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Fly to Hanoi with AirAsia from only RM 49.99

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Book from 27th to 30th August 2006 to Enjoy This Special Fare

SEPANG, 26th August 2006 – ‘Xin chao from AirAsia!’, that’s how they say ‘Greetings from AirAsia!’ in Vietnamese. AirAsia lives up to its promise of strengthening flight connectivity within ASEAN by adding Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam under its staple of cities, and once again proving that it is a leading low fare airline, AirAsia is making it affordable for everyone to fly to Hanoi from only RM49.99* / USD15. Beginning 4th October 2006, Asia’s largest low fare airline is set to commence daily flights to the land where Asian charm meets old French heritage. AirAsia’s special promotional fare for this new service is RM49.99*/USD15 one way for travels between 4th October 2006 to 24th March 2007. The booking period to enjoy this special fare is open only for four (4) precious days from 27th to 30th August 2006, therefore members of the public are encouraged to book early. Bookings can be done from tomorrow onwards through www.airasia.com. * All fares quoted are excluding airport taxes, fuel surcharges and fees, and are applicable for one-way travel only. Kathleen Tan, Executive Vice President – Commercial, said, “It has always been our vision to fly to Vietnam, particularly Hanoi which is a quaint, romantic city with warm, friendly locals and delectable Vietnamese cuisine. We are thrilled to add Hanoi to our growing flight network in ASEAN and we’d like to express our appreciation to our Government for supporting our commitment to serve every city in the region and to the Government of Vietnam for welcoming us into their country. And with AirAsia working closely with Tourism Malaysia in support of Visit Malaysia Year 2007, we are optimistic in boosting tourism economy and drive inbound passenger traffic for both countries.” “Many may not be aware that Hanoi has a shopping enclave of 36 streets with each street selling a particular kind of product ranging from silk, ceramics, silver jewellery, antiques, handicrafts and shoes among others. Hanoi is also the gateway to Halong Bay, Vietnam’s answer to Phuket island in Thailand. With our low fare, one will not only be able to bring the entire family for a holiday but will also have more to spend with their family and friends,” she added. Thai AirAsia, AirAsia’s sister company is currently serving Hanoi flights from Bangkok and by AirAsia introducing direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, guests will enjoy a convenient alternative to fly to Hanoi. AirAsia will operate seven (7) daily flights to Hanoi from 4th October 2006. Flight Schedule for Kuala Lumpur – Hanoi Flights from Departure / Arrival Flight No Frequency Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi 1705hrs / 1930hrs AK762 Daily Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur 2000hrs / 0025hrs AK763 Daily About Hanoi Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam is located in the northern region and serves as the centre for politics, economic and culture for Vietnam. Currently populated by more than 2 million citizens, Hanoi is a captivating city with two climatic seasons in a year, a hot season and a cold season. The hot season usually runs from February to May while the cold season is from November to January. For first time travelers, it is highly recommended that one tries the cyclos, which is similar to trishaws in Malaysia. For dining, one must also try Pho or noodles, a favourite among Vietnamese. Typically eaten for breakfast, it has a very distinct taste and fragrant smell. Pho is usually served in beef or chicken soup. Other not-be-be-missed Vietnamese food includes Banh Chung (Sticky Rice Cake), Cha Ca (Grilled Minced Fish) and Banh Tom (Crispy Shrimp Pastry). One must also indulge in a cup (or two) of Vietnamese coffee. They are rated among the world’s best for aroma and taste! Hanoi, rich with cultural history and charm, boasts a wide selection of attractions and among the favourites are The Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature. Other attractions include are Ngoc Son Temple, Quan Thanh Temple, Hai Ba Trung Temple, The History Museum, The Revolution Museum, The Army Museum and The Fine Arts Museum.

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