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Home News Auto News Tony Fernandes Jabs At ERL Price Hike, Says Its “Cheaper To Fly” - Or Drive? Tony Fernandes Jabs At ERL Price Hike, Says Its “Cheaper To Fly” - Or Drive? Auto News Jim Kem | December 15, 2015 11:34 am It's still fairly recent news that the Express Rail Link (ERL) won’t be operating on RM35 per one-way ticket anymore. From January 1st, 2016, passengers who wish to take the direct train to KLIA or KLIA2 will have to fork out an extra RM20 (to RM55) for the convenience.With that in view, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of AirAsia Bhd, decided to put a dent of his own at the increased fares through his Twitter account on Monday. It read: “On the ERL. It’s a great product but it’s expensive. Don’t understand. They got all of AirAsia passengers. Cheaper to fly.”Granted, there is a tinge of self-interest embedded in those words as AirAsia prides itself as being a more affordable airline operator, but there’s also a lot of truth in that. While you can’t expect an international flight to be as inexpensive, a domestic flight through a low-cost carrier, if booked early enough under the right conditions, may well be cheaper or comparable to the RM110 return cost of taking the ERL to and from KL Sentral. On December 1st, operators of the KLIA Express announced the fare hike, citing the rise of costs and labour as a primary reason, while also stating that the price has remained stagnant for 14 years since the service started. Public displeasure at the announcement was palpable, and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was quick to temper that with the announcement that discounts of up to 50 percent will be given to certain ERL passengers such as students, senior citizens, and the disabled. There are also travel card packages offered by ERL, aimed at frequent travellers, that can offer discounts of up to 40 percent off the usual RM55 fare, taking each journey to as low as RM33 (just shy of the current pre-hike fare). Without factoring in the cost of long-term parking, the price of driving to KLIA from Kuala Lumpur, even with tolls and fuel consumption figured realistically, makes much more financial sense than taking the ERL. Just make sure you’ve got someone willing to drop you off. On the erl. It's a great product but it's expensive. Don't understand. They got all of Airasia passengers. Cheaper to fly.— Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes) December 14, 2015 ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags 2015 AirAsia ERL KLIA KLIA Express KLIA2 Public Transportation Tony Fernandes Train Tune Group Print Jim Kem Content Producer There's just something about cars. It's a conveyance, it's a liability, it's a tool; but it can also be a source of joy, pride, inspiration and passion. It's much like clothes versus fashion. And like the latter, the pursuit of perfection never ends. Related News ERL Fare Hike Justifiable? Deputy Transport Minister Says KLIA Express Fares Stagnant For 14 Years Auto News Jim Kem | December 04, 2015 For the past 14 years, the to/from fare for the Express Rail Link (ERL) or KLIA Express as it is known more commonly, has remained unchanged. Since ... KLIA Express (ERL) Fare Hike Could Mean Boon For Metered Taxis Auto News Jim Kem | December 17, 2015 You live within greater Kuala Lumpur, you’re presented with a few options when wanting to arrive quickly, comfortably, and safely at the Kuala Lumpur ... KTM Komuter Fares To Increase By 36 Percent In December? Auto News Jim Kem | November 02, 2015 In the midst of pretty much everything increasing in price, we suppose it’s only natural for public transportation to follow suit as well. ... Teksi, e-Hailing Dikenakan Bayaran Masuk RM2 di KLIA2 Auto News Muhammad Sharil Tarmize | October 26, 2022 Penumpang udara yang memilih untuk menggunakan e-hailing atau teksi setelah mendarat di KLIA2 kini dikenakan caj tambahan sebanyak RM2.Caj RM2 ini ... Comments
Tony Fernandes Jabs At ERL Price Hike, Says Its “Cheaper To Fly” - Or Drive? Auto News Jim Kem | December 15, 2015 11:34 am It's still fairly recent news that the Express Rail Link (ERL) won’t be operating on RM35 per one-way ticket anymore. From January 1st, 2016, passengers who wish to take the direct train to KLIA or KLIA2 will have to fork out an extra RM20 (to RM55) for the convenience.With that in view, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of AirAsia Bhd, decided to put a dent of his own at the increased fares through his Twitter account on Monday. It read: “On the ERL. It’s a great product but it’s expensive. Don’t understand. They got all of AirAsia passengers. Cheaper to fly.”Granted, there is a tinge of self-interest embedded in those words as AirAsia prides itself as being a more affordable airline operator, but there’s also a lot of truth in that. While you can’t expect an international flight to be as inexpensive, a domestic flight through a low-cost carrier, if booked early enough under the right conditions, may well be cheaper or comparable to the RM110 return cost of taking the ERL to and from KL Sentral. On December 1st, operators of the KLIA Express announced the fare hike, citing the rise of costs and labour as a primary reason, while also stating that the price has remained stagnant for 14 years since the service started. Public displeasure at the announcement was palpable, and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was quick to temper that with the announcement that discounts of up to 50 percent will be given to certain ERL passengers such as students, senior citizens, and the disabled. There are also travel card packages offered by ERL, aimed at frequent travellers, that can offer discounts of up to 40 percent off the usual RM55 fare, taking each journey to as low as RM33 (just shy of the current pre-hike fare). Without factoring in the cost of long-term parking, the price of driving to KLIA from Kuala Lumpur, even with tolls and fuel consumption figured realistically, makes much more financial sense than taking the ERL. Just make sure you’ve got someone willing to drop you off. On the erl. It's a great product but it's expensive. Don't understand. They got all of Airasia passengers. Cheaper to fly.— Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes) December 14, 2015 ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags 2015 AirAsia ERL KLIA KLIA Express KLIA2 Public Transportation Tony Fernandes Train Tune Group
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ERL Fare Hike Justifiable? Deputy Transport Minister Says KLIA Express Fares Stagnant For 14 Years Auto News Jim Kem | December 04, 2015 For the past 14 years, the to/from fare for the Express Rail Link (ERL) or KLIA Express as it is known more commonly, has remained unchanged. Since ...
KLIA Express (ERL) Fare Hike Could Mean Boon For Metered Taxis Auto News Jim Kem | December 17, 2015 You live within greater Kuala Lumpur, you’re presented with a few options when wanting to arrive quickly, comfortably, and safely at the Kuala Lumpur ...
KTM Komuter Fares To Increase By 36 Percent In December? Auto News Jim Kem | November 02, 2015 In the midst of pretty much everything increasing in price, we suppose it’s only natural for public transportation to follow suit as well. ...
Teksi, e-Hailing Dikenakan Bayaran Masuk RM2 di KLIA2 Auto News Muhammad Sharil Tarmize | October 26, 2022 Penumpang udara yang memilih untuk menggunakan e-hailing atau teksi setelah mendarat di KLIA2 kini dikenakan caj tambahan sebanyak RM2.Caj RM2 ini ...