Capital A Berhad, operating as AirAsia is a Malaysian multinational low-cost airline headquartered near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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39 Facts About AirAsia
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AirAsia operates scheduled domestic and international flights to more than 165 destinations spanning 25 countries.
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AirAsia's registered office and head office is at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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AirAsia is the sponsor of Malaysia national football team, Singapore national football team, Jamshedpur FC and Queens Park Rangers.
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AirAsia has consistently been named as the world's best low-cost carrier for 13 years by Skytrax in a row in international travel and airline awards, including the latest award for 2022.
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AirAsia was established in 1993 and began operations on 18 November 1996.
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In 2003, AirAsia opened a second hub at Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru and launched its first international flight to Bangkok.
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In February 2013, AirAsia submitted an application to the Indian Foreign Investment Promotion Board, through its investment arm, AirAsia Investment Limited, to seek approval for commencing its operations in India.
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AirAsia committed to investing up to US$50 million in the new airline.
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In 2019, AirAsia opened its first restaurant that serves plane food in Kuala Lumpur.
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In November 2020 AirAsia did not complete the purchase of six already specifically built Airbus A320neo aircraft.
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In October 2021, AirAsia restarted international flights after the Malaysian government lifted travel restrictions.
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On January 3,2022, AirAsia proposed its corporate name change to Capital A, which subject to shareholders' approval.
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In October 2012, AirAsia's management said that they were keen to have more presence in India if the aviation environment and tax structure were conducive and friendly for low-cost airline operations.
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AirAsia said that the Tatas know India very well and have a good reputation.
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AirAsia announced its Indian low-cost affiliate airline on 19 February 2013.
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AirAsia is the first foreign airline to set up an affiliate airline in India.
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In November 2020, AirAsia reviewing its India operations run in partnership with Tata Sons signalling a possible exit from the world's fifth largest economy.
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AirAsia Japan was the first low-cost airline to be based at Narita International Airport.
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AirAsia Japan terminated its operations on 27 October 2013 after announcing the dissolution of its joint venture in June 2013.
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Indonesia AirAsia operates scheduled domestic, international services and is an Indonesian associate carrier of Malaysian low-fare airline AirAsia.
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In October 2020, AirAsia X confirmed they have retrenchment of 10 per cent of their 24,000 employees.
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Philippines AirAsia is a joint venture between Filipino investors and AirAsia.
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On 15 August 2011, Philippines AirAsia took delivery of its first brand-new aircraft, an Airbus A320 which arrived at Clark International Airport in Angeles City.
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Thai AirAsia is a joint venture between AirAsia and Thailand's Asia Aviation.
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Thai AirAsia was the only low-cost airline operating both domestic and international flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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In May 2022, AirAsia announced the introduction of its ride-hailing service in Thailand, AirAsia Ride.
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Thailand is the second country AirAsia is expanding the e-hailing services in, directly competing with the dominant player, Grab.
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On 13 December 2012, AirAsia placed an order for an additional 100 Airbus A320 jets, splitting it between 64 A320neo and 36 A320ceo.
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At the 2019 Farnborough Air Show, AirAsia further increased its orders for A320 aircraft, in the process becoming Airbus' largest customer for the A321neo variant.
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AirAsia offers "Santan" menu, with options to buy on board offering food, drinks, merchandise and duty free for purchase.
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AirAsia is taking the first steps towards starting its own frequent-flyer programme.
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