https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/airasia/ Airasia News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:30:37+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc-2025-tony-fernandes-ceo-airasia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc-2025-tony-fernandes-ceo-airasia/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:51:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasias-lunar-new-year-flight-achieves-100-passenger-load-promoting-afford/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasias-lunar-new-year-flight-achieves-100-passenger-load-promoting-afford/ AirAsia marks the Lunar New Year by operating a special late-night flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sibu with a 100% passenger load, offering fixed fares to facilitate affordable travel during the festive season. Sat, 10 Feb 2024 08:29:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-announces-2024-tourism-boost-with-free-seats-and-travel-discounts-i/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-announces-2024-tourism-boost-with-free-seats-and-travel-discounts-i/ AirAsia, the World’s Best Low Cost Airline, has reinforced its commitment to further stimulate the Malaysian tourism industry in 2024 with its signature FREE* Seats initiative, aimed at making air travel accessible and affordable to all. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 05:51:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-named-asias-leading-low-cost-airline-for-seventh-year-in-a-row/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-named-asias-leading-low-cost-airline-for-seventh-year-in-a-row/ AirAsia has been named Asia’s leading low-cost airline for the seventh year in a row, at the 29th World Travel Awards 2022. In a statement on Thursday (Sept 8), the carrier said it was also recognised as Asia’s leading low-cost airline cabin crew for the sixth consecutive year at the same event. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:53:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/capital-a-highlights-significant-performance-improvement-in-2q2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/capital-a-highlights-significant-performance-improvement-in-2q2022/ Capital A Berhad (formerly known as AirAsia Group Berhad) has announced its operating statistics for its aviation, digital and logistics businesses for the Second Quarter of the Financial Year 2022 (“2Q2022”). Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:20:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/khanh-hoa-vietnam-resumes-air-routes-to-draw-international-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/khanh-hoa-vietnam-resumes-air-routes-to-draw-international-tourists/ Recently, many international air routes to Khanh Hoa have been reopened. The resumption of international air routes aims to the recovering of the tourism in 2023. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:45:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-super-app-offering-tickets-to-the-match/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-super-app-offering-tickets-to-the-match/ The region’s fastest growing travel and lifestyle platform, the airasia Super App is offering the chance to be a part of THE MATCH Bangkok Century Cup 2022, that is sure to be an historic event between football giants Manchester United and Liverpool F.C. Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:30:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-academy-and-carsome-partner-up-to-fill-the-tech-talent-gap-for-wome/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-academy-and-carsome-partner-up-to-fill-the-tech-talent-gap-for-wome/ AirAsia Academy, RedBeat Capital’s education arm under Capital A Berhad has recently joined forces with Malaysia’s leading automotive marketplace and tech unicorn Carsome to develop in-demand marketable tech skills for the underprivileged women through #RatuTech. The campaign aims to encourage women to not only develop marketable skills but also to expand their economic opportunities, participate in decision-making, network, grow as individuals, and simply have fun with technology. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:15:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-drone-training-set-to-propel-vector-kuala-lumpur-to-the-forefront-o/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-drone-training-set-to-propel-vector-kuala-lumpur-to-the-forefront-o/ AirAsia and Vector Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd embark on a fast track journey today with the signing of a memorandum of agreement, to provide drone-related training services to the high-technology related sectors. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:12:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-super-app-assures-filipinos-of-budget-friendly-and-convenient-reven/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-super-app-assures-filipinos-of-budget-friendly-and-convenient-reven/ airasia Super App introduces a new and more affordable way of travelling as it joins one of the biggest travel expo in the country, organized by the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA). It shares a wide-range of discounts in flights and hotel accommodation in the app. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:08:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-confirms-resignation-of-chairman-tan-sri-rafidah-aziz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-confirms-resignation-of-chairman-tan-sri-rafidah-aziz/ AirAsia X, the medium to long-haul affiliate airline of AirAsia Aviation Group, announces that Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz has resigned from her position, effective 1 July 2022. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-confirms-near-completion-of-refund-requests-caused-by-the-pandemic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-confirms-near-completion-of-refund-requests-caused-by-the-pandemic/ Airlines across AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL), the aviation arm of Capital A Group, have reaffirmed their commitment to resolve all refund requests caused by the ongoing effects of the pandemic as soon as possible. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:55:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasias-digital-innovations-recognised-globally-in-fte-world-ancillary-awa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasias-digital-innovations-recognised-globally-in-fte-world-ancillary-awa/ AirAsia today brings home the FTE (Future Travel Experience) World Ancillary Award in Dublin for its pioneering efforts in digital advancements. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:53:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tat-and-thai-airasia-cooperate-in-new-rediscover-thailand-marketing-campaig/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tat-and-thai-airasia-cooperate-in-new-rediscover-thailand-marketing-campaig/ The Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai AirAsia are co-launching a campaign targetting millennials and young couples from Singapore. Wed, 18 May 2022 10:20:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-2-million-seats-available-for-free-on-airasia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-2-million-seats-available-for-free-on-airasia/ Fly to both domestic and international destinations with the world’s best low-cost airline, book on the airasia Super App from now until 17 April 2022 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:25:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-super-app-and-google-cloud-forge-strategic-collaboration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-super-app-and-google-cloud-forge-strategic-collaboration/ Cloud-powered co-innovation ecosystem of capabilities and talent a force multiplier in engaging consumers and meeting their needs across all facets of life Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:53:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-group-raises-233m-as-rebuild-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-group-raises-233m-as-rebuild-continues/ AirAsia Group has signalled it expects a strong rebound in air travel across south-east Asia in the coming months as the budget carrier raises $233 million from a rights issue. Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:16:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tata-group-boosts-stake-in-airasia-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tata-group-boosts-stake-in-airasia-india/ The company will increase its holding in the Indian-based joint venture with AirAsia from 51 per cent to 84 per cent. Last week, Tata also put in a bid for control of national carrier Air India. Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:06:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/breaking-travel-news-interview-riad-asmat-chief-executive-airasia-malaysia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/breaking-travel-news-interview-riad-asmat-chief-executive-airasia-malaysia/ Breaking Travel News chats with Riad Asmat, chief executive for AirAsia in Malaysia, as the airline is recognised with the title of Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline by voters at the World Travel Awards. Speaking in Vietnam, he tells us about what is happening at the carrier this year and how the trophy will help develop the brand further. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:46:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-places-42-plane-order-with-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-places-42-plane-order-with-airbus/ AirAsia X has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, chairman of AirAsia X, and Guillaume Faury, chief executive of Airbus in Kuala Lumpur earlier. Sun, 01 Sep 2019 13:38:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-welcomes-first-a330neo-to-thailand-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-welcomes-first-a330neo-to-thailand-fleet/ AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand. The aircraft was delivered via lessor Avolon and is the first of two A330neos set to join the airline’s fleet by the end of the year. Mon, 12 Aug 2019 05:05:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/celia-lao-chief-executive-hong-kong-and-macao-airasia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/celia-lao-chief-executive-hong-kong-and-macao-airasia/ AirAsia chief executive for Hong Kong and Macao, Celia Lao, celebrates with Breaking Travel News as the carrier is recognised as Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline at the World Travel Awards. Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:15:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-acquires-airasia-aae-travel-stake-for-60m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-acquires-airasia-aae-travel-stake-for-60m/ Expedia Group has purchased the 25 per cent equity interest in AAE Travel held by AirAsia, the joint venture formed by the two firms in March 2011. The cash consideration is $60 million, net of AirAsia’s concurrent purchase of AirAsiaGo.com domain names and related assets from AAE Travel. Thu, 16 Aug 2018 06:18:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-seeks-technological-edge-in-silicon-valley/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-seeks-technological-edge-in-silicon-valley/ AirAsia is seeking to boost its presence in Silicon Valley through a partnership with global start-up innovation platform Plug & Play Tech Centre. Tue, 03 Apr 2018 09:52:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/tony-fernandes-founder-airasia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/tony-fernandes-founder-airasia/ Recognised as the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline by the World Travel Awards, AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes here tells Breaking Travel News just what it is that separates the carrier from its competitors in the region and around the world. Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:53:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/spencer-lee-commercial-director-airasia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/spencer-lee-commercial-director-airasia/ AirAsia commercial director Spencer Lee tells Breaking Travel News about the airline, how it is seeking to revolutionise travel in the region, and how important the UK has become as a source market. He also tells us how significant it is has been to be recognised by the World Travel Awards. Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:53:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-tianjin-assembled-a320neo-delivered-to-airasia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-tianjin-assembled-a320neo-delivered-to-airasia/ AirAsia has taken delivery of the first A320neo assembled at the Airbus Final Assembly Line Asia at a dedicated ceremony in Tianjin, China. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, seats comfortably 186 passengers and is equipped with the innovative Space-Flex cabin. Thu, 26 Oct 2017 06:42:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/kathleen-tan-president-north-asia-airasia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/kathleen-tan-president-north-asia-airasia/ Kathleen Tan, president, north Asia, AirAsia, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the low-cost carrier’s latest victory at the World Travel Awards. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 14:15:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-adds-new-service-to-cambodia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-adds-new-service-to-cambodia/ AirAsia is adding Sihanoukville in Cambodia to its route network, with a four time weekly direct flight from Kuala Lumpur set to launch in August. Sun, 21 May 2017 11:34:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bo-lingam-deputy-group-chief-executive-airasia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bo-lingam-deputy-group-chief-executive-airasia/ Bo Lingam, deputy group chief executive, AirAsia, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the airline’s revolutionary impact the carrier has had on tourism in the region. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:35:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-2016-airasia-places-major-a321neo-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-2016-airasia-places-major-a321neo-order/ AirAsia has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 100 A321neo aircraft. The contract was announced at the Farnborough Airshow by AirAsia Group chief executive Tony Fernandes and Airbus president Fabrice Brégier. The contract marks the first order placed by AirAsia for the largest model in the best-selling A320 Family. Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:07:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faulty-component-cited-as-cause-of-airasia-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faulty-component-cited-as-cause-of-airasia-crash/ Indonesian officials have suggested a faulty component was a “major factor” in the crash of an AirAsia operated Airbus A320-200 in December last year. Flight QZ8501 came down on route from Surabaya to Singapore when it came down in the Java Sea, with the loss of 162 lives. Tue, 01 Dec 2015 11:35:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-airasia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-airasia/ Travelport has signed a new agreement signed with AirAsia, Asia’s largest low cost carrier, for its Rich Content and Branding solution. This supplements the distribution agreements that Travelport already has with seven carriers within the AirAsia group. Sun, 14 Jun 2015 09:34:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/steep-climb-may-have-caused-airasia-qz8501-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/steep-climb-may-have-caused-airasia-qz8501-crash/ The Indonesian transport minister has suggest AirAsia flight QZ8501 may have climbed too fast before it crashed into the Java Sea. Addressing a parliamentary hearing in Indonesian capital Jakarta, Ignasius Jonan said the plane was climbing at a rate of 6,000ft per minute – beyond the capabilities of most fighter jets. Tue, 20 Jan 2015 15:04:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-qz8501-black-box-retrieved/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-qz8501-black-box-retrieved/ Indonesian divers have lifted the flight data recorder of crashed AirAsia Flight QZ8501 from the Java Sea, officials have confirmed. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:30:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pings-heard-in-search-for-airasia-black-boxes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pings-heard-in-search-for-airasia-black-boxes/ Investigators searching for the wreckage of missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 have heard ‘pings’ from the aircraft’s flight recorders. Divers have been dispatched to investigate the sounds, which follow the discovery of the tailfin of the plane earlier this week. Officials have speculated the black box could have been separated from the rear part of the plane. Fri, 09 Jan 2015 12:04:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tail-from-missing-airasia-flight-qz8501-located-in-java-sea/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tail-from-missing-airasia-flight-qz8501-located-in-java-sea/ Investigators searching for the wreckage of AirAsia flight QZ8501 have located the tail of the crashed plane in the Java Sea. Indonesian officials confirmed it had been located in a secondary search area after an extensive search, suggesting debris has been moved by strong underwater currents. Wed, 07 Jan 2015 09:53:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-qz8501-black-box-recorder-search-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-qz8501-black-box-recorder-search-continues/ Investigators have resumed their search for the missing flight data recorders from downed AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501. As weather improves in the Java Sea, large items thought to be sections of the plane gave been located. Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:22:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/search-for-airasia-qz8501-moves-underwater/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/search-for-airasia-qz8501-moves-underwater/ The search for flight recorders from AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501 has moved underwater with the arrival of specialist equipment from France. A team will use the sensitive acoustic equipment to listen for signals from the ‘black box’ recorders. Fri, 02 Jan 2015 10:47:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/poor-weather-hampers-search-for-airasia-flight-qz8501-bodies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/poor-weather-hampers-search-for-airasia-flight-qz8501-bodies/ Poor weather over the Java Sea has slowed efforts to retrieve bodies and debris from the crashed AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501. The AirAsia Airbus A320-200 came down on Sunday on route from Surabaya in Indonesia to Singapore carrying 162 people.A total of seven bodies have been pulled from the water so far, while parts of the wreckage of the plane have been located. Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:10:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bodies-recovered-in-search-for-airasia-indonesia-flight-qz8501/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bodies-recovered-in-search-for-airasia-indonesia-flight-qz8501/ Indonesian officials have confirmed at least 40 bodies have been found in the ongoing search for missing AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501. Many have been recovered from the scene, with debris also sighted. The bodies were spotted in the Java Sea off the Indonesian part of Borneo. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:05:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/search-for-missing-airasia-plane-suspended/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/search-for-missing-airasia-plane-suspended/ A widening search for missing AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501 is unlikely to locate survivors, with the head of the Indonesian rescue efforts suggesting the aircraft was likely at the bottom of the ocean. Bambang Soelistyo revealed his hypothesis based on the co-ordinates of the Airbus A320-200 when contact with it was lost. Mon, 29 Dec 2014 10:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-india-set-for-low-cost-flight-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-india-set-for-low-cost-flight-launch/ AirAsia India is preparing to launch low-cost flights on the subcontinent in a move which could revolutionise travel in the country. The airline is the first to utilise foreign investment in the country, following a recent relaxation of ownership legislation. Fri, 13 Jun 2014 04:11:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-and-travelport-sign-breakthrough-distribution-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-and-travelport-sign-breakthrough-distribution-agreement/ Travelport and AirAsia, one of the leading and fastest growing airlines in Asia, today jointly announced a ground-breaking new partnership which will see AirAsia distribute all of its fares and ancillary services through the Travelport global distribution channel for the first time. As part of the agreement, AirAsia has also signed up for Travelport’s industry-leading merchandising technology including its unique aggregated shopping functionality which will enable travel agents to shop, compare and book AirAsia and AirAsia X flights alongside those offered by traditional carriers in exactly the same booking workflow. Wed, 26 Mar 2014 03:30:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-reshuffles-leadership-positions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-reshuffles-leadership-positions/ AirAsia has announced the appointment of Amit Singh as the director of flight operations and Ganpathy Sampath as the head of engineering for AirAsia India. Singh has 20 years of airline experience, with the last seven years dedicated to developing and managing budget airlines. Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:15:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-buy-airasia-out-of-airasia-japan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-to-buy-airasia-out-of-airasia-japan/ All Nippon Airways has confirmed it will buy AirAsia out of a Tokyo-based budget airline joint venture AirAsia Japan and operate the business as a wholly owned subsidiary. The mean dissolves an alliance formed less than two years ago. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:21:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-executive-for-airasia-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-executive-for-airasia-india/ AirAsia India has appointed Mittu Chandilya as chief executive, effective June 1st 2013. Mittu has a unique mix of leadership experience ranging from a successful entrepreneurial start-up, to country, regional and global leadership roles within multinational organisations and finally to high-impact management consulting experience, said a statement from the company. Thu, 23 May 2013 06:59:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-to-move-into-indian-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-to-move-into-indian-market/ AirAsia has outlined ambitious plans to launch an Indian budget airline. The new carrier will take to the skies in partnership with Mumbai-based Tata and a third Indian investor, Telestra Tradeplace. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:42:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-drops-singapore-expansion-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-drops-singapore-expansion-plans/ AirAsia has confirmed it will drop plans to set up an airline in Singapore, citing high costs and weak market potential for the decision. “We are concentrating on markets which have big domestic markets and big populations and markets that are more liberal and market orientated,” AirAsia chief executive Tony Fernandes explained earlier. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:50:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-expedia-appoints-tan-as-chief-executive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-expedia-appoints-tan-as-chief-executive/ AirAsia Expedia, a new joint venture between AirAsia and the Expedia group, has announced Kathleen Tan as chief executive. In this role, Tan will oversee the Expedia brand, AirAsiaGo, and Backick online travel agency businesses in south-east Asia, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:20:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/velaitham-takes-over-as-airasia-chief-executive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/velaitham-takes-over-as-airasia-chief-executive/ AirAsia has appointed Logan Velaitham as AirAsia Singapore’s chief executive. Logan was last posted to Singapore in May 2012 as country head of the Singapore operations, where he was responsible in expanding AirAsia’s presence in the island republic and Johor. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 07:05:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasiaexpedia-celebrates-first-birthday1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasiaexpedia-celebrates-first-birthday1/ AirAsiaExpedia has taken off to a flying start since its launch in July 2011. A first of its kind partnership between a low cost carrier and an online travel agent, the joint venture has served to strengthen both brands and extend the breadth and depth of their offerings to an expanded audience of travel shoppers across Asia. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:52:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-ready-to-transfer-flight-operations-to-don-mueang-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-ready-to-transfer-flight-operations-to-don-mueang-airport/ AirAsia affirms its readiness to transfer all operations to Don Mueang International Airport by October 1st, 2012. The airline assures Don Mueang Airport will be able to accommodate its growing fleet and provide its customers with the utmost satisfaction. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-has-launches-annual-report-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-has-launches-annual-report-app/ AirAsia has launched an Annual Report App, which allows investors to access its annual report anytime and anywhere. Besides from being paperless, the new App presents user-friendly features, such as universal landscape and portrait views, gesture function with zoom, table of content with thumbnails, page scrubbing with thumbnails and tab functionality. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 09:05:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-extends-queens-park-rangers-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-extends-queens-park-rangers-deal/ AirAsia has extended its partnership with Queens Park Rangers for the 2012/13 Barclay’s Premier League season. Subsequent to the renewed partnership, AirAsia is set to become the football club’s Official Playing Kit Sponsor and Main Club Partner, with the airline’s logo to appear on all QPR’s playing kit. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-boost-japan-cheap-flight-offering-with-osaka-departure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-boost-japan-cheap-flight-offering-with-osaka-departure/ Flight D7536 has touched down at Kansai International Airport as AirAsia X launches a new service to Osaka. The third largest city by population after Tokyo and Yokohama, Osaka serves as a gateway to the popular historical city of Kyoto and Kobe, both of which are accessible in less than 30 minutes by the highly efficient local rail network. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:19:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-home-for-airasia-indonesia-at-jakarta-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-home-for-airasia-indonesia-at-jakarta-airport/ Low-cost carrier AirAsia Indonesia has moved all its operations at Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta to Terminal 3. The state-of-the-art terminal, which formerly housed only Indonesian domestic flights, officially opened for international flights earlier. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:32:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-sees-strong-increase-in-passenger-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-sees-strong-increase-in-passenger-numbers/ AirAsia X has recorded strong growth in the third quarter of 2011, carrying 0.62 million passengers, an increase of 21.3 per cent over the same quarter in 2010. In terms of passenger traffic, AirAsia X grew by 27.2 per cent to 3.6 billion Revenue-Passenger-Kms for the period, achieving similar levels in the earlier two quarters. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:47:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-and-partners-participate-in-mitm-travel-fair-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-and-partners-participate-in-mitm-travel-fair-2011/ AirAsia and AirAsia X together with strategic partners, Citibank, BIG, AIA Berhad and Multi-Purpose Insurans Berhad are participating in MITM Travel Fair from the 28th – 30th October 2011. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-arrives-at-its-new-london-home-gatwick/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-arrives-at-its-new-london-home-gatwick/ Gatwick Airport has welcomed the arrival of guests from the capital city of Malaysia for the first time as AirAsia X touched down on its new London home, having switched from Stansted Airport. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:02:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-moves-cheap-flights-to-malaysia-to-new-gatwick-home/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-moves-cheap-flights-to-malaysia-to-new-gatwick-home/ Gatwick Airport in London has welcomed the arrival of guests from the capital city of Malaysia for the first time as AirAsia X touched down on its new London home, having switched from Stansted Airport. AirAsia X will be flying five times a week to Kuala Lumpur, moving to six flights a week by mid-December. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:14:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airaisa-quick-to-expand-qpr-relationship-following-fernandes-takeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airaisa-quick-to-expand-qpr-relationship-following-fernandes-takeover/ AirAsia is set to become the official partner of Queens Park Rangers FC with the sponsorship of its official away and third shirts for the next two seasons. The partnership follows the acquisition of a controlling interest in the club by AirAsia owner Tony Fernandes. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:10:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-20-off-for-all-seats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-20-off-for-all-seats/ AirAsia is once again offering 20% off for all seats to all domestic and international destinations. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:45:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-records-profit-despite-rising-fuel-costs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-records-profit-despite-rising-fuel-costs/ AirAsia has seen its net profit slip for the second quarter of financial 2011 as rising fuel costs hit results. The largest no-frills carrier in Asia saw net profit fall to $35 million for the period, down from $67 million a year earlier. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:29:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-to-charge-passengers-for-check-in-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-to-charge-passengers-for-check-in-services/ AirAsia has launched a self check-in service for passengers in Asia. The service works through the airline’s website, or with mobile apps on Blackberry, iPhone and Android devices. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:19:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-owner-fernandes-to-buy-premier-league-side-queens-park-rangers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-owner-fernandes-to-buy-premier-league-side-queens-park-rangers/ Tony Fernandes, owner of the low-cost airline AirAsia, is set to purchase a controlling stake in Premier League football side Queens Park Rangers. The move is could offer some welcome relief to the beleaguered side, with QPR beaten 0-4 by Bolton Wanders on their return to the top division over the weekend. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:29:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-airlines-links-up-with-airasia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-airlines-links-up-with-airasia/ Owners of Malaysia Airlines and AirAisa have agreed to a share swap to allow the two carriers to work together on a broad range of areas. Under the terms of the deal, Khazanah Nasional, which has a 69.5 per cent stake in MAS, will take up ten per cent of AirAsia while Tune Air Sdn, which owns some 23 per cent of the budget airline, will hold 20.5 per cent in MAS. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:51:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-joins-hands-with-airasia-for-low-cost-carrier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-joins-hands-with-airasia-for-low-cost-carrier/ All Nippon Airways has confirmed it will join with AirAsia to launch a low-cost carrier based at Narita International Airport in Japan. In a move designed to allow access the developing budget market in Asia, AirAsia Japan – as the carrier will be known – is expected to launch in August 2012. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:23:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-surpasses-5-million-passengers-in-under-4-years-of-operation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-x-surpasses-5-million-passengers-in-under-4-years-of-operation/ AirAsia X, the Malaysian based long-haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia has once again exceeded expectations by flying over 5 million guests to date since its first flight in November 2007. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:24:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-airasia-places-record-order-for-200-airbus-a320neos-worth-18/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-airasia-places-record-order-for-200-airbus-a320neos-worth-18/ AirAsia placed a record order at the Paris Air Show with a record for 200 revamped A320neo jets plus 100 options in a deal worth $18.2 billion. The deal wraps up a busy week at the world’s biggest air show, led by a raft of giant orders from Asian low-cost carriers. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:03:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-launch-long-haul-budget-carrier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-launch-long-haul-budget-carrier/ Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a low-cost, long-haul carrier. The new carrier is expected to start operations within a year, and will be wholly owned by SIA but managed independently. It is expected to fly routes over five hours, competing with the likes of Jetstar Airways and AirAsiaX. Thu, 26 May 2011 15:31:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-booking-features-at-airasia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-booking-features-at-airasia/ AirAsia’s guests can now breeze through their flight booking process with the introduction of two new booking features on both its web and mobile platforms for AirAsia members – the ‘Family & Friends List’ and ‘1-Click Card’. Fri, 13 May 2011 00:52:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/richard-branson-tops-uk-travel-rich-list/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/richard-branson-tops-uk-travel-rich-list/ Sir Richard Branson, long one of the most visible faces in the UK tourism sector, has topped the travel entrants on the 2011 Sunday Times Rich List. Revealed over the weekend, Sunday Times research placed his fortune at a staggering £3.085 billion – a 19 per cent increase on last year. Mon, 09 May 2011 11:52:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-seeks-to-boost-presence-with-hills-balfour-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-seeks-to-boost-presence-with-hills-balfour-deal/ AirAsia has appointed leading UK tourism public relations consultancy Hills Balfour, as its new PR consultancy following a competitive multi-way pitch. AirAsia launched in Kuala Lumpur in 2003 providing a network of routes between Bangkok and dozens of Asian destinations. Mon, 09 May 2011 09:06:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-give-away-sir-richard-branson-airasia-charity-tickets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-give-away-sir-richard-branson-airasia-charity-tickets/ Expedia, Inc., the world’s leading online travel company is giving travellers a chance to win a trip of a lifetime when they book on www.expedia.com.my. The newly launched website designed specifically to meet the needs of travellers from Malaysia, is giving away a pair of roundtrip air tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Stansted, London, returning on AirAsia’s Sir Richard Branson charity flight set for 1 May. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/joint-venture-of-airasia-and-expedia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/joint-venture-of-airasia-and-expedia/ AirAsia, the world’s best low cost airline and Expedia, Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, today announced the launch of a new joint venture company covering Asia Pacific and offering a complete range of great value flights, hotels, and holiday packages. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-signs-expedia-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-signs-expedia-deal/ Low-cost carrier AirAsia and online travel giant Expedia have partnered to offer a complete range of flights, hotels, and holiday packages. This is one of the first partnerships of its kind globally between a low cost carrier (LCC) and an online travel agent (OTA). Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:31:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-incorporated-seeks-clark-hub-in-philippines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-incorporated-seeks-clark-hub-in-philippines/ AirAsia Incorporated, the Philippine-based affiliate of the AirAsia Group, has chosen Clark as its hub in the country. The airline, which announced its set up last December, will be basing its operations at Clark’s Diosdado Macapagal International Airport from the fourth quarter of 2011. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:41:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-eyes-thai-and-indonesian-ipos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-eyes-thai-and-indonesian-ipos/ Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia is planning initial public offerings for its Indonesian and Thai operations to raise cash for expansion in both territories. Tony Fernandes, founder and chief executive, also said that the airline was close to receiving regulatory approval to start a third subsidiary in the Philippines. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:29:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-posts-soaring-2010-results/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-posts-soaring-2010-results/ AirAsia Berhad, the Malaysian based low-cost airline, recorded a milestone profit after tax, in what CEO Tony Fernandes hailed as a “phenomenal achievement.” Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:33:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-aim-for-macao-operator-licence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airasia-aim-for-macao-operator-licence/ A prized air operating licence has been put up for tender in Macao, offering overseas carriers an opportunity to establish a foothold in the world’s largest gambling market. Front runners in the race include Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:56:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetstar-and-airasia-form-world-first-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetstar-and-airasia-form-world-first-alliance/ In a world first for low cost airlines, Jetstar and AirAsia announced today they would form a new alliance that would reduce costs, pool expertise and ultimately result in cheaper fares for both carriers. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:26:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090505220136341/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090505220136341/ AirAsia has signed a 10-year agreement with Akamai Technologies to enhance its website through Akamai’s Dynamic Site Acceleration solution. Tue, 05 May 2009 22:01:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090311111225465/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090311111225465/ AirAsia today celebrates the inaugural London (Stansted) - Kuala Lumpur flight, making history by being the first low-cost, long haul service connecting the UK to Asia. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:12:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090224212914350/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090224212914350/ AirAsia has mandated Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays PLC, to finance 15 of its new Airbus A320-200 aircraft. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:29:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071123095429194/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071123095429194/ AirAsia has selected Aviation Australia to deliver its aircraft maintenance engineer training for its engineers. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:54:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40003248/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40003248/ AirAsia, Asia`s first and only low fare airline is proud to announce its new alliance with GE Engine Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd (GEES Malaysia). This alliance covers the maintenance and servicing of all AirAsia aircraft engines. The five year deal is valued at US$20 million. Wed, 10 Jul 2002 09:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40001085/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40001085/ AirAsia, Malaysia’s second national airline continues to expand bringing low cost flights to more Malaysian destinations with greater frequency.  Two new point to point flights will begin operating between Kuala Lumpur and Miri.  These flights represent a step forward in national integration for the people of Miri!  With the possibility of low cost flying it makes it much more convenient for the people of Miri to travel to and from Kuala Lumpur and other Malaysian destinations! Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:00:56 +0000