochi - Kuala Lumpur route.
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| Thursday, 10 December 2009 |
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Malaysia Airlines develops mobile phone service
By Honey @ 8:02 AM :: 943 Views ::
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Malaysia Airlines has launched a mobile phone booking system that also connects bookings to Facebook, TripIt and Dopplr, enabling friends and colleagues to be informed about each other's travel plans.
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| Thursday, 26 November 2009 |
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Malaysian carriers battle on Australian routes
By Honey @ 8:30 AM :: 980 Views ::
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Malaysia Airlines will launch two new weekly non-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane effective March 28.
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| Wednesday, 18 November 2009 |
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AirAsia to fly Melbourne-KL twice daily
By Honey @ 4:00 PM :: 1391 Views ::
1 Comments :: :: Australia, Malaysia
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Malaysian-based low-cost airline AirAsia will boost services between Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne by offering two return flights daily.
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| Friday, 13 November 2009 |
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Malaysian invests in passenger services system
By Honey @ 11:31 AM :: 881 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: Malaysia
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In efforts to "simplify and enhance the travel experience" of its customers, Malaysia Airlines is to invest RM480 million ($A153 million) in its Passenger Services System over the next 10 years.
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| Wednesday, 28 October 2009 |
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Air Asia adds more Melbourne flights
By Honey @ 11:33 AM :: 1641 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: Australia, Malaysia
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AirAsia X will boost its flights between Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne by one return flight each week as the popular route continues to flourish.
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| Monday, 24 August 2009 |
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Malaysia launches worldwide low fares promo
By Honey @ 10:49 AM :: 3100 Views ::
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In conjunction with the Merdeka celebrations, Malaysia Airlines is running a four day air fare sale across domestic and international routes.
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| Thursday, 30 July 2009 |
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AirAsia X boosts Australian services
By Honey @ 1:26 PM :: 1547 Views ::
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Strong passenger demand has prompted Kuala Lumpur-based AirAsia X to boost its services between Australia's Gold Coast and KL, adding an extra two return flights each week.
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| Thursday, 9 July 2009 |
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AirAsia to add second daily Bali-Perth service
By Honey @ 10:47 AM :: 2350 Views ::
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AirAsia, Asia’s biggest low-cost carrier, will increase its new Bali-Perth service to twice daily from August 19.
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| Wednesday, 8 July 2009 |
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Malaysia Airlines suspends services to New York, Stockholm
By Honey @ 1:56 PM :: 1959 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: Malaysia, North America
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Malaysia Airlines will suspend its thrice-weekly services from Kuala Lumpur to New York via Stockholm vice versa from October.
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