AirAsia bags world's best low-cost airline for 13th straight year
AirAsia has been crowned the World's Best Low-Cost Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022 for the 13th consecutive year.
Sat Sep 24 2022
Airasia, Singapore Tourism Board ink MOU to promote travels to Singapore
Airasia and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have signed a MOU to promote travels to Singapore, which the Malaysian multinational low-cost airline has identified as a key market.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Hong Kong budget carrier joins 'flights to nowhere' trend
A preview flight carrying around 110 passengers took off on Thursday afternoon, circled Hong Kong and returned 90 minutes later.
Fri Oct 16 2020
AirAsia records highest post-hibernation daily sale of 41,000 seats
Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said the low-cost airline's website experienced traffic growth of 170 per cent.
Wed Jun 24 2020
AirAsia studying possibility of increasing air fares
Low-cost airline, AirAsia Bhd is studying the possibility of increasing its air fares in the future.
Wed May 13 2020
AirAsia launches inflight meal for young passengers
Celebrating the launch of this combo, children in the age group, who fly on Sept 28, will receive a complimentary Lil' Star Combo meal, while stocks last, the low-cost airline said in a statement.
Thu Sep 21 2017
AirAsia offers special fares for new Johor Bahru-Macau route
Low-cost airline, AirAsia, is offering promotional all-in-fares from RM129 one way from Johor Bahru to Macao, inclusive of taxes and fees on airasia.com from now to Oct 1, 2017.
Wed Sep 20 2017
AirAsia's Tony Fernandes full of praises for D7237 crew members
He said the incident has been unfairly reported by some media, probably due to the fact that AirAsia is a low cost airline.
Wed Jun 28 2017
Rio 2016: ASEAN gold medallists to enjoy free flights for life on AirAsia
The low-cost airline says those ASEAN athletes who won silver and bronze medals in their sport, would also be given free flights for five and two years respectively.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Malaysian man arrested in Medan for drug possession
The local media said the 27-year-old man from Penang had arrived on a low cost airline flight.
Sun Aug 07 2016
KLIA2 only for low cost airlines, says Liow
Malaysia Airlines can enjoy lower tax and operate from low cost terminal KLIA2, if it operates as a low cost carrier.
Fri Aug 05 2016
AirAsia orders 100 Airbus A321neos worth $12.5 bn
AirAsia on Tuesday placed a blockbuster order for 100 single-aisle fuel-efficient A321neo jets worth a vast $12.5 billion.
Wed Jul 13 2016
New airline pledges to donate half of profits to charity - if it can take off
A long-haul, low-cost airline People Over Profits, is in the works that pledges to donate half their profits to charities.
Tue Jun 28 2016
'Thumbs-up for Rayani Air' - Passengers
Several satisfied passengers say the company deserves to be accredited as the best domestic airline.
Mon Jan 18 2016
AirAsia wins three awards
The group said it also clinched the 'World's Leading Low-Cost Airline Website' and 'World's Leading Low-Cost Airline App' titles for the first time.
Sun Dec 13 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024