AirAsia boosts Kuala Lumpur International Airport as global LCC hub

AirAsia continues to add lustre to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)’s status as the world’s leading low-cost carrier (LCC) megahub.

As a leading carrier, AirAsia operates 43 percent of all flights, accounts for 74 percent of the airport’s total LCC capacity, and has up to 236 daily departures from the airport. 

The airline also confirmed the launch of five new routes within the final quarter of 2024, adding to the existing 112 international and 14 domestic routes it currently operates from KLIA across all airlines in the AirAsia Group. These may include new routes to other countries in Asia and Africa. 

AirAsia’s vast connectivity from the five countries it operates in across Asean in Bangkok, Thailand; Jakarta, Indonesia; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; and Manila, Philippines plays a vital role not only in establishing Kuala Lumpur as the top global LCC megahub, but also in reinforcing its dominance in regional markets.

Fulfilling a vision

Capital A CEO and AirAsia Aviation Group adviser Tony Fernandes remarked: “When I co-founded AirAsia 23 years ago, I envisioned a future where KLIA would stand among the global elite airports. It is now the second most connected airport globally, powered by the momentum AirAsia has built as the world’s leading LCC megahub.”

Statistically, KLIA tops the airports in this region, offering more than 14,500 possible low-cost connections, surpassing Singapore and Bangkok in terms of air connectivity.

Fernandes added: “AirAsia’s ongoing network expansion will not only further boost KLIA’s position among the world’s best but also ensure that we remain competitive in connecting emerging and established markets. The imminent EGM for Capital A with shareholders next week to unify operations under one aviation group will strengthen this expansion plan, enabling us to streamline and drive long-term growth for the airline.”