EG's Travelogue

AirAsia received its first Airbus A321neo aircraft on November 2019, with 352 more to be delivered over the next few years. The A321neo is a re-engined and enhanced version of the A321 that offers better fuel efficiency, range, and carrying capacity, and have the potential to alter the dynamics of the regional budget airline industry.  I managed to secure a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore on board AirAsia's first Airbus A321neo, 9M-VAA.  Introduction: Airbus A321neo  The Airbus A321neo is an evolution of the original A321 featuring a pair of new engines that offered better fuel efficiency as well as refinements found on the A320 Enhanced (sharklets, aerodynamic refinements, and weight-saving features).  In 2012, AirAsia placed an order for 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft, later increased to a total of 353 in early 2019 after the airline "upsized" its outstanding order of 253 A320neos to A321neos. When all of these aircraft are deliver...

AirAsia flight AK6172/6173 is a direct flight between Johor Bahru, Johor  and Alor Setar, Kedah  and holds the distinction as the longest domestic flight within Peninsular Malaysia , with a scheduled flight time of 1 hour 20 minutes. This direct flight is operated 4 times per week, providing direct flight connection between Johor Bahru and the northern states, and provide an alternative to flying to/from the busier Penang International Airport. Part 1: Checking in at Senai International Airport I arrived at Senai International Airport via Causeway Link AA1, an airport bus service running non-stop between JB Sentral and Senai Airportt. The Aeromall is an extension of the original airport terminal building. Several retail and dining outlets can be found within the Aeromall. AirAsia's self check-in kiosks are located to the left of the Aeromall. As I have previously checked-in via the mobile app, all I needed to do was to get my boarding pass printed from the s...