Airbus is nearing a landmark A220 agreement with AirAsia that could reshape the airline’s regional network and fleet strategy.
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AirAsia (AK), Malaysia’s leading low-cost carrier, has approved a new uniform option that allows Muslim female cabin crew to wear the hijab, marking a major change after nearly 25 years of operating with one of the most recognizable uniform styles in the region.
Low-cost carriers have reshaped global air travel, making it easier than ever for millions of passengers to fly affordably without compromising too much on safety or comfort.
AirAsia cabin crew are compensated variably depending on their overall flying hours in a month, experience, and seniority within the carrier.
AirAsia (AK), the Malaysian low-cost airline led by Tony Fernandes, is once again making headlines — this time for the CEO’s open support of cabin crew taking power naps at work.
In 2025, Skytrax has once again recognised the best low-cost airlines in Asia, highlighting those that combine value with reliability.
AirAsia (AK) has expressed strong interest in purchasing the COMAC C919, the Chinese-built passenger aircraft, as part of its long-term growth strategy in Southeast Asia.
AirAsia (AK) has turned the well-known Airbus A320 “barking dog” sound into a social media sensation.
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), the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline, will officially launch direct flights between Tashkent (TAS) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL), beginning 15 October 2025.