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 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...
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 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...
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...
AirAsia X orders twelve more A330neo and thirty A321XLR aircraft
AirAsia X, the long haul unit of the AirAsia Group, has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30...
AirAsia X orders 34 more Airbus A330neo aircraft
AirAsia X has placed an order with Airbus for an additional 34 A330neo widebody aircraft. The order was announced at the Farnborough Air Show...
AirAsia X won’t buy Airbus A350XWB
In a Facebook Live chat from London AirAsia X co-group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said "The A350 is not an aircraft we will...
AirAsia flight returns to Perth due to ‘technical issue’ #D7237
AirAsia flight #D7237 from Perth to Kuala Lumpur turns back after engine issue, aircraft was a 7 years old Airbus A330 reg. 9M-XXEThe decision...
AirAsia X first Asian LCC cleared to fly to the US
AirAsia X has received clearance from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) to fly to the US.
The airline is the first Asian low-cost...
AirAsia X places firm order for 55 Airbus A330neo aircraft
Carrier to benefit from even lower operating costs for long haul servicesAirAsia X, the long haul affiliate of Asia’s largest low cost airline, has...