Global

Capital A, AirAsia X extend deadline for disposal of AirAsia Aviation Group

Marga Manlapig Jan 28, 2025

Capital A Berhad announced that it has mutually agreed with AirAsia X Berhad (AAX) to extend the cut-off dates for the completion of the proposed disposal of AirAsia Aviation Group Limited…

Air

Thai AirAsia X resumes direct flights to Sydney

Marga Manlapig Dec 4, 2024

Thai AirAsia X officially resumed its direct flight services to and from Sydney, Australia on Sunday, 1st December.

Air

Thai AirAsia X opens new direct route between Thailand and India

Marga Manlapig Nov 15, 2024

Thai AirAsia X announced the expansion of its route network with new direct flights from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport to the Indian capital Delhi. 

Reports

Capital A shareholders approve disposal of aviation business to AirAsia X

Marga Manlapig Oct 16, 2024

Capital A announced that shareholders voted in favour of the proposed disposal of the Group’s aviation business to AirAsia X.

Air

AirAsia X to collaborate with Kenya Tourism Board

Marga Manlapig Oct 4, 2024

AirAsia X entered a strategic route marketing collaboration with the Kenya Tourism Board to boost connectivity between the Asian and African continents.

Awards

AirAsia X clinches Best International Airline at 2024 Australian Aviation Awards

Marga Manlapig Sep 2, 2024

AirAsia X received the Best International Airline Flying to Australia title at the Australian Aviation Awards 2024 in Sydney.

Annual and Interim Reports

AirAsia X releases financials for Q2-2024

Marga Manlapig Aug 29, 2024

AirAsia X Berhad maintained its momentum in the second quarter of this year as it delivered a robust financial performance throughout the period which ended on 30 June 2024.

TDM Guest Contributor

Thai AirAsia X Suspends Sydney-Bangkok Flights, Promises Stronger Return

Joe Cusmano Jul 28, 2024 0

Thai AirAsia X, the long-haul budget airline, has announced the temporary suspension of its flights between Sydney and Bangkok, effective from 1 August 2024. This

Global

AirAsia X presents operational stats for 2nd quarter-2024

Marga Manlapig Jul 26, 2024

AirAsia X released its preliminary operational statistics for the period covering 1 April to 30 June 2024, showing a significant increase in passenger numbers from where they were last year.

Air

Thai AirAsia X moves flights to Don Mueang this October

Marga Manlapig Jul 17, 2024

Thai AirAsia X flights will be taking off from Don Mueang Airport beginning 1 October, moving from its current base of operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X commemorates resumption of Xi’an-Kuala Lumpur route

Kanchan Nath Apr 19, 2024

AirAsia X (AAX) officially commemorated the resumption of its Xi’an-Kuala Lumpur route with flight D7 347 taking off on 5 April 2024

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X welcomes inaugural flight from Kazakhstan to Malaysia with 100% load factor

Kanchan Nath Mar 18, 2024

As AirAsia X (AAX) officially entered the Central Asian market with the launch of its direct flight to Almaty, Kazakhstan, the airline welcomed 285 guests that formed a 100 percent load on…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X offers incredible fares to Almaty, Kazakhstan from only RM88 all-in one-way

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2024

In the heart of the excitement surrounding AirAsia X’s (AAX) impending launch of its inaugural flight to Almaty on 14 March, the airline is extending an opportunity for everyone to…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X announces strategic acquisition of Capital A’s aviation business

Kanchan Nath Jan 10, 2024

AirAsia X (AAX) announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of acceptance with Capital A for the proposed acquisitions of its aviation businesses, namely AirAsia Berhad and…

Air

AirAsia X Announces The Return Of Gold Coast-Auckland Route

Joe Cusmano Nov 17, 2023

In response to popular demand, AirAsia X announced the resumption of the popular Gold Coast-Auckland service on 3 February 2024. At the same time, the airline will discontinue…

Global

AirAsia X broadens India network with its return to Amritsar four times weekly

Kanchan Nath Jun 23, 2023

AirAsia X continues to expand its medium-haul network with renewed direct services  from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar in Northern India.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X expands China network with flights to Beijing

Kanchan Nath Apr 3, 2023

Following the recent recommencement of services to Shanghai and Hangzhou earlier this month, AirAsia X (AAX) continues to expand its China network with two weekly flights to Beijing, which…

Global

AirAsia X returns to the Gold Coast as the only carrier flying directly between Malaysia and Queensland

Kanchan Nath Apr 3, 2023

AirAsia X (AAX), Asia’s leading medium-haul low-cost airline launched the long awaited resumption of services to its first-ever route to Gold Coast, Australia, after a hiatus of more than…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X resumes services to Shanghai with four weekly flights

Kanchan Nath Mar 3, 2023

 AirAsia X (AAX) has resumed its services to Shanghai, China with four weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur which commenced on 2 March 2023

Airlines and Aviation

Now fly AirAsia X direct from Kuala Lumpur to Busan

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

AirAsia X (AAX) announces further expansion into South Korea with exclusive direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, connecting the largest coastal city in the country with Southeast Asia…

Airlines and Aviation

Ohayosan Osaka! AirAsia X returns to Japan’s gourmet capital

Kristin Mariano Jan 24, 2023

AirAsia X (AAX) returned to Osaka, Japan further expanding its network to/from the land of the rising sun.  The inaugural flight departed from Kuala Lumpur at 11.45pm last night and…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X makes progress in its PN17 regularisation strategy

Kanchan Nath Dec 1, 2022

AirAsia X Berhad (AAX) is making progress in formulating its Practice Note 17 (PN17) regularisation strategy following the recent extension of time granted by Bursa Malaysia Securities…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X resumes flights to Jeddah

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

AirAsia X (AAX) inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia2) with over 80% load factor today, marking AAX’s service…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X takes flight to Tokyo Haneda

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

AirAsia X (AAX) today resumed its flight to Tokyo (Haneda) following the full reopening of the country’s border for international tourism.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X resumes operations to Melbourne

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated its resumption of services to Melbourne, as one of its first key destinations to return to post-pandemic.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X Group relaunch strategy gaining strong momentum

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

The AirAsia X Group (AAX) relaunch strategy continues to gain strong momentum as the airline remains focused on its medium haul markets in the short term, where proven demand is strongest.

Air

Thai AirAsia X to fly direct Thailand – Australia from December

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2022

Thai AirAsia X will fly from Bangkok to both Melbourne and Sydney, beginning December 1 and 2 this year, respectively.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X To Restore Fleet And Network After Pandemic

Joe Cusmano Aug 31, 2022

Following the COVID-19 downturn, AirAsia X is working to restore its network by launching additional long-haul services to Istanbul, Dubai, and London by year’s end. The low-cost…

Air

AirAsia X launches three new routes

Megha Paul Jul 20, 2022

AirAsia X confirms its latest services to Melbourne (Tullamarine), and Perth in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand will launch on 1 November 2022

Air

AirAsia X is back as it spreads wings to London, Istanbul and Dubai

Megha Paul Jun 16, 2022

Marking a new era for long haul low cost air travel, AirAsia X (AAX) announced that it will be flying from Kuala Lumpur to London, Dubai and Istanbul this year

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X Restarts Services To Sydney

Joe Cusmano Feb 3, 2022

AirAsia X, Malaysia’s low-cost long-haul airline, has announced the restart of flights between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur on February 14.

AirAsia X out of money, needs USD 120 million for restart

Megha Paul Oct 19, 2020

AirAsia X has run out of money and needs to raise up to MYR 500 million (USD 120.60 million) to restart the airline

AirAsia X unveils first-ever long haul free seat sale

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2020

Fly extra long on AirAsia for less than ever before, as the airline goes the extra mile to offer guests zero-fare seats for the first time ever on many popular long-haul destinations,…

AirAsia X places 42 plane order with Airbus

Megha Paul Sep 3, 2019

AirAsia X has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Rafidah Aziz, chairman of AirAsia X and Guillaume…

Airlines and Aviation

X marks the spot: AirAsia X Indonesia is no more

Alastair Newport Nov 26, 2018

Following the release of its financial results for Q3 of 2018, AirAsia revealed that AirAsia X Indonesia (IAAX) will end its scheduled operations in the New Year to become a non-scheduled…

Airlines and Aviation

New AirAsia X Berhad Chief Financial Officer named

Simon Willmore Dec 20, 2017 17

Low-cost, long-haul carrier AirAsia X Berhad recently announced Wong Mee Yen as its incoming chief financial officer. Prior to AirAsia X Berhad, Wong was chief financial officer for the MRT…

Airlines and Aviation

From underdog to industry big beast: ten years of AirAsia X

Alastair Newport Oct 30, 2017 13

Long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X reaffirms its commitment to make long-haul flying affordable for everyone in celebration of its 10th anniversary, through an extensive network expansion…

Airlines and Aviation

Thai AirAsia X increases flight frequency to Osaka

Alastair Newport Sep 18, 2017

Thai AirAsia X is to increase the flight frequency of its Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Osaka (Kansai) route to two flights per day, offering travellers the flexibility to fly in the morning…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from AirAsia X, SriLankan, SilkAir and more…

Mark Elliott May 30, 2017

Thai Lion links Bangkok with Bali Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Denpasar (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective 1 July 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Connecting two of Southeast…

Airlines and Aviation

Indo AirAsia X to resume Asia Pacific flights

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2017

Indonesia AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will resume flights to destinations in the Asia Pacific region in May 2017. The airline is planning to launch a direct connection…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X to suspend Mauritius flights

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2017

AirAsia X will suspend its flights to Mauritius next month, less than six months after they commenced. An update on the Routes Online schedules database shows that the low-cost…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and more

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2017

THAI expands connections with neighbour Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Kota Kinabalu, pictured (Malaysia) When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017 Who? Thai Smile Why? Long-awaited direct…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X gets green light for US flights

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2017

AirAsia X, the Asian low-cost carrier, has been cleared to launch its first ever flights to the US. The Malaysia-based airline has received permission from the US Federal Aviation…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X starts offering in-flight entertainment

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017

AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, is aiming to enhance its onboard experience with the launch of in-flight entertainment for all passengers. The new 'Xcite Inflight…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia X and more

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017

Second Sydney service for Vietnam Airlines Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Sydney (Australia) When? Three times a week, effective 29 March 2017 Who? Vietnam Airlines Why? Continues the…

Air

AirAsia announces plan to establish an aircraft maintenance facility in the Philippines

Marga Manlapig Jan 29, 2025

The Philippine Department of Finance announced that AirAsia plans to establish a maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) facility in the country.

Technology

ASEAN Explorer Pass by AirAsia MOVE highlighted at ASEAN Tourism Forum

Marga Manlapig Jan 21, 2025

AirAsia MOVE’s signature travel subscription product the ASEAN Explorer Pass was featured during the closing ceremony for the 2025 ASEAN Tourism Forum in Johor, Malaysia on Monday, 20th…

Air

Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio is new chairman of AirAsia MOVE

Marga Manlapig Jan 14, 2025

Capital A’s online travel agency AirAsia Move announced that travel industry stalwart Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio is its new executive chairman.

Reports

AirAsia teams up with Philippine Department of Tourism to promote country as Muslim-friendly destination

Marga Manlapig Jan 13, 2025

AirAsia Philippines and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) recently signed an understanding that aims to promote the Philippines as a Muslim-friendly destination and strengthen halal…

Reports

AirAsia MOVE teams up with Antom

Marga Manlapig Jan 9, 2025

Southeast Asian travel booking app and online travel platform AirAsia MOVE (MOVE) formally signed an agreement with Ant International’s Antom on Tuesday, 7th January.

Air

AirAsia and Tune Protect bring Comprehensive Travel Plus to Vietnam

Marga Manlapig Jan 6, 2025

AirAsia partnered with Tune Protect to introduce the Comprehensive Travel Plus package for Vietnamese travellers.

Reports

AirAsia parent Capital A submits regularisation plan to Bursa Malaysia

Marga Manlapig Dec 30, 2024

Capital A Berhad submitted its Proposed Regularisation Plan to Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 23rd December.

Air

AirAsia endows grant to Philippines’ Bike Scouts

Marga Manlapig Nov 20, 2024

AirAsia announced its first grant to Philippine emergency response cycling network Bike Scouts on Friday, 15th November.

Air

AirAsia expands network with flights to Da Lat and Chiang Rai

Marga Manlapig Nov 5, 2024

AirAsia continues to expand its global network, this time with flights to Da Lat, Vietnam and Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Air

AirAsia and the Mirror Foundation are “Flying for Relief” this month

Marga Manlapig Oct 18, 2024

AirAsia and the Mirror Foundation have teamed up for “Flying for Relief” in support of the ongoing flood relief efforts in Chiang Rai.

Air

AirAsia, SEGA, and ATLUS team up for new leg of The Colour of Connection campaign

Marga Manlapig Oct 11, 2024

AirAsia announced that it is collaborating with global gaming powerhouse SEGA and its affiliate ATLUS to bring two iconic gaming franchises to life.

Air

AirAsia boosts Kuala Lumpur International Airport as global LCC hub

Marga Manlapig Oct 10, 2024

AirAsia continues to add lustre to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)’s status as the world’s leading low-cost carrier (LCC) megahub.

Global

AirAsia Group recertified with seven-star safety rating

Marga Manlapig Oct 8, 2024

AirAsia Group maintained its seven-star airline safety certification under the enhanced safety criteria mandated by AirlineRatings.com.

Air

AirAsia and Airbus to push for more research into aviation sustainability

Marga Manlapig Sep 24, 2024

The sustainability divisions of AirAsia and Airbus recently signed a new memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research regarding the decentralised production of Sustainable Aviation…

Airports

AirAsia set to boost domestic network in Malaysia

Marga Manlapig Sep 23, 2024

AirAsia announced plans to boost its domestic travel network In Malaysia through the addition of 2,000 weekly flights and 150,000 seats across 40 key routes by the end of the year. 

Air

AirAsia joins Heart Aerospace’s industry advisory board

Marga Manlapig Sep 16, 2024

AirAsia joined the industry advisory board of Heart Aerospace to help guide the future of sustainable aviation within Asia.

Global

AirAsia launches inaugural flights to Sabah and Sarawak from Subang Airport

Marga Manlapig Aug 30, 2024

AirAsia today commenced its highly anticipated operations from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport) with inaugural flights to Sabah and Sarawak on 30th August. 

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia, Singapore Tourism Board unveil “Love, Singapore” livery

Marga Manlapig Aug 23, 2024

Together with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Gardens by the Bay, and the Mandai Wildlife Group, AirAsia presented its new “Love, Singapore” aircraft livery. 

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to operate a new route to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Port Blair, India

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

AirAsia continues its momentum of enhancing its network from India to Malaysia and Thailand with the announcement of a new route from Port Blair to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia - further…

Airlines and Aviation

Thai AirAsia introduces direct route to Kathmandu

Marga Manlapig Aug 13, 2024

Thai AirAsia offers a new travel experience with flights to Kathmandu, a city embraced by the Himalayas and home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

Air

Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes AirAsia’s maiden flight from Bali to Phuket

Marga Manlapig Aug 13, 2024

TAT welcomed AirAsia’s maiden flight from Bali’s Denpasar Airport flying directly into Phuket with a special ceremony.

Air

AirAsia boosts ASEAN tourism with 3,200 weekly flights this year

Marga Manlapig Aug 8, 2024

The AirAsia Group announced a significant increase in its domestic and international flight frequencies with 3,281 flights weekly across 10 ASEAN countries to further elevate tourism and…

Global

AirAsia successfully launches initial flights on Ningbo route

Marga Manlapig Aug 5, 2024

AirAsia successfully flew its first flights to Ningbo in China’s Zhejiang province from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu, two of its largest hubs in Malaysia. 

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia Group announces delivery of new aircraft units

Marga Manlapig Aug 2, 2024

AirAsia Group announced the delivery of four brand new Airbus A321neo aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. 

Air

AirAsia introduces Manila-Nagoya flights in October

Marga Manlapig Aug 1, 2024

AirAsia Philippines announced the expansion of its network in Japan via a new Manila to Nagoya route which takes off beginning 29 October.

Air

Thai AirAsia introduces direct flights to Chennai and Kolkata

Marga Manlapig Jul 31, 2024

AirAsia Thailand introduces two new direct flights from Phuket to Chennai and Kolkata in India.

Air

AirAsia resumes normal operations after IT outage

Marga Manlapig Jul 22, 2024

As of today, 22 July, AirAsia has resumed normal operations, having recovered all its systems impacted by the outage as it continues to run service recovery for guests impacted over the…

Air

Thai AirAsia launches direct Lampang route

Marga Manlapig Jul 16, 2024

Thai AirAsia launches a direct route between Don Mueang and Lampang in response to the growing demand for more local destinations among domestic travellers.

Air

AirAsia’s direct route to Labuan Bajo to boost Malaysia-Indonesia connectivity

Marga Manlapig Jul 12, 2024

AirAsia's 21st route between Malaysia and Indonesia is seen as a welcome enhancement to its Southeast Asian route network

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to fly two new routes to Ningbo in Zhejiang province, China

Kanchan Nath Jul 4, 2024

AirAsia reiterates its position as the largest foreign airline in China with the launch of two new routes from its major hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu to Ningbo, in Zhejiang…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia reconnects Kuala Lumpur with Chiang Rai

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2024

AirAsia announces the launch of a new route from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Rai, Thailand. The new route will kick off with three weekly flights starting 2 November 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia reconnects Kuala Lumpur to Thailand’s beach city of Pattaya

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2024

AirAsia celebrated its service resumption from Kuala Lumpur to Pattaya, Thailand’s eighth largest city famed for its beautiful beaches, water sports activities and entertainment venues.

Awards

AirAsia announced as Best Low Cost Carrier – Asia 2024 by AirlineRatings

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2024

The AirAsia Group* including medium haul affiliate airlines AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia X, have been awarded the Top LCC in Asia for 2024 by AirlineRatings.com in its annual Airline…

Airlines and Aviation

Fly home to celebrate Kaamatan and Gawai smoothly with AirAsia

Kanchan Nath May 29, 2024

AirAsia would like to remind all guests travelling during the upcoming festive celebration periods to adhere to the following travel advisory for a smoother travel experience in light of the…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia Cambodia takes off!

Kanchan Nath May 4, 2024

AirAsia Cambodia (flight code KT) took to the skies and celebrated its inaugural domestic flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap with almost 100 per cent passenger load.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Explore ASEAN seamlessly with AirAsia MOVE’s signature ‘ASEAN Explorer Pass’

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2024

AirAsia MOVE (formerly known as AirAsia Superapp), a digital venture by Capital A Berhad continues to take large strides towards solidifying its position as an online travel agent (OTA)…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia inaugurates Hari Raya fixed-fare flights with 100% load

Kanchan Nath Apr 8, 2024

AirAsia commenced its first late-night flight at fixed fares for the Hari Raya celebration to Miri, Sarawak with a 100 per cent load factor.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia celebrates the resumption of services between Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu

Kanchan Nath Apr 2, 2024

The airline, together with Nurul Ain Mohammed Yunus, Director of Tourism Malaysia Sarawak welcomed flight AK5432 from Penang to Kuching with more than 80 per cent load, signifying a…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia is the only airline to connect all ASEAN countries with resumption of Kuala Lumpur-Vientiane route

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2024

AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) is proud to announce the resumption of the Kuala Lumpur-Vientiane route starting 2 July 2024. This marks a significant milestone as AirAsia Malaysia becomes…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia Boarding Pass now comes with up to 10,000 THB in Privileges

Kanchan Nath Mar 26, 2024

AirAsia has onboarded 18 partners for the AirAsia Boarding Pass Privileges campaign, with the aim of attracting international travellers to Thailand and offering them discounts on shops,…

TDM Guest Contributor

AirAsia Malaysia Launches Services to Perth

Joe Cusmano Mar 19, 2024 0

AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight at Perth marks a significant milestone in the Australian aviation market; the new service strengthens the connection between Malaysia and Australia and…

Air

AirAsia Malaysia achieves historic milestone with inaugural flight to Perth, Australia

Megha Paul Mar 13, 2024

Starting from today, AirAsia travelers will enjoy expanded options with an increase in great value fares to and from the capital of Western Australia, surging from seven weekly flights to an…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia takes over Thailand with Tay Tawan

Kanchan Nath Mar 1, 2024

AirAsia continues its commitment to support the regional tourism industry by unveiling the “Takeover Thailand” campaign aimed at highlighting the ‘Land of Smiles’ as the preferred travel…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia contributes to strengthening of Malaysia-India relations with extensive connectivity between both countries

Kanchan Nath Mar 1, 2024

AirAsia continues to enhance seamless and affordable air travel between Malaysia and India with 14 and counting routes group wide ‒ with plans underway to grow its network all across India. 

MICE

AirAsia and Tune Group present the highly anticipated LOOP Music Festival

Kanchan Nath Feb 29, 2024

AirAsia and Tune Group are coming together to present the highly anticipated LOOP Music Festival, a celebration of immersive entertainment experience through the universal language of music…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia celebrates first inaugural flight in the Dragon Year from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2024

In conjunction with the auspicious Lunar New Year, AirAsia celebrated its inaugural flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai with a 100 percent passenger load, continuing to soar high in the…

Global

AirAsia further expands connectivity to Kuala Lumpur, resuming direct flights from Visakhapatnam  

Kanchan Nath Feb 7, 2024

 AirAsia continues to expand its vast network from India to Malaysia, announcing the long-awaited resumption of flights from Visakhapatnam to the bustling Kuala Lumpur, as the only airline…

Hotels

ONYX Hospitality Group launches collaboration with airasia rewards

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2024

In addition to offering 30% room discounts and special privileges for points collection, the partnership reinforces ONYX Hospitality Group's leadership position in Southeast Asia. 

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia launches new route to Kuala Lumpur from Jaipur

Kanchan Nath Jan 11, 2024

AirAsia kicks off 2024 with a bang, launching the first of its new routes for the year to Kuala Lumpur from the iconic pink city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, commencing 21 April 2024. 

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia launched its much-anticipated fixed low fares for late-night flights for Chinese New Year

Kanchan Nath Jan 8, 2024

Fly to seven destinations between Peninsular and East Malaysia with one-way fixed low fares* of RM298 to Sarawak and RM348 to Sabah from 5 to 15 February 2024. 

Appointments

AirAsia Aviation Group appoints Riad Asmat to Board of Advisors

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2024

AirAsia Aviation Group announces the appointment of Riad Asmat to its Board of Advisors, as he relinquishes his position as the Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Berhad (AirAsia Malaysia)…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia extends support for FLYsiswa 2024, allowing students to fly home on 45 routes

Kanchan Nath Dec 14, 2023

As the people’s airline, AirAsia is proud to continue supporting the FLYsiswa programme next year, an initiative driven by the Ministry of Transport Malaysia to provide an opportunity for…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia launches special tribute livery for Sabah tourism icon Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2023

AirAsia  launched a special tribute livery dedicated to the late Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks. She was a Sabah tourism icon and the former General Manager of the Sabah Tourism Board.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for flights between China, India and Malaysia in 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2023

AirAsia announced a significant increase in services between China-Malaysia and India-Malaysia, totalling an impressive 230 weekly flights starting in the first quarter of 2024, with up to…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia Malaysia expands network with first route to Australia

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2023

AirAsia Malaysia (AK) announces a new milestone in its expansion strategy with the introduction of its first Australian route to Perth.

Airlines and Aviation

Now fly AirAsia from Thiruvananthapuram to Kuala Lumpur

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2023

AirAsia announced a new route from India’s southern city of Thiruvananthapuram, or Trivandrum to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia making this the airline’s second direct route from the state of…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia remains committed to serving the Indian market as network growth gains momentum

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2023

AirAsia remains committed to connecting India to the world as the airline continues its robust presence in the Indian aviation landscape, linking millions of Indian travellers to an…

Food & Drink

airasia Superapp extends partnership with foodpanda to Thailand 

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2023

airasia Superapp (which will be renamed to airasia MOVE) is extending its partnership with foodpanda, the region’s food and grocery delivery platform to Thailand, following its initial…

Awards

AirAsia and airasia Superapp win big at World Travel Awards Asia 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 9, 2023

AirAsia receives Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for eighth year running, and Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew for seventh consecutive year

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India and Air India Express announce a Special Service for ‘unaccompanied minors’ travelling on Domestic and International Flights

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2023

 Air India Express and AirAsia India announce the launch of their Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) service, a dedicated and safe travel option for young flyers between the ages of five (5) and…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia ramps up flights to China amid surge in travel demand

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2023

Following a significant rebound in demand for travel between Malaysia and China, AirAsia is set to boost flights between the two countries as the airline expects forward sales  to continue…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India launches Flash Sale with 19% off on domestic flights

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2023

AIX Connect (operating as AirAsia India), announced the launch of a Flash Sale with 19% off domestic flights.

Features

Top places to stay on your next snorkelling trip from airasia Superapp

Kanchan Nath Jul 29, 2023

World Snorkelling Day is celebrated on 30 July annually, and airasia Superapp, as Asean’s preferred one-stop travel superapp has some of the best spots and places for your next snorkelling…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India launches Splash Sale

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2023

AIX Connect, operating as AirAsia India, announced the launch of its Splash Sale with fares starting at INR1,467 (USD 17.87 ), for routes such as Delhi-Jaipur, in addition to similar…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India launches ‘Summer Sale’ with fares starting at INR1,648

Kanchan Nath May 25, 2023

AIX Connect, operating as AirAsia India, announced the launch of its Summer Sale with fares starting at INR1,648, (approx. USD 19.92 ) for routes such as Delhi-Jaipur, in addition to similar…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India, Praj and IOCL join hands to fly first commercial flight in India powered by a blend of ‘indigenous’ Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Kanchan Nath May 19, 2023

In a significant development in the decarbonization of the aviation sector, India’s first commercial passenger flight using an indigenously produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend was…

Hotels

airasia Superapp officiates partnership agreement with Swiss-Belhotel

Kanchan Nath May 18, 2023

airasia Superapp today officiated a Partnership Agreement with Swiss-Belhotel International, one of the fastest-growing hotel management groups in the world.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India integrates the Pilot Flight Duty Logbook with DGCA’s eGCA Platform

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

AirAsia India, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), integrates the Pilot’s Flight Duty Logbook directly from its Crew Management system to the eGCA…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India launches ‘Start of Summer Sale’ 

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2023

AIX Connect, operating as AirAsia India, launched its Start of Summer sale with fares starting from INR1,400 for routes such as Mumbai-Chennai, along with similar special sales fares across…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India provides special charter flights for the G20 Summit

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2023

AirAsia India announced that it is operating special charters flying G20 delegates to various destinations.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India  announces operations from Terminal 2 at BLR Airport from 15 Feb

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

AirAsia India announced that the airline would be moving all domestic operations to the newly launched Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) from 15th …

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AirAsia India introduces Travel Insurance Coverage

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

In its continued endeavour to extend products and services that deliver ease and comfort to guests, AIX Connect, operating as AirAsia India, announced comprehensive travel insurance in…

Airlines and Aviation

airasia Super App partners with Archipelago International

Kanchan Nath Jan 31, 2023

airasia Super App announced a direct partnership with Archipelago International, one of the largest hotel management groups in Southeast Asia, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia offers special extra flights at fixed low fares

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022

AirAsia reaffirms its commitment to reuniting loved ones for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration with special extra flights at fixed low fares between Peninsula and East Malaysia from…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India launches its ‘New Year, New Deals’

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2022

Making the most of the year-end uptick in travel sentiment, AirAsia India announced its 'New Year, New Deals' sale with fares starting at ₹1,497 (approx. USD 18.07) for routes like…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia launches a new low-cost airline in Cambodia

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2022

AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL), the aviation arm of Capital A Berhad, today signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Sivilai Asia to establish AirAsia Cambodia, a new low-cost…

Airlines and Aviation

 AirAsia India launches Season Sale

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2022

AirAsia India announced the launch of its Season sale with fares starting at INR 1,497 (approx. USD 18.39), for routes like Bengaluru-Kochi, in addition to similar discounted sale fares…

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AirAsia India partners with Sugarbox to launch ‘AirFlix’

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

AirAsia India announced a partnership with Hyperlocal Cloud platform Sugarbox, to launch a first-of-its-kind in-flight experience hub, ‘AirFlix’.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to upgrade reservation and passenger-processing systems

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

AirAsia would like to inform all guests that it will be upgrading its reservation and passenger-processing systems between 23 November 2022, 09:00PM (GMT+8) and 24 November 2022, 03:00AM…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to induct 250 Second Officers by end of 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2022

AirAsia is resuming the induction of Second Officers who graduated from its cadet pilot program this month after a two and a half year hiatus, to support manpower requirements for next year.…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia sells its remaining stake in India operations to Air India

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2022

AirAsia Aviation Group Limited sold its remaining stake in AirAsia (India) Private Limited, its India operations, to Tata group-led Air India, according to a regulatory filing.

Indonesia

 ‘airasia Super App’  officially launches in Indonesia

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2022

The airasia Super App is officially launched in Asean’s largest populated country - Indonesia, marking a significant milestone for the region’s fastest-growing travel super app as it…

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AirAsia India starts 21 weekly direct flights connecting new routes

Kanchan Nath Oct 29, 2022

AirAsia India will commence 21 weekly direct flights connecting Delhi to Bhubaneswar and Bengaluru to Jaipur, from 30th October 2022 as part of its winter schedule

Hotels

‘airasia hotels’ set to become region’s preferred hotel booking platform

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

A mass signing ceremony with over 50 key hotel groups from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines  further solidifies airasia Super App’s position as the region's fastest-growing…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia Malaysia to launch new direct route to Penang from Bali on 20 Oct

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2022

Penang is set to welcome more regional tourists this year as AirAsia Malaysia (AK) will be launching a new direct route from Bali (Denpasar) starting on 20 October 2022. 

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airasia partners with 12Go to enable intercity train, bus, ferry, and private transfer bookings in its Super App

Kristin Mariano Oct 13, 2022

With the launch of ‘Transport’ in the airasia Super App, the company offers its 10.6m monthly users a seamless booking experience for the entire trip, covering flights, hotels and now also…

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airasia Flash Sale

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airasia Super App, digital travel & lifestyle platform, has launched a three-day “Super Flash Sale” that offers up to 50% discounts on flight tickets from over 700 leading airlines to…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India, Vistara, AirAsia sign MoU for sustainable aviation

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2022

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is made from sustainable resources, such as forestry and agricultural waste and used cooking oil and can be blended with fossil jet fuel to reduce emissions.

Airlines and Aviation

Tata Group to bring AirAsia India, Vistara under Air India by 2024

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2022

As part of the plan, being discussed at multiple levels within the group, the consolidation process is likely to start with the merger of AirAsia India into Air India Express, to be…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India tops OTP with 93.3% in August

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2022

AirAsia India tops the On Time Performance (OTP) charts in August 2022 for the fifth consecutive month.

Eturbo News

Thai AirAsia: Bright and colorful livery takes off

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Sep 17, 2022

Thai AirAsia aircraft sporting a new design will operate on both domestic Thailand and international routes. Thai AirAsia: Bright and colorful livery takes off

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Fly AirAsia from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur or fly thru for AUD239

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2022

AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated the return of services from Sydney and welcomed flight D7220 to Kuala Lumpur with 61% load factor on Friday.

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AirAsia India to fly daily direct, Lucknow to Mumbai and Kolkata

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2022

AirAsia India will be starting direct flights from Lucknow to Mumbai and Kolkata from 1 September.

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Tatas may need to pay AirAsia India’s debt

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2022

Tata Sons will likely have to make a provision of INR 26 billion (USD 325.69 million) as amassed losses for AirAsia India.

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AirAsia India to use AI-powered CAE Rise Training System

Kanchan Nath Aug 24, 2022

AirAsia India and CAE have collaborated to integrate the CAE Rise Training System into the airline’s simulator training program. AirAsia India is the first airline in India to adopt a…

Hotels

Centara inks partnership deal with airasia rewards for travel to the Maldives

Kristin Mariano Aug 12, 2022

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a partnership with airasia rewards offering airasia members 40% off all-inclusive packages at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives and…

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AirAsia India brings Lucknow on its route map

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2022

The flights will also connect Lucknow through convenient one-stop itineraries to other airports on its network, such as Srinagar, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Guwahati

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AirAsia rolls out welcome back campaign

Megha Paul Aug 3, 2022

AirAsia Thailand unveils its latest advertising campaign, “Missing Moment”, building on its “Unseen Caring” concept, which became particularly important during the Covid-19 pandemic

Technology

Japan Airlines joins the list of notable airlines available on airasia Super App

Kristin Mariano Jul 8, 2022

The list of notable global carriers available on the airasia Super App’s online travel agent (OTA) platform continues to grow, with Japan Airlines (JAL) being the latest addition to grant…

Global

AirAsia India adds Lucknow as latest destination with 112 weekly direct flights

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2022

AirAsia India announced that it is expanding its network to Lucknow with daily direct flights connecting Lucknow to Bengaluru, Delhi, Goa, Kolkata and Mumbai

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AirAsia India deploys revolutionary TaxiBot operations in Bengaluru

Megha Paul Jun 14, 2022

AirAsia India flagged off the commencement of TaxiBot operations at Bengaluru International Airport

Air

AirAsia first LCC to fly to Bangkok’s both airports

Megha Paul May 31, 2022

AirAsia Thailand will launch flights on 20 June from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia

Air

AirAsia India cuts international connecting baggage fees

Megha Paul May 20, 2022

AirAsia India announced a special offer of 50% off its International Connecting Baggage (ICB) fees, for bookings made till 30th June 2022

airasia Super App pairs with Quantum Metric to improve digital customer experiences

Kristin Mariano May 19, 2022

The airasia Super App, ASEAN’s fastest growing digital travel and lifestyle platform is partnering with Quantum Metric to help build the best possible customer experiences across its web…

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Air India proposes to acquire AirAsia India

Megha Paul Apr 28, 2022

both airlines are run by Tata Sons — Air India is a wholly owned subsidiary, while AirAsia India is a joint venture with Malaysia’s AirAsia

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AirAsia inks deal with Trip.com

Megha Paul Apr 20, 2022

AirAsia Super App is partnering with Trip.com, a move that will give AirAsia Super App access to over 1.2 million additional hotels in 200 countries

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AirAsia resumes flights between India, Malaysia and Thailand

Megha Paul Apr 11, 2022

AirAsia said it is resuming flights connecting India with Malaysia and Thailand from this month.

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TAT joins hands with Thai AirAsia to boost inbound travel

Megha Paul Apr 6, 2022

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to attract 1.75 million tourists from short-haul markets this year as more countries reopen

IWTA

IWTA speaks Monika Anggreni – Captain for AirAsia Indonesia

Caroline Tapken Mar 28, 2022

Monika Anggreni is a Captain with AirAsia Indonesia, with 13,000 flying hours under her belt since 2005. She joined AirAsia Indonesia in 2005 as a pilot after several false starts, and is…

AirAsia India repatriation flight from Budapest reaches Delhi

Megha Paul Mar 7, 2022

AirAsia India repatriation flight from Budapest, Hungary, operated via Dubai to reach India

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AirAsia India unveils ‘FlyAhead’ service for fliers to take earlier flight

Megha Paul Feb 23, 2022

AirAsia India has unveiled its new ancillary service, ‘FlyAhead’. With the ‘FlyAhead’ service, guests wishing to take an earlier flight will be able to seamlessly opt for this facility

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AirAsia India’s first international flight on the anvil

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2022

Tata Group’s AirAsia India (AAIPL) has lastly bought the nod to function its first worldwide flight this month, almost eight years after it began operations

Growing beyond airline, AirAsia Group is now Capital A

Megha Paul Feb 1, 2022

AirAsia Group Berhad has announced a name change for the group holding company to become Capital A Berhad (Capital A or the Group).

What will AirAsia fly next? Drones

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2022

AirAsia announced that it has secured its Certificate of Approval (COA) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), to conduct remote drone pilot training

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How AirAsia India is extending free rescheduling offer on all flights

Megha Paul Jan 12, 2022

AirAsia India has announced a free rescheduling offer for all flights on their network for bookings made till 31 January 2022 for travel until 31 March 2022

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AirAsia takes off with rebranding as Capital A

Megha Paul Jan 10, 2022

Malaysia-based AirAsia is set to rebrand itself as Capital A, signaling the expansion of its services beyond its core airlines-to-cargo delivery and fintech services

Global

Cash-strapped AirAsia raises $233M to boost recovery

Megha Paul Jan 5, 2022

AirAsia Group has signalled it expects a strong rebound in air travel across south-east Asia in the coming months as the budget carrier raises $233 million from a rights issue

AirAsia initiates fund raising campaign in support of post-flood rebuilding

Megha Paul Dec 29, 2021

AirAsia Foundation is initiating its Malaysia Flood Relief donation drive in response to urgent calls for aid to support the rebuilding needs of communities impacted by the recent floods…

Tune Protect and AirAsia to unveil travel protection for foreign travellers into Langkawi and Thailand

Megha Paul Nov 18, 2021

Tune Protect and AirAsia have launched the Covid Travel Pass as an added convenience for air travellers to meet the mandatory insurance coverage set by the governments for fully vaccinated…

AirAsia resumes flight to quarantine-free Bangkok with inaugural flight

Megha Paul Nov 10, 2021

AirAsia is announcing more good news as the inaugural flight to Bangkok took off, with many exciting promotions and deals awaiting guests travelling to Thailand

AirAsia flies 113 weekly flights into Sarawak from 1 November

Megha Paul Nov 1, 2021

AirAsia welcomes the announcement by the Sarawak State Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin to boost flight frequency into the state starting 1 November 2021, further easing the…

AirAsia to launch Hua Hin-Chiang Mai route on 15 Oct

Megha Paul Sep 24, 2021

AirAsia is set to paint the skies red again in support of the Hua Hin Airport opening in October

AirAsia predicts air travel recovery as key destinations witness high load factors

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2021

AirAsia is confident air travel sentiment will recover especially during the year-end holiday period following a government announcement relaxing travel restrictions

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airasia acquires Gojek’s Thai operations to become leading tech giant in the region

Megha Paul Jul 7, 2021

airasia Digital, the digital arm of airasia Group and Gojek, Southeast Asia’s leading mobile on-demand services and payments platform, today revealed a partnership whereby airasia Digital…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia has grounded 90% of fleet amid COVID-19 surge in Malaysia

Joe Cusmano Jun 14, 2021

AirAsia Group has grounded around 90% of its fleet of more than 200 planes across Asia due to the resurgence of COVID-19 outbreaks, an executive at its Malaysia unit said on Wednesday.

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AirAsia Thailand launches ‘Domestic Fly-Thru’ service for 42 routes

Megha Paul Mar 22, 2021

AirAsia continues to provide an enhanced experience for guests with its newest Domestic Fly-Thru service at Don Mueang Airport for 42 Thailand domestic routes

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Get ready to fly! AirAsia launches baggage pass and 260 days of travel protection programme

Megha Paul Mar 16, 2021

AirAsia is taking its super successful #FlyRuaRuaPass programme to another level with its #BaggageLoadRuaRuaPass and unlimited travel insurance promotion

Vaccination Updates

Vaccines roll out in Asean, Asia and globally speeds up world travel recovery: AirAsia CEO

Megha Paul Feb 22, 2021

AirAsia welcomes news of COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out across Malaysia commencing from this week, as the first key indicator of a global travel reboot in the near future

Air

Tata Group boosts stake in AirAsia India

Megha Paul Dec 31, 2020

Tata Group has increased its stake in AirAsia India from 51% to 84% as it looks to increase its share in the domestic aviation sector

Air

Hitting turbulence: AirAsia reviews joint venture with Tatas, may exit India

Megha Paul Nov 19, 2020

Malaysia’s AirAsia said it is evaluating its loss-making budget airline joint venture in India with Tata Sons in the wake of the financial distress due to the coronavirus pandemic

Travel for Thailand! AirAsia’s new campaign to boost year-end tourism

Megha Paul Nov 5, 2020

AirAsia is encouraging  the  people of Thailand to explore their own country and help boost the country's economy with the launch of an incredible airfare sale and a new advertising campaign…

Healthcare meets travel: AirAsia’s new platform for medical services

Megha Paul Nov 4, 2020

AirAsia.com has unveiled AirAsia Health, the first-of-its-kind digital platform in ASEAN, offering end-to-end medical services

AirAsia’s super app avatar is here

Megha Paul Oct 12, 2020

Airasia.com has revealed its brand new identity online as ‘ASEAN’s super app’, completing what it calls a transformation from digital airline to comprehensive lifestyle platform

Fly no more: AirAsia Japan shuts operations

Megha Paul Oct 8, 2020

Low-cost carrier AirAsia Japan has now announced that it has ceased operations starting this week

Spreading wings: AirAsia unveils two new routes in Thailand to boost domestic travel

Megha Paul Aug 10, 2020

Marking an important milestone in Thailand, AirAsia has unveiled Chiang Mai-Hua Hin and Udon Thani-Hua Hin routes

AirAsia’s two new domestic routes on platter

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2020

AirAsia is introducing two domestic cross-region routes: Chiang Mai-Hua Hin and Udon Thani-Hua Hin, to stimulate domestic tourism in Thailand. This would allow getaways to one of…

TAT joins AirAsia to stimulating domestic tourism with new aviation safety standards

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) joined Thai AirAsia for a special activity taking place on the Bangkok-Krabi route on 29-30 June 2020, aimed at rebuilding confidence and…

AirAsia unveils ‘unlimited pass’ to speed up domestic Thai tourism

Megha Paul Jun 29, 2020

Supporting domestic tourism, AirAsia presents the ‘AirAsia Unlimited Pass’ for the first time in Thailand, offering a limited number of tickets for only THB 2,999 (USD 96.98) for…

Flight to recovery: AirAsia breaks post-hibernation daily sales record

Megha Paul Jun 26, 2020

AirAsia registered its highest post-hibernation sale day, with a record-breaking 41,000 seats sold in a single day across AirAsia Group, signifying a strong rebound in demand for air…

Global

AirAsia Delivery arrives in Chiang Mai

Megha Paul Jun 5, 2020

Get your appetite ready as AirAsia Delivery Chiang Mai is bringing some of the airline’s favourite in-flight menu items to your doorstep beginning 8 June onwards. Director of…

Enhanced flexibility for AirAsia guests travelling with flight change fee waiver

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2020

Following the validity extension of its credit accounts to two years, AirAsia is offering further flexibility for guests who are travelling up to 31 December 2020 by waiving flight…

Collectibles from the Sky! AirAsia souvenirs now available via Shopee

Megha Paul Jun 1, 2020

Having received an overwhelming response for its recently-launched Santan meals delivery service, AirAsia is now taking its in-flight merchandise online, allowing fans in Thailand to buy…

Deal sweetener: AirAsia offers credit account extension, unlimited flight changes until Oct 2020

Megha Paul May 21, 2020

AirAsia guests with flight bookings departing between 23 March and 31 July 2020 can now choose between a credit account with a two-year validity period or unlimited flight changes for…

AirAsia: Introduce “a more secure, safe, efficient, and contactless experience”

Alastair Newport May 13, 2020

AirAsia has announced it will be introducing a range of new procedures for essential travel including contactless payments at the airport, contactless kiosks, Passenger Reconciliation System…

Order Thai Pearl Tea and much more! AirAsia delivery brings in-flight favourites to your doorstep

Megha Paul May 6, 2020

Responding to high demand, AirAsia Thailand is offering popular in-flight choice ‘Boba Tea’ on its delivery menu, pleasing the whole family with a new one litre big size coming alongside…

AirAsia set to resume domestic flights

Megha Paul Apr 21, 2020

AirAsia is set to resume its scheduled domestic flights commencing in Malaysia by 29 April followed by a rollout of aircraft to serve domestic routes in other Asian nations where it has…

AirAsia Group hibernates fleet

Megha Paul Mar 31, 2020

AirAsia Group announced it is temporarily hibernating most of its fleet across its entire network in Asia, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic that led to extensive border restrictions. The…

AirAsia takes BIG sale to new heights

Megha Paul Mar 9, 2020

AirAsia’s BIG Sale is back with six million promotional seats to help send you on your next exciting adventure, including zero-fare seats to many popular destinations across its network.…

Grab AirAsia’s ‘Boba Milk Tea’ without booking flight

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2020

AirAsia Santan has joined hands with Grab Thailand to deliver its five most-talked about in-flight offerings, including Boba Milk Tea and AirAsiaXAfter You Special Menus, direct to you…

AirAsia Thailand completes IOSA audit

Megha Paul Feb 27, 2020

AirAsia Thailand has completed its Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) of the International Air Transportation Association (IATA). It is the sixth airline in AirAsia Group to become IOSA…

AirAsia announces Ahmedabad route

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

AirAsia announced a new direct route to Ahmedabad from Kuala Lumpur with four times weekly flights commencing 29 April 2020. These new services will support a vast market of 62 million…

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes and chairman quit over Airbus bribery scandal

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020

Two AirAsia chiefs will step aside for at least two months as authorities and the airline look into claims that aerospace giant Airbus paid the company USD 50 million to secure a plane…

AirAsia’s new digital solutions to improve efficiency, reduce carbon footprint

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

In line with its continued focus on innovation and sustainability, AirAsia is taking its environmental responsibilities a step further by implementing digital solutions that are aimed at…

AirAsia has landed at Okinawa, Japan

Megha Paul Jan 23, 2020

AirAsia’s maiden flight to Okinawa, Japan landed at Naha Airport, marking the beginning of a unique low-cost passageway connecting the island with East Asia and Southeast Asia, providing…

AirAsia’s Chinese New Year ad celebrates tradition through child’s journey

Megha Paul Jan 20, 2020

AirAsia has released its Chinese New Year ad to usher in the festivities, casting fresh eyes on an age-old tradition - the lion dance, an integral part of Chinese New Year celebrations,…

AirAsia takes flight to Chengdu

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2020

Travellers flying out of Malaysia’s northern hub Penang can now enjoy another destination option as AirAsia launches new flights to Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province, China.…

AirAsia India starts new routes

Megha Paul Dec 26, 2019

AirAsia India will launch its flight services to more cities next fiscal as part of its robust network expansion plans for 2020-21. The Bengaluru-based carrier flies to Delhi, Mumbai…

AirAsia starts exclusive route from Kuala Lumpur to Da Lat, Vietnam

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2019

AirAsia has unveiled its maiden flight to Da Lat, capital of Lam Dong province in the central highlands of Vietnam. The inaugural flight made history as the first international airline…

AirAsia boosts capacity between KL and SG

Alastair Newport Nov 1, 2019

AirAsia has announced it will boost the number of seats available between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with the introduction of twice-daily flights, on 10 November 2019, powered by the…

AirAsia enhances mobile app

Megha Paul Oct 24, 2019

AirAsia has announced all-new enhancements to its mobile app for Android and iOS, including innovative new features to enhance guest experience. Using a guest-centric approach to support…

AirAsia Santan adds Thai street food favourites to menu

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2019

AirAsia Santan presents a new menu for the fourth quarter of 2019 under the theme ‘Thai Street Food’, bringing three famous street-side dishes from across Thailand to the sky. The dishes…

Click and chill: AirAsia’s inflight wifi just got faster

Megha Paul Sep 26, 2019

AirAsia is upgrading its AirAsia WiFi service, powered by ROKKI, to provide high-speed inflight connectivity to guests. Six aircraft operated by AirAsia Malaysia and two aircraft…

AirAsia unveils exclusive Kuala Lumpur-Da Lat route

Megha Paul Sep 19, 2019

AirAsia has announced the launch of an exclusive route to Da Lat from Kuala Lumpur, further expanding its footprint in Vietnam. The four times weekly service to Da Lat, capital of Lam…

Coming soon: AirAsia India to start direct Delhi-Chennai route

Megha Paul Aug 27, 2019

AirAsia India has expanded network with the addition of a daily service between New Delhi and Chennai from September. A joint venture between Tata Sons and AirAsia Berhad, the airline…

Air

AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur to hidden island paradise of Belitung

Megha Paul Aug 22, 2019

AirAsia launched a new route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Belitung, an island paradise off the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. As the first airline that connects Kuala Lumpur and…

AirAsia cuts fees in Malaysia

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2019

AirAsia will remove processing fees for Malaysia for bookings made from 1 October to keep air travel affordable for all. Starting with Malaysia, AirAsia will subsequently remove…

AirAsia celebrates ASEAN Day

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019

AirAsia has introduced a ‘Sustainable ASEAN’ livery on its newest Airbus A320 to mark ASEAN Day celebrations in Bangkok. Alongside the ASEAN chairmanship logo, the special livery…

AirAsia receives its first A330neo

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2019

AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand. The aircraft, delivered by aircraft leasing company Avolon, is the…

Air

AirAsia’s training scholarship for MMA now open

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2019

Mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation UFC and AirAsia have announced the opening of the application process for this year’s AirAsia UFC training scholarship. Now in its second year,…

Air

AirAsia India to add nine planes to fleet by end of 2019

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2019

AirAsia India has announced plans to strengthen its regional service today. Following the recent grounding of Jet Airways the airline plans to fulfill customer demand for destinations in…

Air

Hunger pangs, no more: Red burger on AirAsia menu

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2019

AirAsia carrier has now partnered with non-governmental organisation (RED) and New York-based celebrity chef ambassador Hong Thaimee to support the fight against AIDS. And with this…

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AirAsia now flying direct from Bangkok to Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Megha Paul Jul 2, 2019

AirAsia held a welcoming ceremony for the inaugural flight of its Bangkok (Don Mueang) - Sihanoukville, Cambodia route now operating four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)…

Air

New showcase: AirAsia unveils future of long-haul air travel at Paris Air Show

Megha Paul Jun 18, 2019

AirAsia, the Asia Pacific launch customer for the Airbus A330neo, unveiled the first of its new generation long-haul fleet at the Paris International Air Show. The aircraft will be based…

Global

Summer Bonanza: AirAsia Sale is back

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2019

For a limited time only, AirAsia is taking its ‘free seats sale’ to new heights, launching a bigger and better sale of five million promotional seats. The sale will begin on 17 June…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia sets to fly Kuala Lumpur-Quanzhou route

Tian Tolentino Apr 4, 2019

AirAsia has announced it is set to fly to Quanzhou in Fujian, China with a daily direct service from Kuala Lumpur commencing 1 May 2019.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia sorry for “Get off in Thailand” ad

Kristin Mariano Mar 27, 2019

Malaysian low cost carrier AirAsia apologised for its latest ad campaign after it didn’t sit well with the public.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia permanently breaks up with Traveloka

Kristin Mariano Mar 5, 2019

AirAsia has permanently withdrawn all of its flights from online travel agent Traveloka after AirAsia’s Indonesia flights disappeared on the platform for the second time in two weeks,…

Airlines and Aviation

Pie in the sky? AirAsia to open a restaurant chain

Kristin Mariano Feb 25, 2019

AirAsia wants customers to taste the food they serve in the air.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia cries foul after MAHB slaps new legal threat

Kristin Mariano Feb 12, 2019

The rift between AirAsia and Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is far from over after the airline announced MAHB has sent a letter demanding the airline withdraw its press statements.

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Travel tech this week: AirAsia’s AVA, CashlessSentosa, and more

Kristin Mariano Jan 31, 2019

This week, we saw how companies made use of technology to improve their services, making it convenient for their customers. AirAsia introduced its AI chatbot and Triptease announced…

Air

AirAsia files MYR 400m counter-claim against MAHB

Tian Tolentino Jan 24, 2019

AirAsia has revealed that it’s seeking more than MYR 400 million (USD 96.73m) in counter-claims against Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).

Air

Jet, set, go: AirAsia to set up a low-cost carrier in Vietnam

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Dec 6, 2018

Asia's popular budget carrier, AirAsia has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation reaffirming its intention to set up a low-cost carrier in Vietnam with local partners.

Airlines and Aviation

Oc-Toba: AirAsia touches down at Silangit International

Alastair Newport Oct 29, 2018

Lake Toba, Indonesia Earlier this month the Lake Toba Authority Executive Body (BPODT), a division of the Indonesian Tourism Ministry, signed an agreement with a group of private…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia Bangkok-Colombo flight aims to showcase beauty of Sri Lanka and Thailand

Kristin Mariano Oct 23, 2018

You can now book AirAsia Bangkok-Colombo flight four times a week. Flying from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, a destination for faithful Buddhists as well as a…

Airlines and Aviation

Kunming soon: AirAsia launches fourth connection to Southwest China

Alastair Newport Oct 22, 2018

As the capital city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China, Kunming has earnt a reputation as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. Known locally as the 'City of Eternal…

Airlines and Aviation

Enlightened travel: AirAsia connects Bangkok to Indian holy city

Alastair Newport Oct 17, 2018

AirAsia has announced it is stepping up its Indian coverage with the launch of a new service from Thai capital, Bangkok to the holy city of Gaya in the northeast Indian state of Bihar.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia strengthens Chinese coverage with beefed up Malaysian connections

Alastair Newport Oct 12, 2018

AirAsia has announced it will be pushing further into China with the launch a new direct service connecting Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, to Tianjin from 29 October this year.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia plunges into thriving Malaysian dive destination

Alastair Newport Oct 10, 2018

Following the news in September that Air Asia were boosting the coverage of the Malaysia product with a new service between Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan, in Pahang, the airline has now announced…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia takes off to India’s holy city of Amritsar

Tian Tolentino Aug 20, 2018

AirAsia has announced the launch of its new services to Amritsar, home to Sikh’s holiest shrine, The Golden Temple, and other historical and cultural sites.

Tourism

AirAsia partners with Sarawak Tourism Board to support cornerstone music festivals

Tian Tolentino Apr 25, 2018

AirAsia is partnering with the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) for the upcoming Borneo Jazz Festival to be held in Miri on 11-13 May and the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) taking place…

Air

AirAsia hits 10 in ASEAN “strategic crossroads” with direct flights to Phuket and Hanoi

Alastair Newport Apr 10, 2018

Following on from our recent interview with Spencer Lee head of commercial for AirAsia Malaysia, where he discussed the growth of the carrier’s secondary hubs in Langkawi, Johor Bahru and…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia takes off to Silicon Valley to find best start-ups in the world

Kristin Mariano Apr 2, 2018

AirAsia is making its way into US Silicon Valley in search of the best start-ups in the travel industry.

Airlines and Aviation

Opening the skies with AirAsia Group’s Spencer Lee

Simon Willmore Mar 2, 2018

Spencer Lee, head of commercial for AirAsia Malaysia, looks quiet and unassuming. But if you talk about travel, the transport industry veteran can hardly contain his excitement. We sat down…

Airlines and Aviation

Macau – Phuket : AirAsia launch nightspot connection

Alastair Newport Jan 10, 2018

AirAsia celebrated its inaugural flight from Macau - Phuket yesterday, a new route which marks AirAsia’s seventh destination to Macao. Macau - Phuket flight FD625, operated by Thai AirAsia,…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia Beyond Aviation – New CEO for Digital Transformation Aireen Omar

Alastair Newport Dec 15, 2017 315

AirAsia has announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved senior leadership changes, in line with the AirAsia Group’s new digitalisation strategy.

Airlines and Aviation

A step too far? How four new routes impacted Thai AirAsia profits

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2017 0

Asia Aviation Plc. (AAV), majority shareholder of Thai AirAsia (TAA), has released its operating results for Quarter 3 of 2017 with AAV achieving revenues of Baht 8,734 Million and net…

Airlines and Aviation

Tony Fernandes “AirAsia is poised to become an important part of how people fly in Japan”

Alastair Newport Oct 18, 2017 2

AirAsia Japan, the Japanese affiliate of the world’s best low-cost carrier, is back in business with its maiden service from AirAsia Japan’s main hub in Nagoya to Sapporo – the capital of…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia brings the party to paradise

Alastair Newport Oct 18, 2017 25

AirAsia’s newest route lets citizens of Macao and Mainland travel directly to Thailand’s paradise island of Phuket, flying daily and direct from Macao to Phuket starting this January 8,…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia connects Macao to Johor Bahru

Alastair Newport Sep 20, 2017

AirAsia, is continuing its network expansion by introducing Macao to Johor Bahru, Malaysia starting 28 November 2017.  The new Macao-Johor Bahru route with daily direct flights will…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia campaign empowers Malaysian women

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2017

AirAsia recently collaborated with Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family & Community Development to launch its #GirlsCanDoAnything campaign, hosting a group of 84 female students at the…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia starts flying to Cambodia’s coast

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017

AirAsia has launched its first flights to Sihanoukville, Cambodia's main coastal resort. This week, the low-cost carrier commenced a new non-stop service which will now operate four…

Airlines and Aviation

Thai AirAsia plans Indian double

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2017

Thai AirAsia will significantly boost its Indian network next month with the launch of two new routes. The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier will kick off its expansion on 28 September…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia, Qatar Airways and more

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2017

China gets reconnected to Belgrade Where? Beijing (China) to Belgrade (Serbia) When? Twice a week, effective 15 September 2017 Who? Hainan Airlines Why? Expanding links with Europe as…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2017

Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Tianjin Airlines Why? Connecting…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia celebrates 10 years in Shenzhen

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017

AirAsia has celebrated the 10 anniversary of flying to Shenzhen's Bao’an International Airport. The low-cost carrier first started operating to the Pearl River Delta city in July…

Corporate & Business

AirAsia launches corporate travel programme

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2017

AirAsia is stepping up its efforts to target business travellers with the launch of a new corporate travel programme. Under its new "MyCorporate" scheme, AirAsia will offer a series of…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Fiji Airways, China Eastern and more

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017

Guiyang gets Italian charter flights Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China) When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017 Who? Neos Why? Italian charter carrier creates…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India to go international

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2017

AirAsia India is aiming to launch international operations later this year, following the expansion of its fleet. The Economic Times reported the low-cost carrier's CEO, Amar Abrol,…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia arrives in the USA

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017

AirAsia reached a major milestone this week when it touched down in the US for the first time. Flight D7001, operated by long-haul unit AirAsia X, landed at Honolulu International Airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier provides…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia bolsters fleet to meet short-term demand

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2017

AirAsia has ordered 14 more Airbus A320 aircraft, as it aims to meet short-term demand on its short-haul network. The low-cost carrier already had outstanding orders for almost 400…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia connects Bangkok with the Maldives

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch a new service allowing Thai travellers to fly direct to the Maldives. Commencing on 11 August 2017, the low-cost carrier will operate daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2017

AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier expands…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2017

AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier expands…

Appointments

The latest appointments from Travelport, AirAsia, Mandarin Oriental and more

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2017

MING FOONG has become Travelport's new managing director for Greater China & Online Business Group Asia Pacific. Having joined Travelport in 2012, Foong’s most recent role was…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia agrees to drive tourism in Terengganu

Mark Elliott May 18, 2017

AirAsia has signed a new agreement aimed at bringing more tourists to the Malaysian state of Terengganu. The low-cost carrier penned a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Terengganu…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…

Mark Elliott May 18, 2017

Bali gets another Chinese connection Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China) When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017 Who? Garuda Indonesia Why? Part of the Indonesian…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia opens up Cambodia’s coast

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

AirAsia is expanding its operations in Cambodia with the launch of flights to Sihanoukville, the country's main beach resort. Commencing on 9 August 2017, the new service will operate…

Airlines and Aviation

Indonesia AirAsia starts flying to India

Mark Elliott May 15, 2017

Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to India this week. On Friday 19 May 2017, the airline will start flying from Bali to Mumbai,…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia “explores” COMAC C919

Mark Elliott May 14, 2017

AirAsia is "exploring" the COMAC C919, China's new domestically-made passenger aircraft. As part of the airline's move into the mainland Chinese market, AirAsia's executive chairman,…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to launch Chinese airline

Mark Elliott May 14, 2017

AirAsia has signed an agreement for its most ambitious venture to date: a low-cost carrier based in mainland China. The Malaysian company has penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India soars in first quarter

Mark Elliott May 3, 2017

AirAsia India experienced a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2017, as the fledgling low-cost carrier continued to expand its operations. For the three months to…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia traffic soars in first quarter

Mark Elliott May 2, 2017

AirAsia saw a sharp rise in its passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2017. In the first three months of the year, the group's five short-haul budget airlines carried a combined total…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia acquires stake in travel planning start-up

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2017

AirAsia is acquiring a 50% stake in Touristly Travel, the Malaysian online travel planning start-up. The deal, which will consist of an asset injection and loan valued at MYR11.5…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia goes large

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

AirAsia will introduce an Airbus A330 aircraft on two routes this month, marking the first time the short-haul low-cost carrier has utilised large, twin-aisle large aircraft. From 19…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Hainan Airlines Why? Providing the first…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Vietjet, AirAsia and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2017

Vietjet creates new connection to Angkor Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Siem Reap (Cambodia) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Vietjet Why? Serving increasing cross-border traffic…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia speeds up Wi-Fi service

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

AirAsia has signed a deal that will increase the speed of its in-flight Wi-Fi and entertainment services. The group has penned a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) with Inmarsat for  the…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia makes fresh attempt to launch in Vietnam

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

AirAsia is in talks with companies in Vietnam about establishing a new low-cost carrier in the country. Vietnam News Service (VNS) reports that the Malaysia-based group has signed an…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Spring Airlines, Vistara and more

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2017

China Eastern expands operations in Sapporo Where? Nanjing (China) to Sapporo, pictured (Japan) When? Twice a week, effective 26 March 2017 Who? China Eastern Airlines Why? Another new…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Tigerair, Jetstar Pacific and more

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2017

Chinese travellers get more flights to Malaysia Where? Guangzhou (China) to Johor Bahru (Malaysia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Sichuan Airlines Why? Chinese carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Air Canada, AirAsia, Air China and more

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2017

Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Air Canada Why? National carrier continues to expand…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia adds domestic trio in India

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2017

AirAsia India has unveiled plans to launch a trio of new domestic routes. Effective 19 February 2017, the low-cost carrier will commence flights from Delhi's Indira Gandhi…

United States

AirAsia reveals first ever US destination

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2017

Just weeks after it received permission to launch flights to the US, AirAsia has confirmed the details of its first ever route to the country. On 28 June 2017, the group's long-haul…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia carried exceeds 50 million passengers

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017

AirAsia broke through the 50 million passenger barrier again in 2016, as demand for its short-haul flights continued to flourish. The low-cost carrier group boarded a total of 56.59m…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia starts flying Philippines-Taiwan

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2016

AirAsia has launched its first two routes linking the Philippines with Taiwan. The low-cost carrier's Philippine subsidiary started flying direct from Manila to Taipei on 21 November, and…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Asia X increases flights to the Maldives

Alastair Newport Jan 8, 2018

AirAsia is increasing its Maldives operations with the commencement of additional services to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X, in addition to the daily flights currently…

Air

ikhlas.com teams up with LPHU Muhammadiyah and Impian International to serve 50,000 umrah pilgrims

Marga Manlapig Jan 14, 2025

Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com) formally signed a partnership agreement with the Hajj and Umrah Development Institute (LPHU) of Muhammadiyah and Impian International Sdn…

Airlines and Aviation

Latest generation A220 arrives in Thailand

Kanchan Nath Jun 1, 2023

The latest generation A220 passenger aircraft has arrived in Thailand as part of a demonstration tour of South East Asia.

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines Chooses A330neos To Renew Aging A330 Fleet

Joe Cusmano Aug 18, 2022

As part of its fleet renewal strategy, Malaysia Airlines plans to buy 20 Airbus A330neo widebodies to replace its ageing medium-haul aircraft. The 20 aircraft will comprise ten leased…

Air

MAHB should prioritise critical issues over proposed KLIA-klia2 integration, says Air Asia

Megha Paul Aug 1, 2019

AirAsia has called on Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) to prioritise more critical operational and passenger issues at klia2, rather than on plans to integrate the low-cost carrier hub…

Global

Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours

Alastair Newport Mar 5, 2019

This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and  confirmation of…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Asia rolls our “Red Carpet” for Premium-Seeking Customers

Michael Mackey Sep 8, 2017

AirAsia is offering another premium service with the new “AirAsia Red Carpet” option, the company has said in a statement. This will offering travellers an exclusive check-in counter,…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus delivers 100th A350 to China Airlines

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2017

Airbus reached a major milestone this week when it delivered its 100th A350 aircraft. The twin-aisle jet was handed over to China Airlines, becoming the seventh A350 in the Taiwanese…

Airlines and Aviation

亚航X首飞美国 抵达夏威夷

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2017

亚航长程（Airasia X）直飞夏威夷的航班日前正式启航，并成功降落在丹尼尔•K•井上国际机场(Daniel K. Inouye International Airport)，首航客座率超过90%，这也是亚航长途首条飞往美国的航线。亚航长途吉隆坡-夏威夷火奴鲁鲁航线每周四班，经停日本大阪。…

Australia

China becomes Bali’s top tourism source market

Mark Elliott May 16, 2017

Bali continues to experience a sharp increase in terms of international visitor arrivals, driven by rising number of Chinese tourists. According to the latest official data, reported…

Airlines and Aviation

World could be served by just “10-12 airlines”

Mark Elliott May 15, 2017

The world’s skies could be dominated by just 10-12 airlines in future, if ownership regulations are relaxed. In a panel discussion at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Henrik…

TDM Guest Contributor

The World’s Safest Airlines for 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Joe Cusmano Jan 19, 2025 0

As 2025 unfolds, the aviation industry is once again in the spotlight, with AirlineRatings.com releasing its annual rankings for the world’s safest airlines. These rankings,

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand showcases at ASEAN Tourism Forum

Marga Manlapig Jan 16, 2025

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is currently in Johor, Malaysia for this year’s ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) which opened yesterday, 15th January, and will be held until Friday, 17th…

Reports

Vietnam Airlines takes top spot among Southeast Asia’s top 10 travel brands

Marga Manlapig Jan 9, 2025

Vietnamese flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines took the top spot in Campaign Asia’s list of Southeast Asia’s top 10 travel brands for 2025.

Air

Malaysia formally launches the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign

Marga Manlapig Jan 7, 2025

Malaysia launched its highly-anticipated Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign on Monday, 6th January, in a spectacular event held at Hangar 6 of the MAB Engineering Complex. 

Airlines and Aviation

Air India to progress on key initiatives in 2025

Kanchan Nath Dec 30, 2024

Air India will see progress on various key initiatives, including refitting of wide body and narrow body planes, in 2025 as well as tighten practices and processes to ultimately become…

Air

Tourism Malaysia launches its 2024 Malaysia Year-End Sales Campaign

Marga Manlapig Dec 5, 2024

Tourism Malaysia’s 2024 Malaysia Year-End Sales (MYES 2024) campaign is currently in full swing and is on until 1st January 2025.

MICE

Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents conducts 48th annual convention in Kuala Lumpur

Marga Manlapig Nov 26, 2024

The Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents (HATA) successfully hosted  its 48th annual overseas convention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 22nd to 24th November 2024. 

Airlines and Aviation

Direct bookings soar as air retailing evolves

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2024

The airline industry is increasingly prioritizing direct sales, recognizing the importance of owning the customer relationship in the evolving landscape of air retailing.

Tourism

Tourism Malaysia shows off the country’s best at Tourism EXPO Japan

Marga Manlapig Oct 24, 2024

Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, through its agency Tourism Malaysia, brought the best that the country could offer to this year’s Tourism Expo Japan.

Air

Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts networking event for Asian KOLs

Marga Manlapig Oct 9, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted a networking dinner for over 100 key opinion leaders (KOLs) from China and Singapore.

MICE

Tourism Malaysia goes on second India roadshow for 2024

Marga Manlapig Sep 25, 2024

Officials from Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysian Indian Tour & Travel Association (MITTA) are currently in India for their second roadshow in the country for this year.

Reports

OAG reports Kuala Lumpur has Asia’s most connected airport

Marga Manlapig Sep 12, 2024

Travel-centric data platform OAG released its Megahubs 2024 report, showing Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as the region’s most connected airport.

Annual and Interim Reports

Asia Aviation Plc announces operational results for first half of this year

Marga Manlapig Aug 14, 2024

Thai AirAsia Co Ltd’s sole shareholder Asia Aviation Plc (AAV) announced its operational results for the first six months of 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

Global IT Outages: Travel grapples with tech ‘disaster’ as flights grounded

Kanchan Nath Jul 19, 2024

Experts have pointed out that a recent update to a CrowdStrike cybersecurity programme could have caused the issue

Technology

BigPay expands financial network into Thailand

Marga Manlapig Jul 18, 2024

BigPay recently expanded its digital financial services network into Thailand, bringing in a new-generation solution that both locals and travellers can use.

Air

Air Asia signs agreement with Sabah Tourism Board

Marga Manlapig Jul 8, 2024

AirAsia has entered a strategic partnership with the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) that aims to boost the region’s tourism industry for the next five years.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Singapore unveils ‘7.7 Mega Sale’

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2024

Trip.com Singapore is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated 7.7 Mega Sale, featuring unbeatable travel deals and promotions.

Awards

IWTA Awards 2024 celebrates women shining in the travel industry

Kanchan Nath Apr 29, 2024

With the theme: “Speak Up. Stand Out. Be the Voice that Inspires Inclusion” the highly anticipated Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024 returned to recognise and celebrate…

Awards

Get rolling for the glitz and glamour of the IWTA Awards Gala 2024 

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2024

With the theme: “Speak Up. Stand Out. Be the Voice that Inspires Inclusion” the highly anticipated Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024 returns to recognise and celebrate…

Tourism

Capital A signs a wide-ranging partnership with Trip.com Group

Kanchan Nath Mar 31, 2024

Capital A announced today it has signed a comprehensive partnership with China’s leading global travel service provider Trip.com Group, aimed at enhancing travel offerings and market reach…

Features

Trip.com Group CEO tackles overtourism for sustainable travel at WEF

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2024

Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, has set its sights on tackling key challenges surrounding the tourism industry.

Tourism

Sun, Sand, and Splash: Watersports Galore On The Gold Coast

Chris Head Jan 30, 2024

Nested along Australia’s eastern shores, the Gold Coast shines as a paradise for lovers of sun, sand, and endless aquatic adventures. Here, the ocean doesn’t just kiss the shore; it invites…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India Express unveils new Brand Identity

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2023

Air India Express and AirAsia India, both subsidiaries of the Tata-owned Air India, unveiled a common, refreshed branding as a ‘Air India Express’, on a new Boeing 737 –8 aircraft.

Airports

Kuala Lumpur is the most connected airport in APAC – OAG

Kristin Mariano Sep 20, 2023

Travel data platform OAG has released Megahubs 2023, the market’s definitive ranking of the Top 50  most internationally connected airports in the world.   The Global Top 20 Megahubs…

Awards

ATTIA announces the Travel Changemakers Awards Judges Panel

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2023

The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and Web in Travel (WiT) announce who is participating on the Judges Panel for the inaugural Travel Changemakers Awards 2023.

IWTA

TD-IWTA Awards 2023 winners announced

Kristin Mariano Jun 25, 2023

The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 honoured some of the amazing women in the travel industry. The awards were presented at a gala…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand is the “Airline of the Year for 2023”

Kanchan Nath Jun 2, 2023

AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating website has announced Air New Zealand as its Airline of the Year for 2023.

Reports

Agoda takes on the 12,000 THB Challenge

Kanchan Nath May 29, 2023

According to Agoda’s Travel Trend Survey, people are spending consciously on holidays this year. The majority of travelers in Asia, Australia, and the United States have set a spending range…

Eturbo News

Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger Opens Door

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor May 27, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Asian Airlines had to make an emergency landing with 194 people on board after a passenger opened an emergency door during the flight. Read more: Plane Makes Emergency Landing…

Tourism

2023 domestic travel plans for summer across Southeast Asia

Kristin Mariano May 9, 2023

Milieu Insight, Southeast Asia’s leading consumer research firm, conducted a survey among 2,500 working individuals aged 20-65 in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip launches ‘Easy Summer Sale’

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2023

EaseMyTrip.com launches Easy Summer Sale, a marquee bouquet of offers specially curated for travellers for the summer holiday season.

MICE

Mekong Tourism Forum 2023 from 25-27 April in Cambodia

Kanchan Nath Mar 1, 2023

The 2023 Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF 2023), hosted by the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia and co-organised by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, will take place 25-27 April in…

Airlines and Aviation

AIX Connect launches #TimeToTravel sale with flat 23% off on all flights, all seats

Kristin Mariano Jan 11, 2023

AIX Connect, formerly known as AirAsia India, announced the launch of its#TimeToTravel sale, offering a flat 23% off across the AirAsia India domestic network. The offer is applicable on…

Special Reports

Cirium: Iberia most on-time airline in Europe in 2022

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

Iberia has been named as the European leader for airline on-time performance for 2022 by Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader.

Airlines and Aviation

Air India Plans To Order For More Than 200 Boeing Aircraft

Joe Cusmano Dec 20, 2022

Air India is reportedly pursuing talks with Boeing and Airbus as the newly privatised airline wants to modernise its fleet. According to Reuters, the India-based airline is close to…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA confirms merger talks of Vistara-Air India with Tatas

Kanchan Nath Oct 17, 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) said that it is exploring a potential merger of Vistara with Tata Group’s Air India.

India

EaseMyTrip launches ‘Travel Utsav Festive Sale’

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2022

EaseMyTrip, one of India’s largest online travel tech platforms, announced the commencement of its grand festive season offer, the Travel Utsav Sale.

India

Tata Sons to raise USD 4 billion for Air India

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2022

Tata Sons Ltd, the holding company of the Tata group, plans to raise as much as USD 4 billion to infuse fresh capital into Air India and refinance costly debt.

Appointments

Pieter Elbers to be IndiGo Airlines new CEO

Kanchan Nath Sep 7, 2022

Petrus Elbers has joined IndiGo as the chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from Tuesday. Elbers replaced Ronojoy Dutta, 71, who is set to retire on September 30, 2022.

Air

Air Asia to fly from T4 Changi Airport Singapore from 15 Sept

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2022

AirAsia currently operates from Terminal 1, the airlines will return its operations to Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4), effective 15 September 2022.

Tourism

TAT and Phuket Tourist Association host roadshow to gear up for Indian travellers

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2022

The 3-city roadshow witnessed the participation of 40 hospitality, travel and tourism companies (sellers) from Phuket in order to reconnect and build new connections with the Indian travel…

Hotels

Best Western takes off with new hotel at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport

Kristin Mariano Aug 5, 2022

Best Western® Hotels & Resorts has reaffirmed its position as one of Thailand’s leading international hotel groups with the opening of a new hotel located close to Bangkok’s Don Mueang…

Air

Terminal 4 at Changi Airport set to reopen in September

Megha Paul Jul 25, 2022

The reopening will add to Changi Airport’s capacity, ensuring that the air hub can meet the increasing demand for air travel and support airlines’ plans to launch more flights

New ways of travelling and digital innovation fuel the shift to a membership economy

Kristin Mariano Jun 3, 2022

Driven by tech innovation, changes in traveller behaviour and an inversion from transactional to relational interactions between brands and consumers, the membership economy is helping…

Air

Malaysia announces visa on arrival for Indian travellers from 1 June

Megha Paul May 31, 2022

Malaysia has announced Visa on Arrival (VOA) effective 1 June 2022 for Indian travellers through selected entry points via Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, or Indonesia

Tourism

Tourism Malaysia looks to India to boost tourism

Megha Paul Apr 22, 2022

India remains and has been one of the top market sources for Malaysia

Technology

First virtual shopping mall to drive new revenue stream to travel sector

Megha Paul Mar 7, 2022

A new technology company is enabling travel organisations to generate a new and free additional revenue stream from their existing bookings

India’s domestic air traffic dips by 17% in January

Megha Paul Feb 22, 2022

India’s domestic air passenger traffic fell to a six-month low in January as the Omicron variant impact travel behaviour

Air

Domestic air travel picks up 17% in November in India

Megha Paul Dec 21, 2021

1.05 crore domestic passengers travelled by air in November, 17.03 per cent higher than the 89.85 lakh who travelled the month before, the country’s aviation regulator said

Air

Way forward: Tatas plan new vertical to on-board Air India

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2021

Tata Group plans to create a new business vertical to onboard all its holdings in the airline industry, including Air India post the share purchase agreement

Vaccination Updates

Asian airlines report high Covid-19 vaccination uptake among crew

Joe Cusmano Aug 23, 2021

As everyone’s in the region wait for the tight pandemic-related border controls to be relaxed, Asian airlines are reporting high vaccination take-up rates among pilots and cabin crew.

Air

Record surge in domestic air travel in India since second Covid wave

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2021

Domestic flight travel registered a monthly surge of 61% in July with nearly 50.07 lakh passengers travelling by plane

Appointments

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) appoints Darren Wright as Global CMO

Kristin Mariano Aug 11, 2021

Flight Centre Travel Group has appointed Darren ‘Daz’ Wright as Global Chief Marketing Officer for its leisure division, including the global Flight Centre brand and Travel Associates.

Tourism

The end of the domestic bliss for Australia

Joe Cusmano Jul 27, 2021

The resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Australia's domestic air travel market reflects a growing trend of Covid-19 challenges in Asia-Pacific, with no easy solutions.

Airlines and Aviation

World’s top 20 Covid-19 compliant airlines

Joe Cusmano Jul 16, 2021

Airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety, product, and COVID-19 rating agency has named its Top Twenty airlines for COVID-19 compliance.

Airlines and Aviation

Japanese airlines eye low-cost to drive post-pandemic growth

Joe Cusmano May 13, 2021

Japan's two major airlines are positioning themselves to take advantage of any upturn with a punt on low-cost services.

Features

More international flights to Hua Hin, Thailand soon

Kristin Mariano Apr 7, 2021

Getting to the seaside resort city of Hua Hin may become easier for international tourists as more direct flights will land soon in the city’s international airport.

Global

Debunking 5 myths about travelling to Zamboanga

Kristin Mariano Jan 14, 2021

With 7,641 islands in the Philippines, travelling to Zamboanga are often overshadowed by the more popular choices like Boracay, Palawan and Cebu.

Technology

5 contactless technologies gaining traction in travel and tourism industry

Kristin Mariano Sep 18, 2020

Against the COVID-19 backdrop, contactless technologies are proving to be a game changer for the industry.

Technology

Twin Dragons: Two big beasts of Southeast Asia travel come together

Alastair Newport Aug 24, 2020

The strategic partnership sees the two organisations sharing their flight and hotel inventories, to deliver an extensive multi-product selection, greater convenience and superior value for…

Air Asia and Agoda launch special campaign to boost domestic travel

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2020

airasia.com and Agoda are joining forces to launch a special campaign to support the government’s initiative to stimulate domestic travel in Thailand

Asia Aviation returns to SET100 Index

Megha Paul Jun 22, 2020

Asia Aviation (AAV) has returned to the SET100 Index while also securing a spot on the Thailand Sustainability Investment Index (SETTHSI) according to an announcement by the Stock…

Tourism chief assures travellers saying “it’s safe to come to the Philippines”

Kristin Mariano Feb 19, 2020

Philippines’ tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo –Puyat wants to assure international tourists that “it’s safe to come to the Philippines”.

Man dresses as pilot to get perks gets arrested

Kristin Mariano Nov 22, 2019

A man in India may have been inspired by Frank William Abagnale popularised by the Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie “Catch Me If You Can”.

Tourism

Passenger service charge reduced in Malaysia

Megha Paul Oct 3, 2019

AirAsia has introduced a reduced passenger service charge (PSC) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) and other international airports in Malaysia. The move follows last…

Domestic air passenger traffic up 3.15% in July

Megha Paul Aug 29, 2019

Domestic airlines flew 1.19 crore passengers in July this year registering a 3.15% growth over the 1.15 crore passengers flown during the same period previous year. Data released by the…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Will a Bran Stark-like company win the OTA showdown?

Kristin Mariano Jun 7, 2019

“We are here and the enemy is coming from the south like in Indonesia; another force is coming from the north. China even has a wall!”

Technology

Amazon dives in to travel space with flight booking platform in India

Kristin Mariano May 22, 2019

Google is not the only juggernaut that small players should be afraid of, e-commerce giant Amazon wanted a piece of cake too and has launched its flight search and booking on its platform in…

LCC distribution channels: Direct, NDC, GDSs and consolidators

Altexsoft Team Apr 23, 2019

This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission. Airline distribution is complex:  on one side of the airline industry, we have…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Traveloka’s secret sauce for unicorn success

Kristin Mariano Apr 17, 2019

There is no denying that Traveloka is one of the most successful start-ups in Southeast Asia being one of the first unicorns in the region.

Global

Aviation round up: Munich Airport gets radical with gnarly competition

Alastair Newport Apr 11, 2019

This this week’s collection of aviation round up is mixed bag of new routes and announcements but, for the first time ever, it also features skateboarding…rad!

Air

CONNECT: World’s fastest-growing domestic aviation market to triple in 20 years

Tian Tolentino Mar 19, 2019

More than 30 airlines have confirmed their participation at the inaugural CONNECT Middle East, India & Africa, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Airlines and Aviation

Bon appétit: Transforming in-flight meals into bespoke experiences

Kristin Mariano Mar 15, 2019

IATA has predicted that the number of air travellers will double by 2035. And offering premium in-flight meals is one way to attract more customers and expand their businesses.

Global

Indonesia slashes jet fuel price after high airfare woes

Kristin Mariano Feb 18, 2019

State-owned energy company PT Pertamina reduced the price of jet fuel sold at the nation’s airports.

Airlines and Aviation

A look back at my favourite airline stories of 2018

Alastair Newport Dec 31, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, here's a recap of my favourite aviation headlines of the year, including cabin-based yoga, 'Smart Tunnels' and the world’s longest flight.

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet now second biggest carrier in Southeast Asia by market cap

Tian Tolentino Nov 9, 2018

Vietnam’s budget flag carrier, VietJet, has grown into the second biggest entity in the skies of Southeast Asia with a bigger market cap than AirAsia.

Global

The TD weekly aviation top five

Alastair Newport Nov 9, 2018

With so many airlines announcing new planes, new schedules and new destinations we have decided to introduce a weekly round-up of some of the most eye catching ones to land at on the news…

Air

Coming soon: Air Asia’s new domestic route to Kuantan

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Aug 17, 2018

Beginning 28 October 2018, AirAsia will commence daily flights from Malaysia’s capital city Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan, the state capital of Pahang. 

Air

Indian aviation meets tech at ICONIC 2018

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Aug 13, 2018

ICONIC Forum 2018 deliberated on the present and future of Tourism and Aviation in India, and their intersection with technology. The conference brought together the best minds spanning…

How to – and how not to – use OTAs as partners

Brett Henry Jul 31, 2018

Dan Lynn is the co-founder of ZUZU Hospitality Solutions, a distribution and revenue management company for small independent hotels.

Tourism

Hoteliers in Johor stay positive despite occupancy rates

Michael Mackey Jul 17, 2018

Despite occupancy rates of less than 50%, hotels in Johor Bahru are optimistic about their future, Ivan Teo, chairman of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and general manager of…

Hospitality

HNA Group co-chair’s death could disrupt selling spree

Kristin Mariano Jul 9, 2018

Chinese conglomerate HNA Group is in the midst of selling some of its acquisition and the untimely death of one of the company’s key figures may affect the ongoing deals.

Airlines and Aviation

Indian CBI sets date for Tony Fernandes questioning

Alastair Newport May 31, 2018

Following raids on AirAsia’s India offices in Mumbai on 29 May, investigating allegations of corruption and bribery, India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned CEO Tony Fernandes,…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA Holding chairman is first two-time Person of the Year

Alastair Newport Dec 20, 2017 13

Shinichiro Ito, chairman of the board of ANA HOLDINGS, was named the Person of the Year 2017 by Orient Aviation magazine, the commercial aviation news magazine in the Asia-Pacific region.…

Events

Best of the best: all the big winners of WTA 2017

Alastair Newport Dec 15, 2017 22

After a year of holding regional pageants that crowned the best hotels, airlines, resorts and destinations around the world, Singapore Airlines, Portugal and Bolivia emerged as some of the…

Airlines and Aviation

WTA Grand Final 2017: The “world’s true low-cost champion” according to Tony Fernandes

Alastair Newport Dec 12, 2017 19

AirAsia has been named the for the fifth year in a row at the 2017 World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final.World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline

Airlines and Aviation

Johor Bahru gets first direct link to India

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2017

Johor Bahru, the Malaysian city that neighbours Singapore, will get its first direct air link to India later this year. AirAsia will continue to expand its international network from…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysian PM launches Langkawi’s new Chinese connection

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2017

Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, has overseen the launch of AirAsia's new direct flight connecting Langkawi with mainland China. The low-cost carrier recently commenced the first…

Airlines and Aviation

Two ASEAN cities get first international flights

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2017

A new flight will launch later this year, providing the first international air link for two Southeast Asia cities. On 28 October 2017, Cebgo will commence services across the Sulu…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates, including connections to Krabi, Chongqing and Hiroshima

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Malaysia Airlines to launch Chongqing route Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Chongqing (China) When? Three times a week, effective 30 October 2017 Who? Malaysia Airlines Why?…

Airlines and Aviation

Thailand develops multiple international air hubs

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2017

Thailand is strengthening its status as a global air hub with the addition of new international flights connecting different parts of the country with the rest of the world. The new…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2017

AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Indian airlines to need 2,100 new jets

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2017

Indian airlines will need to purchase 2,100 new jet aircraft valued at US$290 billion over the next 20 years, a new report has predicted. According to Boeing's latest Current Market…

Technology

Expedia targets Southeast Asia with latest investment

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2017

Expedia is setting its sights on Southeast Asia's booming travel industry following the acquisition of a stake in Traveloka, the Indonesian OTA. The US-based online travel giant has…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus revamps interior of popular A320

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017

Airbus has unveiled a new interior design for its best-selling passenger aircraft, the A320. The new "Airspace" interior for the single-aisle jet follows the same concept as Airbus…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines embrace Wi-Fi as passengers demand to stay connected

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2017

In-flight Wi-Fi will become a "standard" product for airlines in the coming years, enabling passengers to stay connected and providing significant opportunities for airlines to earn…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines returns to KL

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2017

Philippine Airlines has resumed daily flights to Kuala Lumpur after a three-year absence. The new service took off on Thursday (8 June 2017) and coincided with the start of a codeshare…

Tourism

TAT aims to boost tourism in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2017

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has embarked on a major campaign to promote the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat to domestic and international tourists. Under the new…

Thailand

Don Mueang prepares for next phase of expansion

Mark Elliott May 30, 2017

Bangkok's low-cost carrier hub, Don Mueang International Airport, is set to undergo another phase of expansion, boosting its annual capacity to 40 million passengers per year. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Cambodian uni opens “Tony Fernandes School of Business”

Mark Elliott May 19, 2017

The University of Cambodia has named its business school after AirAsia's group CEO, Tony Fernandes. The university unveiled the "Tony Fernandes School of Business" and its accompanying…

Airlines and Aviation

China to be aviation’s next “big disruptor”

Mark Elliott May 11, 2017

China will be one of the next “big disruptors” of the aviation industry in the coming years, a major industry event has heard. Addressing the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin this…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…

Mark Elliott May 5, 2017

Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Korean Air Why? Rising demand for flights…

Tourism Boards

Palawan tourism boosted by airport expansion

Mark Elliott May 4, 2017

The Philippine island of Palawan is now able to welcome more visitors, following the expansion of Puerto Princesa International Airport - the island's main gateway. Opened on 4 May 2017,…

Airlines and Aviation

亚航开始使用A330

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2017

亚航近日表示，将以空中巴士（Airbus）A330客机飞往马尔代夫及澳门1个月，并提高其他目的地的航班频率，以应付强劲的市场需求。这是亚航首次引进大型、双走道式飞机。…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian LCCs continue to embrace GDS sales

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2017

More Asian low-cost carriers are committing to the travel trade. Scoot, the Singaporean LCC, has become the latest airline to renew its distribution agreement with Amadeus, ensuring…

Thailand

Pattaya airport set for major expansion

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2017

U-Tapao airport, which serves as the gateway to Thailand's eastern seaboard, including the popular beach resort of Pattaya, is in line for a major investment and expansion. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India starts revamp of short-haul fleet

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

Air India has started a major revamp of its short- and medium-haul fleet, with the arrival of its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft. The new single-aisle jet is first of 14 aircraft…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Tigerair Taiwan, Sichuan Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea) When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017 Who? Tigerair Taiwan Why? Low-cost carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Lion Air, Air India Express, and more…

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2017

Lion Air adds more services to KL Where? Surabaya (Indonesia) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) When? Three times a week, effective 16 February 2017 Who? Lion Air Why? Expanding trade between…

Airlines and Aviation

亚航实现运送5千万旅客目标

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017

2016年，亚航（AirAsia）再次突破了5千万旅客的纪录，由于其短途航线继续保持蓬勃发展趋势。 亚航在2016年，创造了5659万人次旅客运输纪录，与2015年相比增长12%。这一增长率大大超过了座位增长率4%，让亚航的平均过载客率也大幅增长6个百分点至86%。在2016年年末，亚航总共运营着172架飞机。…

Tourism

Singapore PM launches ASEAN’s golden tourism campaign

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017

ASEAN has launched a major tourism campaign to mark the Southeast Asian bloc's golden jubilee. Officially unveiled this week by Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, and ASEAN…