AirAsia
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Founded | 20 December 1993 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 18 November 1996 | ||||||
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Revenue | RM 14.77 billion (2023) | ||||||
Operating income | RM −918.88 million (2023) | ||||||
Net income | RM 507.59 million (2023) | ||||||
Employees | 23,000 (2023) | ||||||
Website | www | ||||||
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Financials are from Bursa Malaysia.[2] |
Capital A Berhad, (
In 2007, The New York Times described the airline as a "pioneer" of low-cost travel in Asia.[4] It has also consistently been named as the world's best low-cost carrier for 14 years by Skytrax in a row in international travel and airline awards, including the latest award for 2023.[5]
AirAsia is the sponsor of Malaysia national football team, Singapore national football team, Jamshedpur FC and Queens Park Rangers. AirAsia is also a former sponsor of Manchester United and the Asia leg of Taylor Swift's Red Tour.
History
Foundation (1993–2005)
AirAsia was established as a full-service airline in 1993 and began operations on 18 November 1996. It was founded by a
AirAsia subsequently started its
Expansion (2006–2023)
At the end of 2006, Fernandes unveiled a five-year plan to further enhance AirAsia's presence in Asia.[9] Under the plan, AirAsia proposed enhancing its route network by connecting all of its existing destinations throughout the region and expanding further into Vietnam, Indonesia, Southern China (Kunming, Xiamen, Shenzhen) and India. Through its sister companies, Thai AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia, the plan called for a focus on developing its hubs in Bangkok and Jakarta. With increased frequency and the addition of new routes, AirAsia carried 13.9 million passengers in 2007, an improvement over the 5.7 million passengers it carried in 2006.[10]
In August 2011, AirAsia agreed to form an alliance with Malaysia Airlines by means of a share swap.[11] This would have reduced competition and help the Malaysian flag carrier return to profitability. However, the deal was terminated in 2012.[12]
AirAsia would continue its regional expansion in Asia, launching its affiliates
AirAsia suspended its operations in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It later resumed domestic operations in April 2020, followed by its affiliates soon after.[15] In October 2021, AirAsia restarted international flights after the Malaysian government lifted travel restrictions.[16]
On 3 January 2022, AirAsia proposed its corporate name change to Capital A, which was subject to shareholders' approval. The proposed name has been approved by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) and reserved by the company on 28 December 2021.[17] On 28 January 2022, the company changed its corporate name from AirAsia Group Bhd to Capital A Bhd to reflect the expansion of its business portfolio beyond the core budget airline. However, its airline business continued to use the AirAsia brand.[18]
Restructuring (2024–present)
On 8 January 2024, AirAsia X entered into a non-binding letter of acceptance with Capital A to fully acquire AirAsia Bhd and AirAsia Aviation Group (AAAGL), which operates the other AirAsia affiliates outside Malaysia. Under the terms of agreement, AirAsia Malaysia, Indonesia AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia, and AirAsia Cambodia would merge into the AirAsia X brand.[19]
Corporate affairs
The head office is the Red Quarters (RedQ) at
The airline has moved its head office to a new 56,985.1 m2 (613,383 sq ft), RM140mil facility constructed at
RedQ is scheduled to hold about 2,000 AirAsia and AirAsia X employees.
Business highlights
Financial performance (RM million) | Operating highlights (group) | ||||||||||||
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Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses
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Operating income
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Net income | Assets
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Liabilities | Equity | Pax
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Available seats | Load factor (%) | RPK (million)
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ASK (million)
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Fleet size |
2008 | 2,855 | 3,207 | −352 | −496 | 9,406 | 7,800 | 1,606 | 11,808,058 | 15,744,077 | 75.00 | 14,439 | 16,890 | 65 |
2009 | 3,133 | 2,220 | 913 | 506 | 11,398 | 8,777 | 2,621 | 14,253,244 | 19,004,325 | 75.00 | 16,890 | 22,159 | 84 |
2010 | 3,948 | 2,881 | 1,067 | 1,061 | 13,240 | 9,599 | 3,641 | 25,680,609 | 33,058,197 | 77.45 | 29,612 | 38,704 | 90 |
2011 | 4,495 | 3,332 | 1,163 | 555 | 13,906 | 9,870 | 4,036 | 29,975,005 | 37,505,692 | 79.81 | 35,090 | 43,940 | 97 |
2012 | 4,946 | 3,917 | 1,029 | 790 | 15,729 | 10,869 | 4,860 | 34,137,594 | 42,974,280 | 73.83 | 38,699 | 48,581 | 118 |
2013 | 5,112 | 4,249 | 863 | 362 | 17,856 | 12,855 | 5,001 | 42,431,075 | 53,777,570 | 75.59 | 47,880 | 60,261 | 154 |
2014 | 5,416 | 4,590 | 826 | 83 | 20,664 | 16,109 | 4,555 | 45,578,458 | 58,185,900 | 77.41 | 52,183 | 66,625 | 172 |
2015 | 6,298 | 4,702 | 1,596 | 541 | 21,316 | 16,865 | 4,451 | 50,258,794 | 62,809,426 | 79.46 | 58,479 | 73,209 | 171 |
2016 | 6,846 | 4,735 | 2,111 | 1,619 | 21,986 | 15,358 | 6,628 | 54,778,693 | 63,826,307 | 85.61 | 65,971 | 77,266 | 174 |
2017 | 9,710 | 7,549 | 2,161 | 1,571 | 21,674 | 14,964 | 6,710 | 63,385,096 | 72,283,184 | 83.75 | 74,986 | 85,961 | 205 |
2018 | 10,638 | 9,419 | 1,219 | 1,695 | 18,550 | 12,365 | 6,185 | 72,907,649 | 86,089,380 | 81.98 | 84,490 | 101,446 | 226 |
2019 | 11,860 | 11,136 | 725 | −283 | 25,595 | 22,684 | 2,911 | 83,107,856 | 97,585,626 | 80.18 | 96,245 | 112,995 | 246 |
2020 | 3,274 | 8,697 | −5,422 | −5,888 | 19,866 | 23,436 | −3,570 | 22,800,877 | 30,584,954 | 74.76 | 21,642 | 29,296 | 247 |
2021 | 1,836 | 4,682 | −2,846 | −3,721 | 20,030 | 26,453 | −6,423 | 7,740,504 | 10,808,358 | 71.78 | 6,231 | 8,724 | 213 |
2022 | 6,437 | 7,831 | −1,394 | −3,304 | 19,928 | 29,445 | −9,517 | 34,197,289 | 40,833,504 | 83.72 | 33,005 | 39,773 | 209 |
- Notes
- Data before 2008 were excluded from the table as figures from 2000 to 2007 were compounded using a different fiscal year period.
- The financial highlights table only includes figures from the Capital A Consolidated Airlines Group consisting of its main affiliate in Malaysia, and sub-affiliates Indonesia AirAsia and Philippines AirAsia.[28]
Affiliate airlines
AirAsia Cambodia
In May 2017, AirAsia planned to open a subsidiary company in
AirAsia India
AirAsia India was the Indian affiliate of AirAsia. The airline was announced as a joint venture between AirAsia, Arun Bhatia, and Tata Sons on 19 February 2013. It commenced operations on 12 June 2014.[32] The airline is headquartered in Chennai,[33] with its primary hub at Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore.[34][35]
In November 2020, AirAsia reviewing its India operations run in partnership with Tata Sons signalling a possible exit from the country.[36] The airline was later sold to Tata Sons in 2022, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India Limited.[37][38] The airline is set to be merged into Air India Express by 2023.[39]
AirAsia Japan
AirAsia Japan was the Japanese low-cost airline affiliate of AirAsia based in Nagoya and formerly in Narita. The airline was first announced as a joint venture between AirAsia and All Nippon Airways in 2011.[40] It flew its first flight in August 2012.[40] The joint venture was terminated in June 2013, which led to the airline ceasing operations on 27 October 2013.[41]
A relaunch of AirAsia Japan was announced in 2014.[42] It recommenced operations on 29 October 2017, but due to low passenger demand caused by COVID-19 pandemic, it ceased operations on 5 October 2020.[43]
AirAsia X
AirAsia X is the
Indonesia AirAsia & Indonesia AirAsia X
Indonesia AirAsia serves as the Indonesian affiliate of AirAsia, It operates scheduled domestic and international flights from Indonesia, with its main base at
Indonesia AirAsia X is a joint venture of AirAsia X. It serves Indonesia AirAsia's regularly scheduled long haul international flights from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. Indonesia AirAsia X launched its first flight to Taipei on 29 January 2015. It ceased scheduled operations in January 2019.
Philippines AirAsia
Philippines AirAsia is a joint venture between Filipino investors and AirAsia. The Filipino group include Antonio Cojuangco, Jr., Yancy Mckhel Mejia, former owner of
In 2013, it partnered with
Thai AirAsia & Thai AirAsia X
Thai AirAsia is a joint venture between AirAsia and Thailand's Asia Aviation. It serves AirAsia's regularly scheduled domestic and international flights from Bangkok and other cities in
Thai AirAsia X is Thailand's first long-haul low-cost airline. It was scheduled to begin operations in June 2014. After putting off the launch that had been planned for the first quarter, Thai AirAsia X was to launch its maiden service from Bangkok to Incheon, South Korea on 17 June and then begin regular flights to Japan's Narita Airport in Tokyo and Osaka around July.[53]
In May 2022, AirAsia announced the introduction of its ride-hailing service in Thailand, AirAsia Ride.[54][55] Thailand is the second country AirAsia is expanding the e-hailing services in, directly competing with the dominant player, Grab.
Destinations
The AirAsia Group operates flights to 165 destinations in 25 countries worldwide. 24 of its destinations are its bases, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport being the largest base of the group.
Fleet
Current fleet
As of April 2024[update], AirAsia Malaysia operates the following aircraft:[58]
Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | ||
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C | Y | Total | ||||
Airbus A320-200
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69 | 1 | – | 180 | 180 | |
Airbus A320neo
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29 | — | – | 186 | 186 | |
Airbus A321LR
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— | 36 | – | – | – | Delivery will commence in 2025.[59] |
Airbus A321neo | 2 | 326[60] | – | 236 | 236 | |
Teleport fleet | ||||||
Airbus A321-200/P2F
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3 | –[61] | Cargo | 9M-TLA, 9M-TLB and 9M-TLP | ||
Total | 103 | 363 |
Private aircraft
Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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Bombardier Global Express | 1 | 0 | 13 | 9M-CJG |
Total | 1 | 0 | 13 |
Fleet renewal and development
Previously operating the
In June 2011, AirAsia ordered 200 Airbus A320neos at the Paris Air Show.[62][63] The planes were originally due to become available in 2015, and the deal was one of the largest ever for commercial aircraft in a single order.[62] The deal was worth US$18 billion at list prices, although AirAsia will have obtained a substantial discount from those prices.[63] The deal makes AirAsia Airbus' single biggest customer.[64] On 13 December 2012, AirAsia placed an order for an additional 100 Airbus A320 jets, splitting it between 64 A320neo and 36 A320ceo.[65]
At the Farnborough International Air Show in 2016, AirAsia ordered 100 A321neos at an estimated cost of US$12.6 Billion dollars at list prices.[66] AirAsia planned to fly these larger aircraft to airports that had infrastructure constraints.[67] AirAsia received its first A320neo in September 2016.
At the 2019 Farnborough Air Show, AirAsia further increased its orders for A320 aircraft, in the process also becoming Airbus' largest customer for the A321neo variant.[68] With this order, the total number of orders that AirAsia had placed for the Airbus A320 family climbed to 592, reaffirming the carrier's position also as the largest airline customer for the Airbus single aisle product line.[69] However, as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation, the orders for the new A320 family of aircraft were reworked by mutual agreement between AirAsia and Airbus in October 2021, with deliveries now scheduled to extend to 2035, among other undisclosed changes in purchase terms.[70]
Former fleet
AirAsia formerly operated the following aircraft:[58]
Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Replacement | Notes |
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Boeing 737-300
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32 | 1996 | 2009 | Airbus A320-200
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Boeing 747-200B
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2 | 2000 | 2000 | None | Leased from Tower Air |
3 | 2003 | 2003 | Leased from Air Atlanta Icelandic and European Aviation Air Charter. | ||
McDonnell Douglas MD-11ER | 1 | 1999 | 2000 | Leased from World Airways |
Services
On board
AirAsia offers "Santan" menu, with options to buy on board offering food, drinks, merchandise and duty free for purchase. Pre-purchase of "Santan" meals is available at a lower price than on board, and with additional options [71] AirAsia is accredited by the KL Syariah Index of Bursa Malaysia, and in accordance with Shariah principles, it does not serve alcohol or pork. However, this applies only to the regional AirAsia group flights, and not to the AirAsia X flights, which do sell wine and beer on board.[72]
Frequent-flyer program
AirAsia is taking the first steps towards starting its own
Awards and recognitions
Criticism and controversy
Barisan Nasional-themed flight
Before the 2018 Malaysian general election, AirAsia received criticism for seemingly backing Najib Razak and his Barisan Nasional coalition, a move seen as politically incorrect by some political commentators.[76] Najib was seen returning from Sabah to Kuala Lumpur after a campaign trip on an AirAsia flight together with AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes. The aeroplane that Najib flew was draped in the blue of BN with the air stewardesses dressed in that same blue, instead of the typical AirAsia red. The words "Hebatkan Negaraku" (English: "Make my country greater") can also be seen across the fuselage of the aeroplane. After Najib was defeated in the general election, Tony Fernandes issued an apology, claiming that he had buckled under the intense pressure from Najib's government.[77]
Other controversies and issues
In 2007, passengers from "The Barrier-Free Environment and Accessible Transport Group" protested against the airline over its refusal to fly passengers who were completely immobile.[78] They claimed that people with disabilities were discriminated against when booking tickets online; the CEO of the airline said it did not turn away passengers in wheelchairs.[79]
Incidents and accidents
- 10 January 2011: AirAsia Flight 5218, an
- 7 July 2014: AirAsia Flight 278, an Airbus A320-200 (9M-AQA), Brunei suffered a runway excursion on landing. The airplane touched down on runway 03 and went off the side, coming to rest in the grass. An emergency evacuation was carried out.
- 14 February 2022: AirAsia Flight 5748, an Airbus A320-200 (9M-RAN), Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tawau Airport diverted to Kuching International Airport After the captain found out about the snake, he took "appropriate action" and landed in the city of Kuching -- 900 kilometres (560 miles) west of Tawau -- so the plane could be fumigated, AirAsia said.
See also
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External links
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