AirAsia endows grant to Philippines’ Bike Scouts
AirAsia announced its first grant to Philippine emergency response cycling network Bike Scouts on Friday, 15th November.
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AirAsia expands network with flights to Da Lat and Chiang Rai
AirAsia continues to expand its global network, this time with flights to Da Lat, Vietnam and Chiang Rai, Thailand.
AirAsia and the Mirror Foundation are “Flying for Relief” this month
AirAsia and the Mirror Foundation have teamed up for “Flying for Relief” in support of the ongoing flood relief efforts in Chiang Rai.
AirAsia, SEGA, and ATLUS team up for new leg of The Colour of Connection campaign
AirAsia announced that it is collaborating with global gaming powerhouse SEGA and its affiliate ATLUS to bring two iconic gaming franchises to life.
AirAsia boosts Kuala Lumpur International Airport as global LCC hub
AirAsia continues to add lustre to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)’s status as the world’s leading low-cost carrier (LCC) megahub.
AirAsia and Airbus to push for more research into aviation sustainability
The sustainability divisions of AirAsia and Airbus recently signed a new memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research regarding the decentralised production of Sustainable Aviation…
AirAsia set to boost domestic network in Malaysia
AirAsia announced plans to boost its domestic travel network In Malaysia through the addition of 2,000 weekly flights and 150,000 seats across 40 key routes by the end of the year.
AirAsia joins Heart Aerospace’s industry advisory board
AirAsia joined the industry advisory board of Heart Aerospace to help guide the future of sustainable aviation within Asia.
AirAsia launches inaugural flights to Sabah and Sarawak from Subang Airport
AirAsia today commenced its highly anticipated operations from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport) with inaugural flights to Sabah and Sarawak on 30th August.
AirAsia, Singapore Tourism Board unveil “Love, Singapore” livery
Together with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Gardens by the Bay, and the Mandai Wildlife Group, AirAsia presented its new “Love, Singapore” aircraft livery.
AirAsia to operate a new route to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Port Blair, India
AirAsia continues its momentum of enhancing its network from India to Malaysia and Thailand with the announcement of a new route from Port Blair to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia - further…
Thai AirAsia introduces direct route to Kathmandu
Thai AirAsia offers a new travel experience with flights to Kathmandu, a city embraced by the Himalayas and home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes AirAsia’s maiden flight from Bali to Phuket
TAT welcomed AirAsia’s maiden flight from Bali’s Denpasar Airport flying directly into Phuket with a special ceremony.
AirAsia introduces Manila-Nagoya flights in October
AirAsia Philippines announced the expansion of its network in Japan via a new Manila to Nagoya route which takes off beginning 29 October.
Thai AirAsia introduces direct flights to Chennai and Kolkata
AirAsia Thailand introduces two new direct flights from Phuket to Chennai and Kolkata in India.
AirAsia X presents operational stats for 2nd quarter-2024
AirAsia X released its preliminary operational statistics for the period covering 1 April to 30 June 2024, showing a significant increase in passenger numbers from where they were last year.
AirAsia resumes normal operations after IT outage
As of today, 22 July, AirAsia has resumed normal operations, having recovered all its systems impacted by the outage as it continues to run service recovery for guests impacted over the…
Thai AirAsia launches direct Lampang route
Thai AirAsia launches a direct route between Don Mueang and Lampang in response to the growing demand for more local destinations among domestic travellers.
AirAsia’s direct route to Labuan Bajo to boost Malaysia-Indonesia connectivity
AirAsia's 21st route between Malaysia and Indonesia is seen as a welcome enhancement to its Southeast Asian route network
Air Asia signs agreement with Sabah Tourism Board
AirAsia has entered a strategic partnership with the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) that aims to boost the region’s tourism industry for the next five years.
AirAsia to fly two new routes to Ningbo in Zhejiang province, China
AirAsia reiterates its position as the largest foreign airline in China with the launch of two new routes from its major hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu to Ningbo, in Zhejiang…
AirAsia reconnects Kuala Lumpur with Chiang Rai
AirAsia announces the launch of a new route from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Rai, Thailand. The new route will kick off with three weekly flights starting 2 November 2024.
AirAsia reconnects Kuala Lumpur to Thailand’s beach city of Pattaya
AirAsia celebrated its service resumption from Kuala Lumpur to Pattaya, Thailand’s eighth largest city famed for its beautiful beaches, water sports activities and entertainment venues.
AirAsia announced as Best Low Cost Carrier – Asia 2024 by AirlineRatings
The AirAsia Group* including medium haul affiliate airlines AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia X, have been awarded the Top LCC in Asia for 2024 by AirlineRatings.com in its annual Airline…
Fly home to celebrate Kaamatan and Gawai smoothly with AirAsia
AirAsia would like to remind all guests travelling during the upcoming festive celebration periods to adhere to the following travel advisory for a smoother travel experience in light of the…
AirAsia inaugurates Hari Raya fixed-fare flights with 100% load
AirAsia commenced its first late-night flight at fixed fares for the Hari Raya celebration to Miri, Sarawak with a 100 per cent load factor.
AirAsia takes over Thailand with Tay Tawan
AirAsia continues its commitment to support the regional tourism industry by unveiling the “Takeover Thailand” campaign aimed at highlighting the ‘Land of Smiles’ as the preferred travel…
AirAsia contributes to strengthening of Malaysia-India relations with extensive connectivity between both countries
AirAsia continues to enhance seamless and affordable air travel between Malaysia and India with 14 and counting routes group wide ‒ with plans underway to grow its network all across India.
AirAsia and Tune Group present the highly anticipated LOOP Music Festival
AirAsia and Tune Group are coming together to present the highly anticipated LOOP Music Festival, a celebration of immersive entertainment experience through the universal language of music…
AirAsia celebrates first inaugural flight in the Dragon Year from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
In conjunction with the auspicious Lunar New Year, AirAsia celebrated its inaugural flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai with a 100 percent passenger load, continuing to soar high in the…
AirAsia further expands connectivity to Kuala Lumpur, resuming direct flights from Visakhapatnam
AirAsia continues to expand its vast network from India to Malaysia, announcing the long-awaited resumption of flights from Visakhapatnam to the bustling Kuala Lumpur, as the only airline…
AirAsia launches new route to Kuala Lumpur from Jaipur
AirAsia kicks off 2024 with a bang, launching the first of its new routes for the year to Kuala Lumpur from the iconic pink city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, commencing 21 April 2024.
AirAsia launched its much-anticipated fixed low fares for late-night flights for Chinese New Year
Fly to seven destinations between Peninsular and East Malaysia with one-way fixed low fares* of RM298 to Sarawak and RM348 to Sabah from 5 to 15 February 2024.
AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for flights between China, India and Malaysia in 2024
AirAsia announced a significant increase in services between China-Malaysia and India-Malaysia, totalling an impressive 230 weekly flights starting in the first quarter of 2024, with up to…
Now fly AirAsia from Thiruvananthapuram to Kuala Lumpur
AirAsia announced a new route from India’s southern city of Thiruvananthapuram, or Trivandrum to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia making this the airline’s second direct route from the state of…
AirAsia remains committed to serving the Indian market as network growth gains momentum
AirAsia remains committed to connecting India to the world as the airline continues its robust presence in the Indian aviation landscape, linking millions of Indian travellers to an…
AirAsia and airasia Superapp win big at World Travel Awards Asia 2023
AirAsia receives Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for eighth year running, and Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew for seventh consecutive year
AirAsia ramps up flights to China amid surge in travel demand
Following a significant rebound in demand for travel between Malaysia and China, AirAsia is set to boost flights between the two countries as the airline expects forward sales to continue…
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
Air Asia to fly from T4 Changi Airport Singapore from 15 Sept
AirAsia currently operates from Terminal 1, the airlines will return its operations to Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4), effective 15 September 2022.
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 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…
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.
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
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
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 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
Should we Expect Mandatory Vaccinations for Travel to Asia?
Air Asia’s Tony Fernandes expects countries in Asia to demand Covid-19 vaccinations as a requirement for inbound travel.
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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 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.…
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 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…
Passenger service charge reduced in Malaysia
AirAsia has introduced a reduced passenger service charge (PSC) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) and other international airports in Malaysia. The move follows last…
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…
Domestic air passenger traffic up 3.15% in July
Domestic airlines flew 1.19 crore passengers in July this year registering a 3.15% growth over the 1.15 crore passengers flown during the same period previous year. Data released by the…
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…
MAHB should prioritise critical issues over proposed KLIA-klia2 integration, says Air Asia
AirAsia has called on Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) to prioritise more critical operational and passenger issues at klia2, rather than on plans to integrate the low-cost carrier hub…
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,…
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…
Will a Bran Stark-like company win the OTA showdown?
“We are here and the enemy is coming from the south like in Indonesia; another force is coming from the north. China even has a wall!”
Aviation round up: Munich Airport gets radical with gnarly competition
This this week’s collection of aviation round up is mixed bag of new routes and announcements but, for the first time ever, it also features skateboarding…rad!
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.
Bon appétit: Transforming in-flight meals into bespoke experiences
IATA has predicted that the number of air travellers will double by 2035. And offering premium in-flight meals is one way to attract more customers and expand their businesses.
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.
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).
A look back at my favourite airline stories of 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, here's a recap of my favourite aviation headlines of the year, including cabin-based yoga, 'Smart Tunnels' and the world’s longest flight.
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.
The TD weekly aviation top five
With so many airlines announcing new planes, new schedules and new destinations we have decided to introduce a weekly round-up of some of the most eye catching ones to land at on the news…
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.
Coming soon: Air Asia’s new domestic route to Kuantan
Beginning 28 October 2018, AirAsia will commence daily flights from Malaysia’s capital city Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan, the state capital of Pahang.
Indian CBI sets date for Tony Fernandes questioning
Following raids on AirAsia’s India offices in Mumbai on 29 May, investigating allegations of corruption and bribery, India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned CEO Tony Fernandes,…
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,…
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…
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.
WTA Grand Final 2017: The “world’s true low-cost champion” according to Tony Fernandes
AirAsia has been named the for the fifth year in a row at the 2017 World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final.World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline
Johor Bahru gets first direct link to India
Johor Bahru, the Malaysian city that neighbours Singapore, will get its first direct air link to India later this year.
AirAsia will continue to expand its international network from…
Malaysian PM launches Langkawi’s new Chinese connection
Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, has overseen the launch of AirAsia's new direct flight connecting Langkawi with mainland China.
The low-cost carrier recently commenced the first…
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…
Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more
AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection
Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier…
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 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…
Cambodian uni opens “Tony Fernandes School of Business”
The University of Cambodia has named its business school after AirAsia's group CEO, Tony Fernandes.
The university unveiled the "Tony Fernandes School of Business" and its accompanying…
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…
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 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…
Asian air route updates: Lion Air, Air India Express, and more…
Lion Air adds more services to KL
Where? Surabaya (Indonesia) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
When? Three times a week, effective 16 February 2017
Who? Lion Air
Why? Expanding trade between…
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…
