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AirAsia X: Kuala Lumpur to Singapore flight experience

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On 11 November 2019, AirAsia transferred two of its existing landing slots on its Kuala Lumpur - Singapore route to its sister company AirAsia X. Following the transfer, two pairs of flights between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are now operated by AirAsia X using its long-haul Airbus A330 aircraft. As this flight is relatively new, I managed to get a cheap one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore to try out this "new" AirAsia X short-haul flight. Background Info: AirAsia - AirAsia X slot transfer The flight slot transfers from AirAsia to AirAsia X were made via a profit sharing agreement signed by both sister companies on 10 Nov 2019. Under the terms of the agreement, AirAsia will transfer two of its Kuala Lumpur - Singapore slots to AirAsia X, while AirAsia X will share 50% of the net operating profit of thhe route with AirAsia on a monthly basis throughout the term of the agreement. AirAsia logo AirAsia X logo                   The profit sharing agr

Aeroline: Premium, first-class coach from Singapore to Malaysia

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The Singapore - Kuala Lumpur coach route is one of the most popular and most competitive routes in the region. On an average weekend, there is a coach departing Singapore for KL (and vice versa) every 15 to 30 minutes. In addition to regular 27- or 30-seater coaches, there also exists a special breed  or niche of premium, first-class coaches that offer amenities such as on-board entertainment system, ( almost )-flat beds, on-board meals, etc. at premium prices. Aeroline is one of the few coach operators in the sector that offer premium coach services for KL and Singapore. In addition to highly competitive fares, Aeroline also has frequent coach departures, and is currently the only operator to offer on-board toilet in its coaches. Travel Experience: HarbourFront, Singapore to Sunway Pyramid by Aeroline coach Aeroline coaches depart from HarbourFront Centre (next to HarbourFront MRT and VivoCity). Aeroline's service centre is located at level 2 of the ferry/cruise ter