How low can you go?
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsiaX, which is now flying to Australia four times a week, is so far flying only to the Gold Coast but early indicators are that it intends to be at the bottom of the price range.
A one-way flight from the Gold Coast to Kuala Lumpur was listed at $250, then we added two meals at $7 each and a comfort kit for a further $7 (no inflight entertainment was available for purchase).
The potential catch with AirAsiaX is that it charges passengers to check in luggage, and while the price for a small bag is quite reasonable, a heavy suitcase can blow the budget.
The carrier charges $7 for up to 15 kilograms, then it jumps to $42 for up to 20 kilograms.
If you checked in 21 kilograms - not an uncommon weight for international travellers - you would be slugged $77.
This would take the total cost of the journey to $348, still the cheapest option but a big jump from the $250 you thought you would be paying.
source: http://www.smh.com.au/news/tips/how-low-can-you-go/2007/11/03/1193619191709.html?page=2
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