AirAsia
AirAsia is a low-cost carrier based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. While the country is home to a widely-revered full-service operator in the form of flag carrier Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia has outgrown it in terms of its fleet and network. With subsidiaries situated across the continent, AirAsia is set to grow even more, with a huge Airbus order on the way. (Featured image: Getty Images)
AirAsia
- IATA/ICAO Code
- AK/AXM
- Airline Type
- Low-Cost Carrier
- Year Founded
- 1993
- CEO
- Tony Fernandes
- Country
- Malaysia
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Boss Is Back: Fernandes Returns As AirAsia Advisor And Steward
The ever-present Tony Fernandes is now an advisor and steward to the AirAsia CEO, but don't expect him to be hands-off.
AirAsia Airbus A320neo Opens 13th Route To India
AirAsia has added another nonstop connection between Kuala Lumpur and the Indian city of Jaipur.
Malaysia Airlines & AirAsia Cancel Flights As Mount Ruang Volcano Erupts
The volcano began erupting on Tuesday night, followed by more activity on Wednesday.
AirAsia X Adds Airbus A330 Routes To China's Xi'an and Changsha
AirAsia X is finding new places to send its Airbus A330s and this week it announced its sixth nonstop route to China from Kuala Lumpur.
AirAsia Adds More Airbus International And Domestic Flights
AirAsia and AirAsia X are opening and resuming routes domestically and at their virtual hub in Taipei.
AirAsia Malaysia Connected By Airbus A320s To All 10 ASEAN Countries
AirAsia is the only airline offering nonstop flights to all 10 Asean countries.
AirAsia Cambodia Takes Off With Airbus A320s To Three Domestic Destinations
AirAsia Cambodia is taking off in May with two A320s and three domestic destinations.
AirAsia Rewards: The Simple Flying Guide
This guide will show you how to maximize the program's benefits.
AirAsia X Airbus A330 Launches First Kazakhstan Non-Stop From Southeast Asia
With close to all its A330s in service, AirAsia X is adding more destinations, including its first non-stop flight from Malaysia to Kazakhstan.
AirAsia Sends First Airbus A321neo Flight To Australia
AirAsia has launched daily A321neo flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth, which complement the daily A330 flights operated by AirAsia X
AirAsia Launches Restarts Route To Odisha From Kuala Lumpur
This marks the 13th direct route between Kuala Lumpur and India.
AirAsia Launches Bleisure Travels And Plans US Public Listing
AirAsia is making improvements to its corporate traveler program, but Tony Fernandes has his eyes on a much bigger prize in the US.
AirAsia Celebrates 20 Years With Airbus And Plans World's First Low-Cost Network Carrier
AirAsia looks back on 20 years with Airbus and unveils plans for a low-cost network with global hubs.
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Discounted Seats Up For Grabs: AirAsia Launches 2024 ‘Free’ Seats Campaign
Tickets are available for 130 destinations.
AirAsia Logs 20 Years At Singapore Changi Airport
AirAsia has been operating in Singapore for more than 20 years and now carries one in eight passengers in and out of Changi Airport.
AirAsia X Adds 10 Airbus A330s To Boost 2024 Capacity And Add Routes
AirAsia X and its associate AirAsia X Thailand finished 2023 strongly and with their fleets largely complete are set for a solid 2024.
AirAsia Hits 77% Recovery And Rebuild Its Airbus A320 Operational Fleet
AirAsia Aviation Group is moving into 2024 in a strong position with the fleet almost rebuilt and passenger load factors close to 90%.
AirAsia Adds New Ahmedabad Route To Indian Network
The expansion into India is continuing at AirAsia, which has announced a new route to Ahmedabad starting in May.
AirAsia Adds Airbus A320s From Kota Kinabalu To Shanghai
AirAsia has strengthened its Kota Kinabalu hub by adding a nonstop flight to Shanghai in 2024.