AirAsia Plans to Launch Low-Cost Airline in Cambodia

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AirAsia Cambodia ready to take off starting with three domestic destinations

  • AirAsia Cambodia is set to commence domestic flight operations to three destinations: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville.
  • Operations are scheduled to start on May 2, 2024, utilizing two A320 aircraft based at Phnom Penh International Airport.
  • AirAsia's extensive international network connects Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville to over 130 destinations across Asia and beyond.
  • Promotional fares start as low as USD49 one-way, with 6,000 free seats available for booking.
  • The airline aims to play a pivotal role in reshaping Cambodia's aviation landscape, contributing to economic growth and tourism development.
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There are still some $27 One Way Flights from Siem Reap to Sihanoulkville
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This info came through in the nick of time!
I was just about to buy a ticket to BKK costing $55 ($7 of which is refundable for my Khmer partner) and includes baggage allowance. On arrival I'd have had to pay $1 for the 30 minute train ride into the city.
But now I can get a "free" seat to go to SAI for $49 (less $1 tax refund for Khmers but no baggabge included).
No brainer. Angkor Wat here I come.
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armchairlawyer wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:28 pm This info came through in the nick of time!
I was just about to buy a ticket to BKK costing $55 ($7 of which is refundable for my Khmer partner) and includes baggage allowance. On arrival I'd have had to pay $1 for the 30 minute train ride into the city.
But now I can get a "free" seat to go to SAI for $49 (less $1 tax refund for Khmers but no baggabge included).
No brainer. Angkor Wat here I come.
Sounds like 44$ fuel surcharge and 5$ departure tax.
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Almost $20 are airport & government fees. Which the AirAsia management has already complained about it, that the fees in Cambodia are much higher than other ASEAN countries.

Fees and taxes for domestic AirAsia flight in Cambodia
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Fees and taxes for domestic AirAsia flight in Malaysia
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Fees and taxes for domestic AirAsia flight in Thailand
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rogerrabbit wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:59 pm Almost $20 are airport & government fees. Which the AirAsia management has already complained about it, that the fees in Cambodia are much higher than other ASEAN countries.

Fees and taxes for domestic AirAsia flight in Cambodia
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Fees and taxes for domestic AirAsia flight in Malaysia
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Fees and taxes for domestic AirAsia flight in Thailand
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I dare say they have also raised the small matters of the high passport fees in Cambodia (this could explain why they have started with only domestic routes) and the tourist visa charges (again not a factor with domestic routes). My guess is these isssues will be addressed in about 15 months time, coincidental with a certain event.
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armchairlawyer wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:17 pm
rogerrabbit wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:59 pm Almost $20 are airport & government fees. Which the AirAsia management has already complained about it, that the fees in Cambodia are much higher than other ASEAN countries.

Fees and taxes for domestic AirAsia flight in Cambodia
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Fees and taxes for domestic AirAsia flight in Malaysia
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Fees and taxes for domestic AirAsia flight in Thailand
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I dare say they have also raised the small matters of the high passport fees in Cambodia (this could explain why they have started with only domestic routes) and the tourist visa charges (again not a factor with domestic routes). My guess is these isssues will be addressed in about 15 months time, coincidental with a certain event.
Is the fuel surcharge a fixed amount? Surely it is based on the distance flown and is a carrier imposed charge, not a government one.
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Additionally, If I understand correctly the new routes will be from the new tech airport(from next year) which is 20kms outside of pp to the new Siem reap airport which is about the same 20km distance from Sr town. How much more money and time will that add? I would guess 4 hours in total. Including flight time, transportation, check in/out boarding etc.

Might be better to take a private taxi or even a bus
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I think the new PP airport is a little bit further out than that, 30-40 km's.
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New SR airport is 50+ Kms from town!!!
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
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