Fly the Low-Cost Skies of Asia Part 1

May 13th, 2008

There has never been a better time to travel on a budget in Asia. The continent with the largest population in the world now has the highest concentration of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in the world. LCCs are “no-frills” airlines which offer travelers a fraction of the usual ticket prices by eliminating the standard amenities like in-flight food and entertainment. But in some airlines, these amenities are available to passengers for a fee.

Flying to Asia on a Budget Passengers for some of these LCCs should make ample time allowances for connecting flights, as budget airlines are prone to land much later than the scheduled time. And they should travel light, or the excess baggage fees can make them end up paying as much as if they booked on a “non-budget” airline.

Here are the Asian LCCs as categorized by country destination. With this list, getting your dream vacation in Asia would be easy on your wallets. For Part 2 and 3 of Fly the Low-Cost Skies of Asia, we shall discuss each airline and what are their good and bad points to look out for.

Australia

Brunei

Air Asia

Cambodia

Air Asia | Bangkok Airways | Jetstar Asia | Siem Reap Airways

China

Hong Kong

India

Indonesia

Japan

Laos

Air Asia | Bangkok Airways | Siem Reap Airways

Macau

Air Asia | Cebu Pacific Air | Jetstar Asia | Tiger Airways| Viva Macau

Malaysia

Maldives

airberlin | Air India Express | Bangkok Airways | Jazeera Airways | Mihin Lanka

Myanmar

Air Asia | Bangkok Airways | Jetstar Asia | Hong Kong Exress Airways

Nepal

Air Arabia | FlyYeti | Hong Kong Exress Airways | JetLite

New Zealand

Jetstar | Pacific Blue Airlines | Polynesian Blue

Philippines

Singapore

South Korea

Cebu Pacific Air | Hansung Airlines (domestic only) | Jeju Air (domestic only)

Sri Lanka

Air Arabia | Air India Express | JetLite | Mihin Lanka

Taiwan

Cebu Pacific Air | Jetstar Asia | Hong Kong Exress Airways

Thailand

Vietnam

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One Response to “Fly the Low-Cost Skies of Asia Part 1”

Bellhop Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Heads up! Cebu Pacific Air is having a seat sale to all domestic and international destinations until Sunday! Now’s the best time to travel

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