1993Founded
2Aircraft types
1Base airports
AK · AXMIATA · ICAO

About the airline

AirAsia is a Malaysian low-cost carrier founded in 1993, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. Operating from its main hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, AirAsia is known for pioneering budget air travel across Asia with a modern fleet of Airbus narrowbody aircraft.

AirAsia punctuality

last 30 days
100%on time (within 15 min)
7 minaverage delay when late
20flights tracked

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Fleet

AirAsia (IATA: AK, ICAO: AXM) is Malaysia's leading low-cost airline, established in 1993. The carrier operates from its primary hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, serving as a gateway to destinations across Southeast Asia and beyond. AirAsia pioneered the low-cost model in the Asian market, fundamentally changing regional air travel accessibility.

The airline's network spans multiple countries with a focus on point-to-point connectivity between city pairs. AirAsia operates as a hub-and-spoke system from Kuala Lumpur, connecting passengers across domestic and international routes. The airline has expanded its reach through strategic partnerships and subsidiary operations, making it one of Asia's largest carriers by passenger volume.

AirAsia's fleet consists of modern Airbus narrowbody aircraft, primarily the A320 and A321 families. These fuel-efficient jets enable the airline to maintain competitive fares while operating on both short regional hops and longer routes. The standardized fleet reduces operational complexity and supports AirAsia's reliability and cost management objectives.

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