AirAsia Strengthens Presence in China with New Routes from Penang and Kota Kinabalu

(IN SHORT) AirAsia is expanding its operations in China by launching two new routes: Penang-Shenzhen and Kota Kinabalu-Shantou, solidifying its position as the largest foreign low-cost carrier in the region. The Penang to Shenzhen route will begin on 28 October 2024 with four weekly flights, while the Kota Kinabalu to Shantou route will commence on… Read the full press release

AirAsia Rewards Partners with MiL.k and The Sandbox to Launch Web3.0 Member Experience in the Metaverse

(IN SHORT) AirAsia Rewards is partnering with MiL.k and The Sandbox to introduce a Web3.0 member experience on the metaverse platform. This collaboration aims to leverage the blockchain-based loyalty integration platform MiL.k and The Sandbox’s metaverse to create unique marketing opportunities and exclusive events for global users. The partnership seeks to engage AirAsia Rewards’ 33… Read the full press release

AirAsia MOVE Introduces Asean Pass: Your Gateway to Seamless and Affordable Travel Across Southeast Asia

AirAsia MOVE introduces the ASEAN Pass for a limited time only ZERO-base fares for flights from Manila to Bangkok, Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur Exclusive discounts on hotels and rides (IN SHORT) AirAsia MOVE, formerly known as airasia Superapp, launches the Asean Pass, a reimagined travel subscription plan offering exclusive discounts on flights, hotels, and… Read the full press release

AirAsia Malaysia Expands Wings to Perth with Inaugural Flight

(IN SHORT) AirAsia Malaysia marks a significant milestone in its expansion strategy with the launch of its maiden flight to Perth, Australia. The inaugural flight, operated by an Airbus A321neo aircraft, departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Perth International Airport with a robust load factor of 95%. With this new route, AirAsia enhances its… Read the full press release

AirAsia’s Fixed Fares Initiative Facilitates Hari Raya Travel for Malaysians

Balik kampung to Sarawak at RM298 and to Sabah at RM348 only for one-way flights (IN SHORT) AirAsia announces the launch of its fixed fares initiative, offering over 22,000 seats at fixed prices for late-night flights between Peninsular and East Malaysia in celebration of the upcoming Hari Raya festivities. Passengers can book flights between various… Read the full press release

AirAsia Launches Inaugural Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul with Full Passenger Load

(IN SHORT) AirAsia Malaysia celebrates a significant milestone with its inaugural flight from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, to Seoul, South Korea, boasting a full passenger load. With daily frequencies, this new route expands AirAsia’s presence in Sabah, offering more accessibility and affordability for travelers to explore Seoul’s cultural landmarks and culinary delights. The event was marked… Read the full press release

AirAsia MOVE Unveils Refreshed App Icon and Brand Transformation

New app icon on App Store (iOS) and Play Store (Android) effective 26 Feb Convenient functions remain the same, book AirAsia flights & 700 other airlines, hotels, rides, and so much more on the AirAsia MOVE app  More exciting changes coming up, including new app layout & experience (IN SHORT) AirAsia MOVE, formerly known as… Read the full press release

Ikhlas.com Hosts Largest Fidyah Rice Distribution in Perlis

(IN SHORT) Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com), a Muslim-friendly lifestyle platform, in collaboration with Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (MAIPs), organized the largest fidyah distribution event in Perlis, providing 1,000 bags of rice to eligible recipients. CEO Ikhlas Kamarudin expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue their commitment to… Read the full press release

Capital A Earns Top Sustainability Ratings in Aviation Industry

(IN SHORT) Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, has received prestigious sustainability ratings affirming its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. AirAsia was awarded the GOLD Environmental Sustainability rating by the Centre for Aviation, highlighting its efficiency and environmental performance post-pandemic. Additionally, Capital A ranked 15th out of 124 airlines in the… Read the full press release

AirAsia’s Lunar New Year Flight Achieves 100% Passenger Load, Promoting Affordable Travel Amid Festive Season

(IN SHORT) 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. The send-off ceremony, attended by Malaysia’s Minister of Transport Anthony Loke and AirAsia’s Deputy Group CEO Captain Chester Voo, underscores… Read the full press release

AirAsia Announces Resumption of Direct Flights to Visakhapatnam, India, Expanding Its Network in the Country

(IN SHORT) AirAsia is set to resume direct flights to Visakhapatnam, India, from April 26, 2024, making it the only Malaysian airline to offer this route. Visakhapatnam, also known as ‘Vizag,’ is a hidden gem in India with lush landscapes, historical landmarks, traditional festivals, and beautiful beaches. To mark the resumption, AirAsia is offering special… Read the full press release

AirAsia MOVE Launches MOVETIX, a Revolutionary Ticketing Platform for Global Events and Activities

(IN SHORT) AirAsia MOVE, Asia’s premier travel booking app, has partnered with Coras, a leading global ticket distribution platform, to introduce MOVETIX, an innovative ticketing platform available within the AirAsia MOVE app. MOVETIX offers access to over 10,000 global events and activities, seamlessly integrated with flights, hotels, and rides, all in one convenient application. The… Read the full press release

AirAsia MOVE and Coras Launch Innovative MOVETIX Ticketing Platform

(IN SHORT) AirAsia MOVE, Asia’s premier travel booking app, has partnered with Coras, a global ticket distribution platform, to introduce MOVETIX, an innovative ticketing platform offering access to over 10,000 global events and activities, alongside flights, hotels, rides, and more, all through a single app. Spearheaded by Hassan Choudhury, CEO of RedRecords, a joint venture… Read the full press release

Celebrate Lunar New Year with airasia Superapp’s Prosperous Deals and Prizes

(IN SHORT) airasia Superapp is ushering in the Lunar New Year with a grand sale, offering exciting deals on flights, hotels, car rides, and more from January 22 to February 4, 2024. Users can enjoy three times (3x) airasia points on every transaction and have a chance to win a grand prize of HUAWEI Mate50…. Read the full press release

AirAsia Launches New Kuala Lumpur to Ahmedabad Route, Expanding India Connectivity

(IN SHORT) AirAsia has unveiled plans to add a new route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Ahmedabad, India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City, starting on May 1, 2024. This marks AirAsia’s eleventh route to India and its third new route in 2024. The move not only strengthens AirAsia’s presence in South Asia but also introduces the… Read the full press release

AirAsia Honors Late Sabah Tourism Icon Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks with Special Tribute Livery

(IN SHORT) AirAsia, a prominent airline, has unveiled a special tribute livery dedicated to the late Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks, a beloved Sabah tourism figure and former General Manager of the Sabah Tourism Board. Datuk Irene played a pivotal role in shaping and promoting Sabah’s tourism sector and had been a strong supporter of AirAsia… Read the full press release

AirAsia Expands Services Between Malaysia and China/India in Response to Visa-Free Entry

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In appreciation of the Malaysian government’s visa-free entry for travellers from China and India, AirAsia commits to a substantial expansion in capacity (IN SHORT) AirAsia has announced a significant increase in flights between Malaysia and China/India, totaling 230 weekly flights starting in the first quarter of 2024, with a capacity of up to 5.2 million… Read the full press release

airasia Superapp Named ‘Asia’s Best Travel Booking App’ at World Travel Tech Awards 2023

Award solidifies its position as a travel app, in line with its vision of being the region’s leading one-stop platform for travel with the best value Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — airasia Superapp, which will be renamed to airasia MOVE soon, clinched the ‘Asia’s Best Travel Booking App’ title at the… Read the full press release

AirAsia Announces 2024 Tourism Boost with FREE* Seats and Travel Discounts in Malaysia

Fly into Malaysia affordably with up to 50% off Flight + Hotel combo Travel with a peace of mind with 30% off Flight Delay Insurance and add-ons SEPANG, MALAYSIA, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia, the World’s Best Low Cost Airline, has reinforced its commitment to further stimulate the Malaysian tourism industry in 2024… Read the full press release

Teleport and SF Airlines Forge Strategic Air Cargo Partnership

Partnership with SF Airlines strengthens connectivity between China and Southeast Asia, and opens new opportunities to the U.S. and European markets SF Airlines gains access to Teleport’s logistics capabilities to support international expansion into Southeast Asia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Teleport, the market leader for air logistics in Southeast Asia,… Read the full press release

AirAsia pushes contactless experience, limits counter check-in service facilities in Malaysia

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SEPANG, MALAYSIA, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia is continuing to encourage the usage of its contactless features, including self-check-in and e-boarding passes via airasia Superapp, as well as baggage drop-off at self-bag-drop machines. The airline is also promoting the use of its facial recognition system FACES for pre-security clearance and self-boarding for selected… Read the full press release

AirAsia Malaysia to expand China flights with direct routes to Shantou and Beijing in June and July

Sepang, Malaysia, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia Malaysia’s (AK) China expansion continues, with the resumption of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shantou starting 16 June and a new direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Beijing (Daxing) on 1 July this year. AirAsia will reconnect Kuala Lumpur to Shantou starting with two weekly… Read the full press release

airasia Super App’s Raya-themed sale offers 50% discount on hotels and a chance to win a trip to Bali

A FREE trip to Bali to be won Enjoy up to 50% off storewide Earn 5X airasia points for every transaction with the airasia Super App Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Planning for your next travel getaway? airasia Super App’s biggest monthly sale is back with a Raya theme as we… Read the full press release

AirAsia Launches 10 Million FREE* Seats Mega Sale for Travel to Asia, Asia Pacific, and Beyond!

Flights to domestic and international destinations as low as RM23* and RM60, respectively Fly to our long-haul destinations from just RM329* Newly launched routes to China starting from RM299* For booking from now till 19 March 2023 with travel period between 4 September 2023 and 13 Aug 2024 Sepang, Malaysia, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

AirAsia Super App Introduces Queuing Service to Help Tourists and Locals Skip the Line at Famous Bangkok Restaurants

Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the best things about travelling is the food & cuisine that each destination offers, but sometimes long lines at famous restaurants with no online table reservation allowed can dampen the excitement. The airasia Super App has introduced a brand new service, specifically to address that… Read the full press release

Get Ready to Jet Set: airasia Super App Launches Feb-ulous Super Sale with Huge Travel Deals and Chance to Win Free Trip to Busan!

A FREE trip to Busan to be won Enjoy up to 50% off storewide Earn 8X airasia points for every transaction with airasia Super App KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — airasia Super App, the leading travel super app in the region, debuts its first airasia Super App Super Sale, with Feb-ulous… Read the full press release

From a bullied cadet to a young politician: The inspiring story of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman featured in AirAsia’s original INSPIRE series

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In an attempt to escape constant bullying and rigorous military training, a Royal Military College (RMC) cadet enrolled in a debate team which saved him from self-deprecating behaviour, thinking he was a useless disappointment. The troubled teenager who couldn’t speak English well, despite his mother being… Read the full press release

AirAsia relaunches seven China destinations for 2023, with plans to increase frequency and strengthen connectivity

Sepang, Malaysia, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — As AirAsia returns to service stronger than ever post-pandemic, the airline is set to fly even higher with the relaunch of seven international destinations in China. AirAsia Malaysia (AK) is set to restart four China destinations from two hubs – Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu to Macao,… Read the full press release

IKHLAS Com Travel & Umrah partners with Dar Al Eiman to enhance comfort and peace of mind for Umrah travellers

MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (IKHLAS), Capital A’s Muslim-friendly travel and lifestyle platform offering affordable Umrah packages and direct AirAsia X flights to Jeddah, has entered into a strategic partnership with Dar Al Eiman Investment Co (Dar Al Eiman) to strengthen its positioning in… Read the full press release

AirAsia Super App Launches #AyokemBALI Campaign to Bring Tourists to the Iconic Island of the Gods and its Hidden Gems

Launches #AyokemBALI campaign to invite foreigners to rekindle remarkable experience in idyllic Bali airasia ride provides seamless e-hailing transportation to explore Island of the Gods Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bali, also known as the Island of the Gods, has so many charms like no other. For a long time, the… Read the full press release