PETALING JAYA: Long haul budget airline AirAsia X has announced special fares for passengers affected by Qantas’ decision to ground its flights indefinitely.
“Anyone holding a valid Qantas ticket to any of our AirAsia X destinations in the next 48 hours can access our special one-way rescue fares of RM503,” said AirAsia X chief executive officer Azran Osman-Rani in a statement here yesterday. He said passengers with valid Qantas tickets could purchase a seat (if available) at the special fare at any AirAsia X check-in or service counter, which opens three hours prior to flight departure.
AirAsia’s flights are not affected by Qantas’ decision and a check withMalaysia Airlines (MAS) also revealed it does not share flights with the Australian carrier under code-share agreements. A check with the KL Internatio-nal Airport also confirmed that Qantas does not operate out of Malaysia.
At 2pm yesterday, Qantas grounded all its domestic and international flights in an unprecedented response against unions, amid unresolved disputes between both parties. Announcing the action, Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said all employees covered under the agreement currently in dispute would be locked out from Monday evening.
It is estimated that with more than 600 flights cancelled, at least 70,000 passengers worldwide will be affected. Passengers who choose to cancel their flight will be able to get a full refund.
-thestar online.
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