AirAsia

AirAsia is Asia's largest low-cost carrier, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 1993, the airline began operations in 1996 and was transformed into a low-cost carrier in 2001 under the leadership of Tony Fernandes. AirAsia focuses on providing affordable air travel through scheduled domestic and international flights, utilizing point-to-point routes and secondary airports to keep costs low. The airline operates in five ASEAN countries and connects passengers to over 130 destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Its fleet includes more than 360 Airbus A321neos and A320neos, with additional A330-900neos on order. AirAsia also has several subsidiaries, including Thai AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, and AirAsia X, which serves long-haul destinations. Beyond aviation, its parent company, Capital A, has expanded into digital services, offering products like the BigPay payment app and the Airasia Super App for travel and lifestyle services. AirAsia aims to make flying accessible to everyone, having served over 800 million guests since its inception.