AirAsia has reduced its check-in baggage fees. Effective 22 February 2012, AirAsia will cut the price of the 15kg and 20kg baggage tiers, while its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X has reduced the prices of its 25kg and 30kg tiers. Both airlines have also introduced new 35kg and 40kg options.

Fees have been cut by MYR5 (US$1.65) or MYR10 depending on weight, and now range from MYR20 for 15kg on domestic flights to MYR100 for the new 40kg offering on international services. Sports equipment can also now be added for MYR20 on top of the existing tariff.

“Our move to reduce the online check-in baggage and sports equipment fees is part of our continuous effort to provide more value for our guests,” said AirAsia’s Regional Head of Commercial, Kathleen Tan.

The low-cost carrier also recently reduced its processing fees from MYR8 to MYR5 per passenger per sector, and waived the unpopular counter check-in fees for international passengers.