Air Asia's another 1st is a success.......

Have you ever heard the word "web check-in"..... ?? well this is AirAsia and AirAsia X’s latest addition to self check-in facility – the web check-in that was made available from Tuesday, 17 February 2009.

With the new innovation, air travelers can now save time on pre-departure procedures by using the free web check-in facility implemented across AirAsia and AirAsia X’s entire network.

Passengers can check in from anywhere even in the offices and their homes, provided there is an internet access.

To those who are still in the dark on Air Asia, well this are some infos.

Air Asia is Asia's largest low fare, no frills airline - with the tagline - Now Everybody Can Fly!!!

A low-cost airline based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Air Asia operates scheduled domestic and international flights and pioneered low cost travelling in Asia.

It is also the first airline in the region to implement fully ticketless travel and unassigned seats.

AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia, services the most extensive network in South East Asia with over 114 routes covering more than 64 destinations.

Within the grasp of 7 years of operation, AirAsia has carried over 55 million passengers and grown its fleet from just two aircraft to 74.

The airline today is proud to be a truly ASEAN airline with established operations based in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, servicing a network stretching across all ASEAN nations and China.

This is further complemented by AirAsia X, its low cost long-haul affiliate carrier that currently flies to destinations in China and Australia. AirAsia thus is the only regional carrier with the largest destination network and highest flight frequencies.

AirAsia has been ranked Top 5 among the most recognized and admired airlines in the Asia Pacific Top 1000 Brands 2008 survey and voted as the Best Budget Airline in Asia by SmartTravelAsia.com for 3 consecutive years since 2006.

(source - air asia media release)

AirAsia guests have commended the airlines’ latest addition to its self check-in facility – the web check-in that was made available from Tuesday, 17 February 2009.

With the new innovation, air travelers can now save time on pre-departure procedures by using the free- of-charge web check-in facility implemented across AirAsia and AirAsia X’s entire network.

The web check-in facility allows AirAsia and AirAsia X guests to skip long check-in queues at the airport if they web check in at www.airasia.com from 48 to 4 hours before their scheduled flight departure. Web check in is available for all AirAsia and AirAsia X flights.

During web check-in, guests may also opt for AirAsia’s Baggage Supersize and “Pick A Seat,” new services that allow for carriage of more baggage weight and the option to choose seats, respectively. “Pick A Seat” has been smoothly implemented on all AirAsia flights beginning 17 February 2009.

AirAsia’s web check-in is complemented by the self check-in kiosks that allow self-check in from 6 to 1 hour before departure. Airports that allow kiosk check-in include those in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang), Thailand (Chiang Mai, Hatyai, and Phuket) and Indonesia (Jakarta and Bali).

With the latest addition of web check-in facility, AirAsia now boasts of three check-in options for its guests: via web at www.airasia.com, self check-in kiosk at selected airports, and through conventional check-in counters at airports.