![AirAsia bags world's best low-cost airline for 13th straight year AirAsia bags world's best low-cost airline for 13th straight year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646747508_Airasia.jpg)
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, Singapore Tourism Board ink MOU to promote travels to Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644993283_airasia.jpg)
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 Hong Kong budget carrier joins 'flights to nowhere' trend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51602820825_FLYCATION.jpg)
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 AirAsia records highest post-hibernation daily sale of 41,000 seats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81497924482_tonyfernandes.jpg)
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 AirAsia studying possibility of increasing air fares](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41589360282_PengerusiEksekutif.jpg)
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 AirAsia launches inflight meal for young passengers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/71505890658_airasia.jpg)
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 AirAsia offers special fares for new Johor Bahru-Macau route](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/71505890658_airasia.jpg)
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 AirAsia's Tony Fernandes full of praises for D7237 crew members](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81497924482_tonyfernandes.jpg)
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 Rio 2016: ASEAN gold medallists to enjoy free flights for life on AirAsia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/41469807393_tonyfernandes.jpg)
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 Malaysian man arrested in Medan for drug possession](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/71449934363_WOMENHANDCUFF.jpg)
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 KLIA2 only for low cost airlines, says Liow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71470384486_LiowTiongLai.jpg)
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 orders 100 Airbus A321neos worth $12.5 bn](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/81468337139_AirAsia.jpg)
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 New airline pledges to donate half of profits to charity - if it can take off](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/81467107606_PeopleOverProfit.jpg)
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 'Thumbs-up for Rayani Air' - Passengers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51452229320_RayaniAir.jpg)
'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 AirAsia wins three awards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71434950184_AirAsiaGeneric.jpg)
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
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025