Air Asia vs Tiger and Jetstar.

I read a news report yesterday that Air Asia has once again won the coveted award of World's Best Low Cost Airline. Congratulations to Air Asia!

But does Air Asia deserve the award?

My first encounter with Air Asia was on its inaugural  flight to Miri  from  Singapore  a few  weeks ago. I commented on my blog that I'd establish whether Air Asia's bragging rights  was hype or reality.

I've travelled on both Tiger and Jetstar, and now Air Asia so I'm now in a good position to make a realistic comparison. Don't worry although I'm from Singapore I'll give credit where credit is due.

I must admit Air Asia made a good first impression on me on the flight to Miri from Singapore.

The meals on board were reasonably priced, and the quantity was ample. Announcements were made in BOTH English and Bahasa Melayu. I particularly like the cabin crew's uniform which was stylish and professional looking. They struck me as friendly and helpful.

If you didn't know that  Air Asia is a budget airline, you'd be have thought it is  a full-service airline.

In short, Air Asia deserves the tag of World's Best Low Cost Airline, trouncing both Tiger and Jetstar  from  Singapore.

Would  I fly  on  Air  Asia again? Certainly. Pasti !

Wish list: I hope Air Asia will fly to Cairo, the gateway to the Middle East and Africa, in the near future.

Miri, Sarawak

Sarawak, infamously dubbed Land of the Headhunters, will welcome me on Wednesday next week. With a lion dance hopefully?

Lion dance? Yes, you see, it's Air Asia inaugural flight to Miri (situated in northern Sarawak)famed for its national parks like Niah Naional Park and the World Heritage Site at Mulu caves.

It's also my very first flight with Air Asia which boasts that it's the best budget airline in the world. Hmm...l'll let readers know to what extent this is true or whether it's
just pure hype.

If you like trekking, nature/wildlife photography and exciting river rides in the heart of Borneo perhaps Miri might appeal to you.

And, hey, you need only $50 for the air ticket -loose change really.

I hope my head doesn't end up hanging from the ceiling of a longhouse!