Malaysian low-cost carrier, AirAsia, is offering ten people the chance to become a pilot, and no experience is required.
Wannabe aviators must prove themselves via the AirAsia blog from 1 April 2009 to 15 May 2009. Tell the airline why you deserve this opportunity and you could win the chance to fulfil your fantasies of flying.
AirAsia has put together a spoof video to inspire candidates, which can be viewed here:
Applicants must meet the requirements of basic entry as per the Department of Civil Aviation and AirAsia standards for pilot acceptance. These, along with specific entry details, can be viewed online here.
Good luck and happy flying!
Great news for travel lovers in the UK and Asia suffering from the credit crunch; Air Asia X, the Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier, has confirmed that it plans to start flights between the UK and it's Kuala Lumpur hub in early 2009.
According to ABTN, Tim Claydon, the airline's commercial adviser, made the statement at the World Travel Market in London and said an official announcement will be made in the coming weeks.
He added: "We have said we will be coming into the UK by early 2009."
The carrier is expected to fly to either Manchester or Stansted.
Air Asia flies from Kuala Lumpur across Asia, to destinations including Bangkok, Langkawi, Siem Reap, Hong Kong and Hanoi. The carrier also flies from KL to Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth in Australia.
To search for flights between the UK and Kuala Lumpur click here.
Photo by Christophe RAMOS via Flickr (Creative Commons).
