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Officially launched on 25/2/2015, AirAsia Asean Pass (AAP) and AirAsia Asean Pass + (AAP+) promise significant cost savings for journeys across Southeast Asia.
The AirAsia Asean Pass is a specially crafted product for free-spirited travelers, encouraging exploration within the Asean community. This unique offering allows us to build bridges across the region, attracting more international visitors to Southeast Asia – a perfect tool to foster Asean integration. AirAsia Group CEO, Mr. Tony Fernandes, states: “We are consistently diversifying our flying options at AirAsia, and the AirAsia Asean Pass is a new enhancement to make the dream of flying effortlessly achievable.”
So, what makes AAP so special? Let's delve into it!
Definition
– The AAP is available for purchase at $160, covering 10 destinations within 30 days.
– The AAP+ card is available for purchase at $290, covering 20 destinations within 60 days.
Calculating AAP card points (similar for AAP+):
Key Points to Note:
– AAP and AAP+ cards consolidate payments into a single currency, allowing seamless travel across various countries without payment complications.
– Ideal for travel enthusiasts and frequent business travelers. Longer routes, such as Myanmar, Indonesia, and the Philippines, bring additional benefits.
– The card is valid for one year from the payment date. The 30-day period starts from the first flight for AAP, and 60 days for AAP+.
– Boost your wanderlust.
– Perfect as a gift purchase.
– Applicable for guests aged 12 and above.
– Payment accepted via credit card.
– Not applicable for round-trip bookings.
– Flights must be purchased at least 14 days before departure.
– Seat availability depends on the aircraft's current occupancy.
– In Vietnam, flights are available only to Bangkok or Malaysia. If you choose Bangkok for your outbound journey, your return route will undoubtedly be from Malaysia.
– Taxes, fees, seats, meals, and insurance will be calculated separately.
– No point refunds for flights beyond the specified date.
Connections to Vietnam:
• From Thailand:
– Bangkok – Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City
• From Malaysia:
– Johor Bahru – Ho Chi Minh City
– Kuala Lumpur – Ho Chi Minh City/Da Nang (*)/Hanoi (*)
(*) Flights under 2 hours are equivalent to 1 flight point, while flights lasting 2 hours or more are equivalent to 3 flight points. In Vietnam, the Kuala Lumpur to Da Nang or Hanoi route and vice versa are counted as 3 points/flight. Other routes are counted as 1 point/flight.
Southeast Asia has witnessed robust growth in the aviation market in recent years. Passenger numbers for air travel in Asia are expected to increase by 6.7% annually over the next 20 years, from 780 million passengers in 2010 to 2.2 billion in 2030. The low-cost carrier AirAsia currently holds around 25% of the market share.
According to Traveltimes.vn
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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourMarch 2, 2015
