Tuesday, May 28, 2024 AirAsia Group and its medium-haul affiliates, AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia X, have received the title of Top LCC in Asia for 2024 from AirlineRatings.com at the annual Airline Excellence Awards. Founded in 2001 by Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and Tony Fernandes with just two aircraft, AirAsia has experienced remarkable growth over the past two decades, establishing itself as a leading player in the Asian airline industry.
Starting from Kuala Lumpur, AirAsia’s journey is a celebrated narrative of overcoming continuous external crises, adapting to varying regulatory and competitive landscapes, and challenging policies favoring national carriers. This journey has transformed the low-cost carrier sector within ASEAN and beyond, making air travel more accessible. Today, AirAsia operates over 255 aircraft to more than 165 destinations, with established bases in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas said that the win was “richly deserved.” “Renowned Founder Mr Fernandes, and his executive team including Group CEO Bo Lingam as well as AirAsia X CEO Benyamin Ismail have done an outstanding job guiding the airlines to their market dominant position.
“These airlines have made travel affordable for nearly 800 million passengers throughout Asia and Asia Pacific and they offer outstanding value and a great experience.” Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and Strategic Advisor to the AirAsia A.
