AirAsia Orders 150 Airbus A220-300
AirAsia has signed a landmark agreement for 150 next-generation Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking the largest single firm order ever placed for the A220 programme. The deal also pushes total firm…
Thai AirAsia Bets on China and Long-Haul Routes for Growth
Photo Credit: AX GROUP Thai AirAsia (TAA) is targeting 6–9% year-on-year revenue growth in 2026, driven by 23.5 million passengers and an 85% load factor, assuming a strong tourism recovery.…
AirAsia Apologises After Miscommunication Delays Flight
Air Asia has responded to public criticism surrounding flight FD3116 from Don Mueang to Hat Yai after 23 passengers were mistakenly left on an airport shuttle bus. The airline acknowledged…
AirAsia Founder Plans Low-Cost Dubai-Style Hub in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur
Discount airline AirAsia aims to replicate Dubai’s success in global connectivity, but with a low-cost model centered in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, marking a new chapter as it moves past…
AirAsia Secures $443 Million in Private Financing
AirAsia (AK, Kuala Lumpur International) has secured dual-tranche private financing totaling USD 443 million to refurbish parked aircraft and refinance lease obligations, as stated in a release from its majority…
Thai Air Asia takes on first batch of A321NEO
Thai AirAsia (FD, Bangkok Don Mueang) is set to conclude the year with a fleet of 60 aircraft and intends to receive an additional four or five aircraft over the…
Thai AirAsia witnesses a decline in demand.
Following a successful streak in 2023, Thai AirAsia has encountered a downturn in demand during the second and third quarters, prompting the need for immediate government intervention to address the…
New AirAsia CEO Foresees Continued High Airfares Amid Travel Surge
The enduring era of high airfares amidst the global travel resurgence following the pandemic shows no signs of abating, as indicated by the top low-cost carrier in Asia. Despite expectations…
AirAsia expands its horizons with the inauguration of a Cambodian airline
Southeast Asia’s aviation industry is viewing a promising outlook in the latter half of this year, particularly with the growing influx of Chinese tourists across the region, especially in Thailand.…
Air Asia Cambodia to commence operations Q2 2024
AirAsia Cambodia (Phnom Penh) will commence revenue operations on May 2, 2024, using two A320-200s to run a triangular three route network – Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, Phnom Penh…