AirAsia X resumes services to Shanghai with four weekly flights
AirAsia X (AAX) has resumed its services to Shanghai, China with four weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur which commenced on 2 March 2023
Now fly AirAsia X direct from Kuala Lumpur to Busan
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…
Ohayosan Osaka! AirAsia X returns to Japan’s gourmet capital
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…
AirAsia X makes progress in its PN17 regularisation strategy
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…
AirAsia X resumes flights to Jeddah
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…
AirAsia X takes flight to Tokyo Haneda
AirAsia X (AAX) today resumed its flight to Tokyo (Haneda) following the full reopening of the country’s border for international tourism.
AirAsia X resumes operations to Melbourne
AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated its resumption of services to Melbourne, as one of its first key destinations to return to post-pandemic.
AirAsia X Group relaunch strategy gaining strong momentum
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.
Thai AirAsia X to fly direct Thailand – Australia from December
Thai AirAsia X will fly from Bangkok to both Melbourne and Sydney, beginning December 1 and 2 this year, respectively.
AirAsia X To Restore Fleet And Network After Pandemic
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…
AirAsia X launches three new routes
AirAsia X confirms its latest services to Melbourne (Tullamarine), and Perth in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand will launch on 1 November 2022
AirAsia X is back as it spreads wings to London, Istanbul and Dubai
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
AirAsia X Restarts Services To Sydney
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
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
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
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…
X marks the spot: AirAsia X Indonesia is no more
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…
New AirAsia X Berhad Chief Financial Officer named
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…
From underdog to industry big beast: ten years of AirAsia X
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…
Thai AirAsia X increases flight frequency to Osaka
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from AirAsia X, SriLankan, SilkAir and more…
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…
Indo AirAsia X to resume Asia Pacific flights
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…
AirAsia X to suspend Mauritius flights
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…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and more
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…
AirAsia X gets green light for US flights
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…
AirAsia X starts offering in-flight entertainment
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…
Asian air route updates: Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia X and more
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…
Thai AirAsia X pulls out of Middle East
Thai AirAsia X is suspending all of its Middle Eastern operations, just a few months after it entered the region, the Bangkok Post reports.
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier started…
Thai AirAsia X doubles Seoul service
Thai AirAsia X has announced plans to double the frequency of its Bangkok-Seoul flights for the upcoming high season.
From 30 October 2016 to 25 March 2017, the low-cost carrier will…
Muscat welcomes first AirAsia X flight
Thailand’s AirAsia X has launched services from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport to Muscat International.
The direct three times weekly service started on 28 June and operates on Tuesday,…
AirAsia X touches down in Iran
AirAsia X touched down in Iran this week, marking its return to the country following a near-four-year hiatus.
The inaugural flight took off from Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday evening (21…
AirAsia X boosts Gold Coast route
AirAsia X will increase the number of flights it operates between Kuala Lumpur and the Gold Coast next month.
Effective 1 July 2016, the low-cost carrier will start operating 11…
Thai AirAsia X moves further into the Middle East
Following the recent announcement of its first flights to Iran, Thai AirAsia X has continued its Middle Eastern expansion with the launch of services to Oman.
The new direct service…
AirAsia X returns to Iran with double launch
AirAsia X has confirmed that it will resume flights to Iran this summer, for the first time in almost four years.
Kuala Lumpur's AirAsia X and Bangkok's Thai AirAsia X will both start…
AirAsia X adds more flights to eight destinations
AirAsia X has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations, with additional flights to eight destinations across the Asia Pacific region.
The Kuala Lumpur-based low-cost…
AirAsia X returns to New Zealand
AirAsia X touched down in New Zealand today (23 March 2016) for the first time in almost four years.
The low-cost carrier's new daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Auckland via the Gold…
AirAsia X returns to Delhi
AirAsia X has relaunched flights to India, with the start of a new direct route between Kuala Lumpur and Delhi.
The Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier suspended its services to…
AirAsia X returns to New Zealand
AirAsia X has announced plans to return to New Zealand in March, almost four years after it pulled out of the country.
The new service will commence on 22 March 2016, operating from…
AirAsia X to resume Delhi flights
AirAsia X will relaunch flights to Delhi in February 2016, four years after it suspended the service.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier has confirmed that it will start operating four…
AirAsia X launches KL-Sapporo
AirAsia X has launched its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo.
The new route commenced on Friday 2 October 2015 and will now operate four times a week.
Flights depart…
Thai AirAsia X embarks on Chinese expansion strategy
AirAsia has launched a new service connecting two of Asia's largest and most popular cities - Bangkok and Shanghai.
Thai AirAsia X, the group's Bangkok-based long-haul airline, commenced…
AirAsia X connects KL with Sapporo
Malaysia's AirAsia X will expand its operations in Japan later this year with the launch of direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sapporo.
Commencing on 1 October 2015, the airline…
Thai AirAsia X doubles Seoul service
Thai AirAsia X has announced plans to double the frequency of its Bangkok-Seoul service.
From 25 October 2015, the long-haul low-cost carrier will add a second daily flight on the route.…
AirAsia X pens Flight Centre partnership
AirAsia X has signed a major new agreement with the Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT), to strengthen its presence in Australia.
The deal, which is the first of its kind for the…
AirAsia X outlines plan to return to growth
AirAsia X has announced the measures it plans to undertake to return to growth, following the most difficult period in the airline's short history.
The long-haul low-cost carrier's group…
Malaysia’s AirAsia X to operate Thai flights to Sapporo
Malaysia’s AirAsia X will operate Thai AirAsia X's new Bangkok-Sapporo route next month, under a deal with Japan's aviation authorities.
Japan is one the countries that is not…
AirAsia X CEO apologises to customers
AirAsia X's CEO, Kamarudin Meranun, has apologised to customers for a delay in the issuance of refunds.
In a statement directed to the airline's passengers, Kamarudin, who co-founded…
Thai AirAsia X welcomes third aircraft
Thai AirAsia X has taken delivery of its third aircraft.
The new Airbus A330-300 touched down at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport this week, featuring a picture of South…
Thai AirAsia X flies to Sapporo
Thai AirAsia X, the long-haul unit of Thai AirAsia, has unveiled plans to launch a new service to Sapporo.
Flights commence on 1 May 2015 and will operate daily, direct from Bangkok's Don…
Thai AirAsia X offers 7 Eleven booking service
Thai AirAsia X has launched a new booking option that allows passengers to purchase flights over the counter at 7 Eleven stores.
Launched in partnership with Counter Service, the new…
AirAsia X plans return to London
AirAsia X is planning to resume flights to London as early as next year, group CEO Tony Fernandes has revealed.
Having met with London's Mayor, Boris Johnson, during his recent trip…
AirAsia X welcomes new aircraft
AirAsia X has taken delivery of a new aircraft.
The new Airbus A330-300 was handed over to the Malaysian low-cost carrier at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse on 24 November 2014 and…
AirAsia X flies to Narita
AirAsia X is expanding into Japan with the launch of its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to the city's Narita International Airport.
The route, which commenced on Friday, will now be…
AirAsia X slows expansion plans
AirAsia X will decelerate its fleet expansion plans for the next three years.
Having experienced a slowdown in demand, the long-haul low-cost carrier confirmed that it will now take…
Indo AirAsia X to launch with Melbourne flights
Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the latest regional long-haul unit from the AirAsia group, will commence services in December, initially flying between Bali and Melbourne.
Having received…
AirAsia X increases frequency to Kathmandu
AirAsia X will increase flight frequency from Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu this month to cater for surging demand.
The long haul low cost carrier will up frequency from seven times to 10…
AirAsia X gets green-light for Indonesia launch
AirAsia X will launch in Indonesia, after the new unit received its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the country's aviation authorities.
Indonesia AirAsia Extra, as the new…
Thai AirAsia X launches Japanese routes
Thai AirAsia X flew to Japan for the first time on 1 September 2014.
The new long-haul low-cost carrier took off from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport at 0100 on Monday…
AirAsia X flies to Chongqing
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia X has unveiled its latest connection to China.
Commencing on 13 February 2015, the airline will operate four weekly flights to the city of…
Thai AirAsia X unveils Japan routes
Thai AirAsia X has unveiled the second stage in its expansion, with the launch of flights to Japan.
On 1 September 2014, the new long-haul low-cost carrier will start operating two new…
Thai AirAsia X launches inaugural flight
AirAsia has continued its rapid expansion with the launch of Thai AirAsia X - a new long-haul low-cost carrier based in Bangkok.
The new airline becomes the second new AirAsia carrier…
AirAsia X teams up with Air Busan for Jeju flights
AirAsia X has signed a commercial marketing agreement with South Korea's Air Busan, offering connecting flights and special fares to Jeju Island.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier…
Thai AirAsia X welcomes second aircraft
Thai AirAsia X has taken delivery of its second Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet touched down at Bangkok's Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport this week and was…
AirAsia X expands in Japan
AirAsia X has expanded its operations in Japan with the launch of flights to Nagoya - its third destination in the country.
The long-haul low-cost carrier's inaugural flight to…
AirAsia X profits dip in 2013
AirAsia X experienced a small decline in profits last year, as a extra capacity and a weak Malaysian ringgit impacted the airline's figures.
The long-haul low-cost carrier generated…
AirAsia X places largest aircraft order
AirAsia X has placed its largest-ever order for a single aircraft type, buying 25 A330-300s from Airbus.
The deal, which is valued at almost US$6 billion at current list prices, adds…
AirAsia X to fly to Nagoya
AirAsia X has announced plans to fly to Nagoya - its third destination in Japan.
Commencing on 17 March 2014, the long-haul low-cost carrier will operate four weekly flights to the…
Thai AirAsia X gets green light to launch
The Thai government has officially approved the Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) for Thai AirAsia X, the new Bangkok-based long-haul low-cost carrier.
The decision means that Thai…
AirAsia X to start Thai brand
Low cost carrier AirAsia X is reportedly on the verge of introducing Thai AirAsia X, which will be based on the same model as its Malaysian parent.
The carrier wants to follow a…
AirAsia X looks to Japan for finance
Low cost carrier AirAsia X is launching a campaign to raise yen-denominated funds for the first time as it ushers in a spate of new aircraft deliveries next year.
According to…
AirAsia X plans to raise US$271m in IPO
AirAsia X has launched an initial public offering (IPO) through which it plans to raise up to MYR859.3 million (US$271m).
The Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier today launched its…
AirAsia X grows 20% in first quarter
AirAsia Group’s low cost carrier, Air Asia X has recorded a stunning 20.9% growth in its first quarter figures for 2013. The line carried around 650,000 passengers over the period,…
AirAsia X offers VIP airport services
AirAsia X is rolling out the red carpet to passengers at Kuala Lumpur's Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT).
For departing passengers, the new Red Carpet service includes a dedicated…
AirAsia X to launch Saudi flights
AirAsia X has announced that it will commence flights to Saudi Arabia next month.
From 16 February 2013, the airline will launch three weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Jeddah,…
AirAsia X ups frequency on high performance routes
Responding to strong passenger demand, AirAsia X is increasing its flight frequency from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, Taipei, and Chengdu next year.
With these routes recording load factors…
AirAsia X to fly to Shanghai
AirAsia X is expanding its network in China with the introduction of direct flights to Shanghai.
From 19 February 2013, the low-cost carrier will commence six weekly flights from Kuala…
AirAsia X leases six A330s
AirAsia X has signed a deal to lease six Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The agreement, signed with International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), will see the airline take the new wide-body…
AirAsia X ups Nepal frequency
Air Asia X has announced increase in its frequency on Kuala Lumpur-Kathmandu route. Starting 15 September, the airline will serve from twice to three times a week. Air Asia X launched this…
AirAsia X offers Samsung Galaxy tablets
AirAsia X is now offering offer Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1s as its in-flight entertainment option.
The tablets have been rolled out on the low-cost carrier's flights to Australia, Japan, South…
AirAsia X opens Kathmandu for online bookings
AirAsia X has opened online bookings for its new Kuala Lumpur-Kathmandu flights.
The service commenced on 3 July, but for the first two months tickets will only be sold via selected agents…
AirAsia X adds Malaysia to its Fly-Thru Network
AirAsia recently launched its new Fly-Thru service for domestic airports in Malaysia.
The launch of the new service will enable passengers to connect between AirAsia’s Malaysian services…
AirAsia X touches down in Beijing
AirAsia X has launched its inaugural flight to Beijing. The low-cost carrier touched down in the Chinese capital on Saturday (23 June), following a flight from Kuala Lumpur.
The airline…
AirAsia X to launch Beijing, cut Tianjin
AirAsia X is making alterations to its network in China with the introduction of direct flights to Beijing, but the cancellation of services to Tianjin.
From 22 June 2012, the long-haul…
AirAsia X boosts Australia, Taiwan
AirAsia X has unveiled the next phase of its network realignment strategy, with the addition of flights to Australia and Taiwan.
Earlier this week the Kuala Lumpur-based low-cost carrier…
AirAsia X complains at hike in airport fees
The Malaysian airports operator is threatening the success of its budget carriers with plan to raise airport fees in the coming years. Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) will raise the…
AirAsia X moves to Gatwick
AirAsia X operated its inaugural flight from Gatwick Airport yesterday afternoon. The carrier will operate flights from the new base (previously Stansted) to Kuala Lumpur three times a week…
AirAsia X relocates to London Gatwick
AirAsia X will touch down at London Gatwick airport for the first time today, having moved its UK base from London Stansted. The inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur will arrive at Gatwick at…
AirAsia X agrees marketing deal with Chengdu Tourism
AirAsia X has signed a deal with Chengdu Tourism to help promote travel to the destination. This strategic partnership will include numerous joint marketing efforts and advertising…
AirAsia X to launch Osaka flights
AirAsia X has announced that Osaka will become its second destination in Japan, after Tokyo. The Japanese city will be the long-haul low-cost carrier's 16th destination when direct…
AirAsia X boosts holiday routes
AirAsia X will be increasing flight frequencies to Australia and Taipei from 1 December 2011 to 31 January 2012 to cater for expected increased demand during the peak holiday season.…
AirAsia X posts strong growth
AirAsia X has announced its results for the second quarter of 2011, with passenger traffic experiencing sharp year-on-year growth. The Malaysian low-cost, long-haul airline carried 620,000…
AirAsia X eyes Middle East connections with Gatwick move
AirAsia X has announced it is to move its London to Kuala Lumpur route from Stansted to Gatwick later this year, in a bid to boost connections for passengers to markets in the Middle East…
AirAsia X switches London flights to Gatwick
AirAsia X has announced that from 24 October 2011 its Kuala Lumpur-London flights will operate into the UK capital's Gatwick airport, instead of Stansted. The new base see six flights a…
AirAsia X moves to Gatwick, but APD pushes Brits to Paris
AirAsia X has announced it is to move its London to Kuala Lumpur route from Stansted to Gatwick later this year. The low-cost airline said the relocation is part of its strategy to offer…
AirAsia X signs IFE deal
AirAsia X has signed a Memorandum of Undertaking (MoU) with Tune Box for the development of an in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution for the airline. The customised IFE system is expected…
AirAsia X ties-up with Korean chef
AirAsia X is collaborating with a Korean celebrity chef to develop a range of Korean menu items onboard its Seoul-Kuala Lumpur flights. The Malaysian long-haul, low-cost carrier has…
AirAsia X selects A330 engines
AirAsia X has signed a contract with GE for the purchase of engines to power its three new A330-200s. The aircraft, which are scheduled for delivery from 2012, will be operated using GE's…
AirAsia X sees demand surge
AirAsia X has revealed that it carried 640,000 passengers in Q1 2011, an increase of 56.5% over the same quarter last year. The expansion was achieved following the addition of six new…
AirAsia X records strong first quarter
AirAsia X, the long haul low fare affiliate of AirAsia, announced that in the first quarter of 2011, it carried 640,000 passengers, an increase of 56.5% over the same quarter in 2010. Indian…
AirAsia X sponsors climber on world tour
AirAsia X, the Malaysian based long-haul, low-cost carrier, has announces a new partnership with 47 year-old adventurer, Khoo Swee Chow. The partnership will see the launch of Altitude X -…
AirAsia X buys five more A330s
AirAsia X, the long haul arm of Malaysian low-cost carrier, AirAsia Group, has signed a firm contract for three new Airbus A330-200s with an option for two more. The deal brings the…
AirAsia X launches Paris flights
AirAsia X landed at Paris Orly International airport yesterday, marking the low-cost long-haul carrier's debut in France. The new service will now be operated four times a week to and…
AirAsia X launches first New Zealand connection
Malaysian-based low-fare airline AirAsiaX has launched its latest international route from Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch in New Zealand. Operating four non-stop weekly services between KL and…
AirAsia X announces Lotus F1 tie-up
Silverstone, UK 10th July 2010: AirAsia X officially announced a partnership with Lotus Racing, during the world famous British Grand Prix held at the home of British Motor…
AirAsia X to separate from group
AirAsia Group is embarking on a corporate and organisational restructuring to provide investors with a clearer and more focused business model. The airline is moving away from…
AirAsia X to launch Delhi flights
Malaysian low-cost carrier, AirAsia, has announced that it will launch services to Delhi from 4 August. The new flights, operated by the airline long-haul subsidiary,…
AirAsia X launches Delhu flights with free seat promo
New Delhi, Delhi, June 3, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- Riding high following the successful launch of operations across seven markets in India, AirAsia, the World's Best…
AirAsia X celebrates maiden flight to Mumbai
Mumbai (India), 6th May 2010 - The World's Best Low-Cost Airline, AirAsia celebrated its inaugural flight to Mumbai from Kuala Lumpur today signifying its foray entry into…
AirAsia X boosts Australia frequencies
Sepang, 12th April 2010 - AirAsia X will be ramping up its flights and will be flying twice daily from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur- Perth effective 1st July 2010…
AirAsia X introduces flatbed seats
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 April 2010 - AirAsia X revealed another enhancement in its services today with the introduction of new comfortable 'flatbed Premium seats', giving the 'AirAsia…
AirAsia X signs Philippines maintenance deal
Singapore, 3 February 2010 - AirAsia X, the world's first successful low-cost long-haul airline, today appointed Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) as its…
AirAsia X cancels Abu Dhabi services
AirAsia X has suspended flight up until October, The National has reported. Flights this month will be reduced from five to three a week, with the last flight scheduled for 21…
AirAsia X launches Kuala Lumpur – Chengdu Flights
AirAsia has launched flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chengdu. This new service is operated by AirAsia X, the low cost long-haul airline affiliate of AirAsia. Azran Osman Rani…
AirAsia X at nearly 100% online penetration
SINGAPORE - Not only has AirAsia X, the low cost long haul carrier affiliated with AirAsia, enjoyed strong customer response in Australia but it has also managed to achieve nearly…
AirAsia X briefs potential hub airports
Beijing, 15 September 2009: Malaysian airline, AirAsia X, launched a best practice session today at World Routes in Beijing, providing tips and advice to airports in how…
AirAsia X to start Chengdu flights
AirAsia X will continue its expansion into China with a new route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu. Starting from 20 October, AirAsia X will launch four weekly flights on the route…
AirAsia X talks with MidEast buyers
AirAsia X is in talks with Middle Eastern investors, including sovereign wealth funds, to sell an equity stake in the carrier, the Malaysian low-cost carrier's Chief Executive…
AirAsia X to increase Melbourne flights
Malaysian low-cost carrier, AirAsia X, has announced that it will increase services on its Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne route from daily to 11 per week. The carrier launched the route…
AirAsia X selects Abu Dhabi
AirAsia X has confirmed that it will use Abu Dhabi as its new Middle Eastern hub. According to a ChannelNewsAsia report, the low-haul low-cost carrier will be able to base its planes at…
AirAsia X increases Gold Coast flights
Long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia, will increase its flights between Kuala Lumpur and the Gold Coast by two per week following a boom in passenger traffic this year. From 21…
AirAsia X denied entry to Sydney, Seoul
Long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia X, has been denied permission by the Malaysian government to fly into Sydney and Seoul, ChannelNewsAsia has reported. The move has forced…
AirAsia X to borrow new fleet funding
AirAsia X expects to secure financing to buy three new Airbus A330-300 planes valued at about US$602.4 million, Bloomberg has reported. The long-haul, low-cost carrier will start…
AirAsia X order for Airbus A350s imminent
Flightglobal report that AirAsia X, the Malaysia-based long-haul low-cost airline, is likely to place an order for the Airbus A350 shortly as part of its expansion plans.The…
AirAsia X launches Taipei flights
AirAsia X has launched the latest destination, with the announcement that Kuala Lumpur-Taipei flights will begin in 1 July. Bernama reported that the carrier will serve the route with…
AirAsia X to increase London services
AirAsia X will increase the frequency of its London Stansted-Kuala Lumpur flights to a daily service from 1 July, Bernama reported. The increase comes less than four months after its…
AirAsia X aims for skies after London debut
AirAsia X made its long-awaited debut flight to London on Wednesday. Rather than sit back and bask in the glory of its landmark flight however, the airline's CEO, Azran Osman Rani…
AirAsia X to offer free London seats
AirAsia X will be giving away 200 free seats to London in conjunction with the launch of its inaugural flight on 11 March 11.Bernama reported that the low-cost carrier will organise…
AirAsia X launches new China route
Malaysia's long-haul, low cost carrier, AirAsia X, will launch a new route from Kuala Lumpur to Tianjin from 2 April, Bernama reported. The launch of services to Tianjin…
AirAsia X looks set to realise Japanese dream
Long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia X, has had its hopes of launching flights to Japan lifted after the Japanese government relaxed its restrictive visa requirements for Malaysian…
AirAsia X weighing options for Europe
Malaysia's long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia X, is weighing its options for Europe following the announcement that its London Stansted-Kuala Lumpur (KL) service will take off on…
AirAsia X plans tenfold sales growth
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia X, hopes to expand its sales tenfold to US$1 billion by the end of 2010, ChannelNews Asia has reported. The carrier's Chief…
AirAsia X takes off to Melbourne
AirAsia X's long-awaited first flight from to Melbourne took off yesterday. The flights from Kuala Lumpur will initially be served four times a week, though will rise to daily during…
New A330 for AirAsia X
AirAsia X will take delivery of its first brand new Airbus A330 on Friday, Bernama has reported. The new plane is expected to reduce the airlines fuel consumption and maintenance…
AirAsia X prefers Stansted
Malaysia's long haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia X has expressed its preference for using Stansted airport as its London hub when it starts flights to the UK in March 2009. Bernama has…
AirAsia X unfazed by aviation crisis
Long-haul low cost carrier, AirAsia X, has said it will not fall foul of the current crises hitting the aviation industry, and has reported strong sales. ChannelNews Asia has…
AirAsia X plots Melbourne-London flights
Following the announcement that it will start Kuala Lumpur (KL) to Melbourne services from 12 November, Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia X, has said it plans to fly Australians…
AirAsia X direct to Melbourne
Long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X has announced the launch of direct services between KL and Melbourne. Services will start in November, initially with four return flights per…
AirAsia X weighs up fat tax
AirAsia X is considering charging passengers depending on their weight, news.com.au has reported. The move is said to be the latest drastic bid to cope with rising fuel prices. AirAsia…
AirAsia X to add more Aussie points
AirAsia X said it is happy with its Gold Coast services and plans to add Perth to its network on 2 November, with services to Melbourne expected to start next year, The Australian…
Japan visa blow for AirAsia X
Long-haul low-cost carrier(LCC) AirAsia X is likely to drop plans to fly to Japan next year due to tough visarules, ChannelNews Asia has reported. Several Japanese airports have…
AirAsia X buys 10 more Airbus planes
Malaysian long-haul budget airline AirAsia X said it will buy 10 more Airbus A330-300 aircraft for US$2.1 billion dollars. An AFP report said this would bring its fleet size to 25. The…
AirAsia X gives free seats
AirAsia X -the long-haul arm of AirAsia - is offering 5,000 free seats to mark a sales milestone of 100,000 seats. Azran Osman-Rani of AirAsia X said the giveaway was "a…
AirAsia X flies to Hangzhou
AirAsia X, the Malaysian-based long-haul low-cost airline, is launching Kuala Lumpur-Hangzhou, its second long-haul flight. The five weekly flights start from February…
AirAsia X eyes second Australian destination
Chief executive officer Azran Osman-Rani told the New Straits Times that the carrier had begun negotiations with several cities including Newcastle in New South Wales and Avalon in Victoria.…
Gold Coast awaits AirAsia X debut
The budget carrier's four weekly services from Kuala Lumpur is seen as opening up Gold Coast to the Asian network, news.com.au reported.In a further boost for local tourism,…
AirAsia X gets green light for Gold Coast
With this, the only procedure left is obtaining the AOC from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority, which Azran expects by mid this month, and that would pave the way…
AirAsia X’s first stop: Gold Coast
Fares for the first eight flights will cost just about RM1,020 (US$302) for a return trip, The Star reported.This is about 30% less than the cheapest fare available on other…
AirAsia India integrates the Pilot Flight Duty Logbook with DGCA’s eGCA Platform
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…
AirAsia India launches ‘Start of Summer Sale’
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…
AirAsia India provides special charter flights for the G20 Summit
AirAsia India announced that it is operating special charters flying G20 delegates to various destinations.
AirAsia India announces operations from Terminal 2 at BLR Airport from 15 Feb
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 …
AirAsia India introduces Travel Insurance Coverage
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…
airasia Super App partners with Archipelago International
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)…
AirAsia offers special extra flights at fixed low fares
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…
AirAsia India launches its ‘New Year, New Deals’
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…
AirAsia launches a new low-cost airline in Cambodia
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…
AirAsia India launches Season Sale
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…
AirAsia India partners with Sugarbox to launch ‘AirFlix’
AirAsia India announced a partnership with Hyperlocal Cloud platform Sugarbox, to launch a first-of-its-kind in-flight experience hub, ‘AirFlix’.
AirAsia to upgrade reservation and passenger-processing systems
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…
AirAsia to induct 250 Second Officers by end of 2023
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.…
AirAsia sells its remaining stake in India operations to Air India
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.
‘airasia Super App’ officially launches in Indonesia
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…
AirAsia India starts 21 weekly direct flights connecting new routes
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
‘airasia hotels’ set to become region’s preferred hotel booking platform
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…
AirAsia Malaysia to launch new direct route to Penang from Bali on 20 Oct
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.
airasia partners with 12Go to enable intercity train, bus, ferry, and private transfer bookings in its Super App
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…
airasia Flash Sale
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…
Air India, Vistara, AirAsia sign MoU for sustainable aviation
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.
Tata Group to bring AirAsia India, Vistara under Air India by 2024
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…
AirAsia India tops OTP with 93.3% in August
AirAsia India tops the On Time Performance (OTP) charts in August 2022 for the fifth consecutive month.
Thai AirAsia: Bright and colorful livery takes off
Thai AirAsia aircraft sporting a new design will operate on both domestic Thailand and international routes.
Thai AirAsia: Bright and colorful livery takes off
Fly AirAsia from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur or fly thru for AUD239
AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated the return of services from Sydney and welcomed flight D7220 to Kuala Lumpur with 61% load factor on Friday.
AirAsia India to fly daily direct, Lucknow to Mumbai and Kolkata
AirAsia India will be starting direct flights from Lucknow to Mumbai and Kolkata from 1 September.
Tatas may need to pay AirAsia India’s debt
Tata Sons will likely have to make a provision of INR 26 billion (USD 325.69 million) as amassed losses for AirAsia India.
AirAsia India to use AI-powered CAE Rise Training System
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…
Centara inks partnership deal with airasia rewards for travel to the Maldives
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…
AirAsia India brings Lucknow on its route map
The flights will also connect Lucknow through convenient one-stop itineraries to other airports on its network, such as Srinagar, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Guwahati
AirAsia rolls out welcome back campaign
AirAsia Thailand unveils its latest advertising campaign, “Missing Moment”, building on its “Unseen Caring” concept, which became particularly important during the Covid-19 pandemic
Japan Airlines joins the list of notable airlines available on airasia Super App
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…
AirAsia India adds Lucknow as latest destination with 112 weekly direct flights
AirAsia India announced that it is expanding its network to Lucknow with daily direct flights connecting Lucknow to Bengaluru, Delhi, Goa, Kolkata and Mumbai
AirAsia India deploys revolutionary TaxiBot operations in Bengaluru
AirAsia India flagged off the commencement of TaxiBot operations at Bengaluru International Airport
AirAsia first LCC to fly to Bangkok’s both airports
AirAsia Thailand will launch flights on 20 June from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia
AirAsia India cuts international connecting baggage fees
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
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…
Air India proposes to acquire AirAsia India
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
AirAsia inks deal with Trip.com
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
AirAsia resumes flights between India, Malaysia and Thailand
AirAsia said it is resuming flights connecting India with Malaysia and Thailand from this month.
TAT joins hands with Thai AirAsia to boost inbound travel
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to attract 1.75 million tourists from short-haul markets this year as more countries reopen
IWTA speaks Monika Anggreni – Captain for AirAsia Indonesia
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
AirAsia India repatriation flight from Budapest, Hungary, operated via Dubai to reach India
AirAsia India unveils ‘FlyAhead’ service for fliers to take earlier flight
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
AirAsia India’s first international flight on the anvil
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
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
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
How AirAsia India is extending free rescheduling offer on all flights
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
AirAsia takes off with rebranding as Capital A
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
Cash-strapped AirAsia raises $233M to boost recovery
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
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
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
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
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
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
AirAsia is confident air travel sentiment will recover especially during the year-end holiday period following a government announcement relaxing travel restrictions
airasia acquires Gojek’s Thai operations to become leading tech giant in the region
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…
AirAsia has grounded 90% of fleet amid COVID-19 surge in Malaysia
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.
AirAsia Thailand launches ‘Domestic Fly-Thru’ service for 42 routes
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
Get ready to fly! AirAsia launches baggage pass and 260 days of travel protection programme
AirAsia is taking its super successful #FlyRuaRuaPass programme to another level with its #BaggageLoadRuaRuaPass and unlimited travel insurance promotion
Vaccines roll out in Asean, Asia and globally speeds up world travel recovery: AirAsia CEO
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
Tata Group boosts stake in AirAsia India
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
Hitting turbulence: AirAsia reviews joint venture with Tatas, may exit India
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
AirAsia Delivery arrives in Chiang Mai
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur to hidden island paradise of Belitung
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
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
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
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…
AirAsia’s training scholarship for MMA now open
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,…
AirAsia India to add nine planes to fleet by end of 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…
Hunger pangs, no more: Red burger on AirAsia menu
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…
AirAsia now flying direct from Bangkok to Sihanoukville, Cambodia
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)…
New showcase: AirAsia unveils future of long-haul air travel at Paris Air Show
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…
Summer Bonanza: AirAsia Sale is back
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…
AirAsia sets to fly Kuala Lumpur-Quanzhou route
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.
AirAsia sorry for “Get off in Thailand” ad
Malaysian low cost carrier AirAsia apologised for its latest ad campaign after it didn’t sit well with the public.
AirAsia permanently breaks up with Traveloka
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,…
Pie in the sky? AirAsia to open a restaurant chain
AirAsia wants customers to taste the food they serve in the air.
AirAsia cries foul after MAHB slaps new legal threat
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.
Travel tech this week: AirAsia’s AVA, CashlessSentosa, and more
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…
AirAsia files MYR 400m counter-claim against MAHB
AirAsia has revealed that it’s seeking more than MYR 400 million (USD 96.73m) in counter-claims against Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).
Jet, set, go: AirAsia to set up a low-cost carrier in Vietnam
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.
Oc-Toba: AirAsia touches down at Silangit International
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…
AirAsia Bangkok-Colombo flight aims to showcase beauty of Sri Lanka and Thailand
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…
Kunming soon: AirAsia launches fourth connection to Southwest China
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…
Enlightened travel: AirAsia connects Bangkok to Indian holy city
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.
AirAsia strengthens Chinese coverage with beefed up Malaysian connections
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.
AirAsia plunges into thriving Malaysian dive destination
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…
AirAsia takes off to India’s holy city of Amritsar
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.
AirAsia partners with Sarawak Tourism Board to support cornerstone music festivals
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…
AirAsia hits 10 in ASEAN “strategic crossroads” with direct flights to Phuket and Hanoi
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…
AirAsia takes off to Silicon Valley to find best start-ups in the world
AirAsia is making its way into US Silicon Valley in search of the best start-ups in the travel industry.
Opening the skies with AirAsia Group’s Spencer Lee
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…
Macau – Phuket : AirAsia launch nightspot connection
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,…
AirAsia Beyond Aviation – New CEO for Digital Transformation Aireen Omar
AirAsia has announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved senior leadership changes, in line with the AirAsia Group’s new digitalisation strategy.
A step too far? How four new routes impacted Thai AirAsia profits
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…
Tony Fernandes “AirAsia is poised to become an important part of how people fly in Japan”
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…
AirAsia brings the party to paradise
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,…
AirAsia connects Macao to Johor Bahru
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…
AirAsia campaign empowers Malaysian women
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…
AirAsia starts flying to Cambodia’s coast
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…
Thai AirAsia plans Indian double
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…
Asian air route updates from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia, Qatar Airways and more
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…
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
AirAsia celebrates 10 years in Shenzhen
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…
AirAsia launches corporate travel programme
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…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Fiji Airways, China Eastern and more
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…
AirAsia India to go international
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,…
AirAsia arrives in the USA
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…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
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…
AirAsia bolsters fleet to meet short-term demand
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…
AirAsia connects Bangkok with the Maldives
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…
Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more
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…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more
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…
The latest appointments from Travelport, AirAsia, Mandarin Oriental and more
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…
AirAsia agrees to drive tourism in Terengganu
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…
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…
AirAsia opens up Cambodia’s coast
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…
Indonesia AirAsia starts flying to India
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,…
AirAsia “explores” COMAC C919
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,…
AirAsia to launch Chinese airline
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)…
AirAsia India soars in first quarter
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…
AirAsia traffic soars in first quarter
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…
AirAsia acquires stake in travel planning start-up
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…
AirAsia goes large
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Vietjet, AirAsia and more…
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…
AirAsia speeds up Wi-Fi service
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…
AirAsia makes fresh attempt to launch in Vietnam
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…
Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Spring Airlines, Vistara and more
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…
Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Tigerair, Jetstar Pacific and more
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…
Asian air route updates: Air Canada, AirAsia, Air China and more
Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai
Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues to expand…
AirAsia adds domestic trio in India
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…
AirAsia reveals first ever US destination
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…
AirAsia carried exceeds 50 million passengers
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…
AirAsia starts flying Philippines-Taiwan
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…
AirAsia creates new link to Laos
AirAsia has expanded its connectivity in Laos with the launch of flights between Kuala Lumpur and Luang Prabang.
Marking the first direct link between the two Southeast Asian cities,…
Thai AirAsia goes green with new aircraft
Thai AirAsia has taken delivery of a new type of aircraft that will allow it to carry more passengers and reduce its carbon emissions.
The new Airbus A320neo is the latest version of the…
AirAsia boosts Malaysia-Indo links
AirAsia continues to expand its connections between Malaysia and Indonesia with the announcement of two more routes.
On 10 January 2017, the low-cost carrier will start operating…
Thai AirAsia goes double daily to Hanoi
Thai AirAsia is doubling the frequency of its Bangkok-Hanoi route with the launch of a second daily flight.
Effective 9 December 2016, the low-cost carrier will add a new evening…
Thai AirAsia spreads wings to Kolkata
Thai AirAsia is expanding its Indian network with the launch of direct flights from Bangkok to Kolkata.
The new route will commence on 16 December 2016, with daily flights connecting…
AirAsia spreads wings to Africa
AirAsia made its debut in Africa this week, when it started flying to the island of Mauritius.
The inaugural service, operated by long-haul carrier AirAsia X, touched down at Sir…
AirAsia adds seats with neo aircraft
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft - the new single-aisle jet that is designed to increase seat capacity and reduce emissions.
The low-cost carrier…
AirAsia targets premium flyers with first airport lounge
AirAsia has unveiled its first ever airport lounge, as it bids to tempt more premium passengers on to its low-cost flights.
Officially opening on 2 September 2016, the new AirAsia…
Free flights for life – AirAsia rewards ASEAN gold medallists
AirAsia has decided to reward the ASEAN region's Olympic gold medal-winning Olympians with free flights for life.
Thai weightlifters Sukanya Srisurat and Sopita Tanasan, Indonesian…
AirAsia unveils AirMosphere.net for travel lovers
AirAsia, which flies to numerous destinations across India, has unveiled a new website, AirMosphere.net, designed to help lovers of travel share the travel information they have collected…
Thai AirAsia arrives in Oman
Thai AirAsia X has continued its push into the Middle East with the launch of its inaugural flight to Oman.
The long-haul low-cost carrier touched down in Oman's capital Muscat for the…
AirAsia shifts terminals at Yangon
The AirAsia Group will be moving its operations at Yangon International Airport from Terminal 2 to the new Terminal 1 on 28 June 2016.
Passengers travelling on all flights operated by…
King Power chief buys stake in Thai AirAsia
King Power, the Thai duty-free giant, has acquired a stake in Thai AirAsia.
The low-cost carrier's CEO, Tassapon Bijleveld, has sold his 39% stake in the airline's parent company,…
AirAsia embarks on unilateral airport rebranding
AirAsia has decided to launch its own campaign to rebrand KLIA2, without the backing of the airport's operator.
The low-cost carrier, which is by far the largest airline based at KLIA2,…
AirAsia Japan set for October relaunch
AirAsia's CEO Tony Fernandes has said he expects to relaunch his Japanese venture in October this year.
The previous AirAsia Japan was disbanded in September 2013 following…
AirAsia opens first travel shop in the Maldives
AirAsia has strengthened its presence in the Maldives with the launch of a new travel shop.
The new AirAsia Travel & Service Centre (ATSC) officially opened in the Maldivian…
AirAsia scraps check-in counters at KL
AirAsia will scrap all counter check-in services for passengers departing from Kuala Lumpur this week.
The low-cost carrier has confirmed that, from 18 May, it will only offer…
AirAsia suspends Kuala Lumpur-Goa flights
AirAsia will suspend its thrice weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Goa on 7 June 2016, as part of its route rationalisation plan.
Spencer Lee, AirAsia’s head of commercial, said, “We…
AirAsia traffic jumps 17%
AirAsia recorded a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2016.
The group's short-haul airlines in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India and the Philippines carried a…
AirAsia provides twin connections to Khon Kaen
AirAsia has increased its connectivity to Khon Kaen, the city in northeast Thailand, with the launch of two new daily flights.
Effective 28 April, Thai AirAsia started flying direct…
Thai AirAsia doubles up in Laos
Following the recent launch of its first ever flights to Laos, Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to add a second route to the landlocked Southeast Asian country.
The Bangkok-based…
AirAsia India offers self-check-in at Bengaluru
AirAsia India has started offering automated check-in facilities for its passengers at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport.
The service, which was launched this month, will…
AirAsia links Johor with China
AirAsia has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to connect Johor, Malaysia's southernmost state, by announcing a new direct flight from mainland China.
Commencing on 29…
AirAsia to refit fleet with new slim-line seats
AirAsia has unveiled plans to completely refit its fleet with a new type of lightweight, slim-line seat.
The low-cost carrier has signed an agreement with Mirus Aircraft Seating which…
Thai AirAsia goes international from Hat Yai
Thai AirAsia has launched its first ever international flight from southern Thailand's Hat Yai Airport.
The new service will operate daily between Hat Yai and Johor Bahru, in southern…
AirAsia brings more Chinese visitors to Chiang Mai
AirAsia is capitalising on the Chinese visitor boom in Chiang Mai with the launch of a new direct service to the northern Thai city from Changsha.
The capital of central China's Hunan…
AirAsia adds two new routes to Shantou
AirAsia has expanded its presence in China with the launch of one new route to Shantou, in the populous Guangdong province, and the announcement of plans for a second.
The low-cost…
AirAsia launches Penang-Yangon flights
AirAsia has expanded its network from Penang with the launch of a new direct service to Yangon.
Flights commenced on 22 March and will now operate three times a week, every Tuesday,…
AirAsia to offer first direct Bangkok-Kochi flights
Thai AirAsia will launch daily direct flights between Bangkok and Kochi from 16 May 2016, marking the first direct connection between the cities.
Flights will depart the Thai…
Thai AirAsia adds Khon Kaen connections
Thai AirAsia is launching two new domestic routes to Khon Kaen, the city in northeast Thailand.
Effective 28 April 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer daily flights to Khon Kaen…
AirAsia to connect KL with Shantou
AirAsia has announced plans to launch its first flights to the city of Shantou, in southern China's Guangdong province.
Commencing on 25 March 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer…
AirAsia India carries 1.46m passengers in first full year
In its first full year of operations, AirAsia India carried a total of 1.46 million passengers on more than 10,000 flights.
Releasing its full-year results for 2015, the low-cost…
AirAsia carries 50 million passengers
AirAsia has carried 50 million passengers in a single year for the first time in its history.
The group's portfolio of five short-haul carriers, based in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia,…
AirAsia to link Bangkok with Luang Prabang
AirAsia has announced plans to launch a new direct flight connecting Bangkok with Luang Prabang.
The new service will commence on 24 March 2016, operating daily from the Thai…
AirAsia adds two routes from Thailand’s Hat Yai
AirAsia has announced plans to expand its operations from Hat Yai, the largest city in southern Thailand.
On 1 April 2016, the airline will add two new routes from Hat Yai, connecting…
AirAsia links Phuket with Wuhan
Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch the first direct service between Phuket and Wuhan.
Commencing on 1 February, in time for Chinese New Year, the new route will operate daily…
AirAsia adds flights from Malaysian hubs
AirAsia is planning to launch three new international routes from Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang later this month.
The expansion will kick off on 22 January with the launch of…
AirAsia to welcome first A320neo in 2016
AirAsia will take delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft in 2016.
The low-cost carrier group has placed orders for 300 A320neos - the new fuel-efficient version of the popular…
Expanding AirAsia India suffers Q3 loss
AirAsia India has posted a loss of INR611.5 million (US$9.1m) for the three months ending 30 September 2015, despite rising passenger traffic and revenues.
The low-cost carrier has…
AirAsia launches four routes from Pattaya
AirAsia has commenced flights on four new routes from U-Tapao Airport, the gateway to Pattaya and Thailand's eastern seaboard.
On 27 November, the low-cost carrier launched new…
AirAsia connects Langkawi with Guangzhou
The Malaysian resort island of Langkawi will be connected directly to the Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou next year.
Commencing on 24 January 2016, AirAsia will launch four weekly…
AirAsia unveils new mobile app
AirAsia has launched its new mobile app, offering a series of new features.
The app, which is available for iOS and Android devices, is now available in 11 languages and allows users…
AirAsia adds more domestic flights from Pattaya
AirAsia has continued to expand its operations from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport with the announcement of new domestic routes to Chiang Mai and Hat Yai.
The low-cost carrier recently…
AirAsia to connect Wuhan with Kota Kinabalu
AirAsia will expand its Chinese operations next year with the launch of a new service connecting Kota Kinabalu with Wuhan.
Commencing on 22 January 2016, the new route will operate…
AirAsia gets green light for Japanese relaunch
AirAsia will relaunch operations in Japan next year, after the low-cost carrier was granted an Air Operator’s Certificate by the country's aviation authorities.
Based at Nagoya's…
AirAsia expands international links from Pattaya
AirAsia will continue its international expansion from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport in November 2015, with the launch of new direct services to Macau and Singapore.
Following the launch of…
AirAsia to link KL with Changsha
AirAsia has confirmed plans to launch a new service connecting Kuala Lumpur with Changsha, the capital of China's Hunan province.
Commencing on 2 October 2015, the new route will…
AirAsia connects Pattaya with China
Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch two new routes connecting Pattaya with mainland China, as it makes the resort town its fifth operating base in Thailand.
The low-cost carrier…
AirAsia India posts quarterly loss
AirAsia India suffered a loss for the second quarter of 2015.
The fledgling low-cost carrier, which first launched in summer 2014, reported an operating loss of INR413 million…
AirAsia to connect KL with Goa
AirAsia will launch its first international flights to Goa this month.
Commencing on 27 August, the low-cost carrier will operate three weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur…
AirAsia Offers Celebratory Fares on 3 Million Seats
To celebrate the 300 million guests milestone, AirAsia Group announced celebratory fares on 3 million seats from as low as RM 3* one way.
Guests can fly to many exciting destinations…
AirAsia demands US$107m from Malaysia Airports
AirAsia is demanding MYR409 million (US$107m) in compensation from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for losses and damages it has incurred by operating from Kuala Lumpur…
AirAsia demands action to repair “sinking” KLIA2
AirAsia has urged Malaysian authorities to speed up work to repair Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), which it claims is sinking.
Malaysia's Bernama news agency reported…
AirAsia flies to the Maldives
AirAsia has announced plans to launch direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to the Maldives.
Commencing on 22 October 2015, the low-cost carrier will serve the route three times a week…
AirAsia links KL with Dhaka
AirAsia has launched a new service connecting Kuala Lumpur with Dhaka.
The inaugural flight touched down in Bangladesh's capital on 10 July 2015 and AirAsia will now serve the route…
AirAsia to train more Thai pilots
AirAsia has signed an agreement that will lead to the training of more Thai pilots.
The low-cost carrier's Bangkok-based subsidiary, Thai AirAsia, has joined forces with the Bangkok…
AirAsia offers in-flight Twitter access
AirAsia has teamed up with in-flight connectivity provider roKKi to offer Twitter access onboard its flights.
This service marks an enhancement to the existing onboard Wi-Fi offering…
AirAsia moves into northeast India
AirAsia India has launched a new route connecting two cities in the country's northeast.
The low-cost carrier has commenced services between Guwahati, the largest city in the state of…
Thai AirAsia drives group’s growth in Q1
AirAsia achieved a rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2015, driven by a strong increase in demand for its Thai flights.
In total, AirAsia's short-haul airlines carried…
AirAsia expands Thailand-Malaysia links
AirAsia will increase the number of routes it offers between Thailand and Malaysia this summer, with the launch of two new unique services: Johor Bahru-Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur-Pattaya.…
AirAsia to launch Pattaya flights
AirAsia will launch its first ever flights to the Thai resort town of Pattaya this summer.
Commencing on 16 July 2015, the new route will operate four times a week between Kuala…
AirAsia signs up for Travelport GDS display tool
AirAsia has become the first Asian low-cost carrier to sign up for Travelport's Rich Content and Branding solution, which improves how airline products are displayed on the GDS screen.…
Thai AirAsia traffic surges in Q1
Thai AirAsia experienced a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2015.
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier handled 3.7 million passengers in the three-month period,…
Thai AirAsia adds overland route to Surin
Thai AirAsia has expanded its domestic network with the launch of a new overland transfer service to the city of Surin, northeast Thailand.
Commencing on 14 May 2015, passengers will…
AirAsia transfers aircraft to India
Malaysia's AirAsia will transfer another one of its aircraft to the company's Indian unit, following a new leasing deal.
The Bernama news agency reports that the Kuala Lumpur-based…
Thai AirAsia reassures investors after ICAO setback
Thai AirAsia has assured its investors that it is on track to meet its 2015 targets, following recent setbacks in the Thai aviation sector.
The company held an open meeting at the Stock…
AirAsia targets China with UnionPay deal
AirAsia has signed a new deal intended to increase the number of passengers it attracts from China.
The low-cost carrier has penned a partnership with UnionPay International, allowing…
Thai AirAsia adds new domestic route
Thai AirAsia has continued its domestic expansion with the launch of a new route to Buriram, in northeast Thailand.
The new service will operate daily, direct from Bangkok's Don…
AirAsia CEO takes swipe at Indian airline rules
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes has once again criticised the Indian government's rules for overseas flights.
The so-called "5/20 rule" means that India-based airlines have to have…
Langkawi becomes AirAsia’s latest international hub
Connectivity to the Malaysian island of Langkawi will get a boost in future, after AirAsia announced plans to set up a new international base at Langkawi Airport.
AirAsia CEO Tony…
AirAsia expands Malaysia-India connections
AirAsia will launch a new route from Malaysia to India in May.
Commencing on 7 May 2015, the low-cost carrier will launch services from Kuala Lumpur to Visakhapatnam, a city in Andhra…
AirAsia finally gets approval for Bali-Melbourne flight
AirAsia has finally received permission to launch its direct Bali-Melbourne service and will commence flights on 18 March.
The route, which will be the first operated by new…
AirAsia unveils ASEAN Pass
AirAsia has launched a new travel pass intended to offer passengers cheaper flights across the ASEAN region.
The new AirAsia ASEAN Pass is available for purchase from airasia.com,…
Expedia increases stake in AirAsia joint venture
Expedia will increase its stake in its joint venture with AirAsia to 75%.
The companies confirmed today that Expedia has agreed to acquire an extra 25% interest in AAE Travel Pte Ltd…
AirAsia traffic climbed 7% in 2014
AirAsia continued to experience rising passenger traffic in 2014, driven by its operations in Thailand.
The group, comprising the short-haul low-cost carriers in Malaysia, Thailand,…
AirAsia connects KL with Chongqing
AirAsia has launched its first direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and the western Chinese metropolis of Chongqing.
Operated by the carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, the new…
AirAsia abolishes fuel surcharges
AirAsia has abolished fuel surcharges across all of its routes, including long-haul services with AirAsia X.
The low-cost carrier said that, effective immediately, none of its…
QZ8501: AirAsia denies route violations
AirAsia has denied allegations that it was not permitted to operate the Surabaya-Singapore route on the day flight QZ8501 crashed.
The airline's group CEO, Tony Fernandes, said this…
AirAsia plane found as bodies return home
Search and rescue teams believe they have found the main fuselage of the missing AirAsia jet.
Investigating an oil slick in the Karimata Strait, which separates the Java Sea from the…
Search for AirAsia victims continues [update seven]
More bodies have been found this morning, amid a major search for the missing AirAsia flight QZ8501.
Indonesia's National Search & Rescue Agency (Basarnas) said that three more…
Bodies found in AirAsia search [update six]
More than 40 bodies have been recovered by rescue workers searching for the missing AirAsia flight, QZ8501, according to the Indonesian Navy.
After a three-day multinational air and…
Search resumes for missing AirAsia flight [update four]
There search for AirAsia flight QZ8501 resumed on Monday morning, 24 hours after the plane went missing en route from Surabaya to Singapore.
Indonesian teams called off their air…
AirAsia “loses contact” with plane in Indonesia [update two]
An AirAsia flight with 162 people onboard has gone missing in Indonesia.
The Airbus A320 aircraft was travelling from Surabaya to Singapore on Sunday morning when the airline said it…
Thai AirAsia prepares for triple launch
Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch three new domestic routes on the same day in 2015.
On 9 February 2014, the low-cost carrier will add twice daily flights to Nan and Loei in…
AirAsia seals deal for world’s newest long-haul jet
AirAsia has placed a major order for the world's newest commercial long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A330neo.
The new twin-aisle jet was first unveiled at the Farnborough Airshow in July…
AirAsia signs up Korean football star
AirAsia has signed up South Korean football star Park Ji Sung as its new global ambassador.
Announced at press conference in Seoul today (10 December 2014), the partnership will see…
AirAsia launches ASEAN Pass
AirAsia has launched a new initiative allowing passengers to book multiple flights across the ASEAN region.
Under the new AirAsia ASEAN Pass, travellers will be able to use…
AirAsia India spreads wings to Pune
AirAsia India will add another destination to its domestic network next month, when it launches flights to Pune.
Effective 17 December 2014, the low-cost carrier will commence flights…
Thai AirAsia launches new ‘north-south’ flight
AirAsia launched a new domestic Thai route on 1 November 2014, connecting the northern city of Chiang Mai with Surat Thani, gateway to the southern island of Koh Samui.
Flights will…
Travelport seals AirAsia India fares
Travelport has signed a new distribution agreement with AirAsia India.
The new Chennai-based low-cost carrier has agreed to sell its fares and ancillary services through Travelport’s…
AirAsia boosts Bangkok-Angkor flights
AirAsia has announced plans to ramp up its flights between Bangkok and Siem Reap - the gateway to Angkor Wat.
Commencing on 1 December 2014, the low-cost carrier will offer three…
AirAsia connects to Myanmar capital
AirAsia is launching a new route to Myanmar's capital, Nay Pyi Taw.
The new direct service from Kuala Lumpur will commence on 10 November 2014, with flights operating daily using a…
Thai AirAsia expands City Transfer network
As Thai AirAsia gears up for the Andaman travel season, the carrier has added two new Thai destinations to its City Transfer network.
Khanom, in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, and…
AirAsia India commits to travel trade with Amadeus deal
AirAsia India has signed a new agreement with Amadeus that will allow travel agents to book its fares via the GDS.
The new Chennai-based low-cost carrier will now provide…
AirAsia to relaunch KL-Hyderabad flights
AirAsia is planning to relaunch its international route from Kuala Lumpur to Hyderabad later this year.
Commencing on 8 December 2014, the Malaysian low-cost carrier will operate…
Hilton teams up with AirAsia FFP
Hilton has entered into a new partnership with AirAsia, offering benefits for the members of the two companies' loyalty programmes.
Members of the Hilton Honors and AirAsia Big…
AirAsia to connect Chiang Mai with Samui
AirAsia is launching a new service linking two of Thailand's foremost tourist destinations - Chiang Mai and Koh Samui.
Commencing on 1 November 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…
AirAsia connects Krabi with mainland China
AirAsia will provide a new Chinese connection for the Thai resort province of Krabi, with the launch of direct flights from Guangzhou.
Commencing on 6 November 2014, the new…
AirAsia Malaysia posts strong results – affiliates struggle
AirAsia Malaysia reported marginal performance gains and cost cutting exercises through Q2, which yielded positive financial results for the Malaysian company.
The number of…
Expansion costs push AirAsiaX into the red
AirAsiaX recorded a substantial increase in revenues through H1, however the costs of network expansion pressurised yields, forcing the carrier into the red.
“Although our capacity…
AirAsia begins inflight Wi-Fi testing
AirAsia activated its on-board Wi-Fi testing Wednesday in preparation of the product launch scheduled by year end.
A group of 120 AirAsia Allstar volunteers boarded a test flight for…
AirAsia traffic climbs 13% in Q2
AirAsia continued to experience rising passenger traffic in the second quarter of the year.
The low-cost carrier group boarded 11.3 million passengers in the three-month period, up…
AirAsia adopts Amadeus travel agent technology
AirAsia has become the first airline in Asia Pacific to implement Amadeus' new technology for travel agencies.
Following the low-cost carrier's move to the GDS earlier this year, AirAsia…
AirAsia adds 139 ‘Fly-Thru’ routes
AirAsia has expanded its 'Fly-Thru' transfer service to a further 139 routes.
Fly-Thru allows passengers to connect from AirAsia X's long-haul network to AirAsia's short-haul routes,…
AirAsia expects profitable Indian venture
AirAsia expects its new Indian carrier to break-even earlier than its previous ventures.
Bernama reported the group's CEO, Tony Fernandes, as saying that the company will draw on its…
AirAsia confirms Japanese relaunch
AirAsia has confirmed that it will be re-entering Japan's aviation market in 2015.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier group pulled out of Japan in September last year, following the…
AirAsia India to add Kochi flights
Just a week after the launch of its first ever fights, AirAsia India has announced plans to start a new service to Kochi.
The new low-cost carrier commenced operations on the…
AirAsia embraces GDS to create new demand
AirAsia and AirAsia X are reaching out to the travel trade in an effort to generate new demand for their flights.
The low-cost carrier signed its first ever GDS agreements earlier this…
AirAsia India forced to offer free baggage
AirAsia has been forced to break from its usual business model in India by offering passengers free checked-in baggage, it has been reported.
India's Business Standard revealed that…
AirAsia India’s maiden flight sells out in 10mins
AirAsia's entry into the Indian market got off to a good start this week, after seats on its maiden flight sold out in just 10 minutes.
The low-cost carrier will launch services on…
AirAsia India confirms launch date
AirAsia India has started taking reservations for its first flight, which will launch on 12 June 2014.
The new low-cost carrier will initially start operating the Bengaluru-Goa route,…
KL LCCT closes as AirAsia moves house
Kuala Lumpur's old Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) officially closed this morning today (9 May 2014) after eight years of operations.
The facility was launched in March 2006 to handle…
AirAsia India ready to fly
AirAsia India is now ready to fly.
The carrier has received its Air Operator’s Permit (AOP) or the flying license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) yesterday…
AirAsia traffic jumps 17% in Q1
AirAsia experienced a strong rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of the year, as new aircraft deliveries helped boost seat capacity.
The group, comprising units in…
Obama oversees AirAsia’s engine deal
Barack Obama dropped into see AirAsia's Tony Fernandes during his recent visit to Malaysia.
The US President, along with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, oversaw a major engine…
AirAsia brings long-haul services to Thailand
AirAsia X has launched a new regional subsidiary in Thailand.
The new long-haul low-cost carrier was officially unveiled at an event in Bangkok on Tuesday (22 April 2014), with CEO…
AirAsia flies to Xi’an
AirAsia is planning to launch flights to Xi'an, the home of the Terracotta Warriors.
Commencing on 2 July 2014, the new service will be operated by the airline's long-haul arm,…
AirAsia adds international routes from Johor
AirAsia has significantly expanded its operations at Johor Bahru, with the launch of three new international routes from Malaysia's southern city.
The low-cost carrier will now…
AirAsia to remain at LCCT after “closure”
AirAsia has said it will still operate from Kuala Lumpur's Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) after 9 May 2014 - the date the facility is due to close.
In a statement issued on Tuesday,…
AirAsia embraces GDS with Travelport deal
AirAsia has committed to offering its fares to the travel trade with the signing of a landmark agreement with Travelport.
The new partnership will see the low-cost carrier distribute…
AirAsia India takes delivery of its first A320
AirAsia India has taken the delivery of its first Airbus A320, equipped with Sharklets.
The Chennai-based airline will take delivery of an additional nine aircraft for its initial…
AirAsia India one step closer to takeoff
AirAsia has one foot in the door to India’s vast domestic aviation market as it closes in on final license approvals.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday…
AirAsia to sell tickets in 7-11
Thai AirAsia will now enable its customers to purchase tickets in 7-11.
The low-cost carrier has joined forces with Counter Service to allow flights to be booked and paid for at any…
AirAsia India could launch in May – CEO
AirAsia India could launch its first flights in May 2014, according to its CEO.
Speaking to Indian newspaper The Hindu, Mittu Chandilya said he hopes to see progress within the…
DGCA to soon decide on flying permit for AirAsia India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will soon decide on issuing the flying license to AirAsia India.
The regulator is looking through various responses to the recent…
AirAsia carries 25% more passengers in 2013
AirAsia achieved strong growth in passenger traffic last year, as new aircraft deliveries boosted demand.
The low-cost carrier group carried 42.6 million passengers in 2013, 25% more than…
AirAsia gets green light for Thai long-haul airline
AirAsia has received permission to launch a new long-haul low-cost carrier based in Bangkok.
Thailand's Department of Civil Aviation granted an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to…
AirAsia still keen on Japan
AirAsia is keen to launch a new domestic low-cost carrier in Japan, despite the recent failure of AirAsia Japan.
Speaking with Bloomberg in an interview on 17 January 2014, AirAsia's…
AirAsia adds Seoul flights
AirAsia will add more flights to Seoul’s Incheon International Airport later this year.
Operated by the airline's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, the Kuala Lumpur-Seoul route is currently…
Thai AirAsia adds international flights
Thai AirAsia has unveiled a new service to China, plus additional flights on two other international routes.
Commencing on 21 February 2014, the low-cost carrier will launch the first…
AirAsia to fly Bangkok-Changsha
Thai AirAsia is continuing its rapid expansion into China, with the launch of a new service to the city of Changsha.
Commencing on 24 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…
AirAsia launches north Thailand shuttle bus
AirAsia is expanding its operations to more cities in northern Thailand, with the launch of a new shuttle bus service.
Passengers will now be able to travel to Pai and Sukhothai on a…
AirAsia India likely to fly from January
AirAsia India could finally get scheduled air operator’s permit in January, nearly a year after announcing the joint
venture.
“We should be able to give the permit in the next two…
AirAsia profits climb on rising demand
AirAsia has posted an increase in profits for the third quarter of the year, driven by its fleet expansion and surging passenger traffic.
Releasing its results this week, the low-cost…
AirAsia Zest sells tickets via Amadeus
AirAsia Zest, the Philippine low-cost carrier, is making its fares available for sale through the Amadeus GDS.
Travel agents in Asia Pacific connected to the Amadeus system can now…
AirAsia to launch Chiang Mai-Hong Kong flights
AirAsia will launch a new service between Chiang Mai and Hong Kong early next year.
Commencing on 7 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate daily services on the route, using…
AirAsia traffic soars with new aircraft
AirAsia experienced a strong increase in passenger traffic in the third quarter of the year.
The budget airline group carried 10.6 million passengers in the three months to 30…
AirAsia offers Bangkok connections
AirAsia has made it easier for passengers to connect between flights in Bangkok, with the launch of its 'Fly-Thru' service.
Passengers connecting from one AirAsia flight to another at…
AirAsia touches down in Adelaide
AirAsia has touched down in Adelaide for the first time.
The low-cost carrier's long-haul subsidiary, AirAsia X, commenced direct flights to the South Australian city today (31…
AirAsia adds more Krabi connections
AirAsia is increasing the number of connections it offers to Krabi, with new routes from Chiang Mai and Singapore and extra flights from Bangkok.
Commencing on 25 November 2013, the…
AirAsia India gets green light
AirAsia India announced yesterday that it had received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).
“We will continue with our preparations and get…
AirAsia flies to the Maldives
AirAsia will launch its first ever flights to the Maldives this week.
Commencing on Saturday 28 September 2013, the low-cost carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, will operate four…
Thai AirAsia to fly Kunming-Bangkok
Thai AirAsia is adding a route from Bangkok to Kunming, Yunnan province on 15 November, it has been announced.
The service is the second flight from the capital of Yunnan to an…
AirAsia expands Australian services
AirAsia is increasing the number of flights it offers to Australia.
The low-cost carrier revealed today (26 August 2013) that its long-haul subsidiary, AirAsia X, will commence twice…
AirAsia flies daily to Osaka
AirAsia has announced plans to increase the frequency of its services between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka.
The low-cost carrier currently serves the Japanese city with four weekly flights,…
AirAsia India may miss launch date
AirAsia India may miss the launch date to start operations before Diwali this year.
The airline, which is a joint venture between Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia and India’s Tata…
AirAsia welcomes landmark A320
AirAsia has taken delivery of a new A320 - the 8,000th aircraft delivered by Airbus.
The new single-aisle jet, which comes equipped in an all-economy configuration with 180 seats,…
AirAsia traffic surges in Q2
AirAsia saw a strong rise in traffic in the second quarter of 2013, as new aircraft deliveries allowed it to add new flights.
The low-cost carrier's four regional subsidiaries…
ANA confirms life after AirAsia
ANA will create a new Tokyo-based low-cost carrier, following the end of its Japanese joint venture with AirAsia.
The Japanese airline agreed to dissolve its partnership with AirAsia…
AirAsia to fly to Adelaide
AirAsia has announced plans to launch flights to Adelaide - its fifth destination in Australia.
Commencing on 30 October 2013, the low-cost carrier's long-haul arm, AirAsia X, will…
AirAsia enhances Tiruchirappali service
AirAsia has announced the enhancement of its services to Tamil Nadu.
The low-cost carrier will introduce a third daily flight from Tiruchirappali to Kuala Lumpur, commencing 30…
AirAsia to fly Bangkok-Siem Reap
AirAsia will become the first low-cost carrier to operate flights between Bangkok and Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat.
From 1 October 2013, the airline's Thai subsidiary will…
AirAsia India appoints CCO
AirAsia has announced the appointment of Amisha Sethi as the Chief Commercial Officer for AirAsia India.
In her previous roles, Sethi has spearheaded brand marketing for Asia Pacific…
AirAsia to ask for Indian runway extensions
AirAsia will ask Indian authorities to extend runways at smaller airports to accommodate its fleet of Airbus A320s.
Malaysia's Bernama news agency reported AirAsia's group CEO, Tony…
AirAsia calls time on Japanese venture
AirAsia's brief foray into the Japanese domestic aviation sector will soon come to an end, after the low-cost carrier agreed to terminate its AirAsia Japan joint venture with ANA.
The…
AirAsia could end Japan venture
AirAsia's could call time on its Japanese operations, less than a year after founding its Tokyo-based subsidiary.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier group launched AirAsia Japan in…
AirAsia flies to Myanmar capital
AirAsia has announced plans to launch its first flights to Naypyidaw, the capital of Myanmar.
Commencing in October 2013, the route will be operated by the low-cost carrier's…
AirAsia funds Sabah village hydro-power projects
AirAsia will provide funding for the development of small-scale hydro-power plants for communities in the Malaysian state of Sabah.
The low-cost carrier's charitable arm, AirAsia…
Thai, Indo units boost AirAsia
AirAsia has reported a strong set of financial results for the first quarter of 2013, boosted by its Thai and Indonesian subsidiaries.
Indonesia AirAsia achieved a 104% jump in…
AirAsia India appoints Mittu Chandilya as CEO
AirAsia India’s Board of Directors have appointed Mittu Chandilya as the chief executive officer (CEO) of AirAsia India (Private) Limited.
Chandilya will assume office with effect…
AirAsia releases preliminary operating statistics
AirAsia has officially released its first quarter operating statistics for 2013.
The carrier, which included the figures AirAsia Philippines and AirAsia Japan for the first time,…
AirAsia submits NOC application to Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia has submitted a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) application to the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation in Delhi.
The NOC application marks a step…
AirAsia India seeks airline license
AirAsia India has moved the Civil Aviation Ministry seeking permission to launch operations.
The application was filed to the aviation ministry on 23 April, sources informed…
AirAsia to launch Busan flights
AirAsia has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Kuala Lumpur with South Korea's second largest city, Busan.
The service, which will be operated by the Malaysian low-cost…
AirAsia India starts recruitment
AirAsia India will start the recruitment process from next weekend in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The airline will be hiring flight attendants for its operations in India. “We welcome…
AirAsia incorporates Indian venture
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has incorporated a company in India with the filing of all requisite documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The venture, AirAsia (India)…
AirAsia India gets green light
The Foreign Investment and Promotion Board (FIPB) has approved AirAsia’s plan to enter Indian skies, according to a Finance Ministry statement.
The Malaysian carrier plans to start…
Suvarnabhumi quieter after AirAsia loss
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport has seen a severe drop in passenger traffic this year, following AirAsia's move to the Thai capital's second airport, Don Mueang.
According to the…
AirAsia acquires stake in Philippines’ Zest
AirAsia has entered into a new partnership with Zest Airways that will see it acquire a 49% equity stake in the Philippine carrier.
Under a new 'Strategic Alliance Agreement' between…
AirAsia touches down in Shanghai
AirAsia touched down in Shanghai for this first time today, marking the start of a new scheduled service from Kuala Lumpur.
The low-cost carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, will now…
AirAsia plans India joint venture
AirAsia is planning to join forces with Indian conglomerate Tata, to form a new domestic low-cost carrier based in Chennai.
Through its investment arm, AirAsia Investment, the Malaysian…
AirAsia continues double-digit growth
AirAsia achieved another year of strong growth, with group-wide passenger traffic climbing 13% in 2012.
The low-cost carrier group was boosted by the launch of new subsidiaries last year,…
AirAsia offers child-free ‘quiet zones’
AirAsia is now offering child-free 'quiet zones' on its long-haul flights.
Available across the entire network of the group's long-haul subsidiary, AirAsia X, the new ancillary offering…
AirAsia eyes India
AirAsia is looking to expand into new markets, and has cited India as one of the most attractive options.
Following a strategic review of the its operations and future growth plans,…
AirAsia unveils Malaysian livery
AirAsia has unveiled a new livery designed to celebrate its home country, Malaysia.
The new livery, which has been adopted on the airline's latest Kuala Lumpur-based Airbus A320 aircraft,…
AirAsia fined for website pricing
AirAsia has been fined AU$200,000 (US$211,000) by an Australian court for publishing airfares not inclusive of tax and other mandatory charges on its website.
The ruling by the Federal…
AirAsia places order for 100 Airbus A320s
AirAsia continues its aggressive expansion strategy by confirming orders for an additional 100 Airbus A320 aircraft, as it looks to assert its dominance in the region with new routes and…
AirAsia denies India plans
AirAsia has denied reports that it is planning to invest in Indian low-cost carrier, SpiceJet.
Citing unnamed Indian government officials, Reuters yesterday reported that Malaysian budget…
AirAsia launches school laptop programme in Nepal
AirAsia has launched a new CSR programme aimed at providing laptop computers to children in Nepal.
Following the launch of flights by the low-cost carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, to…
AirAsia to add KL-Kunming flights
AirAsia is continuing its expansion in China with the launch of flights to Kunming, capital of the southern province of Yunnan.
The new route from Kuala Lumpur will operate four times a…
AirAsia pulls out of Batavia deal
AirAsia has decided not to proceed with its planning acquisition of Indonesian carrier, Batavia Air.
The low-cost carrier said that the initial share purchase agreement, which was agreed in…
AirAsia launches Lombok flights
AirAsia has launched its first flight to the Indonesian island of Lombok.
The inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur departed on Friday (12 October) morning, carrying a full planeload of 180…
AirAsia Japan goes international
AirAsia Japan will start its first international services this month, with the launch of flights to Seoul.
The new low-cost carrier, which is a joint venture between AirAsia and ANA, will…
AirAsia arrives at revamped Don Mueang airport
Bangkok's Don Mueang airport reopened yesterday, with AirAsia its anchor client.
In a ceremony complete with pop music, clowns on stilts and a fashion show, the airport's relaunch was in…
Thai AirAsia sees surging demand from China
Thai AirAsia is aggressively exploring the China market after Chinese passenger numbers increased 34% year-on-year.
Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia said; “China is growing rapidly…
AirAsia goes double daily to Yogyakarta
AirAsia will double its flight frequency on the Kuala Lumpur-Yogyakarta route from one to two daily flights next month.
Effective 31 October 2012, the Malaysian low-cost carrier will add an…
AirAsia to launch Bangkok-Xi’an flights
AirAsia is continuing its expansion into China with the launch of flights from Bangkok to X'ian - the capital of Shaanxi province and home of the Terracotta Warriors.
From 16 November 2012,…
AirAsia offers Thai island transfers
AirAsia has launched a new service offering transfers to five of Thailand's most popular resort islands.
Passengers are now able to book transfer services to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi…
AirAsia welcomes Malindo competition
AirAsia has said it welcomes the arrival of new low-cost rival Malindo Airways, which is expected to start operating from Kuala Lumpur next year.
Speaking to Malaysia's Bernama news agency…
AirAsia to fit ‘Sharklets’ to A320s
AirAsia will become the first operator of the Airbus A320 with ‘Sharklets’ by the end of this year.
The first A320 equipped with the fuel-saving wing-tip devices will be delivered to…
AirAsia expands in China
AirAsia is expanding in China, with the launch of flights to city of Nanning.
Commencing 11 December, the low-cost carrier will operate direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Nanning - the…
AirAsia doubles KL-Yangon flights
AirAsia is unveiled plans to double its flight frequency between Kuala Lumpur and Yangon.
The airline currently offers daily services between Malaysia and Myanmar’s largest cities, but from…
AirAsia flies to Lombok
AirAsia has launched flights to the Indonesian island of Lombok.
The new service, which starts today (15 August 2012), will operate three times a week (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays)…
AirAsia opens Jakarta HQ
AirAsia has officially launched its new regional headquarters in Jakarta.
Named AirAsia ASEAN due its location in Jakarta - the home of ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations),…
AirAsia boosts Myanmar flights
AirAsia has confirmed plans to boost its services between Thailand and Myanmar.
The low-cost carrier will offer four weekly flights (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) between…
AirAsia Japan takes to the skies
AirAsia Japan launched its first ever flights today (Wednesday 1 August), connecting to three destinations in Japan from Tokyo's Narita airport.
The new low-cost carrier's inaugural flight…
AirAsia to acquire Indonesia’s Batavia Air
AirAsia has entered into an agreement to acquire PT Metro Batavia, which operates the Indonesian airline Batavia Air and aviation training school, Aero Flyer Institute (AFI).
The deal,…
AirAsia unveils QPR plane
AirAsia has unveiled a new aircraft to celebrate its tie-up with English football team, Queen's Park Rangers.
The Airbus A320 is painted in the club’s blue and white colours, with the…
AirAsia marks Expedia partnership with special livery
AirAsiaExpedia, the joint venture between Expedia Inc and AirAsia, recently celebrated its first birthday. To mark the occasion, a 180-seat Airbus A320 has been transformed into a bright…
AirAsia confirms Don Mueang move
AirAsia has confirmed that it will transfer all Bangkok operations to the city's Don Mueang International Airport by 1 October 2012.
Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia, said that the…
AirAsia Philippines to launch HK, Macau flights
AirAsia Philippines will follow up the recent launch of its international flights with the start of services to Hong Kong and Macau.
Earlier this month, the new low-cost carrier launched…
AirAsia creates new regional base in Jakarta
AirAsia has announced plans to open a new regional management office in Jakarta.
The new base, which will be called 'AirAsia ASEAN' forms part of the low-cost carrier's new regional…
AirAsia Japan takes delivery of first aircraft
AirAsia Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new low-cost carrier will launch commercial services on 1 August, initially flying from Tokyo's Narita airport to…
Amadeus launches new booking tool with AirAsia
Amadeus has joined forces with AirAsia's new Philippines-based subsidiary to launch Amadeus LCC Smart - a new booking tool specifically designed for low-cost airlines.
The tool offers…
AirAsia Japan set for August take-off
AirAsia Japan, the newest low-cost carrier (LCC) based in Narita International Airport, is set to launch domestic operations on 1 August with daily flights to Fukuoka, Okinawa and Sapporo.…
AirAsia considers Don Mueang move
Thai AirAsia is reported to be considering a move to Bangkok's Don Mueang airport.
The Thai News Agencyreported the airline's CEO, Tassapon Bijleveld as saying this week that the…
AirAsia receives 100th A320
AirAsia has taken delivery of its 100th Airbus A320 aircraft, becoming the world's largest operator of the single-aisle jet.
The carrier’s latest fleet addition carries the wording: “Thank…
Thai AirAsia IPO gets underway
Thai AirAsia’s initial public offering (IPO) got underway today (23 May).
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier has priced its shares at THB3.70 (US$0.12) each. With 1,212.5 million shares on…
AirAsia extends QPR sponsorship
AirAsia has extended its sponsorship of English Premier League football club, Queen's Park Rangers (QPR).
The low-cost carrier will place its name on all of QPR's playing kits for the…
New look for AirAsia
AirAsia has announced a new corporate identity including revamped branding for its counters, offices, uniforms and aircraft livery.
In line with the low-cost carrier’s ‘10 Awesome Years’…
AirAsia adopts English standards for cabin crew
All AirAsia cabin crew now have to pass an English language test.
The airline recently adopted the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) as its standardised…
Abacus seals AirAsia Philippines content
Abacus International has signed a new deal with AirAsia Philippines, providing Abacus-connected travel agents with access to the new airline’s inventory and fares.
The new deal further…
AirAsia-MAS sign deals, but drop share swap
AirAsia, AirAsia X and Malaysian Airlines (MAS) have entered into a new joint venture agreement aimed at cutting costs and streamlining operations.
The move follows the abandonment of the…
AirAsia doubles Trang flights
AirAsia has doubled the frequency of flights between Bangkok and Trang, the southern Thai resort destination.
Despite having only launched the route in January 2012, the low-cost carrier…
AirAsia launches Philippine subsidiary
AirAsia’s new Philippines-based subsidiary took to the skies for the first time today. On Wednesday 28 March 2012, Philippines Air Asia commenced its maiden flights from its home base at…
AirAsia to suspend Christchurch flights
AirAsia X has announced that it will stop flying to Christchurch from the end of May.
The pull-out forms part of the airline’s network realignment plan, which is aiming to focus on its…
AirAsia launches Osaka flights
AirAsia X has launched flights to Osaka, Japan, from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Effective immediately, AirAsia X will fly four weekly flights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The…
AirAsia switches terminals at Jakarta airport
AirAsia Indonesia has moved all its operations to the new Terminal 3 at Jakarta's Soekarno Hatta International Airport. The new base terminal, which formerly housed only Indonesian domestic…
AirAsia tie-up to “prevent MAS bankruptcy” – minister
The recent tie-up between AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) was necessary to stop the national carrier going bankrupt, Malaysia's Transport Minister has said.
Malaysia's state news…
AirAsia launches loyalty scheme
AirAsia has launched a new loyalty programme, allowing members to earn points when travelling and shopping, and to redeem points for flight seats.
The programme, called BIG, enables…
AirAsia online booking service down for maintenance
AirAsia's online flight booking service will be down on 12-13 November as the company carries out system maintenance and upgrade work. Booking services will be temporarily unavailable from…
AirAsia Japan targets long-haul services by 2013
AirAsia Japan is yet to get off the ground but has already revealed plans to launch long-haul flights in its second year. The new joint venture low cost carrier between AirAsia and All…
AirAsia becoming an ASEAN brand
As AirAsia pushes for regulatory approval in the Philippines and accepts delivery of its first and second aircraft in the country, the budget carrier is looking to reshape its image.…
AirAsia Japan applies for AOC
AirAsia Japan has submitted an application to the Japanese government for an Air Operators Certificate (AOC). The new low-cost carrier, which is a joint venture between Malaysia's AsiaAsia…
AirAsia’s Vietnam deal off
AirAsia has said that its plan to launch a low-cost carrier in Vietnam has been called off. The deal, which would have involved a tie-up with local carrier VietJet Aviation, failed to…
AirAsia offer mobile insurance bookings
AirAsia customers can now purchase insurance when making bookings via their mobile devices. The AirAsia INSURE Travel Protection Plan has been made available on AirAsia Mobile.
The…
AirAsia adopts new airline management system
AirAsia has invested more than US$1 million in a new airline management system. The Merlot system forecasts, organises, measures and reports on daily aircraft and crew utilisation. The aim…
AirAsia boosts Malaysian routes
AirAsia has announced plans to add a series of extra flights on several routes out of Kuala Lumpur later this year. From 30 October the low-cost carrier will add a ninth daily flight on…
AirAsia load factors dip in August
AirAsia experienced a slight drop in cabin load factors in August 2011, as passenger demand failed to keep pace with capacity growth. The low-cost carrier group recorded average loads of…
AirAsia registers in Japan
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has applied to Japan's Legal Affairs Bureau to establish its Japanese joint venture with AirAsia. The newly-established joint venture company, AirAsia Japan Co Ltd,…
AirAsia CEO tops Mount Fuji
AirAsia X Chief Executive Officer Azran Osman-Rani and adventurer Khoo Swee Chow together conquered Mount Fuji in Japan on Saturday morning.
The climb was part of Project Altitude-X, a…
Thai AirAsia holds-off check-in fees
Thai AirAsia will not immediately follow AirAsia's decision to charge passengers a nominal fee for conventional check-in. The Bangkok-based airline is rolling out self check-in options…
AirAsia profits rise
AirAsia Berhad has posted a small rise in profits for the second quarter of 2011. The low-cost carrier group achieved net profits of MYR145.0 million (US$48.6 million) for the three months…
AirAsia traffic surges in July
AirAsia has reported a 19.3% year-on-year jump in passenger traffic in July 2011. The Kuala Lumpur-based budget airline group carried 2.65 million passengers last month, compared to 2.22…
AirAsia to levy check-in fee
AirAsia will begin charging passengers a check-in fee as the airline rolls out self check-in services across its network. The budget carrier will levy a fee of MYR10 (US$3) per guest on…
AirAsia Philippines receives first aircraft
AirAsia's new Philippines-based low-cost carrier received its first aircraft yesterday. The brand new Airbus A320 jet arrived at the airline's new home base at Clark's Diosdado Macapagal…
AirAsia rebukes relocation rumours
AirAsia has denied reports that it is relocating its corporate headquarters from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to the Indonesian capital Jakarta. Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia, claims he was…
AirAsia, ANA to form new Japanese LCC
ANA Group and AirAsia have announced plans to form a new Japanese low-cost carrier, AirAsia Japan. The new entity will be the first LCC to be based at Tokyo's Narita International Airport,…
AirAsia, ANA to form new Japanese LCC
ANA Group and AirAsia have announced plans to form a new Japanese low-cost carrier, AirAsia Japan. The new entity will be the first LCC to be based at Tokyo's Narita International Airport…
AirAsia expands ‘Fly-Thru’ service in China
AirAsia has launched a new 'Fly-Thru' service for guests travelling to and from the Pearl River Delta hubs of Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou. The service enables passengers travelling on…
AirAsia cancels Medan-Hong Kong route
Indonesia AirAsia has responded to rising fuel costs by terminating its Medan-Hong Kong route.
The four-hour service will cease on 12 September according to a report by the Jakarta Post.…
AirAsia bumps A320neo order to 300
AirAsia has added a further 100 jets to its record order of 200 Airbus A320neos which it signed for at the Paris Air Show two weeks ago. According to an AFP source from within the company,…
AirAsia launches Transformers promo
AirAsia has unveiled limited edition collectible Transformers: Dark of the Moon merchandise that is exclusively available only on AirAsiaMegastore.com, on board AirAsia and AirAsia X flights…
AirAsia contests IndiGo for flights to India
AirAsia plans to boost flights to India, paving the way for a contest with IndiGo after the two low-cost airlines placed record orders for Airbus planes at the Paris airshow last week.…
AirAsia places world’s biggest aircraft order
Asian low-cost airline AirAsia has placed a firm order with Airbus for 200 A320neo aircraft. The contract, announced at the Paris Air Show, is the largest order ever placed for a single…
AirAsia places world’s largest aircraft order
AirAsia has placed a firm order with Airbus for 200 A320neo aircraft. The contract, announced at the Paris Air Show today, is the largest order ever placed for a single commercial aircraft…
AirAsia sets up aviation training centre
AirAsia has signed a new joint venture with CAE, the flight training services company, to form an aviation training centre that intends to provide services for airlines across the region.…
AirAsia to set up aviation training centre
AirAsia has signed a new joint venture with CAE, the flight training services company, to form an aviation training centre that intends to provide services for airlines across the region.…
AirAsia profits surge 46%
AirAsia Bhd has reported its results for the first quarter of 2011, with operating profits jumping 46% to MYR241.7 million (US$79.1 million). The result was achieved following a 20% rise…
AirAsia adds two new booking features
AirAsia has introduced two new booking features on both its web and mobile platforms; the 'Family & Friends List' and '1-Click Card'. Both features are available from 13 May onwards.…
AirAsia launches year-long Japan campaign
AirAsia has launched a year-long campaign aimed at helping Japan get back on its feet after the 11 March disasters. The campaign, 'To Japan with Love' includes a fundraising drive across…
AirAsia appoints UK PR team
AirAsia has appointed Hills Balfour as its new PR consultancy in the UK. AirAsia X launched direct flights between London Stansted and Kuala Lumpur in 2009, and recently added Paris to its…
AirAsia appoints UK PR agency
AirAsia has appointed Hills Balfour as its new PR consultancy in the UK. AirAsia X launched direct flights between London Stansted and Kuala Lumpur in 2009, and recently added Paris to its…
AirAsia introduces fuel surcharge
AirAsia will be introducing fuel surcharges from Tuesday 3 May 2011, for all domestic and international routes. Having previously resisted the levy, since abolishing it in November 2008, the…
AirAsia traffic surges 26% in Q1
The AirAsia Group has released its performance results for the first quarter of 2011, with traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), surging 25.9% year-on-year. This boosted…
AirAsia postpones Branson charity flight
AirAsia's charity flight with Richard Branson as an air hostess has been rescheduled to July following a lack of accommodation in the capital this weekend. The airline's flight was due to…
AirAsia reschedules Banson charity flight
The AirAsia X charity flight with Sir Richard Branson working as a 'trolley dolly' has been postponed until 4 July 2011. The low-cost carrier said the changed was made so as not to clash…
AirAsia to start selling Branson charity flight tickets
AirAsia has announced that tickets will soon go on sale for a charity flight featuring Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson working as a flight attendant. The event has been delayed after Branson…
AirAsia to start selling Branson charity flight tickets
AirAisa has announced that tickets will soon go on sale for a charity flight featuring Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson as a flight attendant. The event came about following a wager between…
AirAsia boosts Bandung services
AirAsia will double its flight frequency of its Bandung-Singapore route from daily to twice daily next month. Dharmadi, President Director of the low-cost carrier's Indonesian subsidiary,…
AirAsia JV a massive boon for Expedia
Newcomer to the Indian online travel market, Expedia, just got a massive leg-up by partnering Air Asia in a new joint venture company intended to offer a range of flights, hotels, and…
AirAsia to maintain no fuel surcharge policy
AirAsia has no plans to impose fuel surcharges, despite the rising cost of jet fuel, the company's founder, Dr Tony Fernandes has said. Malaysia news agency Bernama, reported Fernandes as…
AirAsia forms joint venture with Expedia
AirAsia and Expedia Inc today announced the launch of a new joint venture company intended to offer a complete range of flights, hotels, and holiday packages in the Asia Pacific region.…
Expedia creates new company with AirAsia for Asian expansion
Expedia has announced that it has signed a joint venture agreement with AirAsia as it moves into the Asia Pacific market. Under the deal, a new company will be formed to operate an Expedia…
AirAsia chooses Clark as Philippine home base
AirAsia Incorporated, the new Philippine-based affiliate of AirAsia Group, has chosen Clark as its home base in the country.
The airline, which announced its formation last December,…
Munich airport wants AirAsia flights
Munich Airport, Germany's second largest hub, is interested in becoming AirAsia X's third European destination. In an interview with Malaysian news agency, Bernama, the Chairman of Munich…
Munich airport expresses interest in AirAsia flights
Munich Airport has expressed an interest in AirAsia X's European expansion plans as a means to boost its Asian flights. In an interview with Malaysian news agency Bernama, Michael Kerkloh,…
AirAsia launches KL-Palembang flights
AirAsia has launched a new direct service connecting Kuala Lumpur with the Indonesian city of Palembang. The low-cost carrier will serve the route three times a week (every Tuesday, Thursday…
AirAsia may develop LCCT in Kuching
The government of Sarawak has offered a piece of land to AirAsia for the development of a dedicated low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) at Kuching International Airport. Malaysian news agency,…
AirAsia Indonesia to go public
AirAsia Indonesia has announced that it will float on the Indonesian stock exchange. The low-cost carrier, which is a subsidiary of Malaysia's AirAsia Bhd, has confirmed that Credit Suisse…
AirAsia profits surge 111% in 2010
AirAsia Bhd has posted a net profit of MYR1.07 billion (US$351 million) for 2010 - 110.7% higher than the previous year. The strong performance was driven by revenues of nearly MYR4…
AirAsia delays aircraft deliveries
AirAsia has delayed the delivery of 10 Airbus A320s by three years from 2012 to 2015. The low-cost carrier said was prepared to wait so it could take advantage of switching to a new,…
AirAsia launches live chat service
AirAsia customers can now obtain real-time information on any of the airline's services through a new online help and information centre, airasia.com/ask.The new service, available…
AirAsia launches live chat service
AirAsia customers can now obtain real-time information on any of the airline's services through a new online help and information centre, airasia.com/ask. The new service,…
AirAsia sees double-digit growth in 2010
AirAsia Group carried 13.1% more passengers in 2010 than it did in 2009, according to the latest results released by the low-cost carrier. The group catered to a total 25.7 million…
AirAsia launches ‘Fly-Thru’ service
AirAsia has launched a new service that allows customers travelling on multiple sectors to connect more easily between flights. 'Fly-Thru' enables travellers from Thailand to connect with…
AirAsia launches HK-Medan flights
AirAsia has launched its first Indonesian destination from Hong Kong, when the inaugural flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Medan's Polonia International Airport departed on…
AirAsia plane skids off runway in Kuching
An AirAsia plane carrying 124 passengers skidded off the runway at Kuching International Airport, in Malaysia's Sarawak state, on Monday night. Bernama reported that the incident…
Tourism NT seals marketing deal with AirAsia
Tourism Minister Malarndirri McCarthy welcomed a new marketing campaign by AirAsia and Tourism NT to promote Darwin holidays. Ms McCarthy said now AirAsia has commenced flights to…
AirAsia hosts Indian wedding
AirAsia has hosted a unique in-flight wedding for long-serving employee, Kamaleswaran Sarveswaran Iswara and his bride, Thanusyia Ramakrishnan. The traditional Indian wedding,…
AirAsia announces India-Thailand services
AirAsia announced last week plans to open new routes between India and Bangkok from 1 December. Speaking to media representatives in Kolkata last Wednesday, Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO…
AirAsia worker dies in freak accident
An airport worker has died in Hyderabad after getting her arm stuck in an aerobridge. According to Malaysian news agency, Bernama, the lady was working for AirAsia when her arm…
AirAsia to unveil new booking system
Kuala Lumpur, 7 July 2010 - AirAsia, the world's best low-cost airline, is unveiling its state-of-the-art booking system on July 11, pulling ahead of competitors in…
AirAsia launches new reservation system
AirAsia has implemented its new reservation system, New Skies. The system was completed nearly three hours earlier than planned and means bookings and self check-in services can…
AirAsia announces launch of services to Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, July 1, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- After creating a buzz in most of the other markets in the country, AirAsia the World's Best Low Cost Airline…
AirAsia to launch direct daily KL-Yangon flights
Kuala Lumpur, 14 June 2010 - AirAsia, the preferred ASEAN airline is extending its route network to another South-East Asian country with direct daily flights to the city of…
AirAsia launches Delhu flights with free seat promo
New Delhi, Delhi, June 3, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- Riding high following the successful launch of operations across seven markets in India, AirAsia, the World's Best…
AirAsia soars in Q1 1010
Revenue: RM878 million Profit before tax: 106% growth…
GoHoliday relaunches as AirAsiaGo.com
Travel portal GoHoliday has been relaunched as AirAsiaGo.com. Agents using the site can offer guests personalised and customised packages to suit travel needs and budgets. More than…
AirAsia lands in Bengaluru
Sepang, May 20, 2010 - Continuing to spread its wings in the Indian market, AirAsia, the World's Best Low-Cost Airline, flew into the Silicon Valley of India…
AirAsia resizes baggage fees
SEPANG, 10 May 2010 - Exorbitant baggage fees will be a thing of the past, as guests can now enjoy greater savings when they take advantage of AirAsia's new and improved…
AirAsia launches Chennai-Penang flights
Bayan Lepas, 28 April 2010 - AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia celebrates its inaugural flight AK5702 from Chennai to Penang at the Penang…
AirAsia launches Chennai-Penang flights
Bayan Lepas, 28 April 2010 - AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia celebrates its inaugural flight AK5702 from Chennai to Penang at the Penang…
AirAsia appoints Mindshare media agency
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 APRIL 2010 - AirAsia has appointed global media network giant Mindshare to handle its media account in Malaysia starting July 1 in a bid to extend the reach and…
AirAsia launches Kota Kinabalu-Hong Kong flights
Sepang, 11th April 2010 - AirAsia, the World's Best Low-Cost Airline is extending its foot print from Kota Kinabalu to the much awaited Hong Kong destination with direct daily…
AirAsia and VietJet Air seal partnership
HANOI, 8 APRIL 2010 - Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Dato' Sri Mohd. Najib Tun Hj. Abdul Razak and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Truong Vinh Trong today witnessed the signing…