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AirAsia has launched its first flights to Sihanoukville, Cambodia's main coastal resort. This week, the low-cost carrier commenced a new non-stop service which will now operate four…

China gets reconnected to Belgrade Where? Beijing (China) to Belgrade (Serbia) When? Twice a week, effective 15 September 2017 Who? Hainan Airlines Why? Expanding links with Europe as…

Guiyang gets Italian charter flights Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China) When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017 Who? Neos Why? Italian charter carrier creates…

AirAsia reached a major milestone this week when it touched down in the US for the first time. Flight D7001, operated by long-haul unit AirAsia X, landed at Honolulu International Airport…

Thai Lion links Bangkok with Bali Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Denpasar (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective 1 July 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Connecting two of Southeast…

The half-bother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been killed in a suspected assassination at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The incident occurred on Monday morning, when…

Just weeks after it received permission to launch flights to the US, AirAsia has confirmed the details of its first ever route to the country. On 28 June 2017, the group's long-haul…

AirAsia made its debut in Africa this week, when it started flying to the island of Mauritius. The inaugural service, operated by long-haul carrier AirAsia X, touched down at Sir…

AirAsia has unveiled its first ever airport lounge, as it bids to tempt more premium passengers on to its low-cost flights. Officially opening on 2 September 2016, the new AirAsia…

Malaysia will not change the name of its low-cost terminal, KLIA2, despite pressure from AirAsia. Tony Fernandes, the group CEO of AirAsia, said earlier this month that he planned to…

AirAsia X touched down in Iran this week, marking its return to the country following a near-four-year hiatus. The inaugural flight took off from Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday evening (21…

AirAsia has decided to launch its own campaign to rebrand KLIA2, without the backing of the airport's operator. The low-cost carrier, which is by far the largest airline based at KLIA2,…

Vietjet, the fast-expanding Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has continued to grow its international network with the launch of a new direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur.…

AirAsia will scrap all counter check-in services for passengers departing from Kuala Lumpur this week. The low-cost carrier has confirmed that, from 18 May, it will only offer…

AirAsia X has confirmed that it will resume flights to Iran this summer, for the first time in almost four years. Kuala Lumpur's AirAsia X and Bangkok's Thai AirAsia X will both start…

AirAsia will suspend its thrice weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Goa on 7 June 2016, as part of its route rationalisation plan. Spencer Lee, AirAsia’s head of commercial, said, “We…

AirAsia has expanded its presence in China with the launch of one new route to Shantou, in the populous Guangdong province, and the announcement of plans for a second. The low-cost…

Malindo Air has continued to expand its international network with the launch of flights to Hong Kong. The Kuala Lumpur-based airline will now operate daily direct flights on the new…

Malindo Air has opened bookings for its first ever routes to Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The Kuala Lumpur-based carrier has confirmed that services to Sri Lanka's capital Colombo will get…

AirAsia has confirmed plans to launch a new service connecting Kuala Lumpur with Changsha, the capital of China's Hunan province. Commencing on 2 October 2015, the new route will…

Malaysia's state-run airport operator has denied AirAsia's claims that flights have been disrupted by work to rectify defects at its new low-cost carrier terminal, KLIA2. Late last…

AirAsia is demanding MYR409 million (US$107m) in compensation from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for losses and damages it has incurred by operating from Kuala Lumpur…

AirAsia has urged Malaysian authorities to speed up work to repair Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), which it claims is sinking. Malaysia's Bernama news agency reported…

AirAsia will increase the number of routes it offers between Thailand and Malaysia this summer, with the launch of two new unique services: Johor Bahru-Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur-Pattaya.…

AirAsia has launched its first direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and the western Chinese metropolis of Chongqing. Operated by the carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, the new…

Malaysia's Malindo Air will fly to Nepal for the first time next year, as it continues its growth in South Asia. The new Kathmandu service will commence on 6 February 2015, operating…

AirAsia is planning to relaunch its international route from Kuala Lumpur to Hyderabad later this year. Commencing on 8 December 2014, the Malaysian low-cost carrier will operate…

AirAsia has expanded its 'Fly-Thru' transfer service to a further 139 routes. Fly-Thru allows passengers to connect from AirAsia X's long-haul network to AirAsia's short-haul routes,…

Traffic at Malaysia's airports climbed in May 2014, but only because of a rise in demand for international flights. According to the latest data from Malaysian Airports Holdings…

Kuala Lumpur's old Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) officially closed this morning today (9 May 2014) after eight years of operations. The facility was launched in March 2006 to handle…

Kuala Lumpur's new low-cost carrier terminal, KLIA2, finally opened on Friday, following a year of setbacks. The first flight - a Malindo Air service from Kota Kinabalu - touched down…

Kuala Lumpur International Airport's new low-cost carrier hub, KLIA 2, will open on 2 May 2014, despite the presence of cracks in the tarmac, Malaysia's acting transport minister has said.…