AirAsia and Pegasus launch codeshare linking Asia and Europe
AirAsia has launched its first codeshare partnership with Pegasus Airlines, creating new connections between Southeast Asia and Europe through Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
The initial...
AirAsia X rebrands as AirAsia Group to build the world’s first low-cost network carrier
AirAsia X Berhad has officially become AirAsia Group Berhad, marking a major step in the airline group’s strategy to create a more integrated low-cost...
AirAsia orders 150 Airbus A220s, marking record deal and new growth phase
Malaysia’s AirAsia has placed a landmark order for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, the largest single firm order for the A220 programme, pushing total orders...
AirAsia X launches Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London route, names Bahrain first global hub
AirAsia X (AAX) has unveiled a major expansion of its long-haul network with the launch of a new Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London Gatwick (KUL-BAH-LGW) service, positioning...
AirAsia X diverts to Gimpo Airport, confusion arises between cabin crew and passengers
On 13 August, an AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 (registration 9M-XXF) operating flight D7 506 from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) diverted to...
AirAsia X to launch direct Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul flights, expanding into Europe
AirAsia X (AAX) will begin four weekly direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen on 14 November 2025, marking its long-awaited entry...
Lessor AerCap delivers first Airbus A321neo aircraft to AirAsia in major fleet expansion
AerCap Holdings N.V. announced the delivery of the first three of fifteen new Airbus A321neo aircraft to AirAsia Group. The remaining twelve aircraft are...
AirAsia Cambodia ready to take off, starting with three domestic destinations
New airline AirAsia Cambodia is launching domestic flights in Cambodia starting May 2, 2024. They will initially connect Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville...
AirAsia Malaysia lands at Perth, Australia
Last night, AirAsia Malaysia (AK) has launched its inaugural daily service between Kuala Lumpur and Perth at Perth Airport. The new route AK604, operated...
AirAsia reveals plan to become the world’s first low-cost network carrier during Airbus’ leadership visit
AirAsia has announced plans to establish the world's first low-cost network carrier, capitalising on its 22-year multi-hub strategy across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines,...
Passengers find live snake in overhead bin on Thai AirAsia Bangkok-Phuket flight
Passengers on Thai AirAsia flight FD3015 from Bangkok Don Mueang to Phuket (Airbus A320 reg. HS-ABQ) on 13 January were surprised when they discovered...
AirAsia Malaysia introduces daily Kuala Lumpur – Perth flights from 11 March 2024
AirAsia Malaysia (AK) will inaugurate daily Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Perth, Australia flights as from 11 March 2024. As sister airline AirAsia X already...
Air India Express unveils new brand identity and livery
Air India Express and AirAsia India, both subsidiaries of the Tata-owned Air India, have revealed a common branding as 'Air India Express' on a...
Indonesia AirAsia launches Jakarta-Perth route
Indonesia AirAsia has launched its inaugural flights on the Jakarta-Perth route, becoming the only airline to offer direct flights between the two cities post-pandemic....
AirAsia X returns to the Gold Coast as the only carrier flying directly between Malaysia and Queensland
AirAsia X (AAX) today launched the long-awaited resumption of services to its first-ever route to Gold Coast, Australia, after a hiatus of more than...
AirAsia announces launch of inaugural Perth – Jakarta direct route as air travel demand contintues to rebound
Indonesia AirAsia announces it is flying from Jakarta to Perth for the first time, commencing 2 June 2023.
Fares on this inaugural route went on...
AirAsia X further expands Australia network, returns from Kuala Lumpur to the Gold Coast
First and only low-cost carrier flying Kuala Lumpur - Gold Coast directAirAsia X (AAX) continues its rapid expansion in Australia with the announcement of...
Thai AirAsia X now flies direct Melbourne-Bangkok for the first time!
Thai AirAsia X touched down in Melbourne for the first time today just after 2pm local time, delivering direct services to and from the...
AirAsia X says “G’Day Melbourne!” as it resumes operations to the capital of Victoria State
New services from Kuala Lumpur to Auckland via Sydney also take flight todayAirAsia X (AAX) today celebrated its resumption of services to Melbourne, as...
Thai AirAsia X Spreads its wings to Australia: direct flights from Bangkok to Sydney and Melbourne
Thai AirAsia X (flight code XJ) announces two low-fare services to Australia, flying direct from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) to Melbourne and Sydney for the...