AirAsia X appoints Tan Sri Jamaludin as Chairman, tackles soaring fuel costs, and expands ASEAN routes while targeting Bahrain hub launch in June 2026.
AirAsia X News
AirAsia X (D7) plans to relaunch UK service in 2026 with one-stop flights linking Southeast Asia and London through Bahrain, shifting from its former nonstop model.
AirAsia X (D7) has confirmed the resumption of direct flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS), Busan, reinforcing its long-haul expansion strategy in North Asia.
AirAsia X (D7) flight D7506 from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) on 13 August 2025 was unexpectedly diverted to Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport (GMP), arriving more than two hours later than scheduled.
AirAsia X (D7) has announced the launch of its Singapore (SIN) to Istanbul (SAW) via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) route, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion into Europe.
AirAsia X (D7), the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline, will officially launch direct flights between Tashkent (TAS) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL), beginning 15 October 2025.
AirAsia X expands into Africa with a new intercontinental route between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi