Crucial Information about the AirAsia student discount.

A student discount is a notable reduction in the price of a product or service offered exclusively to students currently enrolled in a school, college, or university. At the same time, you are heading to make the reservation for your scheduled flight with Air Asia and proceeding to apply for the student discount. Thus, AirAsia does not offer a general student discount; however, it participates in specific government initiatives and promotions that provide discounts or subsidies for students. Therefore, AirAsia has particular initiatives, such as the Malaysian FlySiswa e-voucher, for eligible students at public universities. There is also a special program called WPUA for university staff and students, designed for official use and occasional regional promotions, such as the "Back-to-School" program in the Philippines. 

About the FLY siswa program - for Malaysian students:

The FLY siswa program is a government initiative that provides Malaysian university students from Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan with subsidized air travel to and from Peninsular Malaysia. 

• Subsidy: Eligible students receive a RM400 flight voucher to use for one economy class flight between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. 
• Price ceiling: A price ceiling of RM599 is imposed on one-way economy class tickets during the three days preceding major festive celebrations. 
• Additional perks: You get up to 30% off flights year-round, along with the complimentary date changes and special offers for family and friends. 
• Eligibility: The program is open to students pursuing tertiary education at public universities, polytechnics, community colleges, matriculation colleges, and institutions of Teacher Education in Malaysia.
• Duration: The FLYsiswa initiative is an annual program. 

How to get it: Apply via the Air Asia website or through the FlySiswa link on the AirAsia MOVE app. After a successful application, the voucher number is sent to the student's email.

How to use it: Enter the voucher number on the payment page during the booking. 

Other discounts and savings:

Back-to-school promotions: AirAsia and its affiliated services, such as AirAsiaMove, offer seasonal discounts around the back-to-school period. 

• AirAsia MOVE Back-to-school Program: provides a discount on flights with other airlines booked through the AirAsia MOVE app. 
• Referral Program: The MOVE app also features a "Refer A Friend" program, where you can earn points by referring a friend.

Seasonal and General Promotions: Students can save money by keeping an eye on AirAsia's general promotions and sales that may occur throughout the year. 

AirAsia Academy: While not a travel discount, AirAsia's education platform offers affordable online learning content, which can be a separate student-related benefit. 

Types of discounts:

Promotional sales: AirAsia frequently runs sales with significant discounts. 

• Free seats: Promotions sometimes include "free seats" based on the base fare only, with taxes and fees still applicable on select domestic and international routes. 
• Percentage off: Other deals offer percentage-based discounts on flights, hotels, or bundle packages that include flights and hotels. 

Promo codes: Specific codes are released for particular promotions and can provide discounts on different products and services.

• Location-based codes: Some codes are specific to certain regions, such as Indonesia or the Philippines. 
• Category-based codes: Other codes may be for specific services, such as hotel booking or in-app purchases. 

General savings for students. 

• Check promotions: Keep an eye out for special sales and seasonal promotions on the AirAsia website. 
• Subscribe to newsletters: Sign up for AirAsia's newsletter to get updates on future deals and offers. 
• Look for coupons: Search for and use any available coupons during the check-out process to lower your fare. 
• Consider budget airlines: Opt for a low-cost carrier, which is often cheaper, especially for short-haul flights. 
• Book in advance: For domestic flights, book at least a few weeks in advance, and for international flights, book about two months in advance to secure the best price.