Can anyone share with me how does the airport tax be calculated or defined?

I used to fly with AirAsia from Johor Bharu but I don’t understand why Senai airport tax is higher than LCCT airport tax for flying to the same destination (either domestic or international flight). I also like to find out if we have to pay higher airport tax for the further routes from the same airport. And why do some countries impose higher airport tax while some airports are tax free?

I wish AirAsia would promote & have bargains on air fares for flights departing from Penang cause each time, its either from LCCT, Kota Kinabalu & Johor Bharu. What about us here in Penang? Its like we have to pay the so called 'full fare' as compared to our counterparts in the other states.

Also, on my frequent business trips to Bangkok via Thai AirAsia, I have noticed there are NO vegetarian food on offer. Is it too much to ask for a decent vege sandwich or even a cup noodle? Hope to see some improvements in the near future.

Does AirAsia passively condone smoking on its flights? I've experienced cigarette smoke on at least 3 AirAsia flights including my recent flight Friday from Johor Bharu to Kota Kinabalu and on Sunday from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bharu.

I reported the problem to the flight attendants in all three flights as soon as I smelled the cig smoke in the cabin and each acted as if they were investigating the problem by going and sniffing around the bathroom where the passenger presumably smoked but then they didn't take any further action such as making an additional announcement to remind passengers not to smoke in flight and didn't make an effort to alert the Captain. It is dangerous and unhealthy for other passengers for there to be open flames and bad air on the flight. Why is it tacitly condoned by flight crew? (read more...)