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AirAsia X (AAX) was awarded the coveted Best International Airline Flying to Australia title by the aviation experts at the Australian Aviation Awards 2024 in Sydney recently. The Australian Aviation Awards recognise excellence in the aviation sector through a rigorous and comprehensive judging process that combines both quantitative and qualitative criteria. Categories are evaluated based on growth, business development, diversity, leadership, innovation, business excellence, and contributions to Australia's aviation industry. AAX is the medium-haul airline which is part of seven airlines operating under the AirAsia brand flying from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to Kuala Lumpur on the widebody A330 aircraft featuring three key zones - Premium Flatbeds, an exclusive Quiet Zone as well as Economy. Currently, AAX flies to 23 destinations including Australian favourites such as India, Japan, South Korea, China and more. Recently the airline launched flights to Almaty in Kazakhstan and ...

AirAsia X (AAX) today celebrated another milestone as the only airline connecting Kuala Lumpur to Xi’an with its inaugural flight, carrying a full 100 per cent passenger load.  (Middle) Alvin Tan, Head of Engineering at AirAsia X and AirAsia Fun Team at the send off ceremony for Kuala Lumpur-Xi'an inaugural flight at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) today. Guests travelling to Xi’an on flight D7 346 were warmly sent off by AAX Management and Allstars. The maiden flight departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) at 7:05 pm on 4 April 2024 and landed at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport at 12:30 am (local time) on 5 April 2024. Xi’an is AAX’s fifth destination in China following Beijing (Daxing), Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Chengdu (Tianfu), further reinforcing the airline's commitment to expanding its presence in the Chinese market as the largest foreign low-cost airline carrier in the country. AirAsia X CEO, Benyamin Ismail said: “We are ...

In the heart of the excitement surrounding AirAsia X’s (AAX) impending launch of its inaugural flight to Almaty on 14 March, the airline is extending an opportunity for everyone to experience the wonder and charm of the largest city in Kazakhstan from Kuala Lumpur starting from only RM88 all-in* one-way. The Flash Sale starts today 16 February 2024, from 10:00 to 18:00 (Malaysia Time), providing travellers with eight hours of exclusive access to this incredible fare. The promotional fare will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, while seats last. AirAsia X CEO, Benyamin Ismail said: “We are excited to offer this amazing fare to Almaty, providing travellers with the opportunity to explore this dynamic city known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Kazakhstan is a new destination for AAX which is in high demand and this Flash Sale exemplifies our commitment to making travel accessible and affordable for everyone, including to unique and exciting ...

Fares on sale now from RM699 one-way to celebrate return! (From left) Dato’ Fam Lee Ee, AirAsia X Board of Director; Amelia Evans, Queensland Airports Limited CEO; Stirling Hinchliffe, Queensland Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport; Benyamin Ismail, AirAsia X CEO; and Karen Bolinger, Destination Gold Coast Interim CEO at the Gold Coast Airport to celebrate the resumption of AirAsia X flight from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast. AirAsia X (AAX), Asia’s leading medium-haul low-cost airline recently launched the long awaited resumption of services to its first-ever route to Gold Coast, Australia, after a hiatus of more than two years due to the pandemic. The inaugural flight departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) at 11.25pm local time and landed at Gold Coast International Airport at 9.25am local time. In celebration of the newly resumed services to the coastal city, all guests on the inaugural flight were treated to a special send off ceremony before board...

Following the recent recommencement of services to Shanghai and Hangzhou earlier this month, AirAsia X (AAX) continues to expand its China network with two weekly flights to Beijing, which resumed yesterday, on 30 March 2023. The much-anticipated inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur landed at Beijing Daxing International Airport at 1:05am, while the return flight from Beijing arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) at 8:30am this morning. The service resumption is expected to stimulate business travel and tourism in both directions, with the potential surge in demand for international travel to China following its recent decision to begin reissuing tourist visas. AirAsia X Malaysia CEO, Benyamin Ismail said: “Our service resumption to Beijing reflects our commitment to boosting our network in China, which has historically always been one of our biggest and most popular markets and providing our guests with more options to travel affordably from/to Kuala Lumpur. “We are...

AirAsia X (AAX) has resumed its services to Shanghai, China with four weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur which commenced yesterday, on 2 March 2023 (Middle) AirAsia X CEO Benyamin Ismail with AirAsia X guests travelling from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur at Shanghai Pudong International Airport earlier today. The inaugural post-pandemic flight from Kuala Lumpur departed with an encouraging passenger load, while the return flight from Shanghai earlier today, took flight almost 100% full with 373 guests, signalling significant outbound travel demand from the Chinese market. Amid encouraging demand and the easing of inbound travel restrictions to China, AAX plans to ramp up capacity and increase the frequency of services to Shanghai with 11 weekly flights by the second quarter this year, akin to its pre-pandemic frequency. AirAsia X Malaysia CEO, Benyamin Ismail said: “Our first inaugural flight to Shanghai was a decade ago and today, we are thrilled to be back in China and celebrate the res...

AirAsia Malaysia (AK) restarts routes to four China destinations from two hubs AirAsia X Malaysia (D7) reconnects Kuala Lumpur to three destinations in China AirAsia celebrated the resumption of service to/from China with inaugural flight from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur recording a strong load factor on 11 February 2023. 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, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Kunming with a total of 10 flights weekly, with the plan to increase the frequency by up to 27 flights weekly in March. The first flight to/from China recommenced on 10 February 2023 to/from Guangzhou with strong load factors both ways. Complementing the resumption of the short-haul destinations, AirAsia X Malaysia (D7) will reconnect Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, ...

AirAsia X (AAX) announces further expansion into South Korea with exclusive direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, connecting the largest coastal city in the country with Southeast Asia and beyond starting today. (Third from left) Dato’ Fam Lee Ee, AirAsia X Board of Director; Benyamin Ismail, AirAsia X CEO; Son Taewook, Busan Metropolitan City Tourism Promotion Division Director; Shaharuddin Yahya, Tourism Malaysia Korea Director; and Park Jae Hee, Gimhae International Airport Director General at the AirAsia X inaugural flight celebration press conference from Kuala Lumpur to Busan at Gimhae International Airport in Busan today. The inaugural flight departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia2) at 2:10 am and landed at Gimhae International Airport at 9:00 am today. In celebration of the service recommencement, all guests on the inaugural flight were sent off by AAX Board of Director, Dato’ Fam Lee Ee and AAX Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail. Upon landing in Busan, t...

Special AirAsia x Naelofar Gift Boxes for purchase onboard AirAsia flights for a limited time AirAsia to join forces with more local brands this year for its inflight merchandise Airasia’s Santan to see scrumptious menu additions AirAsia recently announced major expansion plans for its in-flight and Duty Free Merchandise divisions, together with its F&B wing Santan throughout 2023. AirAsia’s line of in-flight and duty free merchandise that has been a popular shopping platform for travellers is set to add popular local and Asean brands to its list of merchants. In addition to sought-after AirAsia merchandise such as t-shirts, caps, baby rompers and more, guests can also purchase skin care, perfume and snacks - just to name a few on board. The first of its duty free collaborations with local designers this year is none other than household name Naelofar. From now until 31 March 2023, exclusive AirAsia x Neolafar Gift Boxes will be sold on board all AirAsia Malaysia flights with airli...

AirAsia X (AAX) recently celebrated its maiden flight from Kuala Lumpur to Taipei The inaugural flight departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia2) at 6.00pm and landed in Taipei on the same day at 10:50pm. The flight was preceded by a number of celebratory activities for the guests including performances and giveaways. The return flight departed from Taipei at 12:05am and landed in Kuala Lumpur at 4:50am today. Taipei has historically always been one of AAX’s most popular routes with its renowned culture, food and numerous tourism drawcards. The airline carried more than 530,000 guests to/from the city in 2019 alone. The recommencement of the route was announced last month just after Taipei reopened its borders to tourists in October for the first time in over two years. AAX CEO Benyamin Ismail said: “Our rapid expansion into East Asia as a group continues with these thrice-weekly flights to Taipei following the launch of services to Tokyo and increased flight frequencies ...