![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
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025